Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a press conference at Iowa PBS on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Johnston, Iowa. With 37% of Iowans fully vaccinated, Reynolds called on those unsure or skeptical to make an appointment and receive the vaccine. (Brian Powers/The Des Moines Register via AP) Be sure […]
Yosemite National Park day-use entry passes are now on sale for arrivals between May 21 and June 30. The popular park in California started selling the $2 reservations, needed in addition to normal park entrance fees, at 8 a.m. Wednesday via recreation.gov. Yosemite spokesman Scott Gediman said late Wednesday morning […]
On Tuesday, the Provo Municipal Council was asked to think about the core values of Provo and if they provide for inclusion and diversity. In a recent Wallet Hub online survey it noted that Provo is one of the least diverse cities its size in the United States. While some […]
CLOSE Campers looking to vacation in Vermont’s state parks this summer will have a much easier time this year than the last. Vermont State Parks has released updated guidance for travel and overnight stays as the state moves through the Vermont Forward plan, Gov. Phil Scott’s multi-phase blueprint for reopening. […]
Anya Taylor Joy in Neflix’s drama The Queen’s Gambit – Netflix Is Netflix cancelled? Today’s headlines – “subscriber growth stalls”, “dramatic slowdown”, ‘Netflix past its peak’, “streamer badly misses targets” – suggest things aren’t exactly peachy. The company’s quarterly results showed Harry and Meghan’s employer reporting a dramatic slowdown in […]
The city of Lexington is looking for a new violence prevention czar as it is faces an alarming jump in the number of homicides in recent weeks. To date, 15 people have been murdered in Lexington. That’s coming off a record-setting 34 homicides in 2020, a 13 percent increase from […]
Last summer in Berlin, Christine Wagner could safely do something Covid-19 prevented much of the world’s population from doing: go to a movie theater. The possibility of strangers sitting together, indoors, for hours, taking off masks to eat popcorn and other snacks, led even big chains like AMC to shut […]
Chemdawg marijuana plants in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, October 29, 2019 (Blair Gable/Reuters) Today is 4/20, which has become, for complicated reasons, a “holiday” of sorts for enthusiasts of weed. Every year, it seems they have more to celebrate: Legalization is spreading, the legal marijuana industry is booming, and more […]
When you’re looking for an investment with explosive growth potential, small-cap stocks are often the best bet. However, they are risky. And risk is the last thing you want in retirement stocks — at least not when retirement is nearing instead of being far, far on the horizon. That said, […]
Months before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dan Presser was in and out of the hospital with an unexplained medical condition that temporarily took his ability to walk. By the time people all over the world were starting to lockdown, Presser was fortunate enough to have recovered and to be back […]
Families are gearing up for a summer filled with more activities than last while restrictions at summer camps, pools and museums continue. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Families are gearing up for a summer filled with more activities than last while restrictions at summer camps, pools and museums continue. Mother Nikki Stultz […]
Los Angeles County is expecting an uptick in its supply of COVID-19 vaccines this week, providing a welcome boost to the region’s inoculation efforts. The county’s latest allocation, pegged at approximately 362,000 doses, is up nearly 39,000 from last week, according to the Department of Public Health. That number is […]
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He was a fugitive who had threatened to go to war with the government and had illegally got his hands on a powerful firearm after being released from prison. And he was in contact with another militia extremist who months later would begin plotting to kidnap Michigan’s governor, according to […]
The road to unfunded mandates is paved with good intentions in the form of legislation. At least that’s my main take-away with one group of bills that the Legislature is now considering. In a nutshell, Assembly Bill 4843 and its Senate companion, S-3549, would require municipalities and nonprofit organizations that […]
DHEC clinics and vaccination sites in Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda, Richland, and York counties COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is providing regular updates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics and testing opportunities in your region. This information for […]
When it comes to artistic insight, the big screen hasn’t fared much better. The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) gave us more than two hours of Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II and Charlton Heston as Michelangelo, shouting in the Sistine Chapel. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards: […]
Items for the Recreation Calendar will not be taken over the telephone and must be mailed (1700 E. Iron, Suite 101, Salina, KS 67401), email to [email protected] or faxed (785-376-0228). Only items received by Noon, Monday will be ensured of publication in the following Sunday’s paper. Area codes are 785 […]
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Good Buy Supply providing zero-waste options in PhiladelphiaGood Buy Supply is providing zero-waste options out of the store’s East Passyunk location. Emily Rodia and her fiancé Jason Rusnock opened the store in November despite the pandemic.The products range from kitchen gadgets, bathroom gizmos and everyday essentials. Each […]
Last year, when the coronavirus pandemic drove an unprecedented number of people to parks across the state, it was exactly what state officials wanted to see — even if they weren’t prepared for it. “No one I think imagined just how intense … the increase in visitation would be,” Shawn […]
A handful of Springville residents gave the city input on Thursday about what parks and recreation amenities they want to see added to the city’s master plan, including themed parks and increased trail connectivity. The feedback came during an online public input meeting focused on “parks, recreation, trails, and open […]
By Mary Barinka Community Autism Resource Specialist Hormel Historic Home In April we celebrate Autism Acceptance/Awareness month! (As guest columnist this week I want to add Appreciation to the alliteration.) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental condition impacting one’s processing of social interactions, communication and sensory information. Since […]
Scattered throughout the hilly, rocky wilderness of Maine are dozens of smooth, wide trails that have been carefully constructed to provide people of all abilities access to the great outdoors. These trails were designed for people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers and other mobility devices. They’re also great for people […]