GRAND ISLE - Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into child prostitution and sexual abuse Grand Isle Police Chief Christopher Hernandez said the investigation is ongoing and other charges are possible was booked with prostitution involving people under 17 was booked with indecent behavior with juveniles aggravated flight from officers and resisting a police officer with force or violence was booked with indecent behavior with juveniles and possession of marijuana Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARQUETTE (WLUC) - People crowded Marquette’s Presque Isle Park on Sunday to enjoy the now-open loop The loop opened for traffic on Friday for the season Families and friends made the most of the sunny weather by visiting Black Rocks Beth Buyze and Maddy Quinn say the Presque Isle loop gave easy access to the best agate-hunting grounds They say the area is beautiful and abundant with their favorite rock Buyze says they love sitting in the sun and digging for agate and I was asking Maddy if she wanted to hang out,” Buyze said “I was just killing time before she could answer and saw that the loop was open and I instantly turned around and went to her apartment because I wanted to drive through it together.” She says the loop opens opportunities to kayak Find the park’s loop hours here TT’s newest winner felt underrated going into 2024 2025 Isle of Man TT © Isle of Man TT Davey Todd admits not being factored alongside the Isle of Man TT’s ‘big three’ names prior to the 2024 event “fired me up” to take his maiden wins The English rider made his TT debut in 2018 and quickly established himself as a name to watch out for with his speed a switch from Padgetts Honda to TAS Racing BMW for 2024 helped propel him to his first wins He took a maiden victory in the Superstock TT before capping off race week with a stunning ride in the Senior to tally up his second win and a first for TAS in the class since 2004 Peter Hickman and Dean Harrison were positioned as the event’s ‘big three’ names given their recent winning records - something Todd admits sat in his mind a lot of things contributed to it,” he said during the TT Live podcast “2023 wasn’t the year that I wanted it to be I ended up getting sick in race week and it wrote me off for like half the races I was pretty fired up going into ’24 because of that reason but in the back of my mind it did fire me up a little bit “Every time I heard it it fired me up inside that everyone was talking about the big three and nobody even thought I could do it “It felt to me if you were lucky you’d get a podium I just wanted to prove that I can win races at the TT Having put in some promising pace during practice week Todd believes this started to change perceptions of where he was in the pecking order “Probably before the end of practice week definitely a lot of people… not that I’d said anything,” he added “But people came up to me and said ‘everyone is talking about the big three maybe we should have called it the big four’ that little thought had already got stuck in my head and your mindset is on what you’re doing and the racing and thinking about getting out there and trying to go as best you can “Nobody is necessarily laying it all down in practice so you can’t be too confident because you probably always leave a bit in there for the races but trying to think does Pete have a bit more You just have to get out there and do what you can do.” © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Return Home Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a new trademark for the name “Isle of Curiosity.” Universal filed the trademark on May 1 and it’s currently awaiting assignment Universal makes no claim to any particular font style The trademark covers the following offerings: and waterpark services; Entertainment services in the nature of amusement park and waterpark attractions; Providing amusement arcade services; Entertainment services in the nature of providing interactive play areas for children and adults; Entertainment services live appearances by costumed characters; Entertainment services in the nature of escape room attractions; Entertainment services just because something is listed on a trademark doesn’t mean the name will be used for that service And someone trademarking a name or phrase doesn’t necessarily mean it will ever be used Isle of Curiosity does lend itself to an area’s name — maybe a land at a new theme park It could be for Universal Kids Resort, which has an island at its center according to concept art. Universal recently filed a trademark for Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster Given the trademark was filed in the U.S., the name probably won’t be used at Universal Studios Great Britain. Universal did recently file a trademark for Halloween Horror Nights in the U.K Also in the works right now is Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas but the land-locked warehouse experience probably won’t have any “Isles.” “Isle of Curiosity” could also be for an experience at a pre-existing park What do you think “Isle of Curiosity” means Let us know in the comments and on social media Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. City management can be a stressful type of sim which means a popular category in that sphere ends up being town-building games that come across as more relaxed and cozy but it’s also no big deal if you make some mistakes or prioritize aesthetics It’s a serviceable sim that is quite casual but it does end up being a complete sandbox and maybe not super memorable The only goal is to place the buildings you earn and unlock and watch numbers go up There’s no need to worry about population criteria or (major) resource requirements You start a Classic or Sandbox run by picking a size space you want to inhabit and an environmental theme Sandbox is a literal empty expanse that lets you do what you want without worrying about hitting score milestones to enable growth or get new buildings to place since there will be some resource elements to it and you need to be more aware of your overall “score” for your island.  