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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
SALAMANCA — The Main Street bridge reconstruction project has progressed another step with New York state, but actual work will likely not begin until 2022. The Salamanca Common Council Wednesday entered into a contract with Urban Engineers, of Buffalo, to proceed with final design plans to repair the bridge over […]
NORTHEAST OREGON — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Union and Wallowa counties’ school districts and their students to travel a rugged and harmful path the past 13 months. Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the latest COVID-19 relief package from the federal government, however, will help put them on […]
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Forestry commends White Township for taking an active role and approach to managing its community forests and trees, including the White’s Woods Nature Center covering nearly 250 acres along the Indiana Borough line. However, the bureau said in a long-awaited, […]
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 […]
Earlier this year, Priscilla McMahan, 77, walked into a grocery store with her husband and barely made it to the produce section before she fell. “I think the floor was slick, and my feet just went out under me,” says McMahan, who lives in Alexandria, Virginia. The fall occurred so […]
As Belmont formulates a Master Plan to improve and set the vision for its parks and open spaces, community feedback is being sought on the city’s extensive parks and trail system. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, or PROS, will set the framework for planning, maintaining, developing and […]
The National Park Service is preparing the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area for the upcoming season. This year, visitors should be aware of highway construction between Curecanti and the Black Canyon, as well as the reconstruction of the Elk Creek Visitor Center. Weather […]
BETHEL — In recent years, the revitalization of the village that grew up around this town’s railroad depot has begun to build up a head of steam. But there are impediments: For example, the entrances to a row of commercial buildings along Main Street sit a step or two, or […]
All Oregonians eligible for COVID-19 vaccines April 19; Piluso steps out of school board race Get vaccinated Every Oregonian age 16 and older, who wants to be vaccinated, is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine begining Monday, April 19. Frontline workers and those in their households became eligible Monday, April […]
FILE – In this Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 file photo, an election judge checks in a voter at the La Familia Recreation Center in the Baker neighborhood south of downtown Denver. On Friday, April 9, 2021, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting Major League Baseball had […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – On Wednesday, Butler University students can start getting COVID-19 vaccines on campus. It’s part of an effort to get people on campus vaccinated before the end of the semester. This clinic is happening on Wednesday through Friday at Hinkle Fieldhouse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second […]
There are nine Utah County Republicans vying to fill a vacancy on the Utah County Commission created after Commissioner Tanner Ainge resigned on March 17. The Utah County Republican Party Central Committee will select a candidate to fill the vacancy. Skyler Beltran, vice chair of the Utah County Republican Party, […]
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 […]
By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Dinner reservations are gleefully being made again. Long-canceled vacations are being booked. People are coming together again, in some of the ways they used to. But not everyone is racing back. Their stories are emerging as the world begins to […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – The coronavirus vaccine rollout is well underway in Connecticut. As of March 19, people aged 45 and up became eligible. Priority access was granted to those with certain medical conditions and intellectual disabilities on April 1. All other adults were also able to make appointments on […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – The coronavirus vaccine rollout is well underway in Connecticut. As of March 19, people aged 45 and up became eligible. Priority access will be granted to those with certain medical conditions and intellectual disabilities on April 1. All other adults will be able to make appointments […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – The coronavirus vaccine rollout is well underway in Connecticut. As of March 19, people aged 45 and up became eligible. Priority access will be granted to those with certain medical conditions and intellectual disabilities on April 1. All other adults will be able to make appointments […]
You may have noticed recently that Idaho Parks and Recreation has a new online registration system. You may have also noticed that it is somewhat confusing. The News-Examiner has spoken with Andy Stokes, Park Ranger for Bear Lake State Parks, regarding this situation and he has clarified some logistics of […]
The Branson Parks and Recreation department never fails to offer events and programs to get everyone outdoors. Their newest free program, a partnership with ‘Trips for Kids’, is designed to get kids on their bikes and outside. According to a press release from the city of Branson, with the launching […]