bigger-than-life outdoor art installation in Detroit will celebrate its 39th anniversary this weekend and area residents are invited to become part of the event by sharing their memories The all-day celebration takes place on Saturday Friends of the Project are invited to bring old photo prints and stories of their visits to add to Heidelberg’s historical archive “It’s really simple,” said Heidelberg executive director Andy Sturm stuff that’s laying around or in a photo album somewhere from a time that they visited two years ago We’ll ask a few questions so we can contextualize it if you don’t have a photograph but you have a story of having been there and having an experience we’ll also have someone who’s taking oral histories at the same time This is all through partnership with Wayne State University’s archival program.” Spot Lite will host children’s activities and a dance party an all-star lineup of DJs will perform through the end of the night Spot Lite is donating all door proceeds from the show to the Heidelberg Project. Advance tickets are $22.85 and can be purchased at https://ra.co/events/2153014 Popular now: Detroit Zoo's new baby penguin, Atticus, finally viewable to public: When you can see him See also: Detroit's Hannan Center called ‘one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets’ for senior citizens “The Heidelberg Project is a special place,” said Spot Lite owner and Heidelberg Project board chair Roula David “We’re honored to throw a party in the spirit of creativity community and cultural legacy that the Heidelberg Project represents.” Sturm said a fundraiser like this is important at a pivotal time for the arts in America it’s a wild time out there for arts funding,” he said “and so coming up with creative ways to secure the legacy of the Project is important This is something Roula came up with and put out there They’ve done it with other organizations in the past and since there’s such an ongoing collaboration between the two of us it just seems like a really interesting way to do it the plan is that we will actually take some of the photos that we get scanned during the day and project them onto the wall during the night’s dance party.” For more on The Heidelberg Project, visit heidelberg.org Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@freepress.com Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers lingering overnight An arrest has been made following a stabbing in Heidelberg Township – An arrest has been made following a stabbing in Heidelberg Township Police were called to Long Lane on Tuesday for reports of a man stabbed by an unknown person The victim suffered injuries to the stomach and arm Email notifications are only sent once a day Matt Roush, TV Insider Martin Holmes, TV Insider Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic cuisine in West Reading Stadium seating with high-back rocking chairs Bringing talent from around the world to local audiences West Reading family-friendly diner serving American classics daily from 7am-9pm Pay-what-you-can café serving ethically grown coffee and locally sourced foods Community theater venue featuring house productions of diverse plays & musicals A 19-year-old Heidelberg Township man is facing multiple charges following a stabbing that occurred Tuesday in western Berks County According to a press release from the South Heidelberg Township Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence on Long Lane in Heidelberg Township on April 29 for a report of a stabbing they found a 36-year-old male victim suffering from stab wounds to the abdominal area and arm Police administered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported the victim to a hospital where he was reported to be in stable condition He was later located and taken into custody without incident by the Pennsylvania State Police Authorities say Fugee was transported to the Central Processing Center and is awaiting arraignment and possession of an instrument of crime with intent The South Heidelberg Township Police Department emphasized that a criminal complaint is an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty The department provides police coverage for South Heidelberg Township locally owned digital newspaper covering the latest regional news and headlines in the City of Reading and Berks County 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidelberg Materials North America is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of commercial operations at its Winyah STAR Plant in Georgetown the first beneficiation facility in the world to process harvested ash in commercial quantities The Winyah Beneficiation facility opened in 2002 and was designed to process production ash from on-site coal units It transitioned to STAR® Technology in 2014 and the Winyah STAR Plant has processed 2.4 million tons of harvested material since commencing commercial operations in 2015 the facility has produced and sold 4.5 million tons of high-quality fly ash for the concrete industry Fly ash is the most consumed Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) in the concrete industry and an important material for enhancing the durability and sustainability of concrete "The Winyah STAR Plant highlights our commitment to advancing coal ash beneficiation technology and fostering more sustainable practices," said Bill Fedorka we continue to concentrate on delivering high-quality reclaimed materials and contributing to a cleaner For more information about our beneficiation technologies and solutions, visit our website at https://www.heidelbergmaterials.us/home/services/benefication Heidelberg Materials North America is part of Heidelberg Materials one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions At the center of our actions lies our responsibility for the environment As the front runner on the path to decarbonizing the built environment and growing the circular economy in the construction materials industry we are working on developing more sustainable building materials and solutions for the future Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Sunday In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to Victory Baptist Church Heidelberg and Beatrice Marie Berry Heidelberg He attended Victory Baptist Church in Stinnett He was a gifted Christian author and had several books published. Larry “Andy” Andrew Heidelberg John Heidelberg and wife Selina of Amarillo; daughters Amy Ellis of Pampa; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; sisters Mary “Tater” Heidelberg of Springfield Helen Raider and husband Jack of Mount Grove Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHEIDELBERG (WDAM) - Georgett McCarty is still furious two weeks after her son came home from school complaining about his arm McCarty’s son attends third grade at The New William J She told WDAM 7 that she got a call on Feb 19 that her son had gotten into an argument with another student McCarty said a staff member asked to use corporal punishment “He asked for my permission to paddle my son,” said McCarty East Jasper School District’s handbook states that paddlings can only be