Error: no decision tree source folder detected Credit: SunriseA man is in hospital under police guard after being stabbed in alleged suburban brawl in the early hours of Monday morning with police swiftly arresting seven people Emergency services were called to Taminga Road at around 4.15am on Monday following reports of a brawl Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Once the group had been broken up NSW Police alleged that they discovered a 29-year-old man wearing a balaclava with stab wounds NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene before taking him to Liverpool Hospital where he remains in a serious condition under police guard A man allegedly found wearing a balaclava has been hospitalised with a stab wounds 33 and 59 - and two men - aged 21 and 26 - were arrested by police and taken to Liverpool Police Station updated‘Absolute tragedy’: Details emerge after missing 6yo’s deathNSW1 Min Read17 Mar 2025“Following initial inquiries police believe the group allegedly confronted two men – both wearing balaclavas – after they tracked a vehicle allegedly stolen from Mt Prichard earlier this week to Green Valley,” a NSW Police spokesperson said A crime scene has been established as investigations continue Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T (KGUN) — Though Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday this year the festivities are already kicking off in Green Valley where residents are getting a head start on the celebration with music The Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC) is set to host a special Cinco de Mayo-themed concert on Friday featuring the talented Mariachi Pueblo Viejo brings together working professionals and college students who share a passion for traditional mariachi music The group’s mission is to preserve the cultural heritage and authentic sounds of Jalisco Mexico—widely regarded as the birthplace of mariachi “Our goal was to create the premier professional mariachi ensemble of the Southwest,” Ponce said The group has quickly gained recognition for their vibrant performances and cultural authenticity including a recent appearance at the memorial service for Congressman Raul Grijalva Friday’s performance at CPAC promises an evening of rich musical tradition and celebration in honor of the historical and cultural roots of Cinco de Mayo More information about Mariachi Pueblo Viejo can be found on the group’s website. 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In 2020, he joined the news team on 9news.com.au Property News: A beach box on an exclusive stretch of Victorian coastline has sold for a record price Police arrived at a home in Coonabarabran at 2pm today following reports of a concern for welfare Erin Patterson had shared with true crime fans her love of mushrooms excitement over buying a food dehydrator and plans to cook beef Wellington Police today released CCTV photos of a car as they seek to speak with its driver The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms A maintenance worker accused of murdering gangland lawyer Joseph Acquaro will no longer face any criminal charges Hard-working Australians say they invested in a scheme that promised 6.5 per cent returns on investment but went belly up in 2019 owing $13.9 million A man accused of running over and killing a police constable in a bid to avoid arrest says the officer's Taser caused him to lose control of a stolen vehicle Experienced pilot Glenn Collins was performing a multi-plane stunt when his aircraft crashed just a few hundred metres from crowds on March 28 A dramatic house fire in the Adelaide suburb of Pooraka has resulted in the hospitalisation of an elderly woman and the complete destruction of her home Australians are turning to refurbished technology to ease their cost of living burden and it has created a significant market for second-hand devices including tablets and smartphones The proposed measure has sparked concern among industry stakeholders raising questions about its potential impact on both large-scale productions and the livelihoods of local workers Albanese arrived back in Canberra today following Saturday's Labor victory which saw him become the first prime minister to be re-elected since John Howard In an update which will bring relief to homeowners National Australia Bank is predicting big base rate cuts over the next few months Adam Bandt is optimistic about his party's power in parliament despite losing key seats in Queensland Police allege the video was filmed sometime during the past 24 hours on a street in Toronto A small family business has had an unexpected victory against one of the biggest corporations in the world Her drowning death was initially thought to be non-suspicious Now police allege he claimed money from her life insurance policy and moved to Thailand Two young men killed in a horror crash in Paechtown in the Adelaide Hills are being remembered as high-level athletes who were best mates Kiara and James were last seen heading off on a camping trip in Wellington broadcasters beamed live images of elite soldiers killing terrorists Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has lamented the federal election result and called on the Liberal Party to embrace Trumpist policies as it rebuilds from the ashes of Saturday's defeat knocking hard on the door to the top spot that it’s held five times in the past such is the depth of support for the