A surfer believed to have been mauled to death by a shark in South Australia has been identified as a popular local school teacher. Simon Baccanello, 46, had reportedly moved to the tiny town of Elliston in January and had a reputation as a “great guy” and kind man. Police, SES and locals spent Saturday … [Read more…]
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St. Catharines Fire Services will be providing emergency dispatch for two more municipalities outside of Niagara. The fire department successfully bid on a request for proposals to provide the services for Quinte West, about two hours east of Toronto near Belleville, and Prince Edward County, south of Belleville. “We’re very excited to have Prince Edward … [Read more…]
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St. Catharines Fire Services will be providing emergency dispatch for two more municipalities outside of Niagara. The fire department successfully bid on a request for proposals to provide the services for Quinte West, about two hours east of Toronto near Belleville, and Prince Edward County, south of Belleville. “We’re very excited to have Prince Edward … [Read more…]
Ringo Starr is nearly 83. “No, no, you’ve got that wrong — it’s 38!” said the legendary drummer, veteran solo star and former Beatle, adding one of his trademark “ha-ha-ha!” chortles for emphasis. Perhaps, then, his age might better be stated as a raised-eyebrow question. Ringo Starr is nearly 83? There is ample evidence to … [Read more…]
EAGAN, Minn. — Neta Belle Niedfelt, 90, died peacefully on March 29, 2023, at home in Eagan, Minn. She was born Neta Belle Pearsall to Winifred A. and Robert W. Pearsall on April 15, 1932. She was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church, Port Byron, Ill. Neta grew up in Hillsdale, Ill. She graduated from Hillsdale … [Read more…]
The fury over congestion pricing is growing louder, with New Jersey’s elected officials in broad agreement that the plan must somehow be stopped. But that political noise must not quell these immutable truths: The health of the region requires that we get people out of their cars, repair a century-old New York City subway system … [Read more…]
HARTFORD, Conn. — Tennessee organizers booked more than 50 drag entertainers for next month’s Midsouth Pride festival in Memphis now that the state’s new law placing strict limits on cabaret shows is temporarily on hold. But they are being cautious, making adjustments to performances should the limits of the first-in-the-nation law essentially banning drag from … [Read more…]
In good hands: Britt Hayton and her daughter Indi go totally blue in recognition of Rochester Primary School’s dual purpose day, which was both a salute to the school’s mothers and a day of recognition for the annual Do it for Dolly awareness event. Britt said her family had supported the foundation since losing a … [Read more…]
Loreen of Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, while the U.K.’s Mae Muller finished second from last. Loreen, who triumphed in 2012, made history as the first woman — and only the second person — to win the contest twice. LIVERPOOL, England — Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with her power … [Read more…]
For the first time in 125 years, the historic Dargo Hotel is for sale – and ownership of a hotel is being offered to thousands of locals through crowd-sourced funding. “When the hotel was listed for sale late last year, it was obvious that there was an opportunity to take the ownership to the community. … [Read more…]