done by certified administrators or in the presence of one McCarty said she got another call two hours later from the same staff member who told her that he hit the third grader’s arm during the paddling that morning to 2:15 (p.m.) when the buses came with a broken arm,” said McCarty McCarty’s mother watches the child after school and told her something wasn’t right ‘I know y’all think I overthink a lot of things but my baby’s arm is swollen,’” McCarty said McCarty showed WDAM 7 discharge papers and X-rays provided on Feb 19 by doctors at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel “They basically told me this child’s arm is broken,” McCarty said McCarty said she shared this same medical information with the school’s principal and superintendent A form shows that McCarty met in-person with the principal East Jasper Document Final by Ame Posey on Scribd “She documented everything I said and she said,” McCarty said which is the copy I took along with the medical information to the superintendent’s office.” McCarty said she had to speak with a social worker before leaving the hospital so that the incident could be reported “If I didn’t report it happening at the school WDAM 7 reached out to school leaders to confirm if an investigation had been launched and to determine the status of the employee involved “I just want the community to be aware of the people that we send our kids to hoping that they’ll be safe,” McCarty said McCarty said her son has returned to school but has several doctor’s appointments scheduled Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter East Jasper Document Final by Ame Posey on Scribd The City of Peoria has reached a $625,000 settlement with the estate of Cleve Heidelberg a man who served 47 years in prison in connection with a murder he said he didn't commit which the city said was being made to avoid further litigation will see the Heidelberg estate paid $1.2 million $625,000 of which will come from the City of Peoria City councilmembers Zach Oyler and Chuck Grayeb both spoke out against the settlement saying a settlement would protect the taxpayers of Peoria said there was no evidence that any members of the Peoria Police Department had acted wrongly during the original investigation more than 50 years ago and said a settlement in this case would "open Hell's Gate" for more "frivolous" lawsuits to be brought against the city City Attorney Patrick Hayes told the council the settlement would save the city potential litigation costs should the matter go to trial and especially if the city were to lose a case in trial a possibility he said could cost the city millions if it ended similar to lawsuits settled in Cook County The settlement stems from decades of litigation and controversy surrounding the death of a Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy who was killed in a botched robbery in 1970 Heidelberg was arrested and convicted of murder after witnesses Heidelberg always maintained his innocence, but he served 47 years in prison before he was granted a new trial and released from prison in 2017 on bond In April of 2024, a federal judge threw out the family's lawsuit due to claim preclusion which prevents someone from relitigating an already settled lawsuit Heidelberg had previously settled a case against the city and county in 1982 That ruling was then appealed by Heidelberg's estate in the 7th District Court of Appeals the City of Peoria has instead agreed to settle Heidelberg was sentenced to prison in the 1970 shooting of Peoria County Sheriff’s Sgt He was killed at the Bellevue Drive-In Theater Peoria police officers had testified during Heidelberg's original trial that they saw him act as the gunman who shot Espinoza decades later new evidence emerged after a man named Matthew Clark gave videotaped deposition in court that it was his brother James Clark was based on witness identifications and the fact that his vehicle was used in the robbery and was crashed following a police chase Heidelberg was found in the area of the vehicle after it crashed Heidelberg always maintained his innocence in the matter and he appealed the conviction multiple times before it was affirmed once again in 1975 Heidelberg's family filed the lawsuit that was settled by the Peoria City Council on Tuesday night including police and then Peoria County State's Attorney Jerry Brady failed to investigate all evidence in the case and had suppressed evidence Clark did not testify in Heidelberg's original trial but his videotaped testimony was the key piece of evidence that sparked Judge Albert Purham to order a new trial for Heidelberg Last year, U.S. Central District Court Chief Judge Sara Darrow dismissed the family's lawsuit citing the 1982 settlement as the reason why the family could not litigate the matter once again Darrow's ruling was brought to an appeal court where it will seemingly meet an end now that the city and county have agreed to a settlement More: Peoria sees increase in some crimes for second consecutive year, police report shows Subscribe Event attendees watch a demonstration of the Speedmaster XL 106 Heidelberg showcased advancements in print technology during its 'Peak Performance' event held last week at its North American Print Media Performance & Training Center (PMPTC) in Kennesaw The two-day event welcomed 120 customers from across the US and Canada and featured live equipment demonstrations and a customer panel discussion, highlighting Heidelberg’s technology for the commercial Heidelberg’s 'Peak Performance' event opened with a panel featuring some of its customers across key business segments Bryan Moquin of Moquin Press and Ian Heslin of Seaway Moquin and Heslin shed light on how their companies have optimized the performance of their Heidelberg equipment the panel also represented a generational shift in leadership as each of these industry leaders has stepped into their roles following the legacy of family-run businesses 'As Heidelberg celebrates 175 years in business it’s only fitting to honor the next generation of print leadership who will carry our legacy into the future,' said Clarence Penge 'These leaders are a true reflection of what "Peak Performance" looks like — not just in production Event attendees also had the opportunity to experience firsthand the capabilities of Heidelberg’s latest advancements through live demonstrations of its full equipment portfolio Featured technologies included the Speedmaster XL 106-8P+L with Fourth Generation CutStar and the Prinect Production and Business Manager These demonstrations highlighted Heidelberg’s work in enhancing automation increasing productivity and simplifying the print production process from start to finish The newest 'Peak Performance' Speedmaster XL 106 showcased its technological advancements in both commercial and packaging print demonstrations the press ran five different jobs with an average makeready time of less than two minutes The packaging demonstration highlighted the press’s AI-powered Device Assistance systems which automatically adjusts feeder air settings based on stored substrate profiles which enables fully automated