you are given new buildings and items to place on the island or access to additional landmasses in this town-building simulation as an easy example that isn’t any sort of spoiler the first option in the tutorial comes up after placing the 10-point Town Center.  Since you hit the 10-point milestone after that it offers you a choice between three base five-point Houses and two base 14-point foragers or three houses and one 20-point farm and you need to use the Town Center you have and the new buildings you picked to reach that tier.  Bonuses kick in based on placement due to buffs placing multiple types of certain types of buildings near each other can decrease points so you need to constantly be aware of what you have Each building has a sphere of influence around it UI will show noting how the score of it and buildings near where it might go change based on the buffs and debuffs you need to sort of determine where you’d want commercial You can only delete a building when you’re in Sandbox mode As long as you play around with the choices it’s pretty easy to reach them no matter which building reward you pick If you’re in a Classic run and having trouble hitting some milestones you can choose to save that island you’re working on one and reopen it in Sandbox That way you can continue development just for fun It really helped emphasize the idea that Tranquil Isle is indeed tranquil and you can opt out of the more strict demands of the town-building game at any time and the additional options for building designs typically only do something minor like offer a few different roof colors Since the optimal way to play is zoomed out you can see little people and animals wandering around but it isn’t as graphically impressive or offer a style as unique as some similar simulations Because of the design direction and general gameplay I sort of felt like while I had a good time I wasn’t as memorable as some similar town-building games I played Tranquil Isle is enjoyable and can be a leisurely way to relax while developing an island It’s a low-key town-building game for sure It might not be as memorable and eye-catching as other titles in the genre which I think will keep it from becoming a “classic.” Tranquil Isle is available for PCs Tranquil Isle is a lo-fi strategic townbuilder Create cozy little settlements on the sun-kissed shores of your very own island paradise Review copy provided by company for testing purposes Honda rider Dean Harrison reflects on TT 2024 2024 Isle of Man TT © Isle of Man TT Honda rider Dean Harrison says the competitive landscape at the Isle of Man TT now “makes life very difficult” as he gears up for his second year with Honda Last year’s Isle of Man TT saw three different solo riders - Michael Dunlop Peter Hickman and Davey Todd - take to the top step of the podium while the likes of Harrison and Josh Brookes breached the rostrum in the big bike classes Harrison is a three-time winner at the event and has been a regular frontrunner for years positioning himself as one of the TT’s ‘big four’ names he notes that competition is better than it has ever been and is only growing “You look at the current crop of riders and the competition is probably as fast as it’s ever been and there’s more people in a smaller space of time which makes life very difficult,” he said during the TT Live podcast recording Last year saw Harrison swap Kawasaki machinery for Honda bikes when he joined the works team for the brand alongside John McGuinness The Honda team had a trouble-filled preparation for the TT as delays in parts meant it didn’t have its full compliment of bikes for the North West 200 just weeks before the Isle of Man event Harrison battled problems on his Honda Superbike during practice week at the TT which meant he had to race it with a Superstock engine - likening this to bringing “a knife to a gun fight” he came away from TT 2024 with four podiums “I didn’t feel like I got the best out of the Superbike last year with getting moved between classes and stuff like that because we started the season quite fast on the Superbike at BSB level,” he said “And then it sort of got switched because of parts and stuff “The North West 200 unfortunately we only had one Superstock bike there was a delay in parts getting the Suprsport and Superbike built “We got to the TT  and we had issues with the Superbike “So we ran a Superstock engine in a Superbike chassis which when you’re trying to compete against Pete [Hickman] if you’ve not got the same speed and pace out of your bike as they do if you have your bike and they have their bike you feel sometimes you’re bringing a knife to a gun fight.” GRAND ISLE, La. – Four men have been arrested in Grand Isle, Louisiana in connection with a disturbing investigation involving prostitution and indecent behavior with minors under the age of 17 According to WVUE, Grand Isle police say the case remains active and investigators say additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues Grand Isle Police Chief Christopher Hernandez addressed the arrests in a public statement and the Grand Isle Police Department is dedicated to keeping our children and town safe,” Hernandez said no additional information about the victims has been released Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Grand Isle Police Department as the investigation continues See the full story here via WVUE. Gallery Credit: Katelyn Leboff Four men have been arrested in Grand Isle in connection with a disturbing investigation involving prostitution and indecent behavior with minors.\nRead More GRAND ISLE, La. – Four men have been arrested in Grand Isle, Louisiana in connection with a disturbing investigation involving prostitution and indecent behavior with minors under the age of 17 According to WVUE, Grand Isle police say the case remains active Four men have been arrested in Grand Isle on charges tied to child exploitation and prostitution with minors >> https://bit.ly/3GCPAEs Grand Isle Police Chief Christopher Hernandez addressed the arrests in a public statement See the full story here via WVUE. Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 6:23:00 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Put on a sturdy pair of shoes and stretch out your legs The Presque Isle Lighthouse and Erie Land Lighthouse will both open May 2 for the 2025 season Visitors will be able to climb the towers for a fee although Erie Land Lighthouse will also offer monthly free days Here are some things to know if you want to experience Erie County's lighthouses The Presque Isle Lighthouse is located along the shore of Lake Erie at Presque Isle State Park near Leslie Beach. Owned by the state, the lighthouse is operated by the Presque Isle Light Station a nonprofit also known as Lake Erie Lights This lighthouse is still a working aid to navigation with a light at the top of the 57-foot tower maintained by the U.S The Erie Land Lighthouse is located at 2 Lighthouse St Owned by the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority the lighthouse is also operated by the Presque Isle Light Station The light at the top of the 49-foot tower shines but is not an active aid to navigation The North Pier Light is sometimes referred to as a lighthouse although it is technically a "light structure." It is on the end of the North Pier Lake Erie Lights is celebrating its 10th anniversary of opening the Presque Isle Lighthouse to the public for tours and tower climbs The nonprofit corporation is dedicated to preserving Erie's historic lighthouses educating the community on their value and interpreting them for future generations visitors to the Presque Isle Lighthouse can explore a newly interpreted summer kitchen offering a look into the daily life of lighthouse keepers and their families The space highlights everyday living including chores The Presque Isle Lighthouse will be open Fridays through Mondays from 10 a.m through Memorial Day and then will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m The Erie Land Lighthouse will be open Fridays through Mondays from 10 a.m through Memorial Day and then will be open Fridays through Mondays from 10 a.m but the grounds are accessible when the state park is open Viewing the grounds of either lighthouse is free Visitors must be at least 44 inches tall to climb the two towers Tickets are $5 for the Presque Isle Lighthouse museum admission and $8 for the museum and tower climb More on the peninsula: Presque Isle spring 2025 beach walk reveals good conditions with federal funding uncertain regular admission/climbs are $6 per person This lighthouse will host free climb days every first Tuesday of the month through October On every second Saturday of the month throughout the season visitors will be able to pay by whatever donation amount they wish combo passes are $12 and cover an admission and climb to the Presque Isle and Erie Land lighthouses Memberships allow holders to climb all season long $35 for other individuals and $50 for families Dana Massing can be reached at dmassing@timesnews.com Thank you for downloading this report! You can view it at the link below:View PDFIf you can not access the report, please contact ariana.lynn@thefastmode.com Get updates and alertsdelivered to your inbox Listen to the latest episode of the “Detroit Evening Report” on Apple Podcasts A gathering on the Belle Isle Bridge this weekend is aimed at combatting violence against Black women Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts The “Black Men Unite to Fight Against Our Women and Girls” campaign is being organized in response to recent cases of violent attacks on Black women Minister Troy Muhammad is one of the organizers of the event. He says the Belle Isle Bridge was chosen as the campaign launch site in remembrance of Deletha Word who was beaten by a man on the bridge after a traffic accident in 1995 Word died after either jumping from the bridge to flee the man or being thrown from the bridge The group plans to offer conflict resolution and domestic violence prevention classes and produce billboards and public service announcements in the future Each man in attendance will be asked to be responsible for five other men Do you have a community story we should tell Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org WDET is a community service of Wayne State University CONTACT Membership Sponsorship Studio Rentals Technical Support Pitch Us a Story Help/FAQ Other Inquiries Shows Podcasts Schedule Listen Live Contests & Giveaways SUPPORT WDET Membership Leadership Circle Car Donations Business Sponsorship Broadcast Partners Program More » INSIDE WDET About Staff Jobs & Internships Public File FCC Applications as part of the second annual LENS Wild Child Triathlon—a celebration of fitness fun and community spirit hosted by the Isle of Palms Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support (LENS) Foundation Set against a backdrop of sunshine and sea breeze the triathlon featured age-appropriate swimming biking and running segments throughout the resort’s scenic core Wild Dunes Resort and generous community members the event highlighted the power of collaboration and the island’s commitment to youth wellness and safety and the smiles on the kids’ faces made it worth getting up early on a Sunday!” said Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds “This is a great community event where almost 100 kids participated—which means at least another 100-plus parents bringing their children—and countless organizers and volunteers that made this second annual Wild Child event another success!” the Wild Child Triathlon is one of several LENS-led initiatives designed to promote education Other programs hosted throughout the year include water and boating safety days and hands-on crabbing and fishing events—all with the goal of strengthening the bond between residents and local first responders “This event is about more than just the finish line,” said