jungle oasis that it’s placed in the top three every year since 2011 even after it was partially destroyed by a cyclone back in 2020 More like a festival than a club — events principally taking place in the open air — its main stage boasts festival-rocking names every weekend Peggy Gou and lots more all passing through to play in the past 12 months But GREENVALLEY doesn’t just rely on international touring talent: Aline Rocha Mila Journée and ZAC are just some of the prominent Brazilian DJs who play regularly at the club GREENVALLEY is constantly updating its infrastructure and has undertaken a long list of technical upgrades in the past year lighting and sound tech all befit an institution that clearly cares about the whole experience it offers punters This is probably not the page you’re looking for a cozy space and loyal customers; that's the dream for any would-be restaurant owners Today I discovered a little spot that serves up comfort food that will keep you coming back "It's just a cozy place to come and visit friends," said Joyce Philen who visits every chance she gets during the winter months in Southern Arizona "My husband love it and that's a big plus." The real-time reviews come rolling in the moment you step into Mountain View Bakery and Café in Green Valley I come to work every single day and love what I do." especially if you're Nancy Byrd who basically lives here It's a seven day a week commitment to keep up with the non-stop demand from a very loyal customer base "So they come in and they have lunch and they know our servers by name you know It's kind of like a little small community like a family," Nancy said That family includes the Canadians and other snowbirds who are winging their way home this time of year So it's now up to the locals to keep the bakery busy; and they do Nancy just celebrated 12 years of living the dream that she and her late husband created here You could call her mother the inspiration behind her culinary success in a manner of speaking Rest her soul but she was a horrible cook," Nancy admitted "I think out of necessity I learned how to cook so that I could survive." She's thriving in Green Valley with staples like cakes Along with the more savory chicken salad or meatloaf sandwiches infused with local prickly pear syrup "If you can get a good sandwich and people love it we move on and do something else." Nancy said I asked her to park the pride of Mountain View Café and Bakery on a plate in front of me for testing "This thing has its own zip code," I noted before tasting the perfect example of why this place has been around for so long Any number of dishes here would get the same reaction; just great meals again and again "We get the best food from here," Janie Machina said You can sit in the sunshine and enjoy a bear claw Would Nancy recommend this route in the food industry to anyone else not at all..." she laughed."Unless they're very dedicated and they know what it takes to run a restaurant Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON (13 News) - A small plane crashed in Green Valley Sunday but there were no reported injuries according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department The PCSD a single-engine plane was traveling from Rocky Point to Phoenix when it had an electrical issue The pilot was able to crash land near Duval Mine Road The crash was the third aviation-related incident in southern Arizona in only three days On Friday, a small plane did a “belly landing” at Tucson International Airport. There were no reported injuries On Saturday night, two paratroopers were injured when they experienced hard landings during a pregame ceremony for a University of Arizona baseball game at Hi-Corbett Field. The school said one paratrooper dislocated his shoulder and another injured his back They are both expected to make a full recovery Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2024 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd in strategic partnership with Green Valley Landfill Limited (GVL) and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) jointly announced the launch of the renewable energy solution in Hong Kong This collaboration underscores the companies’ united commitment to delivering a green solution and promoting sustainable business development to mitigate environmental impact and foster a greener digital economy in support of the HKSAR Government’s Climate Action Plan 2050 SUNeVision has inked a 6-year agreement with CLP Power to purchase the site-specific CLP Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Each unit of electricity in a REC represents the environmental attributes generated by the solar farm operated by GVL The environmental attributes will be linked to a portion of the energy consumption of SUNeVision’s data centre campus GVL’s solar farm is located at the South East New Territories (SENT) Landfill in Tseung Kwan O The project is planned to commence in the first half of 2025 The solar farm is estimated to generate 1,200,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually This will result in a reduction of around 468 tonnes of carbon emissions a year equivalent to the CO2 absorption of about 20,000 trees The green initiative further solidifies SUNeVision’s dedication to offering sustainable solutions that meet the urgent demand for green and scalable data centres fuelled by the surging adoption of digitalisation and AI technologies