color washes attendees witnessed the press’s Push to Stop coating unit perform fully automated anilox roller changes driven by Prinect job data using the Anilox Roller ID and Autoloader The system also autonomously switched coating plates and transitioned from gloss UV to soft touch UV coating completing the entire process in under five minutes without operator intervention 'It’s amazing to see how Heidelberg keeps driving improvements across pre-press press and post-press,' said Paul Goezler Jr. event attendee and president of Texas-based Goezler Industries 'They’re truly moving our industry forward with incredible technology The next generation is coming at us fast — it’s going to be an exciting time with Heidelberg clearly leading the charge.' In addition to equipment and software demonstrations attendees were introduced to Heidelberg’s newest breakthrough technologies a hybrid workflow designed to optimize both digital and offset production then Pathfinder calculates possible production paths using real-time data The Decision Maker can then automatically select the most efficient route while Scheduler handles the execution and optimization of the production sequence — all with minimal manual intervention Additional highlights included the Gallus One 'System to Compose' digital label printing system the high-performance Boardmaster flexographic press and the Jetfire 50 – Heidelberg’s B3 inkjet printing system set to be installed at the PMPTC this summer Walter Packaging Group and self-described Heidelberg 'newcomer,' the Peak Performance event delivered an educational and impactful experience 'It was incredibly insightful to see manufacturing of packaging in a 360-degree environment — from design and concept through production and final packaging,' said Koloseike “Heidelberg’s end-to-end integration is a key differentiator that played a major role in selecting them as our primary print solutions provider The event was very influential in shaping how we’ll approach our business moving forward — knowing we have such a strong and capable partner in Heidelberg.' Gain knowledge with articles and videos collated from Label Academy books KENT – The Kent State Golden Flashes improved to 9-3 closing out conference play with an 84-80 win over Heidelberg University on Sunday afternoon Three Flashes scored double-digits as KSU rallied late to put the game away Mike Bakelja scored a Kent State career high in the ballgame Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 12/29/2024 6:30:00 PM KENT – The Kent State Golden Flashes improved to 9-3 closing out conference play with an 84-80 win over Heidelberg University on Sunday afternoon. Three Flashes scored double-digits as KSU rallied late to put the game away. Mike Bekelja scored a Kent State career high in the ballgame Sullinger provided Kent State with their first lead since the opening minutes of the ballgame The Golden Flashes and Student Princes traded buckets down the stretch with key shots coming from Sulllinger Sullinger's three with 43 seconds left ended up being the dagger for the Flashes as Davis and Bekelja were able to close it out at the free throw line earning the blue and gold the four point win The Golden Flashes will return to the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 4 to open Mid-American Conference play against Ball State University. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. For more information on Kent State men's basketball, fans can follow the team on X, Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here A family-owned Arlington institution for pastries cakes and other sweet treats turns 50 years old tomorrow (Tuesday) In celebration of its anniversary, Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe will offer special miniature donuts tomorrow blueberry muffins on Wednesday and free cupcakes from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday Arlington County Board Chair Takis Karantontis will present the owners with a key to the county Wolfgang Büchler started the patisserie Feb with two culinary apprenticeships under his belt a few months later after she applied for part-time job there the married co-owners are reflecting on their legacy catering to neighborhood regulars and D.C.-area politicians alike but somehow they all add up,” Carla Büchler told ARLnow “When you are at 50 and you’re looking back the Büchlers have maintained warm customer relationships over the years The shop is the kind of place where families can gather after church for donuts or order cakes for special occasions “Families are really important to us,” she added She recalled once providing the wedding cake for two regulars who got married Heidelberg hired their son — reflecting the kind of family-like loyalty Heidelberg has fostered among its patrons Customers have also included countless emissaries and expatriates with fond memories of German goods Bob Dole and astronaut John Glenn also made appearances throughout the years he was a very nice customer,” Carla Büchler said “We were invited to make a cake and went to his 65th birthday party down at the Capitol and that was really special and sometimes his staff would come in.” Wolfgang spoke little English when he opened the business and his European-style creations weren’t always well-received by customers unfamiliar with the cuisine “I remember in the early ’70s when French bread that was crispy was a new thing,” Carla Büchler said the bakery solidified its reputation in the community Culpeper Street in the Hall’s Hill neighborhood Over the years, the business has regularly gathered local accolades. Most recently, Heidelberg won the title of Best Bakery in Arlington Magazine’s Best of 2025 list The couple said approaching 50 years has been a heartwarming customers and health: “many things to be grateful for.” Carla Büchler has seen her hometown through many lenses since applying for a part-time job in 1975 is that “there’s still room for community and friendship” — something Heidelberg continues to build “With all the changes and all the different things that have happened in Arlington over the past 50 years 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) department has committed to finalizing negotiations on a Contribution Agreement for the groundbreaking Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS) project at the company’s cement plant in Edmonton this innovative CCUS project will be the world’s first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector and will capture more than 1 million metric tons of CO2 annually signed a letter of intent to contribute $275 million for Heidelberg Materials’ pioneering Edmonton CCUS project The Government has already entered into an agreement for a phase 1 contribution of $49 million for the first phase of this project Once finalized through an agreement for phase 2 will contribute to the construction of the cement sector’s first full-scale carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) system and a combined heat and power (CHP) system at its Edmonton cement facility The funding for this project has been set aside by