Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said a temporary migrant shelter in Roxbury is expected to transition back to public use at the end of the month. The Malnea A. Cass Recreational Complex, a state-owned facility with sports courts and a pool for community members, has been closed for the past several months to be used as […]
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Hattiesburg’s outdoor recreation will get a little greener with Gordon’s Creek trails
Hattiesburg has seen significant growth in recent years, and that includes the addition of recreational opportunities that add to the ambiance of living in the Hub City. During a news conference Monday, Mayor Toby Barker announced the city would be investing roughly $3 million in creating walking trails along Gordon’s Creek. More than $2 million […]
Cheyenne police, fire and recreation departments present budgets to city council
May 10—CHEYENNE — Last week, Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins proposed a $147.6 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This week, city departments began presenting their reasoning for their proposed budget adjustments. Cheyenne Police Department began on Thursday, followed by Cheyenne Fire Rescue and Community Recreation and Events on Friday. Other departments will present their […]
Just-In-Time Recreation one of few mass shooting sites in country to reopen
Apr. 29—Most of the buildings where America’s worst mass shootings occurred have been abandoned or demolished. This week’s planned reopening of the bowling alley at Lewiston’s Just-In-Time Recreation, where seven people were killed Oct. 25, 2023, diverges from the pattern. Of the buildings involved in the dozen most deadly shootings in the United States, only […]
Just-In-Time Recreation is one of few mass shooting sites in the country to reopen
Apr. 29—Most of the buildings where America’s worst mass shootings occurred have been abandoned or demolished. This week’s planned reopening of the bowling alley at Lewiston’s Just-In-Time Recreation, where eight people were killed on Oct. 25, 2023, diverges from the pattern. Of the buildings involved in the dozen most deadly shootings in the United States, […]
Lake Farmington opens to boaters April 8. A guide to entrance fees, schedules, recreation.
One of San Juan County’s more popular outdoor recreation destinations begins its busy season on Monday, April 8 as Lake Farmington opens for watercraft. The lake will be open through September to electric and nonmotorized boats, as well as kayaks and paddleboards. The boat inspection station will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Ethics hearing scheduled for former Beaufort County parks and recreation director
The South Carolina Ethics Commission has set a hearing date for former Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Loper, who has been accused of using her position to benefit family members and using county equipment to perform work on personal property. Loper’s hearing will be in Columbia on Oct. 17. Two separate complaints were […]
Stutsman County Park Board to decide on grant application for recreation project
Apr. 4—JAMESTOWN — The Stutsman County Park Board unanimously approved scheduling a special meeting to decide on whether to apply for a grant that would be used to establish a water trail at Jamestown Reservoir. The special meeting was scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 9. Park board member Henry Steinberger will get more information […]
Cincinnati Recreation employee fired, indicted after child hurt at rec center
A Cincinnati Recreation Commission employee who was fired in December for shoving a non-verbal child in the center’s care causing him to fall and hit his head is also facing criminal charges. The city released public records related to the Dec. 20 incident at the Sayler Park Recreation Center this week. Yanna Harris, 28, was indicted on […]
Dakota Skies project gives access to Stutsman County land for maintenance, recreation
Mar. 30—JAMESTOWN — The proposed Dakota Skies Outdoor Recreation Area project along Jamestown Reservoir is actually the development of two projects that complement each other, according to Henry Steinberger, Stutsman County Park Board member. He said the project establishes a perimeter trail along Jamestown Reservoir for maintenance and recreation. The project would be done on […]
Adrian seeks Michigan DNR Recreation Passport grant for Heritage Park improvements
ADRIAN — With support from the Adrian City Commission, Adrian’s Parks and Recreation Department submitted a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Recreation Passport grant March 18 for the construction of bathrooms and shaded areas at the Heritage Park pickleball courts and the renovation of the Heritage Park softball pavilion bathrooms. If the city is […]
A captivating recreation of a beloved game
Remaking a popular franchise is a tall task as nostalgia can clouds people’s judgement of what the original was actually like. If George Lucas decided to remake the original Star Wars trilogy for modern audiences, it would be incredibly contentious as older fans would scrutinise every detail. For gamers, Final Fantasy VII (which released back […]