Gina Young has officially taken the helm as the first director of the East Maui Regional Water Authority, paving the way for what many hope will be a new era of environmental stewardship in the region. Young, who possesses a rich background in planning and local governance, was sworn in this Wednesday amidst a gathering of community members and policymakers. Her unanimous selection by the East Maui Regional Community Board on October 25, 2024, predates her recent inauguration, establishing a change many are eager to witness. According to information released by Maui County , Young’s expertise stems from her tenure...

Calling all parents in Charlotte County looking for a creative outlet for their wee ones: Tiny Picassos is the new program on the block. Set to begin mid-December, the Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center is poised to become an incubator for toddler creativity through art and crafts. These future mini-Matisses will not only get their hands dirty with paint and glitter but also hone motor skills that are crucial during early childhood development. Tiny Picassos will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from December through April, 2025. According to the Charlotte County official announcement , these...

A multi-state gun trafficker and validated Crips gang member, Jakil Deandre Bond, has been sentenced to a 141-month prison term for his role in illegal firearm trafficking and drug distribution activities. As reported on the U.S. Department of Justice’s website, Bond, aged 28 from Williamston, orchestrated firearm purchases using straw purchasers, in a scheme that transported guns from North Carolina to areas as far north as Washington D.C. In statement obtained by the Justice Department, U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. emphasized the government’s staunch opposition to such criminal enterprises declaring on the Department of Justice , “This gun trafficker...

A Talawanda High School educator is currently on administrative leave as the school district investigates social media content allegedly produced using district resources, WLWT reports . The teacher, who has not been named, purportedly recorded videos and crafted posts on school grounds, a claim that prompted concerned reactions from the local community. The Talawanda School District, as stated in its announcement, is rigorously investigating the matter. The superintendent’s office, Human Resources, and the high school administration are dealing with reported worries from parents and others in the community. According to a press release obtained by FOX19 , they received many...

The DPS Local Retirement Board convened on friday, determined to address a host of pertinent issues, including the welfare of public safety personnel post-retirement and the logistics of retirees’ reintegration into the workforce. In a meeting that opened its arms to accommodate all, including those with disabilities as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety . The Arizona Department of Public Safety Board meeting, held in Suite 260 of the Management Services Conference Room, included announcements of board election results and discussions on accidental disability retirement applications from Bryan Brooks, Christopher Rios, and...

Early Thursday morning, a mobile home located at 12001 W Foothill Blvd in Lake View Terrace was engulfed in flames, which prompted a swift response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The LAFD Incident Alert stated that firefighters executed a transitional attack on the fire which had consumed the residence entirely. The fire department disclosed that one unidentified woman was on the scene being assessed for injuries, while the extent of her condition was not immediately clear; however, she later declined any medical transportation from the fire department. A grand total of 26 firefighters from stations including FS 98 and...

In Knoxville, a man’s first DUI conviction has landed him a stiffer penalty than is commonly imposed. Michael Anthony Marcum, age 54, was sentenced to serve a sixty-day jail sentence, DA Charme Allen announced. Convicted for Driving Under the Influence as well as Driving on a Suspended License, the sentence was handed out by Senior Judge Kelly Thomas. During a two-day trial that unfolded in August, Assistant District Attorneys Caleb Smothers and Franklin Ammons laid out the case to the jury. After making an illegal U-turn and swerving out of his lane on Cedar Bluff Road early on August 2,...

Manhattan and its neighboring regions are experiencing what some are calling the most severe drought in decades, increasing concerns over wildfire threats and water shortages. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s recent data, the prolonged absence of rain has left the entire tri-state area suffering from at least moderate drought conditions, with New Jersey now facing extreme drought for the first time since 2002. After an exceptionally dry October—the driest month recorded in Central Park’s history since the 1860s—New York City’s drought persists. The National Weather Service predicts more sunny days ahead, with no significant rainfall expected to ease the...