the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) with the view of supporting the project once Heidelberg Materials makes it Final Investment Decision (FID) "This groundbreaking partnership with Heidelberg Materials takes us one step closer to a net-zero Canada by 2050,” stated the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Science and Industry. “By building North America’s first carbon capture system in cement and set a new standard for sustainable industry in Canada and beyond." “The Government of Alberta is pleased that Heidelberg Materials has chosen Edmonton Alberta for the site of the world's first-commercial full-scale carbon capture utilization and sequestration cement plant Alberta’s CCUS framework and opportunities are unrivaled and the Alberta government is pleased to participate with Heidelberg and the Government of Canada to help bring these industry changing innovations to cement making.” “We are excited to reach this critical milestone in this first-mover project which began in 2019 and we appreciate the support from the Government of Canada the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton,” said Chris Ward President & CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America “We look forward to continued progress and further collaboration with these key stakeholders as we advance this project forward and work toward our final investment decision.” We are pioneers on the road to carbon neutrality and circular construction sustainable building materials as well as intelligent digital solutions Davis becomes the 35th player in program history to crack 1,000 points The Kent State Golden Flashes and Heidelberg Student Princes have met 16 times during the regular season with Dec KSU holds a winning record of 11-6 over Heidelberg however the programs have not met in the regular season since Jan Heidelberg enters this matchup with Kent State with a 6-4 record averaging 85.4 points per game with an 8.0 scoring margin The Student Princes have four players averaging double-digits including Eric Panning (17.3) Heidelberg Head Coach Andy Bucheit is in his 12th season at the helm of the HU program He holds a 142-142 coming into this meeting with Kent State Last season Heidelberg posted a record of 16-11 and reached the second round of the Ohio Athletic Conference tournament where they fell to Mount Union For more information on Kent State men's basketball, fans can follow the team on X, Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for visiting Heidelberg Materials North America is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new distribution terminal for aggregates in Colleton County The company will construct a 71-acre aggregate distribution terminal in Walterboro With direct access to the Palmetto Railways Salkehatchie Subdivision rail line Heidelberg Materials says the new operation will enhance the company’s Southeast distribution network We are pleased to make this investment in the area and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and prosperity of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina.” is excited about what the new distribution terminal means for the state “We are proud that Heidelberg Materials continues to do business in South Carolina and invest in communities across our state,” McMaster says “This announcement underscores the strength of South Carolina’s workforce and economic climate and we congratulate Heidelberg Materials on this new operation in Colleton County.” is pleased to partner with Heidelberg Materials to help distribute materials “Palmetto Railways welcomes and looks forward to serving Heidelberg Materials North America along our Salkehatchie Subdivision rail line,” McCroy says “This 40-mile short line enhances distribution connectivity with CSX in the Lowcountry of South Carolina The opportunity to collaborate with Heidelberg Colleton County and Southern Carolina Alliance is a prime example of how we keep business on track.” Operations are expected to be online in the fourth quarter of 2025 Related: Heidelberg Materials reflects on ‘very good’ 2024 Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 2) USGS: Aggregate production down 6 percent in 2024 Perspectives: What economic factors are weighing on producers Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start’ to 2025 Pit & Quarry is the leading aggregates industry magazine and the equipment and technology media source for the crushed stone Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery The acquired operations include a cement plant in Harleyville and four associated distribution terminals; a joint-venture deep-water import terminal in Savannah Georgia; cement and slag distribution terminals in Newington Maine; and a deep-water import terminal in Boston The purchase also includes Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!) an alternative fuel recycling business in the Eastern U.S “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of the GCHI assets and further strengthen our presence in the important Southeastern U.S President and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America “We welcome the approximately 400 employees and the GCHI customers to Heidelberg Materials and look forward to the opportunities ahead.” This latest acquisition by Heidelberg Materials reflects its continued focus on optimizing its portfolio in core markets building a sustainable future and positioning the company as the front-runner on the path to decarbonizing the built environment and growing the circular economy in the construction materials industry Cedric Muenzing has decided to leave Heidelberg USA and will step down as president the current executive vice president of sales Penge will report directly to David Schmedding 'We respect the decision of Cedric Muenzing thank him for his contributions to the company and wish him all the best for his future I am confident that Clarence Penge will build on our momentum and drive the company forward Clarence has long been recognized as a trusted partner by our customers and brings a customer-first mindset to both internal and external decisions which makes him the right person for this role,' said Schmedding Penge added: 'I am both honored and excited to accept this new challenge and lead the Heidelberg USA organization into the future We have a strong organization full of dedicated employees working to help exceed our customers’ expectations full of opportunity to create new paths while we navigate and decipher the future I believe we have an opportunity to create change and bring in the next generation of Heidelberg employees and develop them for our customers’ future needs.' (WCIV) — Heidelberg Materials North America is planning to expand its presence in South Carolina with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County Governor Henry McMaster's Office announced Monday The $7.3 million investment is estimated to create eight new jobs a leading supplier of building materials with over a century of experience operates more than 450 locations across North America located at 1616 Red Bank Road in Walterboro will market crushed stone and is positioned with