Carolyn Foti empowering moments for kids and reminding us all how special our community is when we come together.” While some participants pushed for a personal best every child was met with applause and encouragement overheard a group of girls pedaling side by side during the biking leg one boy who missed a turn and detoured into a driveway laughed it off by announcing “I’m not that great at turns!” From training wheels to finish-line sprints every moment underscored the day’s playful A special thank-you goes to the Isle of Palms Police Department which helped keep the course secure and the kids safe as they swam Brought to you by MyLo Agency Scotch whisky and gin maker Isle of Harris Distillery will restructure its business after facing “challenging headwinds” cutting jobs and production in the process The distillery was established in 2015 and is one of the largest employers on the Isle of Harris in Scotland with 45 members of staff the company confirmed it would implement a restructuring programme following “challenging headwinds” in the spirits industry managing director of Isle of Harris Distillery said: “In a move to safeguard the future of our business today we are introducing a restructuring programme which will see reduced production and workforce at the distillery “Much like our colleagues in the wider spirits industry we are facing challenging headwinds that have led to some incredibly difficult decisions “Following a number of cost-cutting measures voluntary redundancy is being offered to staff in the first instance with compulsory to follow thereafter if we do not fulfil our cost reduction target.” The company did not disclose how many jobs would be affected as consultations are ongoing the business will now move from two shifts a day to one in its distillation Erlanger called the situation “deeply regrettable” and expressed his thanks to the team particularly to those affected by the restructure for their “dedication and contribution to the business” He noted that the Isle of Harris Distillery has invested more than £20 million (US$26.7m) in the island’s economy He added: “We remain true to our founding purpose as a sustainable multi-generational firm built to support the community for many years to come The regrettable measures now being taken are necessary to help fulfil that long-term vision.” In 2022, Isle of Harris Distillers agreed a £10 million (US$12.46m) funding package from HSBC UK to expand globally The distillery released its first single malt, The Hearach, in September 2023, followed by a second permanent expression a year later Earlier this month, American single malt Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure the business after facing ‘significant liquidity challenges’ Many whisky distillers are scaling down production as supply has outpaced demand after years of growth and investment across the category This month, Jameson maker Irish Distillers suspended production until summer Meanwhile, Irish whiskey maker Tullamore recently confirmed it would pause production for three of its nine stills with a further three to be paused at a later date Isle of Harris is not the only distillery reducing its workforce Denmark’s largest whisky maker, Stauning, recently cut approximately 25% of its workforce following Diageo’s exit from Distill Ventures Green River Distilling, based in Owensboro, Kentucky, also laid off a quarter of its staff in April We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as 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Amidon Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Police Department says a man was shot at Vacation Isle Park in Mission Bay Tuesday morning a man armed with a gun shot another man in between the public bathrooms north of the parking lot in the 1400 block of Vacation Road around 11 a.m.; SDPD says a man has been detained SDPD Lieutenant Paul Phillips told our photojournalist that the shooting happened after the two men were arguing and got in a fight over who got to take a shower first following 911 calls about the men fighting and the victim was hit in the hand and has a graze wound on his shoulder Due to the number of shots fired in broad daylight Phillips says the victim was taken to a hospital in the area via an ambulance; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening Police say the two men know each other and frequent the park A large portion of the park was closed as police searched for evidence Bullet casings were located near the bathrooms Several witnesses were asked to give statements to police ABC 10News has sent a photojournalist to the area to gather more information EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story said the shooting occurred at Paradise Point Resort That's what police had initially relayed to our newsroom; however officers provided a more accurate location of where the shooting occurred The Presque Isle Girls' and Boy's Track and Field Teams won the Meet held at Bucksport High School on Thursday To see all the Girls' individual results Click HERE To see all the Boy's Individual Results click HERE The following Boys won multiple event winners Nominations for the Athlete of the Week are now open for performances April 28- May 3. Please email your nomination to chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com letting us know why the individual should be the Athlete of the Week and make sure you indicate what school this individual attends All nominations should be received by Sunday Voting for Week 3 will take place May 5th -8th with the winner being announced on Friday Presque Isle's athletes dominated the Bucksport track meet. Discover who shined in the sprints, hurdles, and distance events.