Ellie Harper

Park City Buyer Says $253,800 Deposit Is at Risk After The Ascent Default Notice

The Park City project is still listed under Hilton, but one buyer says his money and contract are now in limbo.

Jun 26, 2026·5 min read

Pretty Pooch & Kitty Too! Celebrates the Certified Team Behind Its Farmington Grooming Salon

The San Juan County business has grown from one animal lover’s vision into a professional grooming salon built on education, care, and pride in its team

May 20, 2026·3 min read

A New Inclusive Park for Vineland

A new park at Romano aims to make recreation more inclusive in Vineland

Apr 10, 2026·3 min read

Yuma Farmers Race Against Unseasonable March Heat to Save Harvests

Melon harvests in Yuma ran up to two weeks early as record March heat pushed crops ahead of schedule and depressed markets already strained by oversupply.

Coryell County Extends Disaster Declaration After Historic Downtown Gatesville Fire

Coryell County extended its disaster declaration March 24 after fire destroyed four historic buildings on Gatesville's courthouse square, with the order set to last 35 days.

Gatesville Community Rallies to Support 16 Workers Displaced by Downtown Fire

Near $10,000 raised in days for 16 workers who lost jobs in the March 16 Gatesville courthouse square fire, with a full-day benefit set for April 25.

Copperas Cove Council Directs Staff to Explore Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

Copperas Cove City Council voted to direct staff to explore creating a TIRZ that could generate $623.9 million in revenue over 30 years.

Historic 1901 Candle Factory Closing Retail, Owners Seek Community Support

Sarah Marek, daughter of The Candle Factory's owners, is asking Traverse City to help save a 1901 bayfront building before it's sold to developers.

Monroe County Boating Safety Rules Shape Rescue Outcomes and Legal Responsibility

In 2024, Monroe County ranked No. 1 in Florida for boating accidents, with 69 reported incidents and 10 fatalities — the deadliest county in a state that already leads the nation.

Mar 27, 2026·9 min read

Healthcare

Monroe County Takes Delivery of First New Trauma Star Air Ambulance

Monroe County's Trauma Star program, one of the five busiest air ambulance services in the U.S., took delivery of its first Leonardo AW139 helicopter, replacing a fleet more than 20 years old.

Mar 27, 2026·7 min read

Monroe County Sheriff's Sergeant Arrested for Falsifying Timesheets, Billing Pay While Home

Sgt. Eric Mixon, 53, was arrested March 26 on seven counts of official misconduct after investigators say he falsified timesheets, billing Monroe County taxpayers while never leaving home.

Mar 27, 2026·1 min read

Sanger City Council Criticizes Chamber Over Missing Required Financial Reports

Sanger's chamber of commerce hasn't filed a required quarterly financial report in nearly a year, and its CEO skipped a March 19 council meeting where he was set to explain himself.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Board Approves Initial Design for New Entrance

Fresno Chaffee Zoo's new entrance will be inspired by the Sierra Nevada, taking visitors through a foothills plaza and forest canopy to a river-path entry.

Huntingburg Mayor Elkins Guides Residents on Reporting Train Blockages

Huntingburg Mayor Neil Elkins has issued step-by-step guidance telling residents to skip 911, use County Road 400W as an alternate route, and contact federal lawmakers to pressure Norfolk Southern for broader relief.

Mar 27, 2026·6 min read

Spirit of Jasper Train Will Skip 2026 Season Due to Safety, Repair Costs

The Spirit of Jasper won't run this season: Club Car #200 needs $60,000 in wheel repairs, and the popular French Lick route is closed to passengers.

Education

McDowell County Teacher Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges

Mount View High School health teacher Tyree Donell Baker, 27, faces 30 charges after allegedly abusing a 17-year-old student 10 times during school hours.

Duluth Cemetery Eroding Into Lake Superior, Human Remains Exposed on Shore

Human bones washed onto the Lake Superior shoreline below Duluth's Scandia Cemetery in summer 2024; St. Louis County is now seeking $2.5 million to stop the 1881 burial ground from continuing to erode.

St. Louis County Seeks Public Input on Spending Opioid Settlement Funds

St. Louis County's opioid advisory committee wants your ideas on how to spend settlement funds, with two listening sessions in Virginia and Duluth starting April 14.

Popular DULUTH Sign Returns to Harborside After Winter Weather Repairs

Duluth's 27-foot "Heart DULUTH" sign is heading back to the harborside this spring after winter gusts toppled its letters, leaving dents and cracks that builder Your-Type will repair.