Cindy Coffer Chojnacky Special to the Arizona Daily Star Tsipora (pronounced Si-Por-a) Prochovnick always starts her work week with a hike — 10 miles and nearly a 5,000-foot climb. For the Manning Camp wilderness ranger, that’s the only way to get to work. At 7,920 feet, Manning Camp includes a wooden structure and corrals on … [Read more…]
Compiled by VALERIE ROGERS May 28, 1898: The election for school trustees last Monday brought out 104 votes, 6 of which were rejected. The result was as follows: For long term trustee, J.A. McBride, 69; James Dewar, 29. For short term trustee, Thomas Hunter, 71; A.L. Womack, 27. For special school tax, yes, 70; no,8. … [Read more…]
Down south, in the small town of Sandy Hook, Mississippi, there’s a roadside shack where a once-beloved but long-forgotten band from the 1980s still plays. It’s the kind of place that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking — just a nondescript wooden building with a tin roof overhead and a couple old gas pumps … [Read more…]
This column is going to be somewhat different from most. It contains some history, possibly some fiction, but if nothing else, it is interesting. This story was brought to my attention by a classmate, Daryl Stalls. He came across this on a YouTube video and shared this with me via an email. I will preface … [Read more…]
PADUCAH – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane restriction along a section of KY 402/Aurora Highway east of Hardin in Marshall County starting Monday, June 5. This work zone at KY 402/Aurora Highway mile point 9.7 is to allow a deck overlay and other maintenance work on a … [Read more…]
Published: June 1, 2023 at 3:12 a.m. ET By Anthony O. Goriainoff Rotala said Thursday that it has conditionally agreed to the sale of its depot in Bolton, England and most of the related vehicles for a cash consideration of around 30.4 million pounds ($37.8 million). The London-listed bus-route operator said it has exchanged contracts … [Read more…]
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. At a recent work session Nelson County officials reviewed some of the last — and arguably most important — draft chapters of the county’s new comprehensive plan: chapters addressing land use and future development, and transportation. The plan is a framework for future growth, and Nelson County has contracted with … [Read more…]
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Drug Violation/Driving While Intoxicated/Refusal of Blood or Breath Test/Speeding, Rt. 29 Business, Monroe; a New Jersey man, 52, was charged. 5 Citations for Speeding on Rt. 29 in Amherst, 2 Citations for Reckless Driving by Speed on Rt. 29 in Amherst, 1 Citation for Driving without a License … [Read more…]
This past week is what makes the month of May oh so special here in the Hoosier State. Not only were race fans blessed with a plethora of events to pick and choose, but were also treated to some events, especially the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500, that will be talked about for years … [Read more…]
SARANAC LAKE — Paddling enthusiasts across the North Country are invited to the Schroon Paddle Challenge and Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge to take part in Celebrate Paddling month this year. The Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge will begin Thursday, June 1 and the Schroon Lake Paddling Challenge launches Saturday, June 10. The Schroon Lake Paddling Challenge … [Read more…]