\nRead More To see all the Girls' individual results Click HERE To see all the Boy's Individual Results click HERE Nominations for the Athlete of the Week are now open for performances April 28- May 3. Please email your nomination to chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com Maine — Fort Kent tennis hosted Presque Isle on April 29 Fort Kent first singles Connor Voisine lost to Isaac Staples with a score of 8-2 Second singles Alexander Carlstrom lost to Jacob Bennet 8-4 Third singles Mason Pelletier lost to Garrette White 8-4 FIrst doubles Finley Marquis and Quinn Pelletier lost to Alex Duprey and Duke Dechene 8-6 Second doubles Easton and Wyatt Daigle lost to Quinn Graves and Cameron Locke 8-3.  The Fort Kent girls lost to Presque Isle 5-0 First singles Laney Pelletier lost to Alice Korzekwa 8-0 Second singles Addison Chasse lost to Saphine Wells Pucket 8-2 Third singles Haidyn Saucier lost to Kapri Griffeth 8-2 First doubles Madeleine Martin and Emma Cyr lost to Bobbi Guerrette and Peyton Mckinley 8-4 Second doubles Ally Fournier and Abigail Boucher lost to Taylor Walton and Avery Dixon 8-3 By Bob Sigall Editors' PicksFeatured Columns Nora Meijide-Gentry went to Rome in 2013 hoping to meet the new Pope Francis This photo shows how close she was to the pontiff Nora Meijide-Gentry finds herself just opposite a group of Argentines with their nation’s flag Meijide-Gentry stepped on a beautiful silver cross “This felt like God was telling me I was on the right path,” she said Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading Several readers told me they had met him or other popes “I have visited the Vatican several times I was in Rome and was determined to meet the new Holy Father Meijide-Gentry was told by several staff people to go to a particular spot She found herself near a group of Argentines waving their country’s flag Minutes later Pope Francis passed in front of her slowly in his popemobile It was just a moment and no words were spoken but for Meijide-Gentry it was unforgettable “It confirmed for me that spiritual energy is the most pure and powerful energy in the world If we balance our human energy with spiritual energy we would be able to live an ideal existence It’s hard to explain in English,” she said found a beautiful silver cross adorned with brilliant stones “I couldn’t believe the blessing This felt like God was telling me I was on the right path I felt divine blessings from God and Pope Francis “I am very proud of Pope Francis’ accomplishments and work for the betterment of the human race,” Meijide- Gentry said but I feel that he chose his time on earth very carefully.” “In November 1992 my wife and I and another couple were doing a grand tour of Rome In Rome we stayed at the InterContinental Hotel “I asked the hotel concierge if there were any ‘special tours’ of Rome or the Vatican available I was advised by ‘Tony,’ the owner of the tour company currency and lots of it in plain white envelopes “Tony began the tour at the usual Rome sites about 10 a.m He wanted to know our religious affiliation “Our car turned into a private entrance to the Vatican We met an elderly brother who had the keys to the Sistine Chapel ‘This is for the poor,’ as instructed by our tour leader “As we approached the first of many members of the Swiss Guard the brother waved at them with the back of his hand and the guards withdrew and let our car through the gate “It turned out that Pope John Paul II was on a trip away from Rome and would not be back for several weeks This was the window of opportunity for the entrepreneurs of the Vatican to use their influence and make some quick cash from well-heeled visitors “Tony gave the most amazing tour of the Vatican Our black Mercedes parked in a private parking lot next to the popemobile We were told it was reserved for the pope to practice his driving skills “We entered the Sistine Chapel with nobody else in it If you have ever been in the cattle call of the normal tours “We then took a private elevator to the luxurious living quarters that popes have resided in for six centuries Pope Francis famously eschewed these luxurious apartments for a much simpler apartment in another part of the Vatican “We toured (Pope John Paul II’s) bedroom “We were taken into his treasure room which held all the gifts various heads of state and others had given popes over the past 500 years We saw jewel- encrusted crosses that had never been seen by the public “Another envelope is handed to a waiting brother “We were then escorted down a ceremonial interior hall and we opened the 14-foot glass doors of the central balcony overlooking St This is the same balcony where the pope appears on Sundays and special occasions to speak and bless the thousands of faithful tourists below filling the square for a glimpse of the pope “The four of us stepped out on the balcony not sure who was on this sacred balcony in the middle of the week and our guides had a good laugh at our anxiety “We returned down the pope’s private elevator to our waiting vehicle the Swiss Guard gave us ‘stink eye,’ but our entrepreneurial brother said a few words in Italian to them and they backed away “The two Catholics in the group felt like they should be going to confession immediately The two Protestants were thrilled beyond belief and were shaking hands with everyone Another envelope was given to our tour guide and we were driven to the top of the Spanish Steps and our hotel main entrance “It has taken almost 33 years to fully comprehend what we toured and saw Most people think this is a whales tale and a made- up story We have the pictures and a video from 1992 to prove it and it appears we were at the right place at the right time back in 1992.” “When I first traveled to Rome back in the 1970s the Vatican was at the top of our sites to visit and the temperatures in Rome were in the high 90s when setting out for a day of (sightseeing) I put on a pair of walking shorts and a polo shirt Peter’s because of a dress code that banned shorts my wife’s miniskirt was shorter than my walking shorts I was approached by a sidewalk vendor (who) told me that if I rented one of his polyester ponchos I was skeptical but it seemed worth the risk “While the length of the poncho didn’t cover the length of my shorts … I was now allowed to enter and he were in Italy in 1978 