direct access to the Palmetto Railways Salkehatchie Subdivision rail line This development aims to enhance Heidelberg Materials' Southeast distribution network A two-alarm fire that ripped through a home in the Pigeon Hills outside of Hanover is believed to have been accidentally caused by an electrical issue Firefighters had been called to the scene of a house fire on the 800 block of Laurel Woods Drive in Heidelberg Township around 3:31 a.m Crews arrived to find an attached garage that was fully involved in flames and the second alarm was quickly requested Two adults and two cats were displaced and getting assistance from the Red Cross according to Porters Volunteer Fire Company Chief Chris Walker one of which was rescued by firefighters during their interior attack on the fire and a second one that was located hidden in the home following the fire's extinguishment According to Northern York County Regional Police the residents reportedly were awoken to the smell of smoke First arriving crews went to work quickly knocking down the flames with heavy-duty water streams from a portable Blitz Fire water monitor Additional firefighters arrived and began an interior attack working to hold the fire primarily to the garage area and side of the home and then extended to the home as well as into the woods The home is not believed to be a total loss Two vehicles inside the garage were destroyed The woods fire broke out due to drifting embers and resulted in the call for multiple brush trucks The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental and began in the garage according to Northern York County Regional Police Investigators believe the fire began with an electrical short in a space heater located in the garage Assisting Porters Fire Company on the call included Hanover Area Fire & Rescue Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department and Community LifeTeam EMS Harrison Jones is the Hanover reporter for The Evening Sun The agreement, which is available online provides a framework for research funders to play an active role and incentivize sustainable practices in research It outlines principles for transitioning to a more sustainable research system and practical recommendations on how to implement sustainability in funding schemes. A key focus of the Heidelberg Agreement is to ensure that research funders take a proactive approach to promoting sustainability in scientific research It calls for funders to set ambitious sustainability goals; share principles for approaching sustainability in research funding based on innovation diversity and co-creation; highlight the importance of sustainability in their schemes; and support the development and adoption of tools that help researchers to integrate sustainability The time when 'going green' in healthcare only referred to the colour of surgical gowns are long past: reducing CO₂ emissions improving waste management and saving energy are essential for modern hospitals Keep reading to find out what medical institutions can do to become more sustainable The Heidelberg Agreement involves multi-stakeholder alignment Representatives from European funding agencies social scientists and experts from nine different European countries collaborated on its development The agreement has been endorsed by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and Wellcome. The collaboration that led to the agreement was initiated during the workshop Funders’ Role in Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Lab Research hosted by EMBO in Heidelberg The agreement marks the beginning of a wider European effort towards environmental sustainability in research funding It serves as an invitation to the international research community to work together on this critical issue Life cycle assessment of bypass surgery procedures reveals opportunities to reduce the ecological footprint of healthcare from reducing disposable materials to improving energy efficiency "This is a pivotal moment for European healthcare education," says project leader Minna Isomursu about the start of SUSA a collaboration to advance sustainable practices in healthcare “Evidence is mounting that pollutants in soil as well as in water may damage cardiovascular health,” find the authors of a new publication which advocates the need for more sustainability This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. Please refer to our privacy policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can edit your preferences HATTISEBURG — Heidelberg's Chase Craft did it all The sophomore quarterback helped lift Heidelberg to an MHSAA Class 2A state title with a 38-6 win over Charleston on Saturday at M.M Roberts Stadium The Oilers (14-1) avenged last season's state title loss to Charleston (12-3) and won their first football title Saturday was the second state championship appearance for Heidelberg's program Craft ended the afternoon with 323 scrimmage yards and five total touchdowns Heidelberg scored 32 unanswered second-half points and its defense held Charleston to 156 yards Stream Mississippi HS football games live on NFHS Network Chase Craft has recorded his fifth touchdown on the day following a 3-yard pass to Ja'kayden Moore with 4:20 remaining in the fourth quarter Charleston 6: Chase Craft finds Ja'kayden MooreFollowing a fumble by Charleston Heidelberg's Chase Craft finds Ja'kayden Moore on a 29-yard pass with 8:15 remaining in the fourth quarter Heidelberg is successful on the two-point conversion Charleston 6: Heidelberg gets safetyCharleston's snap went over the punter's head and went behind the end zone for a safety with 11:49 remaining in the fourth quarter Charleston 6: Chase Craft to Lathaan GavinHeidelberg adds its third touchdown of the game from Chase Craft finding Lathaan Gavin on a 51-yard touchdown pass with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter Chase Craft finds receiver Alrekus Graves for a 54-yard passing touchdown with 9:50 remaining in the third quarter Heidelberg failed the two-point conversion Quarterback Chase Craft gives Heidelberg its first points of Saturday's game with a 36-yard rushing touchdown with 7:45 remaining in the second quarter receiving scoreCharleston quarterback Devon Olive found Marcus Flowers and Flowers broke a few tackles to score an 87-yard touchdown with 50 seconds remaining in the first quarter Charleston failed the two-point conversion Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_ We occasionally recommend interesting products and services If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently The Pennsylvania Game Commission-Southeast Region announced that two residents have come forward and confessed to harassing a red fox in Heidelberg Township on Jan A 17-year-old and a 20-year-old have come forward about the incident though game commission officials did not release their names as of Jan The commission was investigating an incident related to the illegal harassment of wildlife and attempted unlawful taking of the fox in a field near the intersection of SR 501 and Locust Street on Monday afternoon Officials did not tell the Lebanon Daily News what