DPS asks for help, new details in 2001 Mason County cold case
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) asked for help regarding a 2001 cold case.DPS said the case was a Mason County Texas Ranger Cold Case investigation that involved the death of James “Jimmy” Schuessler.Officials said on Oct. 14, 2001, Schuessler was found dead at his residence in Mason County.Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 (800) 252-TIPS. Officials said a $3,000 cash reward was also available.More information on the case can be found here.Which roads will be closed for Texas Book Festival, Veterans Day Parade?
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tens of thousands will flock to downtown Austin this weekend, with the Texas Book Festival running Saturday and Sunday and the city's annual Veterans Day Parade planned for Saturday morning.Here's a look at some of full and partial road closures planned throughout downtown this weekend.Veterans Day Parade The 2023 Veterans Day Parade is slated to begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Austin, running through 11:30 a.m. Due to the procession, Congress Avenue will be closed from West Riverside Drive to Cesar Chavez Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The parade route begins at Trinity and East 11th Streets as well as San Jacinto Boulevard and East 10th Street. It will then proceed along East 11th Street to Congress Avenue, heading south to West Cesar Chavez Street. Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Streets between Colorado and Brazos Streets will serve as local access only from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Fifth Street will remain open between Colorado and Braz...Author of “Farmwives” book series attends Women in Farming conference as keynote
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsA conference hosted by FCSS at Readymade Hall in Lethbridge County last month was geared exclusively toward highlighting the contributions of women in farming.The conference included a catered lunch and provided attendees with the opportunity to connect with other women in agriculture and delve into some of the challenges and triumphs of living and working on a farm.The event included a keynote address from Alberta-based storyteller Billi J. Miller, and her work interviewing dozens of women in farming to capture the multi-faceted experiences of women in farming.Organized by the Farm Family Outreach team, a support team under the Barons-Eureka-Warner Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), the Farm Family Outreach teams aims to connect members of the farming community with resources in rural southern Alberta, and help families navigate the unique challenges often experienced by farm families.Miller has interviewed dozens of farm women for her boo...LUB review focus for county P&D
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsLand Use bylaws and an update and review was an area of focus for the county’s Planning and Development department in the third quarter this year.During their regular Nov. 2 meeting, Lethbridge county council received a report on activities their Planning and Development department undertook in the third quarter of 2023.In the 3rd quarter of 2023, in addition to day-to-day duties, the department, along with county council, held the second Land Use Bylaw Review and Update Workshop was held with County Council on Sept. 14.“You may have noticed that on our website and on our What’s Happening in Lethbridge County, we have posted a number of articles with regards to some of the amendments” said Hilary Janzen, supervisor of planning and development for the county. “So far, we haven’t received a lot of feedback on that, but we have had a number of people look at the application, and so we’re hoping that once we have the draft out, we’ll get a bit more engag...Turin 4H Club raises over $60,000 in honour of community members’ passing
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThanks to a passionate group of 4H children, and the generosity of community members, the Turin 4H club presented the Chinook Regional Hospital’s Cancer Centre with a $53,000 cheque on Nov. 3.Dr. Andrea Graner, an Oncologist at Chinook Regional Hospital said, “anytime a community group or family group is able to donate money the funds typically go towards patients supports, largely, but it can also go toward funding new resources within our cancer centre. the idea is that funding that comes in stays in the community,” helping current and future patients being treated in the centre.Graner added, “it is not something that happens everyday, and a donation of this size is really impressive, especially for a group of children. This is amazing. I don’t think we would have expected this but they loved this patient and it is so nice to see the support they gave.”The donation was made in honour of Marlene Stroeve, and Craig Sosick.Sosick, a prominent figure of...Dreeshen promotes economic corridors in recent Washington trip
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
By Trevor BuschSunny South [email protected] and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen travelled to Washington, D.C., recently to promote the importance of expanding economic corridors in North America.Last month, Dreeshen met with House representatives and transportation stakeholders for several days before proceeding to Manchester, N.H. for meetings with state representatives. The final leg of the trip saw Dreeshen in Toronto, Ont. to promote the importance of economic corridors with Ontario government representatives before returning to Edmonton.“The seamless movement of goods and services within Canada and through the United States is vital for economic growth and the movement of agricultural, forestry and energy products on both sides of the border,” said Dreeshen in a statement. “To achieve our goals, we must take a nation-building approach to economic corridors, looking beyond Alberta’s borders to opportunities across the province, the country and t...The Trestle opens for takeout, delivery in Watervliet
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Trestle Restaurant & Pub has opened its Express location for takeout and delivery in Watervliet. The eatery is located in the former Purple Pub restaurant and to-go building. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Trestle is owned by John Holland and Chris Richards, who also own The Cobblestone Lunch Shoppe in Albany. The pub gets its name from a nearby railroad bridge.In December 2022, Greg and Butch Rentz closed the dining room of The Purple Pub after 50 years, but kept the to-go orders going. The eatery permanently closed with the end of to-go orders in September. Watervliet’s The Purple Pub officially ends to-go orders The Trestle Express menu includes pizza, chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, and more. You can view the menu on The Trestle website.The Trestle Restaurant & Pub will eventually open for dine-in, but an opening date has not been set yet. The Trestle is located at 2 Cohoes...Hudson Valley Community College hosts fall open house
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson Valley Community College is hosting an Open House for prospective students on Saturday, November 11. The Open House will be held on the main campus from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Prospective students can take a student-led campus tour and meet with faculty and staff. Representatives from academic departments, student services, and academic support offices will be available. Registration for the Open House closes at noon on Friday, November 10. Walk-ins will be accepted. Contact the Admissions Office at (518) 629-7309 for more information.Minnesota man to pay $13M for conspiracy with local CEO
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Woodbury, Minnesota man was ordered to pay nearly $13M in restitution for conspiring with a former Clifton Park CEO to defraud companies that loaned millions of dollars to the company subsidiaries. Luke Steiner, 35, is also sentenced to two years of probation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Steiner previously pled guilty to one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud while working at Optum, a division of UnitedHealthGroup Incorporated. He admitted that between 2013 and September 2019, while working at Optum, he conspired with Mann and Derek Schwartz to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in loans for Michael Mann’s companies.Michael Mann is the former CEO of MyPayrollHR. Steiner admitted that he worked with Mann to induce financing companies to loan money on the basis of fake invoices purporting to show payments owed by his employer, Optum, to...Hancock Shaker Village to host annual Community Day
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:54:04 GMT
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Hancock Shaker Village is hosting its annual Community Day on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can take interpreter-led tours and explore the buildings in the historic village. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Some activities available are craft demonstrations, woodworking, and blacksmithing. There will also be several special exhibitions, including Handled With Care: The Function of Form in Shaker Craft and Stillness and Light by John Mancia.Those interested in exploring the outdoors can traverse the one-mile Farm and Forest Trail or the South Family Trail. Kids' activities and farm animals will be available for families.Community Day is free to the public and is made possible by the support of Mill Town. Contact Michael Crotty at [email protected] or visit HancockShakerVillage.org for more information.Latest news
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