from the well-established MEGA-i to the latest editions MEGA IDC and MEGA Gateway are all built with high environmental standards that feature energy-efficient and high-capacity operations SUNeVision has been actively pursuing quality green power and implementing eco-friendly practices across its facilities to reduce carbon footprint This includes utilising renewable energy through the purchase of CLP RECs and installation of solar panels as well as applying iPaint radiative cooling paint on the generator containers we embrace the sustainability ethos of our parent company Sun Hung Kai Properties We are proud to announce the launch of the pioneering renewable energy solution is a testament to our shared values in advancing sustainable development The new initiative marks a significant milestone in our journey towards utilising 100% clean energy by the year 2050 We will continue to innovate and lead the way towards a sustainable future striving to promote a low-carbon society and supporting Hong Kong in achieving net-zero emissions.” Ms Lena Low Senior Director of Customer Success and Experience at CLP Power said “CLP Power is committed to promoting the development of local renewable energy Purchasing CLP RECs is one of the effective ways for business customers to reduce carbon emissions The programme has been well-received by our customers since its launch equivalent to a reduction of about 125,000 tonnes[1] of carbon emissions We are pleased to provide SUNeVision with the site-specific CLP RECs helping them achieve their goal of operating with clean energy CLP Power will continue to collaborate with the business sector to help them implement low-carbon operations and jointly support the HKSAR Government’s carbon reduction goals.” Mr Carl Lai “With the invaluable support and collaboration of the authorities we are confident in the successful implementation of this project We are excited about the potential of renewable energy to provide the local community with a sustainable and reliable supply of solar energy we see waste as a resource and view landfills as potential power plants Our dedicated team is prepared to tackle challenges such as the landfill’s slope stability We are committed to providing various low-carbon energy solutions to support the city’s transition to a low-carbon future.” Hashtag: #SUNeVision #GreenValleyLandfill #CLPPower The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SEHK: 0016) is the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong We provide industry-leading carrier and cloud-neutral data centre services with Asia’s number one connectivity We connect providers of telecommunications mainland China and global with enterprises of different businesses on our Asia leading data centre ecosystem SUNeVision forms MEGA Campus by extending the connectivity edge from highly connected MEGA-i to other high-tier data centres Facilities on MEGA Campus are interconnected through a dedicated dark fibre network and around 15,000 cross-connects Together with City PoPs of major submarine cables in our facilities we enable our customers for direct connections to multi-cloud platforms and multi-cloud exchanges with the best connectivity in town The addition of cable landing stations HKIS-1 and HKIS-2 to our data centre portfolio will provide a one-stop-solution to cable owners and users strengthening our position as the leading connectivity hub in Asia We are committed to supporting Hong Kong as a regional information hub and a strategic gateway to mainland China operates as a contractor for Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department GVL has managed the South East New Territories (SENT) Landfill and its extension construction and operation with a 30 years’ aftercare period The company employs advanced technologies to minimize environmental impact and innovatively converts landfill gas into electricity fuel and synthetic natural gas for both on-site use and integration with the local gas network CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) is the Hong Kong utility subsidiary wholly owned by CLP Holdings Limited a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia CLP Power operates a vertically integrated electricity supply business in Hong Kong and provides a highly reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer services to more than six million people in its supply area — A longtime local supermarket in Anne Arundel County will soon be transformed into Green Valley Marketplace Green Valley Marketplace - which has three other Anne Arundel locations - is taking over Angel's Food Market Angel's is shutting down today so it can reopen as Green Valley Marketplace The rebranding will add enhancements like "signature chef-inspired meals and sides and private brands that bring value across all departments." Lauer's Lucious bakery and a Seafood & Crab House is also coming soon to the store An official ribbon-cutting and celebration is planned for this spring Angel's Food Market has been a Pasadena staple since it was "a roadside farm stand in the 1920s," said Green Valley in a press release The Clocker family has owned it for more than 60 years Owner Walt Clocker said in a statement that this transformation is "an exciting step forward that allows us to preserve the heart of what Angel's has always stood for while offering even more to our loyal customers We are confident that Green Valley shares