charges the alleged suspect could be facing during a phone call Friday afternoon - or if they have been detained Video posted on the commission's Operation Game Thief Facebook page Jan 22 shows at least one snowmobile driver chasing the red fox and possibly coming close to striking the creature The red fox is shown to turn around and then run in the opposite direction "The state game warden’s investigation suggested the fox was being chased through the field for more than 30 minutes by two individuals operating snowmobiles," officials said in the post "The suspects ran over the fox multiple times with their snowmobiles during the horrific incident." The incident sparked outrage from local residents, including a reward pool organized by Bachleda Studios for more than $2,000 for information on the snowmobilers involved. Matthew Toth is a reporter for the Lebanon Daily News Reach him at mtoth@ldnews.com or on X at @DAMattToth Blog of the European Journal of International Law Meat is at the center of interrelated environmental and public health crises: climate change While eating or not eating meat has traditionally been seen as a private choice it is increasingly becoming a public and political issue and ethical costs of industrialized meat production are becoming more visible and prominent Scientific evidence is piling indicating the need for a sustainable food system and dietary transitions away from animal-based foods International law so far has little to offer to address these challenges and has been part of the problem rather than offering solutions To help bring about an urgently needed transformative meat governance the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law hosted in Heidelberg a conference from various academic disciplines and civil society The individual contributions by the experts will be published separately in due course To bring together the knowledge and understanding and to drive the transformative meat agenda forward the organizers and speakers drafted a declaration summarizing the key scientific findings that should propel such transformation and setting the agenda for future policies and further research in this critical area Heidelberg Declaration on Transforming Global Meat Governance a significant body of interdisciplinary research has been published on the negative impacts of meat production and consumption on the basis of clear and compelling scientific evidence we state the following unequivocally: The current extent of meat production and consumption has profound negative impacts on public health animal agriculture is a major driver of emerging zoonotic diseases and the responsibility of all relevant actors to work towards phasing out industrial meat production in favour of more sustainable food systems A significant reduction of meat consumption and production and a shift to more plant-based diets in high- and middle-income regions will make a positive contribution to public health Industrial meat production and consumption can be substantially reduced without threatening food security or violating the human right to adequate food The present global governance system is inadequate for addressing the adverse impacts of meat production and it is urgent to rework the structures and rules of international law that support the present patterns of meat production International law requires states to take appropriate measures to ensure that activities on their territory do not cause significant harm to other states and to areas beyond national jurisdiction This fundamental principle applies to the negative impacts of industrial meat production and calls for action for transitioning away from production methods that cause such transboundary impact effective global governance is urgently needed In view of the interconnected impacts of meat production on public health such governance should be grounded in the concept of One Health which recognises that such impacts should be addressed holistically A mix of strategies can drive the necessary shifts in consumption and production patterns These include regulatory measures (such as higher environmental and animal welfare standards) economic measures (such as higher VAT for animal products and repurposing meat subsidies and tariffs to more sustainable and healthy alternatives) investment in alternatives (such as open-access research and commercialisation of alternative proteins) and behavioural measures (such as default plant-based meals Achieving a transition away from industrial meat production and consumption will benefit from coalition building among environmental It requires investing in a just transition for consumers and communities that may be affected by such societal change It also requires international collaboration and support to facilitate a transition towards more secure and sustainable food systems in lower-income regions It is crucial to support and invest in interdisciplinary research that furthers our understanding of the adverse impacts of industrial meat production and consumption and that develops innovative solutions for addressing such impacts Public and private actors at international and international organizations— should work together to accelerate the transformation towards a sustainable food system that provides food security while protecting human health University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law Zürich University of Applied Sciences & University of Zürich Your comment will be revised by the site if needed Saskia Stucki is a senior lecturer and researcher at the Zürich University of Applied Sciences and University of Zürich she was senior research fellow at the Max Planck… André Nollkaemper is Distinguished 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How Cemex fared in the first quarter of 2025 Vulcan Materials delivers ‘strong’ first-quarter performance Astec to acquire TerraSource in $245M deal A Heidelberg Township man has been charged for alleged threats and an assault that were caused by what charging documents describe as a high school grudge is facing a felony count of aggravated assault along with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and a summary count of driving with a suspended license according to court records filed by York County Regional Police on Tuesday and was confined at the York County Prison after being unable to post $75,000 monetary bail According to the affidavit of probable cause filed against Avola by York County Regional Police officers were dispatched to a reported assault on the first block of North Main Street in Spring Grove around 8:39 p.m they found a male victim sitting on the front porch of his home and reported severe pain in his jaw with difficulty speaking Officers learned that the victim had stopped at the Rutter's on North Main Street in Spring Grove allegedly showed the vehicle waiting at the pumps watching the victim officers describe in the charging documents The victim began driving through neighborhoods to see if the vehicle would follow the victim pulled over near the intersection of North Main Street and West Jackson Street who the victim identified as being