The sun sets over the Mackinac Bridge and the Mackinac Straits as seen from Lake Huron. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is retiring the MacPass toll cards and urging MacPass account holders to make the switch to the new windshield-mounted stickers (AP file photo) ST. IGNACE — The […]
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[email protected] The search for volunteers is again under way for the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Volunteer tax preparers, interpreters and greeters are needed at all the VITA sites, which includes Lehigh Community Services, during the 2021 tax season. […]
New greenspace and a tree that has been added to the Southside Plaza as part of a future new building construction project in the former location of the Tastee Corners & Cafe building. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is asking for public comment through Nov. 14 on […]
The U.S. Department of Justice has brought charges against at least 82 individuals, in cases where $250 million in fraudulent loans were sought in the six months since the Small Business Administration began disbursing loans under the Trump Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, according to a tally by the Project on […]
The market in the U.S. for both retail and online sports betting is just setting up as more states move toward legalization. Both domestic and overseas companies are getting in the game, and now is a good time for investors to narrow down the potential winners. The movement to legalize […]
The tournament follows a regular season schedule with a playoffs at the end of the season. Participants must play on a Playstation 4. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Registration is now open for an E-Sports tournament hosted by Louisville Parks and Recreation. They are looking for sixteen players to play in a […]
One of the best ways to support our local economy is through the Chamber’s Chamber Bucks program. These checks help keep dollars right here in the Marshalltown area. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about the program: Where can I use Chamber Bucks? […]
From toddlers spinning their legs Fred Flintstone-style on Strider bikes to middle-aged dads giving it their all, racing BMX at Heartland Park truly is something the whole family can enjoy. Since the early 80s, bikers have taken to the dirt track at 4801 SW Shunga Drive in Crestview Park to […]
Alica Schmidt is showing off the body that has earned the German beauty the nickname of “World’s Sexiest Athlete.” The German track and field star took to her Instagram stories on Friday to share a racy snap of herself wearing tight shorts and a sports bra, showing off her washboard […]
Casino and hotel giant Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) made a $3.7 billion bid for London-based sports betting company William Hill (OTC:WIMHY) over the weekend, according to Bloomberg, potentially accelerating its push into digital wagering and online sportsbook activities. Caesars offered a bid of 272 pence per share, a 25% premium above William Hill’s […]
A Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) analyst has issued a Street-high price target and laid out a case for shares of the sports betting stock to hit $300 if everything goes perfect. The Penn Analyst: Rosenblatt Securities analyst Bernie McTernan initiated coverage of Penn National with a Buy rating and $80 […]
Florida, one of the hardest hit states from the coronavirus, just registered its 10,000th death due to COVID-19. It came after the state recorded 174 new deaths Wednesday, giving it a total that’s fifth highest among states around the country. It has recorded more than 584,000 cases of COVID-19 so […]
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: — North Carolina has immediately suspended athletics activities for all sports teams for at least 24 hours due to a ”continued upward trend in positive COVID-19 tests on campus.” In Wednesday’s announcement, the school said the […]
A second major university is suspending classes right after the start of the new academic year due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The University of Notre Dame paused in-person instruction Tuesday, a day after a similar move by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Notre Dame is putting the classes online […]
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: — All Ohio high school sports can go forward this fall, with an option for sports like football or soccer to be delayed until the spring if schools wish, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday. The governor’s […]
The Zacks Gaming industry comprises companies that primarily own and operate integrated casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts. Some of the industry participants also offer technology products and services across lotteries, electronic gaming machines, sports betting and interactive gaming. Major industry players include Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN), Las Vegas Sands Corp. […]
If you jump on a United Airlines flight, you are likely to see the Clorox logo on signs and posters as you board. Check into a Marriott or Hyatt hotel and expect to see stickers emblazoned with the name of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, an arm of the world’s […]
Being a professional athlete can easily make you a millionaire, but these sports stars have expanded their wealth by turning those team paychecks into veritable empires. See how these players have been making bank outside of the sports world. Last updated: Aug. 7, 2020 1. Shaquille O’Neal Former NBA pro […]
(Bloomberg) — The Ivy League canceled sports competition for the upcoming semester because of health and safety concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first Division I conference in the U.S. to scrap football. The conference, whose eight members include Harvard University, Yale University and Princeton University, made the move […]
Long before the Indians played in the state championship game at Broadmoor World Arena last month, vying for the program’s first title, there was always the whisper that this 4A team on the Western Slope could make some noise, at least in the mind of two-time Southwestern League Player of […]
The residents of Mission Point Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Ishpeming listen to a band concert on Easter Sunday afternoon to make their day merrier during the COVID-19 pandemic. From left, musicians are Madeline Gabka on trumpet, Scott Schippers and Noah Bauer on guitar, Seth Milano on percussion, and vocalists Jacob Milano and Linda Terentiak. (Photo courtesy of Margaret […]
Image source: The Motley Fool. Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO)Q4 2020 Earnings CallMar 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Academy Sports + Outdoors fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2020 earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] […]