For Glynn County lifeguard Paris Wyland, the most memorable parts of the job are the first-time experiences. “Your first experience with everything is really what gets you going in the job,” Wyland said. “That’s what makes it rewarding. Once you experience the first time it makes you more confident in […]
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Growing up around the country, Daniel Rosentreter discovered his passion for English education and the Western United States, leading him to pursue a career in education that brought him from Indiana to Colorado. Born in Indiana, Rosentreter moved around with his family throughout his education. He completed his primary education […]
This story also ran on U.S. News & World Report. It can be republished for free. Brandon Dell’Orto listened to the comments and complaints as the school board meeting dragged on hour after hour. Many parents were angry. Their kids were sad, bored, borderline depressed, fed up with a school […]
In March 2020, students’ and teachers’ lives around the world were suddenly impacted in a way nobody could have foreseen. Approximately one year ago, students were sent home from Penn State for two weeks, which would later turn into the remainder of the spring semester. With the onset of the […]
The City of Port Arthur Recreation and Senior Center will get a freshening up, some much needed renovations and possibly more should voters approve a ballot proposition in May. The building, located at 1308 Ninth Ave., houses the parks and recreation offices in addition to being the site for senior […]
Brandon Dell’Orto listened to the comments and complaints as the school board meeting dragged on hour after hour. Many parents were angry. Their kids were sad, bored, borderline depressed, fed up with a school model that didn’t allow them to be on campus every day. The parents wanted schools open. […]
Tiny pieces of plastic are polluting some of Lancaster County’s most well-known waterways, where local researchers fear they could pose threats to both human health and wildlife. In fact, the plastics — some made with harmful chemicals — have been found in more than 50 major rivers, streams and lakes […]
An upcoming, virtual town hall meeting co-sponsored by Port Arthur Newsmedia and Lamar University aims to educate the city’s voters about the upcoming Port Arthur parks proposition election. The online event is slated to run from 3 to 4 p.m. March 10 and can be viewed live on the newspaper’s […]
For some people, Massachusetts is well behind the pack and cannot legalize sports wagering soon enough. But others say lawmakers should pump the brakes, learn from research conducted in mature gambling markets and take the time to ensure that as many of the unknowns around sports betting are addressed in […]
Should a ballot proposition reallocating sales tax to improve two of the city’s parks be approved by voters in May, Adams Park would become a multi-use entity. The park, which is in the 3400 to 3600 blocks of 61st Street, already tout sports and event seating, competition level fields, walking […]
Join Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation at Four Peaks Park on Saturday, March 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. to celebrate the annual Eggstravaganza event. Held on the soccer fields at Four Peaks Park, organizers say this event is a fun and safe way to begin the spring season. Kids […]
La Jolla Cove makes Tripadvisor list of top 25 U.S. beaches La Jolla Cove is one of just four California beaches this year to make Tripadvisor’s rankings of the nation’s top 25 beaches. “Must see in San Diego. Always enjoy coming to La Jolla Cove,” said one visitor review on […]
TRAVERSE CITY — Plans for the possible relocation of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy headquarters will be revealed to the public next week. East Bay Township Planning Commissioners will on Tuesday begin discussions about the development plan for the proposed Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve and the concept to […]
With Spring Break around the corner, Texans will be looking to explore and get outside. Texas State Parks are already seeing day passes and campsites filling up for the spring and summer months, so visitors planning a state park adventure this Spring Break are encouraged to make their reservations as early as […]
DECATUR, Ind., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — REV Recreation Group (RRG), a manufacturer of Class A motorhomes and a subsidiary of REV Group, kicks off 2021 with industry awards, new models, and recent sales success at the Florida RV Trade Association’s Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. RRG, which manufactures three iconic […]
[email protected] The 22nd annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival will return virtually this year, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a reading celebration. The free annual festival produced by the Lee County Library System, is intended to incite a passion for reading and offers a variety of […]
Listen to the content of this post: More states are legalizing sports betting. But if you don’t want to make a road trip to the casino, your phone is your next best “bet.” Let’s look at some apps where you can hopefully score some money betting on your favorite teams. […]
STEWARTSTOWN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Steve Wollett, a US Army veteran, volunteer firefighter and paramedic, avid gamer, and director and producer of film and television with over 150 productions and many books to his credit, has completed his new book “God’s Assassin”: a gripping and potent supernatural adventure that […]
NORTH ATTLEBORO — Reorganizing town government will be up for discussion again when the town council holds its next virtual meeting Monday night. Discussions of the reorganization of the solid waste department as part of the public works department and the creation of a chief assessor’s post in that office […]
Golfers must be Forsyth County residents to be eligible to play in any of those tournaments. Thomas said the recreation department would work with area courses and provide applications available this spring. “We plan to reach out to more schools to get our junior numbers up,” Thomas said of the […]
TRAVERSE CITY — During this stressful “pandemic” winter, northern Michiganders may be happy to hear of even a small reason to rejoice, of one local tradition that is carrying on. This tradition generates serious discussion in the media, and surely during many of those now ubiquitous online friends and family […]
As the first week of in-person classes comes to a close, many Penn State students continue to figure out a routine that will last them through the spring semester. Some students, like Sam Biederwolf, said the atmosphere started to feel “more normal” than during the remote period since students arrived […]