Carolyn Muyskens | The Holland Sentinel DOUGLAS — A group of parents in Douglas are ramping up fundraising efforts to buy playground equipment for Schultz Park and Beery Field, in the hopes of installing the first pieces this summer. The group aims to raise about $320,000 in total for new, accessibly designed play structures […]
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Want to get The Morning by email? Here’s the sign-up. Good morning. We look at two men who spent decades behind bars for crimes they didn’t commit. ‘No consequences’ Curtis Flowers’s day typically began around 4:30 a.m., when a prison guard slid a breakfast tray into his cell. The tray […]
Ohio State canceled in-person classes for Wednesday ahead of a snowstorm. Online and virtual classes will occur as scheduled. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor Students will not have to make the treacherous journey to Ohio State’s campus Tuesday as snow and ice continue to blanket Central Ohio. Online and […]
The U.S. CDC and the FDA use ‘VAERS’ to track adverse reactions. Patient submissions and evidence of some underreporting show it doesn’t reveal a full picture. BRUNSWICK, Maine — Since COVID-19 vaccinations first became available, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warned the public about common side effects of the […]
Phillip Sitter | Ames Tribune Iowa State University canceled in-person classes for Tuesday morning on account of the extreme cold weather gripping much of the U.S. this week, after canceling classes and suspending other university operations Monday, too. The announcements appeared to be only the sixth time since 2010 that Iowa State […]
Stuck inside and going nuts? We’re with you. Winter is hard enough as it is, but with COVID-19 restrictions in the mix, it can be hard to come up with new ways to enjoy time cooped-up. Fortunately, interior designer Alice D’Andrea has some ideas for items for the home that […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the R.I. Department of Health will release a registration link and phone number for eligible residents to book an appointment at one of the state’s mass vaccination sites. The first two of those sites, located at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in downtown […]
San Francisco’s COVID-19 Joint Information Center announced Sunday that the Moscone Center and City College of San Francisco high volume vaccination sites are pausing operations, but no existing appointments will be canceled. The sites will reopen once the vaccine supply is sufficient to resume operations. Moscone is expected to be […]
It’s time to unveil the second part of Preseason Top 20 for girls swimming. This year, we’ll be releasing the Preseason Top 20 in three segments. Here are Nos. 6-20: 6-Mainland Mainland might’ve won a Public B title last year if it didn’t have to get through Moorestown for a […]
Posted: Feb 15, 2021 / 08:26 AM EST / Updated: Feb 15, 2021 / 08:26 AM EST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will open the Valley Pool doors to the public for the first time in 11 months starting Wednesday, […]
Charita M. Goshay | The Repository When Taylor Duncan was a child growing up in suburban Atlanta, he was bypassed by people who didn’t think he could play baseball because he has autism. That was the impetus for the Alternative Baseball League, created by Duncan, 25, to give those with autism and other disabilities an […]
BELTON — Chalk Ridge Falls, with its crystal-clear creeks, scenic waterfall and rocky cliffs, is a popular Bell County spot for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Stillhouse Hollow Lake park is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is updating its comprehensive land and recreational management master plan […]
Following are programs organized by the city of Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department. Register at webtrac.lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4600. Guided Adult Adventure Snowshoe Hike Join EcoElsa on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m.-noon at Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail. This class starts where the beginner class left off with […]
Mystic — At R.A. Georgetti & Co., where they have been selling collectibles, fine gifts and jewelry since 1975, they had never made a sales pitch on a park bench outdoors. But like so much else, the pandemic changed the way they do business. When Connecticut’s governor forced retail venues to […]
Nature delivered a rare treat to thousands of people across the Puget Sound region Saturday, sending them outside to cast aside pandemic gloom to play in a foot of snow. At least that’s one view. The other can be seen from behind a snow shovel, while assessing the damage of […]
Duties Summary Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program on Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA, that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale […]
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 On February 6, 2021, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) proposed legislation that would breach four dams on the Lower Snake River while requiring the power, transportation, and irrigation benefits of the dams to be replaced and bringing an end to long-running litigation over endangered salmon and steelhead runs. The […]
Presidents Day means another opportunity for free parking at some outdoor recreation areas around the Pacific Northwest. The holiday, on Monday, Feb. 15, is one of nine fee-free days honored by federal public lands agencies in 2021, meaning all parking and entry fees are waived on lands where it’s recognized. […]
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The emptiness across the block still unsettles Elsa Reyes after midnight, when she returns from work to her North 13th Street home in Allentown. During the first five years Reyes lived on the east side of the 500 block, eight row homes stood across the street. […]
Reservations for campsites in the Michigan State Parks can be made six-months before the planned arrival date. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Camping sites in the Michigan State Park system can be reserved six-months in advance of a planned arrival date. That means many of the most popular state park campgrounds […]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some fitness trainers in California were able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after state health officials created a loophole that helped them qualify as health care workers. In January, the California Department of Public Health released updated guidelines on vaccination allocation that classified outdoor recreation as […]
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The cities of Reno and Sparks announced Friday that the Nevada Department of Business & Industry has approved adult spring softball and kickball leagues. “We are excited to begin adult softball leagues again,” said Tony Pehle, Acting Parks and Recreation Director in Sparks. “We will be […]