our values and we look forward to seeing this store continue to thrive under their leadership." Green Valley Marketplace has been in business for 110 years (13 News) - A man missing out of Green Valley has been found safe The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says 75-year-old James Ford was found safe and is being returned home The PCSD said he disappeared in the 200 block of North Calle Del Diablo in Green Valley Friday around 1 p.m With beautiful weather and tables loaded with local goods, the new Green Valley farmers market’s second week in business attracted a host of vendors and shoppers The market’s opening day earlier this month had been marred by a combination of cold and rainy weather plentiful sunshine and temperatures in the 70s — combined with plentiful fresh produce and ready-to-eat offerings — made for an almost picture-perfect evening from 4-7 p.m “Now we’ve got wind,” said Portia Clark, a longtime civic leader who runs the nonprofit organization CARE Inc., which last year won County Board permission to operate the market at John M. Robinson, Jr. Town Square The wind rushing in from the south tested the aerodynamic capabilities of some tents set up to cover vendors but most seemed to survive unscathed once erected A large number of vendors and civic groups set up spaces around the town square Offerings ranged from vegetables to sugar-free sweets Goldman Farm a sixth-generation Black-owned farm set on 250 acres in Charlotte County downstate got some help from Green Valley residents and customers as its staff set up tables that were laden with everything from tomatoes to mustard greens A variety of springtime potted flowers also were part of its offerings Local youth hosted a spirited game of tag — the rules being made up on the fly — throughout the town square Last fall, county leaders approved holding the farmers market weekly on Fridays from early April to Thanksgiving and their arrangement does not impede traffic flow through the Green Valley community Drew Elementary School as well as Lomax AME Zion and Macedonia Baptist churches Clark last fall told ARLnow the initial plan had been to open the market in the spring of 2024 but delays caused that to be pushed back to April 2025 She said organizers were “looking forward to the opening and the opportunity to create this opportunity in our community,” and hoped to build the endeavor to provide “something for all.” The Green Valley operation is one of 10 farmers markets authorized by the county government GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — Since the passing of the 2022 PACT Act more than 3 million veterans have undergone toxic exposure screenings through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a sweeping effort to support those exposed to harmful substances during their military service Valley Assistance Services (VAS) has recently opened its doors—literally—to help veterans navigate the often complicated VA system The organization now hosts U.S. Army veteran Dan Cady, a certified Veteran Service Officer from the American Legion Post 131 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38 to meet with veterans and assist them through the process of filing for healthcare and disability compensation knows firsthand how overwhelming the process can be "They don’t understand what their benefits are—what they’re eligible for healthcare-wise or disability compensation-wise," he said "I try to guide them through the paperwork at the VA One local veteran who’s felt the impact of that guidance is Richard “Rock” Turner Turner was exposed to red fuming nitric acid during his service I’ve always had problems with my lungs,” Turner said It was his daughter who finally pushed him to seek help “She said go talk to a veterans service officer,” Turner said Turner credits Cady with helping him overcome the intimidating paperwork process and get access to benefits he didn’t even know he qualified for “Thank goodness for Dan—I could never do it on my own.” especially those exposed to toxins decades ago like Agent Orange or jet fuel are still unaware of the help now available to them under the PACT Act “We have 900-some veteran members and they all needed some help,” he said “There just wasn’t much available before.” The local initiative is just one of many community-level responses to the PACT Act which expands eligibility for VA healthcare and benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits Veterans in the Green Valley and Sahuarita area who believe they may be eligible for benefits under the PACT Act can schedule a free appointment with Cady at Valley Assistance Services Those interested can contact American Legion Post 131 or Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38 Correction: The video above references the project run by Tucson Electric Power (TEP) The project is run by Unisource Energy Projects A proposed energy infrastructure project by Unisource Energy Projects a sister company of Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is drawing concern from residents of a Green Valley neighborhood who fear it could disrupt cherished community spaces and diminish property values The project, dubbed the Santa Cruz Reliability Project North, is aimed at bolstering energy reliability for Santa Cruz County by creating a second transmission connection from the Kantor substation to Pima County’s grid may place new power lines and service