When it’s time to retreat, it’s also time to check the smoke detectors The time when you change your clocks for daylight saving time is also a good time to make sure your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working. The last day of summer is fast approaching and we will soon return to […]
Golf courses in Florida state parks? US Congressman Brian Mast speaks about golf course proposals at Jonathan Dickinson State Park Editor’s note on the letters: Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to have nixed plans to build golf courses and pickleball courts at Jonathan Dickinson State Park and other parks across the state, citing “overwhelming interest.” But […]
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. If Robert K. Merton were alive today, he would be very pleased […]
When gas prices are cheapest Tired of paying so much for gas? Discover how geopolitical events, seasonal demand and crude oil prices affect your price at the pump. After a summer of rising gasoline prices across the Midwest, fuel prices in Wisconsin are finally falling – just in time for the start of Labor Day […]
How to save water at home Take a tour of a water treatment plant and find out how you can help save water. Kansas State University has published a water conservation guide for Kansas’ livestock industry, with the help of a company that advises agricultural producers using military intelligence and market research. The livestock industry […]
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 […]
Madison County receives $911,000 in grants from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for park improvements. The announcement came Wednesday from the office of Rep. Chris Todd (R-Madison County), where details of the improvements for five parks were announced. The grant, approved by the Tennessee General Assembly for the 2024-2025 budget, comes from […]
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 […]
Have there always been cows in the pasture north of Arrowhead High School in Merton? They were ubiquitous in the countryside over two decades ago, and in the last three years they have returned as part of a plan to combine farmland preservation with one family’s desire to bring a tasty treat to Lake Country. […]
A judge ordered Jon and Carie Hallford, owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home, to pay $950 million to families who sued the couple in a civil lawsuit. Funeral home must pay $956 million in compensation for corpse desecration A funeral home in Colorado was ordered to pay $950 million in compensation for improperly handling […]
