Local community members honored for outstanding work and commitment

Local community members honored for outstanding work and commitment

On November 23rd, two local residents were recognized with the prestigious American Senior Communities Quest for Excellence award, honoring their exceptional service to patients and residents in the state of Indiana. Each year, ASC celebrates outstanding employees who have been nominated by their peers during the annual Quest for Excellence Awards Celebration. Now in its …

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Protesters briefly disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan

Protesters briefly disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan

NEW YORK — Protesters briefly disrupted the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it made its way through the streets of New York City. The iconic balloons and marching bands had to navigate around the protesters who were lying in the street, but it didn’t stop the parade from continuing. The reason for the protest has …

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Kelli Bursey Appointed Chair of Oak Ridge Site-wide Institutional Review Board IRB

Kelli Bursey Appointed Chair of Oak Ridge Site-wide Institutional Review Board IRB

Kelli Bursey Takes the Helm as Chair of the Oak Ridge Sitewide Institutional Review Board (ORSIRB) Kelli Bursey has taken on the role of chair of the Oak Ridge Sitewide Institutional Review Board (ORSIRB). This federally mandated organization is responsible for overseeing the protection of human subjects involved in research. Kelli Bursey Bursey brings with …

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Thanksgiving Celebrations in the United States Amid Tensions in Gaza Conflict

Thanksgiving Celebrations in the United States Amid Tensions in Gaza Conflict

Crowds gather during the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City on November 23, 2023. This traditional American celebration takes place amidst heightened security concerns and widespread tensions caused by the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. As a result, extra precautions have been implemented at airports, shopping centers, and along …

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Sparrow’s Nest Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Unaccompanied Teens in Need of a Safe Haven

Local community members honored for outstanding work and commitment

Nov. 23, 2023—Climbing up the stairs at Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana’s residential house in Kalispell signifies the rise many homeless teens’ lives will experience. This nonprofit began as a grassroots effort a decade ago and is committed to offering safe housing and a supportive environment to homeless teens, empowering them to focus on completing …

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Potential Impact of Canadian Super Pigs on US Farms

Potential Impact of Canadian Super Pigs on US Farms

Wild hogs kill woman in Texas Authorities say feral hogs attacked and killed a woman outside a Southeast Texas home where she worked as a caretaker. (Nov. 26) AP A growing cause for concern is the difficult to eradicate population of wild hogs that are wandering in Canada, sparking worries over an imminent threat to …

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Apply Now for UUP’s 2024 Scholarship Program

Local community members honored for outstanding work and commitment

Attention SUNY students! Grab the opportunity to apply for generous annual scholarships worth $3,000 providedby United University Professions (UUP), the union representing academic and professional faculty at the State University of New York. The UUP College Scholarship Fund is currently accepting applications for the Undergraduate Scholarship, and the deadline is March 1, 2024. Interested students …

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Uncovering the Truth: Explosion at Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls

Uncovering the Truth: Explosion at Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls

New York couple tragically killed in fiery car crash at US-Canada border Investigators suspect a New York man and his wife were the victims of a car crash and explosion at a US-Canada border crossing near Niagara Falls on Wednesday. The FBI has ruled out terrorism as a possible motivation. The alarming incident caused concern …

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