when Pope John Paul I died “We were in the Vatican Square with an array of other folks when white smoke from the chimney came up indicating selection of a new pope “The biggest party we were ever part of was that night in the crowded streets and bars of Rome Wine or beer in every bar was flowing freely Bob Sigall is the author of the five “The Companies We Keep” books. Contact him at Sigall@Yahoo.com or sign up for his free email newsletter at RearviewMirrorInsider.com Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardThis Sea Isle City home is the most expensive ever publicly sold on the island It has six bedrooms and was sold earlier this month for $6.43 million A beachfront home in Sea Isle City recently sold for a record $6.43 million The 4,400-square-foot home off 76th Street was previously owned by Lancaster-area business owner Daryl Heller, whose ATM company, Paramount Management, collapsed in February The sale was approved by a New Jersey judge earlier this month as part of his Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings Wilkins, broker and owner of Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty said the record speaks to the ever-increasing desirability of Sea Isle an island that has a mix of nicer restaurants And Wilkins said some of the most stunning Shore views are from the three beachfront decks at the property she just sold 7½-bath property is a true single-family home not a side-by-side or a top-bottom property The primary bedroom and en suite bathroom spans the entire oceanside of the middle floor with a great room above and two junior suites — also with ocean views — below Custom built in 2015 and recently revamped by an interior designer “This was basically turnkey,” Wilkins said a Pennsauken-based warehouse equipment supplier The property was listed in January for $6.7 million There are lots of things to dislike about Oblivion Those things stop being issues—or at least recede way into the background—when you go to The Shivering Isles In Why I Love PC Gamer writers pick an aspect of PC gaming that they love and write about why it's brilliant Jody appreciates Oblivion at its most twisted There's a portal in Niben Bay that lets you escape the trad fantasy land of Cyrodiil Bypass the guard telling you that only crazy people enter (and they come out even crazier) and on the far side you'll find a humble waiting room with a ticking metronome and a flat-voiced man waiting at a table Does his collar make his bald head look like it's emerging from a flower but everything else about him and this room is profoundly ordinary and in the tones of an officious immigration officer he tells you you're about to enter a place that's holy to Sheogorath Then the walls dissolve into light and butterflies which swarm past to reveal a landscape of giant mushrooms under clouds like dancing fireflies Mania is a bright wonderland full of iridescent bug monsters whose blood will get you high Dementia is a faded swamp full of glum people who would probably be better off drinking medicinal bug-juice Prince Sheogorath is just as bipolar as his realm his goofy ramblings usually ending with a grim threat It's difficult to make a character in Oblivion who doesn't look like they've just been dug out of the ground and Bethesda ran with that in creating the gurning stretch-faced goobers of The Shivering Isles Their twisted smiles and wide-eyed leers take the cheek sliders to sinister extremes Sheogorath is rare in having two sides to his personality because almost every other NPC is so focused on a single trait that to call them two-dimensional would be an insult to paper Jayred Ice-Veins won't shut up about bones Duchess Syl is paranoid about assassins and spies Amiable Fanriene is afraid of walls falling on him while he sleeps They're all extreme stereotypes with absurd vocal tics and Bethesda's in-house voice actors clearly have a great time with them A cast who struggled to portray the ordinary folk of Oblivion turn out to be better-suited to the cartoon exaggeration of The Shivering Isles where everyone talks like the "Where is My Fish?" scene from Monty Python's Meaning of Life Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals Which is why it's difficult to be upset by the portrayal of mental illness which you can tell because her name is Cutter and every line of dialogue she has references cutting Drug addicts and suicide risks are presented with as much sensitivity as the guy who is obsessed with one fork in particular They're as subtle as Muppets and as difficult to take seriously You may as well ding Miss Piggy for being an insensitive portrayal of narcissism Sidequests are the best thing about Oblivion In the ruins of Vitharn you find ghosts fighting an endless siege repeating the battle that led to their deaths Work your way inside the fortress and you'll meet spirits who explain how their failures led to Vitharn's fall and damn them to this repetition find the doll the warrior is convinced he's married to—even here the characters are ridiculous—and eventually they'll change their fate and earn their freedom That's hidden in a corner of Dementia you probably find just by exploring which is an act The Shivering Isles richly rewards the Dementia half of the city of New Sheoth and you'll find stashes of trinkets hidden away as well as a fight club who meet at night to bash hell out of each other a town where everyone has a double—a wizard did it they explain—and each wants you to murder the other If you missed the bizarro fantasy of Morrowind it and its giant mushrooms have been hiding in Oblivion the entire time Jody edited PC Gamer Indie from 2017 to 2018 and he eventually lived up to his promise to play every Warhammer videogame you will then be prompted to enter your display name (WLUC) - The Presque Isle Park loop is set to open for the season Friday According to a City of Marquette press release, the loop will be open to vehicle traffic and close at 6 p.m. daily until May 15, or until the blue spotted salamander migration has concluded The City of Marquette reminds drivers not to park on the path except in designated areas and to be respectful of wildlife and other people in the area Below are the days and times the seasonal portion of Peter White Drive will be closed to allow for walkers.  