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New plans in store for former Vermont college

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) - The former Southern Vermont College has been closed since 2019, leaving a 371-acre campus unused in the meantime. On Friday, the property's current owner made an announcement regarding its next step. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Southwestern Vermont Health Care, which purchased the campus in 2020, announced on Friday that it had entered an agreement to sell the campus to Alfred Weissman Real Estate, LLC, a Harrison, New York-based developer with a history of civic and business development. The developer has big plans for the future of the campus, itself including the historic Everett Mansion.“The former college campus has served our health system and community well – most especially over the past three years during the pandemic as our COVID Resource Center as we tested and vaccinated over 60,000 people,” stated Tom Dee, president and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. “AWRE will continue ...

Pictures: St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dogtown

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Dogtown is a sea of green today as the 38th annual Ancient Order of Hibernian Parade winds through this historic neighborhood. Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marchers. More than 90 floats that highlighted Irish culture and history.The Irish festival continues until 6 p.m and the area is divided into three zones for partying, families, and heritage.St. Charles is hosting the second annual St. Patrick’s Day this evening. It’s on Main Street, starting from the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot at 4:00 p.m., and it marches down South Main Street to First Capitol Drive.

Hospital dresses up newborns as 'Cute clovers' for St. Patrick's Day

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The newborns at St. Luke’s Hospital are wearing green for St. Patrick's Day. These "cute clovers" are from the Birth Care Suite and Special Care Nursery.The hospital is known for dressing babies up for holidays and special occasions. They have been doing it since 1997. The costumes are made by nurses and volunteers.St. Luke’s Hospital has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report.

Denver Referred Question 2N: Cleaning up rules around rezoning protest petitions

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

The ballot question:Shall the Charter of the City and County of Denver be amended to clarify City Council’s authority regarding zone districts and to require that zoning protests can only be initiated by property owners in Denver?What it does:This ballot question seeks to clarify specific sections of the city’s charter where it deals with zoning regulations. Specifically, it addresses protest petitions for rezoning applications.Protest petitions allow property owners to create a higher bar for the City Council to approve a rezoning application. If a protest petition is signed by enough property owners either within or adjacent to the boundaries of an area that is being considered for rezoning, that petition triggers a super-majority vote. That means 10 of the council’s 13 members must vote to approve the application to pass it instead of just a simple majority of seven or more yes votes.Opponents to the Park Hill golf course rezoning turned in a protest petition with int...

Biden calls for tougher penalties for failed bank execs

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

By ZEKE MILLER (AP White House Correspondent)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday called on Congress to allow regulators to impose tougher penalties on the executives of failed banks, including clawing back compensation and making it easier to bar them from working in the industry.Biden wants the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be able to force the return of compensation paid to executives at a broader range of banks should they fail, and to lower the threshold for the regulator to impose fines and bar executives from working at another bank. He called on Congress to grant the FDIC those powers after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through the global banking industry.“Strengthening accountability is an important deterrent to prevent mismanagement in the future,” Biden said in a statement. “Congress must act to impose tougher penalties for senior bank executives whose mismanagement contributed to their...

Man shot to death in Willowbrook area

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

A man was fatally shot in the Willowbrook area Friday morning, officials said.The shooting was reported around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of East 132nd and Alameda streets, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Responding deputies found unidentified the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.No further details have been released.Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to call LASD’s homicide bureau at 323-890-5500.

Rare Disney character will make worldwide debut at Disneyland Resort

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

A Disney character older than Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit will make his debut at the Disneyland Resort.Pete, the cat-like cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1925, will be available for photo-op appearances when Mickey’s Toontown reopens at Disneyland Park on March 19. Pete’s debut at the Disneyland Resort marks the first time the character has appeared at any Disney theme park. For the first time at any Disney park, Pete makes appearances as he causes mischief around the neighborhood at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park at Mickey’s Toontown. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort)Pete had several names and personalities through the years, but a version of Pete from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will meet guests in Mickey's Toontown. New souvenir shop opens in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park The character first appeared in the 1925 short film collection “Alice Comedies” before appearing in “Steamboat Wille” alongside Mickey Mouse in 1928. “Steamboat Willi...

How to Beat a Urine Drug Test if You Used Weed — 3 Marijuana Detox Methods Explained

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

Marijuana is allowed in pretty much all states now. However, the status of whether or not it’s legal for medicinal purposes or recreational uses still varies. And in other states, the use of weed still hasn’t been decriminalized — which is a risky ordeal to go through if you test positive for cannabis use. Fortunately, there’s a possible way around it — there are steps on how to beat a urine drug test or at least expedite the time to get weed out of your system!3 Possible Ways to Beat a Urine Drug Test After Using MarijuanaSweat It OutSweating out a toxin is the most commonly known method of getting rid of a substance in your body. Whether you prefer to go for a run, jog, or spend time in the sauna, these are great ways to not only possibly sweat out marijuana metabolites, but also to keep you fit or get you healthier! However, there are conflicting reports as to how effective sweating out THC is. But what’s been proven in various studies is that marijuana can be traced in sweat. Th...

Fidel Gallardo Killed in Head-On Accident on Market Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

63-Year-Old Man Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near 805 Freeway in Chollas ViewSAN DIEGO, CA (March 17, 2023) – Early Sunday afternoon, Fidel Gallardo was killed in a head-on accident on Market Street. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m., at the 4500 block of Market Street in the neighborhood of Chollas View.Per reports, Gallardo was driving a westbound 1993 Nissan Maxima when he crossed over the center divider line for reasons unknown. As a result, the Nissan struck an oncoming Lexus RX350 SUV head-on in the eastbound lanes.Paramedics arrived and transported the 63-year-old Gallardo, of Lemon Grove to Scripps Mercy Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.In addition, crews say the two occupants inside the Lexus escaped serious injury. San Diego Officials closed down Market Street between 45th and 47th Street for several hours as crews clear out the scene. At this time, authorities are working to determine if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the fatal head-on...

1 Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Dysart Road [Glendale, AZ]

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:00 GMT

Vehicle Accident on Glendale Avenue Left One FatalityGLENDALE, AZ (March 17, 2023) – Monday night, a pedestrian crash on Dysart Road left one person dead, police said.The incident happened on March 13th at around 8:00 p.m. when officers received a report about a pedestrian accident in the West Valley.Upon arriving, officers located the pedestrian and pronounced them dead at the scene due to their injuries.Furthermore, investigators have learned that the pedestrian was in the middle of the highway for unknown reasons.Meanwhile, the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.Consequently, the northbound and southbound lanes of Dysart Road from Glendale Avenue to Ocotillo Road were blocked during the incident.Following the crash, the officers stated that neither speed, alcohol, nor drugs were a factor in the incident.The identity of the deceased was not yet determined and further investigation is still underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and s...