the "boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend's sister." to which they replied "I'm right here" under the belief that Avola would not escalate The victim told officers that "Avola had held a grudge against him since high school" and allegedly "frequently made threats but had never acted on them," the affidavit states Avola allegedly exited his vehicle and ran after the victim attempting to push him around while the victim attempted to walk away Avola began hitting and pushing the victim allegedly throwing the victim to the ground and causing his head to strike a concrete flower pot Witnesses told officers that they had seen the fight watching a man assaulting the victim and "throwing him around," and that the victim had not fought back Investigators state in the affidavit that a visible trail of blood was seen from the site of the concrete vase to the victim's home police confirmed that the victim had suffered a dislocated jaw Officers additionally obtained text messages that Avola allegedly sent to the victim's girlfriend around 8:54 p.m said that he "finally beat your little boyfriend's a--" and told her that she was "next." police were told that Avola allegedly had called the victim's girlfriend from a blocked number on March 25 and had threatened to rape and murder her where Avola told officers he had "not gotten along with [the victim] for a long time," and claimed that the victim had been "talking a lot of s---." that he had stopped and waited for the victim at the Rutter's where Avola claimed he "did not initially plan on assaulting him." according to the account of the conversation in the documents Avola admitted to officers that he "lost control of himself" when the victim responded to him "the way he did." A preliminary hearing for Avola is set for May 7 A Hanover-area man is facing multiple cases stemming from alleged repeat break-ins at the house of his ex-girlfriend is facing a second case in two months that involves an alleged break-in of the Heidelberg Township home of his ex-girlfriend Prior criminal records show a previous Hanover address for Pribble in December of 2024 According to charging documents filed by Northern York County Regional Police on Thursday Pribble is now facing charges of felony burglary along with misdemeanor unlawful restraint and summary harassment stemming from a March 27 incident at a Heidelberg Township home on York Road Pribble had faced a felony burglary charge along with a misdemeanor stalking charge and a summary harassment charge following a Feb the York County Sheriff's Office listed Pribble in their "most wanted" list as a result of the first burglary and stalking charges Pribble was not yet been taken into custody According to the affidavit of probable cause filed by Northern York County Regional Police for an alleged trespassing incident on York Road in Heidelberg Township they learned that Pribble had allegedly entered the home unannounced through a screen door and had begun to yell at the resident because of having found out that he was being charged with burglary and stalking in relation to the February charges When the victim attempted to call for help Pribble was alleged to have grabbed the victim Pribble allegedly fled the scene on foot prior to the arrival of police Police found the victim had scratches on her arms The victim told police that Pribble had been advised by police in December to not return to the York Road address February incident much like March incident documents showThe March incident marked the second burglary charge for Pribble at the York Road home of his ex-girlfriend according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Northern York County Regional Police police had been called to the area of the home in Heidelberg Township for a report of a woman calling for help she told them that she had answered a knock at the door to find her ex-boyfriend After telling Pribble to leave and attempting to close the door Pribble is alleged to have pushed his way into the home and allegedly began pushing the victim around Upon the victim retrieving a phone to dial 911 Pribble is alleged to have thrown the phone out of her hands Pribble was alleged to have fled the scene The victim reported that Pribble had never lived at the home and that they had not spoken in several weeks The victim reported that Pribble was currently homeless and that she did not know where he was staying Police were unable to locate Pribble at that time Harrison Jones is the Hanover reporter for the Evening Sun Detroit — The Heidelberg Project's former headquarters on the city's east side were sold to the Detroit Food Academy the MacDougall-Hunt neighborhood's newest tenant The 4,500-square-foot space on MacDougall Street just off Gratiot Avenue houses a fully equipped commercial kitchen and sold for $360,000 a nonprofit led by "Top Chef" contestant Kiki Louya will move in this year and use the space for teaching-kitchens The property will facilitate the nonprofit's vision of supporting food entrepreneurship and workforce development "Marrying our signature youth development programming with world-class hospitality training Detroit Food Academy will allow hundreds of students each year to access enriching afterschool programs experience real-world professional training and explore career and educational opportunities uniquely suited to their interests," Louya said in the news release an outdoor art environment in the McDougall Hunt neighborhood on Detroit's east side Known for its unique installations and exhibits the project attracts thousands of visitors each year "I welcome Kiki and the DFA to the community and can’t wait to see what they’ll cook up," Guyton said in the news release "I hope we can create something fantastic together." Guyton still lives next door to the former headquarters and the Heidelberg Project no longer has a physical administrative office the organization refocused on the project's core outdoor art environment The property sale will support the Heidelberg Project’s main art environment on Heidelberg and Elba Place Streets between Ellery and Mt Executive Director Andy Sturm said in the news release "The sale to DFA also supports the continued development of McDougall Hunt as a destination for creativity The Detroit Food Academy plans to integrate both food and art into local educational programming Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified Chef Kiki Louya as the founder of the Detroit Food Academy The family of Cleve Heidelberg had sought $100 million in damages from the city and former police officers and prosecutors involved in the 1970 criminal case Heidelberg was found guilty of killing Peoria County Sheriff’s Sgt. Raymond Espinoza, but maintained his innocence. He was free on home monitoring and awaiting a possible new trial when he died in 2018 in Peoria at age 75 “After some discussions between the attorneys of both parties we felt that between the city and the county that the settlement was the best for everyone,” said Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich Peoria County Administrator Scott Sorrel tells WCBU the county board will