All motor vehicles are prohibited from traveling around the back portion of the Island at the following times: • Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm to park close The seasonal portion of Peter White Drive will remain on this schedule through November 30 unless closed early due to accumulation of snow on the road To learn more about Presque Isle Park, you can visit the City of Marquette website Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com Extended Search poses Thursday afternoon in the Ritz-Carlton's 60th Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival Parade float Gaskins is the mastermind behind the resort's sparkly diamond float He constructed it by hand for the parade held Thursday evening is the mastermind behind the resort's sparkly diamond float He constructed it by hand for the 60th Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival parade held Thursday 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Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription Read News-Leader, Fernandina Beach Florida in collaboration with Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman connected to an ongoing theft investigation at the Isle of Capri Casino the alleged theft was reported at the casino police want to speak with a woman pictured in surveillance images The department has not released specific details about the incident but emphasized that identifying the individual could help advance the case Anyone who recognizes the woman or has information related to the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department at (319) 291-4340. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers by calling 855-300-TIPS (8477) or online at www.cvcrimestop.com Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel Michael Dunlop says organising his own team "like running a hotel" Isle of Man TT 2024 © Isle of Man TT Michael Dunlop admits he is yet to finalise his bike plans for the 2025 Isle of Man TT and is “really up against it” with the event beginning this month Dunlop made history last year when he became the most successful TT rider ever with 29 victories to keep the record in the family 24 years after Joey Dunlop set it at 26 wins With the TT beginning this month and the North West 200 taking place next week Dunlop is yet to officially confirm what bikes he will be riding he rode a BMW in the big big races and a Ducati Panigale V2 in the Supersport contests - tallying up wins on both machines He has spent much of this year testing BMW Superbike machinery as he flirts a return to the marque’s bikes as well as the Ducati for the Supersport class On the TT’s top 20 seeded riders list for Supersport though his bike for the Superbike/Superstock/Senior races wasn’t confirmed he raced a Honda in the big bike races and a Yamaha in the Supersport class During the TT’s live podcast recording at the weekend Dunlop was asked if he had a machine yet for the big bike races “Don’t get me wrong they’re [the mechanics] are under a bit of pressure because it’s hard because obviously last year I was on a Honda stocker “It’s very clear to be seen that I’ve been out on a BMW When asked that it’s not definite that he will be on a BMW There’s no real point asking me about motorbikes because it could be anything Dunlop has had stints with factory teams at the TT but in recent years he has run his own operation and worked on his own bikes He admits doing so is “hard work” but it’s “normal” for him “It’s hard because it’s for some people and it’s not for some people,” he said You’re having to run so many different personalities “You’re having to make everything work in the one thing I went from running a team to building my own engines not that it’s completely different because them boys still have engine builders and stuff but at the same time I’m dodging around seeing where the finances are coming from I’ve always been like that so for me it’s natural Epic Universe’s How to Train Your Dragon-themed Isle of Berk may be the park’s surprise sleeper hit land thanks to a fun headline attraction the land has stood out to many (including us) as being equally as good or possibly better than at least some of the park’s other offerings we can envision some issues for the land once Epic Universe opens to the public proper on May 22nd let’s analyze some of the elements that make the land so good this family coaster is themed to being “a winged flying machine that launches aspiring Dragon Riders into the air swooping and soaring and encountering Hiccup and Toothless along the way.” Not only is this family coaster one of the best in any Orlando theme park it also serves as the beating heart of the land This coaster isn’t just stashed away at the back of the land like others Universal Creative has channeled Disney’s iconic 1967 Tomorrowland and made the coaster an integral part of the landscape and making things feel more “alive” to the point that even those who don’t ride it benefit from its presence One of the land’s — and the overall park’s — highlights is meeting Hiccup and Toothless themselves as we genuinely felt like we were talking to one of the iconic Vikings and his dragon pal Hiccup’s mannerisms and even voice were spot on while the masterful puppetry of Toothless really made it feel like the dragon had come to life Toothless isn’t the only dragon in the land however these creatures are seemingly around every turn these creatures are simply part of the environment giving the whole area a sense of lived in reality and the Dragon Fire Chicken Spire Mac and Cheese Cone – – Isle of Berk *might* be the culinary highlight of Epic Universe there are some potential negatives about the land that might become bigger issues when the park is open Considering