roads on the 26-acre property owned by The Springs at Santa Rita Homeowners Association Unisource installed similar infrastructure on the property 16 years ago While residents support the mission to improve regional energy reliability many are opposed to the possible placement of additional infrastructure on their community land “Everyone here really supports the idea—no one should be without electricity especially first responders,” said Bruce Grieshaber “But the problem is with the how and there are a number of unintended consequences that can occur that could be pretty severe.” Grieshaber says that the HOA’s dog park and nature trail would be upended due to service roads needing to be built for TEP and Unisource to complete the project He also mentions the project’s impact on property values with mountain views being obstructed by power lines and poles The dog park and walking trail are more than neighborhood amenities They are vital parts of the community’s lifestyle and even connect to the historic Anza Trail offering public access and recreational space for both residents and visitors “I walk my dog here twice a day,” said resident Betty Briggs Briggs says the previous TEP substation construction was enough for the community to bear “I don’t feel like we should be encroached on,” she said remembers the installation of the existing infrastructure and worries about a repeat of that experience Stone suggests that the utility consider building a new substation elsewhere to avoid encroaching further on the HOA’s land residents also voiced concerns about wildfire risk associated with high-voltage power lines and how the project could affect property values in the long term The HOA is a Firewise community meaning that residents take proactive precautions to prevent wildfire spread such as clearing brush that could serve as fuel loads for wildfires WATCH BELOW | Green Valley community ramps up wildfire prevention efforts ahead of fire season Grieshaber says the project will “dramatically reduce” a “pretty decent” buffer zone between the property and the TEP substation This could both pose a fire risk and further spoil the natural character of the land TEP/Unisource spokesperson Joseph Barrios emphasized that the project is still in the planning phase and no final decisions have been made “This is exactly the kind of feedback we want and need to hear from residents,” Barrios said we’d be more than happy to meet and talk with them again TEP and Unisource have been holding community meetings throughout Green Valley over the past months visiting the Springs at Santa Rita in March to hear residents’ feedback Barrios says another meeting is planned for sometime in May The utility is currently considering three additional location options beyond the Springs at Santa Rita site Barrios says the companies also have about 170 different segments that can be put together in different ways to make the connection between Santa Cruz and Pima Counties we’ll try to eliminate the less favorable segments,” Barrios said “We hope to identify some preferred routes by the end of summer.” Unisource offers an interactive map to show the various routes under consideration By fall 2025 TEP and Unisource hope to gain approval for a certificate of environmental compability reviewed by the Arizona Power Plant and Line Sighting Committee the project will need approval by the Arizona Corporation Commission construction is slated to begin sometime in 2027 with the lines looking to be ready by 2028 Barrios says TEP and Unisource want to hear more from the community about potential challenges that may lie ahead “We understand there are folks who either live in the area or work in the area and they may have insight that’s not immediately available to us,” he said like having these public meetings and reaching out to the public If there is information they think we need to consider (13 News) - Residents in Green Valley living near the Santa Rita Mountains are concerned about the dust getting kicked up around an unpaved road heading to the mines Santa Rita Road has a six-mile stretch that is unpaved trucks and other vehicles use the road to reach the mines There are two air quality monitors in Green Valley but both are several miles away from the road making it hard to tell what the dust quality is like Luanne Gegeanis retired to Green Valley more than a decade ago because she loved looking at the mountains and breathing the fresh air “It’s just sad that they’re coming in and they’re not only going to raise the dust but they’re going to destroy the Santa Ritas,” Gegeanis said With dust kicked up by cars and trucks traveling the road “I’m very worried about the dust pick up that they’re raising because they can contain Valley Fever spores,” Gegeanis said Christopher Naylor lives several miles from the mountains you can literally see the dust hanging over the entire area and you can see it along the road,” he said Naylor also shared several drone videos with 13 News showing the dust in the area the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality received more complaints from Green Valley residents about the dust “We are responding by amping up our assessment right now to ensure that we can understand what’s going on and identify it,” Natalie Shepp from PDEQ said Officials will conduct regular field visits to survey the traffic and road conditions “We do know that breathing in dust is not good for