Fillagreen, a new store in downtown Fredericksburg, offers refills for household and bathroom items and is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. Owners John and Beverly Hicks were inspired to start Fillagreen by their 11-year-old twins who were learning about environmental issues and pollution. “We saw an opportunity to make a difference in the […]
Get the refillable containers ready. Fillagreen is coming to downtown Fredericksburg next month. The store, which specializes in sustainable products and refills, will move to 716 Caroline St., between Duly Noted and 718 Venue. The address is the former home of Collage Market, which moved to the spa’s location at 804 Charles St. This will […]
Martin County Sheriff William Snyder shares his opinion on golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park Martin County Sheriff William Snyder discusses a possible increase in calls on August 22, 2024 if plans for golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park become reality. STUART — A public meeting about plans for golf courses and hotels […]
How to get the best deal for a hotel booking If you’re looking to save money on hotel rooms, the websites that claim to have the best deal aren’t always the best choice. Sometimes you can do better on your own. USA TODAY Sometimes all you need in a hotel is a bed and a […]
Enjoy the view from Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park in Door County Peninsula State Park’s Eagle Tower in Door County features an 850-foot-long deck access ramp and is the highlight of a $3.5 million improvement project. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people visited Wisconsin state parks – and that trend continues. A new report […]
Stark County residents can now rescue perishable food from restaurants and stores before it ends up in the trash. The popular app “Too Good To Go” has now arrived in the Canton region, offering community members the opportunity to purchase groceries from local stores and restaurants while helping to reduce food waste. Sarah Soteroff, spokeswoman […]
AMBERLEY VILLAGE, Ohio – Scott Puthoff crouches on a path in French Park and jumps up with his enemy in hand. “You idiot! So annoying! What’s wrong with you?” he says, holding his opponent above his head. Then he disposes of his arch-nemesis – a two-foot-long piece of tree trunk with new honeysuckle growth – […]
Joshua Tree National Park adapts to increasing visitor numbers David Smith, director of Joshua Tree National Park, talks about dealing with the increasing number of visitors. Jay Calderon, Palm Springs Desert Sun Cleanup operations are underway in Joshua Tree National Park after three tourists from Germany received citations earlier this week for shooting paintballs at […]
The annual Florida Python Challenge begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at 5:00 p.m. August 18. Participants can win over $25,000 in prizes by removing invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida. Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, have a negative impact on native wildlife. This invasive species is primarily found in and […]
