The Pensacola area turned into a winter wonderland this week, along with much of the Panhandle, to the delight of those able to take full advantage of the free time afforded by the snowy conditions. Once the memory-making moments and fun subsided, however, infrastructure vulnerable to the cold created problems for people all over the…
DARTMOUTH — It was a beautiful Saturday morning on Oct. 19, as over 20 volunteers from various local organizations gathered at a house in Dartmouth with paint brushes and supplies in hand. However, this was not just any ordinary house painting project. Part of Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity’s program Brush with Kindness, the…
A “series of significant system failures” caused flooding and damage on several floors of the Oklahoma County jail recently, disrupting operations and underscoring “the critical need for a new, modern facility,” according to jail leadership. Sump pumps, the fire suppression system and water supply lines all malfunctioned at the seemingly plagued, 33-year-old, 13-story jail, formally…
State Sen. Scott Wilk has recognized family-owned Cisneros Brothers Plumbing as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month. “In addition to their exceptional work and outstanding customer service, the Cisneros family truly goes above and beyond for their community,” Wilk said. “They give back to local students, donate to nonprofits, and are proud to…
A 34-year-old woman was found living in a Michigan supermarket’s rooftop sign, and inside her compact space where she lived for roughly a year was a mini desk, flooring, clothing, a pantry of food, a printer and a houseplant, police said. Contractors working on the roof of a Family Fare Supermarket in Midland discovered the…
Nestled inside the lobby of the Palm Beach Hotel Condominium is the art studio of Palm Beach resident James Wilner. Paintings wrap around the studio’s walls, inviting passersby to meet the gaze of the figures born out of the mind of the architect-turned-painter. Some, like “Choir Practice,” manipulate the human form into otherworldly beings. Others, such…
Greer’s Flooring America and the Courier & Press are shining a light on the accomplishments and good deeds of local high school students. We’ve asked officials from high schools in Evansville and the surrounding area to send nominations of a local student each week. If you want to vote for one of the students, go…
A Michigan family set out to fix a water heater and ended up finding a treasure trove of century-old relics in their bathroom. The items include wooden dominoes, a business card for a music store dating back to 1907, a publication printout from 1913, a cutout of Jesus and a playing card from the Milton…