us,” Shepp said “It is part of our job here at PDEQ that we try to not have excessive amounts of dust for any activity PDEQ will be working with mining group Hudbay Minerals Inc. which has a mine in the mountains called CopperWorld the company said it is working on a dust mitigation plan to address the concerns A statement given by Hudbay Minerals to 13 News reads: “Dust on Santa Rita Road is a concern that Hudbay shares with residents and we are proactively taking steps to address it We are bringing together experts from state and local governmental entities to find a solution Our goal is to find an effective solution that will protect public health and decrease the visual impacts of dust on the road.” Residents hope the mitigation plan takes action soon and make it evident to everyone what they’re doing and be transparent in protecting us and mitigating the dust situation,” Gegeanis said Hudbay Minerals and PDEQ will be starting discussions on the plan in early February Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Members of a Green Valley church are pitching their battle against a development next door as a David vs The project would redevelop two existing hotels — Hotel Pentagon and Comfort Inn Pentagon City — and a surface parking lot at 2480 S Glebe Road in Green Valley into a mixed townhouse and multifamily development The project would add 531 residential units with 494 units in a multifamily building and 37 in townhouses but only one entrance and exit onto 24th Road South — as compared to the two current entrances and exits from the property The development originally offered a required $2 million affordable housing fund contribution and seven affordable on-site units as required in exchange for increased density than that otherwise allowed by zoning but the developer has agreed to bump up the latter to nine units The proposal has support from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce but most comments at a Planning Commission meeting on Monday were from neighbors who said the project rubbed them the wrong way Those neighbors included representatives from the nearby Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Green Valley who argued that the new development is gentrifying the traditionally Black neighborhood and offering little in return “Listening to the presentation was highly disturbing,” said Judith Davis a Green Valley resident and community organizer “It’s more displacement and more gentrification and standing up high-rise buildings or townhomes that are not affordable and add no value to the community or infrastructure.” On behalf of the slow-growth group Arlingtonians for a Sustainable Future She said that the new development would create primarily market-rate units in an area where a large number of residents make a fraction of the area median income At the meeting, developer CC Rock Arlington Owner, LLC — tied to the North Carolina developer Crescent Communities — presented a variety of benefits to the community from new open space to a new bus shelter built at the site The project would include screening between the development and Lomax so residents don’t trespass onto church property but neighbors said that only highlighted how close the new development would be to the church “It feels like the story of David and Goliath,” said the Rev “We don’t want to fight with the developer and [it’s] very clear that the history of Lomax and the history of Green Valley is once again being encroached upon.” Nelson compared the current development to the historic segregation families in Green Valley faced “We could spend time talking about some of the laws that were in place that restricted African Americans in this space,” Nelson said but the bottom line is we’re doing it again.” observed that many of the “community benefits” listed would primarily benefit the development Planning Commissioner Karen Guevara advanced a pair of failed motions later in the meeting One was to recommend the project be deferred and the other was a recommendation that the county create a community land trust to buy properties like this site in historically disadvantaged communities and develop them for a community-serving purpose Arlington needs to do better at ensuring the public improvements the developers are presenting are actually benefitting and serving the nearby community “We need to take a comprehensive view of who is really benefitting,” Guevara said “and who is being left out of these spaces.” Guevara and Striner both put forward and supported motions either recommending deferral of the project or trying to seek more neighborhood-benefitting amenities from the development said they were sympathetic to neighbors’ concerns but they don’t believe those should derail a project that replaces aging hotels with new housing “I can empathize with the church,” said Vice-Chair Nia Bagley “It is distressing for me as a planning commissioner to have so many projects come in that are market rate which right away excludes a lot of folks who have been excluded in the past Bagley also urged Green Valley residents to be welcoming to residents in the new developments “Even if there’s been exclusion part of the fight is including the folks that come so they understand the history,” Bagley said Guevara reiterated the gentrification argument that a market rate development with relatively little affordable housing  could lead to displacement of residents by