The Canadian paper product maker Irving Tissue announced Monday that it would invest $600 million in its current Macon, Georgia, factory. A second paper machine will be added as part of the expansion, which will increase the plant’s output by 50%.According to Fox 5 Atlanta, this calculated action is being taken in reaction to the...
The Andrew P. Sanchez and Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center in the Lower Ninth Ward hosted a ceremony on Friday to promote twelve members of the New Orleans Fire Department. According to the New Orleans Fire Department, the occasion honored their promotion to roles such as District Chief, Fire Captain, and Apparatus Operator. Mayor LaToya Cantrell was...
By supporting the recommendations on competency restoration and diversion made by the Governor’s Work Group, Governor Mike DeWine has taken a major step toward improving mental health accessible for Ohioans. According to reports, the strategies are intended to increase treatment alternatives around the state and relieve the strain on the state’s psychiatric facilities, which are...
The Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park is already at the forefront of future-oriented architecture. With its own Certified Net-Zero Energy building that opened in 2020, the Minneapolis suburb has focused on the newest sustainability trend through clever design. However, the interpretive center serves as an instructional tool as well, emphasizing how each...
A multimillion-dollar fundraising drive is being organized by local supporters in an attempt to revive Grand Rapids’ baseball heritage. The “Brick and Wall” campaign is the most recent effort by Valley Field supporters to return Sullivan Field to its former state, according to WOODTV. In order to pay for unforeseen remodeling expenses, such as preserving...
The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree marks the arrival of the holiday season in Washington, D.C. From the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the West Front Lawn of the Capitol, the 80-foot Sitka spruce traveled more than 4,000 miles. The tree traveled 700 miles by sea and made multiple stops throughout the nation, according...
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is held at Mayors’ Park, and locals are welcome to attend. From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the community will be able to enjoy this beloved tradition at the festive event scheduled for December 2. There will be several of chances to create seasonal memories, such as taking photos with...
On Friday, a train accident in downtown Oconomowoc resulted in traffic closures and injuries. Areas between Main Street and Second Street/Summit Avenue were closed as a result of the multi-vehicle incident. According to FOX6, one passenger was pulled from a car and sent to a nearby trauma facility by the Western Lakes Fire District. Spectrum...
According to the City of Davis, the Davis City Council has implemented a multi-tiered approach to update homeless services in an attempt to address homelessness-related issues. Measures to protect both public and private properties, including an Encampment Response Protocol and revisions to the municipal law, were voted on during a special meeting. The City of...
In an attempt to safeguard Texas’ financial interests, Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to remove all investments made in China. Abbott’s edict is intended to protect Texans from the financial dangers associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to a statement provided by the Office of the Governor of Texas. “Texas and...