A sign for the Seminary Park is seen on 100 W. Second St. The Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners approved the “Public Health in the Parks” program Sept. 1 and allotted $50,000 toward the program, which strives to support the community at Seminary Park with medical and personal resources. Ethan […]
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The United Kingdom was added to Italy’s Covid at-risk list this week, obliging British travellers to the bel paese to prove that they’re not importing the virus. No one will force you to come clean, an Italian health ministry spokesperson said, adding “it depends on each individual’s sense of responsibility. […]
On Saturday, Gov. Chris Christie tweeted that he had tested positive for COVID-19, and on his doctor’s advice, had “checked” himself into Morristown Medical Center, a hospital close to his home in Mendham. Christie, 58, who likely contracted the virus after days of mask-less, prolonged contact President Trump and his […]
Legion Lake Park on Dulaney Street is slated for some improvements in 2021 after the Mississippi Legislature appropriated $150,000 for park upgrades. The appropriation request was made by the Chickasaw Development Foundation (CDF) during the 2020 session. CDF director, Sean Johnson, added the park improvements to the request after Houston […]
With well over 4 million acres burned in California this year, more than 16,500 fire personnel continue to battle 23 major wildfires across the state. Red flag warnings subsided Friday, but they were brought back with urgency Saturday as officials warned residents of hot and dry weather. The National Weather […]
Grossing more than China’s TikTok and nabbing more views on Twitch than Fortnite on launch day, the free-to-play action adventure game Genshin Impact marks the biggest international launch of a Chinese game in history, say industry experts. Launched on mobile, PC and PlayStation 4 on Monday, the much-anticipated Genshin Impact, […]
“The Third Day” takes a familiar story — a lost man, a mysterious island, an eccentric group of locals — and dresses it up to the nines. With starry leads Jude Law and Naomie Harris providing committed turns and an ambitious structure that breaks its story into three “seasons” — […]
The Hamptons, once considered by the well-heeled as just a spot to vacation, has become a place of long-term residence for many as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Even art galleries like Pace and Skarstedt have opened outposts there. Now, the world of collectible furnishings has made its way […]
Valheim / Wikimedia Commons Like more than 5 million people who bought the game since it launched in February, I’ve been playing the surprise hit game Valheim. Its potent mix of Breath of the Wild and Minecraft with a viking aesthetic is shockingly polished and doesn’t feel like it’s missing […]
Feb. 20—Bottle Works and Penguin Court, a Preserve of Brandywine Conservancy, will present NatureWorks Environmental Expo virtually from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 6. Presentations will be live-streamed on the Bottle Work’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bottleworksethnicartscenter. For each presentation, attendees will be able to ask questions through the Facebook […]
Lawyers for Rod Stewart and his son say they’ve worked out details for a plea deal to settle misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an altercation at a posh Florida hotel ByThe Associated Press January 30, 2021, 10:54 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article WEST […]
Nancy Binsfeld works at The Crown in Breckenridge on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Binsfeld was nominated for a guest service award because of her work ethic and kindness.Photo by Liz Copan / Studio Copan It’s been a tough year for the hospitality industry, but individuals and businesses were recognized for keeping […]
By Mary Talbot | Special to The Journal Watching television episodes of McHale’s Navy and Victory at Sea as a youth in the 70s inspired Matt McCoy of North Kingstown to join the Navy. He dreamt of adventure and longed to see the world when he enlisted at age 19. […]
I don’t like to see anyone lose their job. (At least anyone not named Donald Trump.) That said, Thetford’s public works director, Nathan Maxwell, needs to go. But the Thetford Selectboard lacks the backbone to fire Maxwell, who posted a couple of jaw-dropping short videos on social media last year […]
A new year, a new chance to start fresh. For many, that means laying out a budget. But if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that even the best laid plans can be turned upside down. Your old budgeting habits may no longer make sense in the COVID-19 era. […]
Bloomberg Wrong-Way Bet on Covid Is Changing Oil-Trading Industry Forever (Bloomberg) — In January, as a mysterious illness ripped through the Chinese city of Wuhan, global oil prices plunged. Two thousand miles away in the island state of Singapore, one of the most powerful men in the world of commodities trading, Lim […]
The Indiana Football Coaches Association announced the formation of the “Good Works” team this year to recognize players, groups and entire teams who have committed themselves to serving others. From the IFCA: “All nominees have served in an extraordinary way and are tremendous representatives of the power of football to […]
Rail works set to cause Christmas travel chaos cannot be delayed for the festive bubble period or they could run over for two years, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, Mr Shapps warned some major engineering upgrades due to start over the […]
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year’s many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness. To meet our fitness needs while gyms were closed for prolonged periods, many […]
“Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.” — John Wooden, former UCLA head men’s basketball coach, 10-time NCAA champion • • • Aaron Mercadel recognized the look in his best friend’s face. He turned to his buddies inside a hotel in Minneapolis […]