driving up housing prices in the nearby area “It always seems incumbent on the residents being displaced to be the teachers even though their spaces are the ones being encroached upon,” said Guevara “I’d say it’s upon the applicant and the county to make those inroads rather than the community.” Planning Commissioner Eric Berkey encouraged community members frustrated by the limits of Arlington’s affordable housing policy to get involved in ongoing countywide discussions about adjusting requirements from developers — and seeking permission to codify that from Richmond “If you’re frustrated about only getting seven units and $2 million We’re not at a place where we can require more but if you’re interested in being part of that movement that’s excellent … but this is as much as the county can require.” The discussion tapped into a core identity question in Arlington: is the county’s progress on its progressive goals like securing more affordable housing too incremental “I’m agreeing with the big picture concepts,” said Striner “but you can’t exclusively look at it through the lens of ‘build build build’ and that will fix everything You have to look at how this will affect the whole ecosystem.” The project is scheduled to go to the County Board on Saturday “We’ll continue to fight,” said Nelson “We’ll take our stone and slingshot and see what happens.” Clotilde in Green Valley hasn’t been used for worship for a few years But church members still hope the building and property can be put to a new use Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall posted on social media that a sale had been finalized for the St Clotilde church building and property in Green Valley “We put it up for sale this past January,” Verhelst said Jordan Handeland confirmed Thursday that his company SW MN Properties purchased the St Handeland said he did not yet have comment on what would be done with the property Clotilde’s location near the corner of Minnesota Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 8 date back to 1917 the current church building was constructed in 1959.Verhelst said there was a building addition with a lift that was constructed in 2011 Clotilde has been partnered with different area Catholic churches over its history Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood Mary’s were also joined into a bigger area faith community He said parishioners and parish leadership met to discern what to do with the church property and they decided to try and sell the building “There is the sadness that comes with the finality of a church building no longer being a church building,” Verhelst said church members hoped it could serve a new purpose in Green Valley In a post on Holy Redeemer’s Facebook page after expenses including realtor and closing costs Clotilde Cemetery Committee also decided to bring the church bell and the church cornerstone to be placed at the cemetery Items of a religious nature were removed from the building “Many of the items have found new homes,” Verhelst said Thursday Monica and Mike Seifert became the first quadruplets .. MARSHALL — Marshall resident Aditya Harsono will remain in U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Minnesota | https://www.marshallindependent.com | 508 W A 150-acre development called Link 56 will bring a new Target store, housing, restaurants and other retailers to the neighborhood near Denver International Airport.  The development is slated for 150 acres at the northwest corner of 56th Avenue and Tower Road, backed by the companies Kensington Development Partners and IM Properties. The project is slated to have 250,000 square feet of commercial space, including the Target store, just over 150,000 square feet.  There will be 2,000 apartments and townhomes built on the site. In the mix will be 214 two- and three-story garden-style apartments across 13 buildings and another 170 two-story townhomes across 11 acres.  The project also includes various restaurants, coffee shops and other retailers. The development will also include 27 acres of open space and parks – some of which will have direct access to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Preserve. The new development will be close to the Peña Station rail stop, where the A Line connects the community to both DIA and downtown.  Industry is booming around the site, with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Zyn, Whole Foods and Amazon operating in the area. Roughly 43,000 employees work in the area.  United Airlines is building a 113-acre corporate campus next to Link 56 that will bring another 5,000 employees to Green Valley Ranch.  You power Denverite!If you love what we do, donate today to support our essential and delightful local news. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Runners with the World Marathon Challenge are preparing to begin their week long journey around the world Molly Sheridan and around 50 other racers will kick off the first marathon in Antarctica is that marathons aren’t really her favorite race “Marathons aren’t my favorite,” started Sheridan “And the reason why is because a 50-miler to me I would choose that over a marathon because I like the distance within a day.” 50 to 100 miles is a typical run for Sheridan Molly has been an ultra-runner for more than ten years She started with her friend asking to join in on a marathon but Molly decided that longer distances were better to test her endurance Molly started running when she was fifty years old She had suffered a stress fracture but was told by her doctor that running was out of the question Molly is now 68 years old and about to run the first of seven marathons in the South Pole “And then I realize this voice in my head saying you’re getting older.’ That’s not my voice I sent him a picture of me crossing the finish line and said if there’s any old broads coming into your office don’t tell them they can’t do stuff.’ It changed my life and it made me realize that I have a body that likes to move.” Sheridan and the other runners from countries like Great Britain will all be traveling together on the plane – medical personnel and shower facilities (except in Antarctica) will be provided every step of the way but it’s up to the racers to make sure they are healthy and set to go it’s in new scene on a condensed timetable “The biggest challenge is replacing your carbs and replacing your energy And I think really paying attention when you finish that race you really got to be prepping for the next 26.2 miles that’s going to happen after you get off that plane,” she said making sure you have everything you need for the next race She found out that there will be another 68-year-old woman they set a new record for the oldest women to complete the World Marathon Challenge Her message to others – you’re never too old to pursue your dream Sheridan is expected to arrive back in Arizona around Mid-February 13 News will keep you updated on her progress Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold USPS Services temporarily suspended for parking lot replacement USPS services at the Green Valley Post Office will be temporarily closed due to the parking lot replacement Repairs are expected to take approximately three days to complete Mail delivery will not be impacted throughout this process and retail services will be available at the Sahuarita Post Office Customers are reminded they must bring proper photo identification for mail and package pickups For more information about postal products and services, contact 1-800-ASK-USPS or visit www.usps.com We apologize for this inconvenience to our customers and plan to have the Green Valley Post Office reopened and fully operational as soon as possible The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage products and services to fund its operations Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service (KGUN) — After nearly two decades of spirited performances heartfelt mentorship and a flair for costumed concerts John Snavely has officially stepped down as conductor of the Green Valley Concert Band April 13 performance at the Sahuarita Auditorium marked the end of an era—and the beginning of a new chapter for both the band and its beloved musical director who served as a clarinetist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for more than 50 years led the Green Valley Concert Band for the past 18 years A student of musical legends like John Williams and Arthur Fiedler he brought both experience and creativity to the podium and even the guys who were really athletic said His journey to the conductor’s stand was as unconventional as his approach to performances After founding the Sonoran Winds ensemble in Tucson to teach himself conducting Snavely’s appointment to the Green Valley Concert Band nearly didn’t happen—he forgot his initial interview a rescheduled meeting gave him the chance to take the baton Snavely was supposed to fill the role just for one year as the former director sought a nursing degree he helped transform the group into a tightly knit ensemble spanning generations Snavely says he still feels the spark from making music after all these years “What I really love is when we play a concert I get this feeling that the band is with me the audience is feeling it and I’m feeling,” Snavely said Snavely's sendoff featured “Chapeaux,” a piece composed especially for the occasion by renowned composer Jack Stamp who praised the Snavely’s unique personality He remarks on the first time he saw John perform during a performance of Stamp’s Border Dance “He has an oddity for conductors,” Stamp said “When John conducted ‘Border Dance,’ he came out wearing a sombrero But I found out John liked to dress up for all his concerts—even his granddaughter helped with the costuming.” Snavely says this unique practice began decades ago I’m told half the audience comes to see what I’m going to wear and the other half comes for the music.” Snavely adores the music Stamp made for him recalled being initially unimpressed when he first heard the group rehearse—before Snavely took over he even knows what he’s talking about—and he’s fun to play for.’” While Snavely’s departure marks a significant change Matt Williams from the University of Arizona as its new conductor Krinke looks toward a new future without John He’s done a great job.” Yet he’s assured that the band will continue stronger than ever There’s no reason to sit around and watch TV all day and slowly disintegrate.” he’s looking forward to more time spent traveling and birding—but he’s not ready to put down his baton for good “Maybe I'll go conduct somewhere else and do my dress up once in a while,” he said hinting that audiences may once again see him on stage—likely in costume To learn more about the Green Valley Concert Band and its upcoming performances, visitthe organization’s website