vote on its half of the settlement agreement during its regular meeting on Thursday The complaint filed by the Heidelberg family alleged his constitutional rights were violated claiming police fabricated evidence that led to his conviction Darrow’s judgement found that those claims were barred due to the dismissal of a lawsuit Heidelberg filed himself in the 1970s raising virtually the same allegations Heidelberg was arrested and tried in the Espinoza killing that stemmed from a botched robbery at the Bellevue Drive-In movie theater in May 1970 Evidence also indicated his vehicle was used in the robbery and he was found near the car after it crashed during a police chase following the murder Peoria County Judge Al Parham’s decision to vacate the conviction was based in part on a sworn affidavit from the brother of a deceased man who allegedly confessed to the killing after Heidelberg was convicted “For the dollar amount that we’re spending it was cheaper than if we were to have to go to trial and have to try this at the appellate court that's the reason why we're settling,” said Urich Become a WCBU sponsor Firefighters battled an early morning blaze in Heidelberg Township for several hours Friday first responders were dispatched to the scene just after 3:30 a.m police said the home was fully involved in flame but all of the residents had escaped before it became engulfed Police said two residents awoke to the smell of smoke Authorities called upon the Red Cross to assist them Several fire crews were on the scene for several hours battling the blaze and a brush fire that broke out as a result MORE: Pennsylvania's popular Raystown Lake campgrounds to close due to federal hiring freeze MORE: 'It's open season': Dover policies set stage for bullying and abuse, civil rights advocates say MORE: Man faces rape charge after 13-year-old girl reports pregnancy: police A Northern York County Regional Police fire investigator was trying to determine the cause of the fire although no further information was immediately available The fire remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northern York County Regional Police Department at 717-292-3647 or through their tip line at 717-467-8355 or email tips@nycrpd.org >> Please consider subscribing to support local journalism. Wednesday Monday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Friday a division of the German company Heidelberg Materials has entered a purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Dragon Cement Heidelberg Materials North America is a supplier of cement and asphalt with more than 450 locations and approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S The parent publicly-traded company is in Heidelberg Heidelberg Materials does business in 50 countries in 2,700 locations There are additionally almost 420 production sites belonging to joint ventures Heidelberg Materials also tradies in cement and coal by sea Heidelberg Materials North America will own: We welcome the GCHI employees and customers to Heidelberg Materials and look forward to the opportunities and growth potential ahead.” “Our latest additions are yet another great strategic fit creating value in the near term through significant synergies with our existing assets on the East Coast. This move follows a series of key acquisitions this year that have already contributed to our consistently strong financial performance in North America,” said Dr Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials, in another news release we are excited about taking further steps in building a sustainable future and positioning Heidelberg Materials as the front runner on the path to net zero and a circular economy in the key North American market.” What the acquistion means for Dragon Products in Thomaston remains to be seen and cement products for Maine markets has been shipped in for distribution Work in the quarries has likewise been idled Dragon Products was producing almost 300,000 tons of cement on an annual basis it employed approximately 88 people and actively mined its 130-acre open pit quarry In 2019, Dragon had submitted applications to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to modify licenses to allow combustion of asphalt shingles a fire at the plant shut it down for six weeks Dragon announced it would gradually idle production operations beginning in December at its Thomaston plant Giant Cement said persistent escalation of operating and logistical costs have exerted a negative impact on theThomaston plant's viability Dragon has been part of the Midcoast landscape for much longer when manufacturers first started mining limestone quarries and making Portland cement at the Thomaston facility the plant grew its footprint to 1,100 acres The plant itself sits on approximately 250 acres corporate communications director for Heidelberg Materials North America 2 email: "We are excited about the future opportunities that the GCHI businesses will provide for us But it is too early to speculate on any future use of these locations operations will continue as usual as we focus on working to close the transaction the Thomaston plant and other GCHI assets remain under the control of their current owners." 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The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival Peoria County is paying its half of a $1.5 million settlement bringing the Cleve Heidelberg legal matter to a close The county board approved the $625,000 payout to the Heidelberg family and estate with 16 "yes" votes Thursday night Board member Brian Elsasser cast a "no" vote There was no discussion from the board before voting on the settlement to end the estate's $100 million civil rights lawsuit The vote, following a similar approval measure from the Peoria City Council closes the book on a decades-long legal battle Heidelberg was convicted in 1970 of killing Peoria County Sheriff’s Sgt Heidelberg maintained his innocence and almost immediately began litigation to overturn his conviction Heidelberg was released in 2017 after his original conviction was vacated He was free on home monitoring and awaiting a possible new trial when he died in 2018 Wendy Hibser is the daughter of Paul Hibser a lieutenant with the Peoria Police Department at the time of the Heidelberg case Hibser referenced the latest lawsuit from the Heidelberg family that was dismissed in federal court in Peoria last year ‘you sued once and you got paid you cannot or any of your agents,’ meaning the family cannot sue on the same issue again,” she said Why would the government pay $625,000 on a lawsuit that's been thrown out?” District Chief Judge Sara Darrow was open to appeal Peoria City Attorney Patrick Hayes warned the city council that appellate courts had called Darrow’s decision a “close one” and it could be costly if litigation continued on a decision reversed on appeal “I just want to look at everybody who’s about to vote that it’s okay to give the family and this lawyer in Chicago a large amount of money just to hurry up and be done with this and get it out underneath the rug and just move on with your lives,” said Espinoza