Following the death of 17-year-old football player Julian Snyder in a car accident in Roseville over the weekend, the Casa Roble High School community is in shock. A sizable crowd gathered at the Orangevale school’s football field yesterday night to honor the senior, and the feelings of his friends, teammates, and family members present were...
This week marked the terrible conclusion of the search for a missing teenager from Mansfield. After going missing last Tuesday, 16-year-old Trentin Isaac was discovered deceased in Harrison County today. Due to “suspicious circumstances,” authorities took his remains to the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office, posing troubling questions regarding the teen’s murder and disappearance. In an...
An important tax relief program called the “senior freeze” has become controversial in Illinois, which has the highest property taxes in the Midwest, as a result of recent investigations. The program, which was designed to assist low-income seniors in maintaining their homes despite rising taxes, has come under scrutiny following a number of abuses. In...
Earlier this month, the Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) received a new griddle and its accessories from the Home Depot as a show of community solidarity. According to a recent statement issued by the EPPD, these new instruments will be utilized for upcoming department activities. The act of kindness was made possible by the partnership...
With another Great American Smokeout on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to try it out if you want to permanently give up smoking. This Thursday, November 21, is the day that smokers across attempt to stub out their cigarettes for a full twenty-four hours, according to the Douglas County Health Department. Let’s face...
By securing a new long-term debris disposal location through a conditional agreement with a Nan, Inc. subsidiary, Maui County has made strides in its recovery from the Lahaina Wildfires. According to Maui Recovers, the deal, which requires approval from the Maui County Council, entails paying $4 million for 30 acres of active quarry space and...
A male suspect was arrested on November 16th after Brooklyn Park police responded quickly to a burglary alarm in the early hours. Officers were called at around 5:13 AM when an alarm was set off at the rental office of an apartment complex in the 8500 block of 63rd Avenue N, the Brooklyn Park Police...
In an effort to strengthen the local economy and improve the city’s infrastructure, the City of Kyle is taking the next step by releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the construction of a hotel and conference center. According to the City of Kyle’s Economic Development website, the proposed location offers a combination of accessibility...
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees met with a community that was filled with grief and demands for change amid the tragic backdrop of a recent incident at Manor Senior High School. In a contentious board meeting, parents and former trustees joined the fray to challenge the district’s approach to school safety. A deep-seated mistrust...
In a recent statement, the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Chiefs Association (SCLECA) discussed the part local law enforcement plays in immigration and deportation efforts. In recent months, neighborhood members have expressed worry about this issue. The SCLECA, which consists of the 12 Chiefs, the Sonoma County Sheriff, and the Sonoma County District Attorney, released a...