the massive amount of anticipation for Epic Universe everything in the park is likely to have long lines once it opens to the public lines have been long for both attractions and food in the land the aforementioned meet & greet with Hiccup and Toothless has been quite high While Universal’s theme park presentation has certainly evolved over the years it’s still fair game to mention that the company has a history of cutting back on entertainment offerings once a land or park opens one of the best parts of Isle of Berk is the lived in feel afforded by the land’s dragons and if any of these elements were to be cut or toned down the last thing isn’t directly the fault of the land itself a live-action How to Train Your Dragon film is set to be released it could potentially usurp the animated originals as the definitive look of the franchise making the portal potentially feel out of date Isle of Berk MAY be the best of Epic Universe’s portals however there are definitely still some kinks left for Universal to work out Stay tuned to AllEars for more on the NEW park TSA just banned an essential travel item from checked luggage Six Flags has just announced that they're CLOSING on of their theme parks entirely this.. 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There's a NEW popcorn bucket at AMC that Star Wars fans can't miss About  .  Contact  .  Donation Archaeologists have uncovered ancient stone tools on the Isle of Skye that shed new light on Scotland’s oldest known human inhabitants the tools come from the Late Upper Palaeolithic (LUP) and show early humans ventured far further north than previously believed led by University of Glasgow Professor Karen Hardy and the late local archaeologist Martin Wildgoose is the largest concentration of proof of the early presence of people along Scotland’s west coast The study was published in The Journal of Quaternary Science in a paper titled At the far end of everything: A likely Ahrensburgian presence in the far north of the Isle of Skye and Flinders University in Australia collaborated to reconstruct the ancient sea levels and landscape of the region It was during the LUP period that western Scotland was largely recovering from the Younger Dryas (or Loch Lomond Stadial) Nomadic hunter-gatherer tribes of likely northern European Ahrensburgian culture are believed to have traveled across the challenging journey through Doggerland which is now submerged under the North Sea to reach Britain and eventually the Isle of Skye Professor Hardy called this migration “the ultimate adventure story,” explaining where the western landscape was dramatically changing as glaciers melted and the land rebounded as it recovered from the weight of the ice.” She pointed to Glen Roy’s famous Parallel Roads as evidence of the dramatic transformations in geology these early inhabitants would have witnessed the group skillfully used locally sourced stone to produce tools and wisely settled near coastal and riverine resources They also valued natural resources such as ochre which was greatly valued by ancient people While direct evidence is sparse—areas like those on Skye have been found largely by chance—the article argues that the pattern of Ahrensburgian finds over areas like Tiree and Islay indicates a larger population than previously assumed While the original sites are now inaccessible the ancient environment may still be imagined around sites like Sconser where lower sea levels once connected islands like Raasay to Skye and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Managing director Simon Erlanger said: "Much like our colleagues in the wider spirits industry we are facing challenging headwinds which have led to some incredibly difficult decisions." Isle of Harris Distillery has initiated a restructuring programme that will include a reduction in both production levels and workforce at its distillery managing director of the Scottish gin and whisky maker Simon Erlanger said the decision was being made “to safeguard the future of our business” He added the move was “deeply regrettable” Specific details regarding the number of job losses or the departments affected were not disclosed. Erlanger added: “Much like our colleagues in the wider spirits industry we are facing challenging headwinds which have led to some incredibly difficult decisions with compulsory to follow thereafter if we do not fulfil our cost reduction target.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Global exports of Scotch whisky declined in value terms but increased in volume terms in 2024 recent figures from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) show Exports by value stood at £5.4bn ($6.7bn) last year, marking a 3.7% decrease from 2023 Founded in 2015 and based in Harris Isle of Harris Distillery currently has 45 employees It produces Isle of Harris Gin – distilled with locally harvested sugar kelp seaweed – as well as its single malt whisky Its products are available in 20 countries In December 2022, the distillery secured £10m (then $12.1m) in funding from HSBC “to venture into new markets and expand our international footprint” the distillery also built two new warehouses on the island Isle of Harris Distillery represents a £20m+ investment in the island economy “We remain true to our founding purpose as a sustainable The regrettable measures now being taken are necessary to help fulfil that long term vision.” Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Drinks Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Lots of ice protected Presque Isle State Park's beaches this past winter but less funding could lead to reduced sand replenishment this coming summer "It gives us a reprieve from that winter erosion." Greene led the 2025 spring beach walk that brought members of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers from Buffalo to Erie on April 24 to check the peninsula for erosion and determine where sand will need to be replaced Representatives from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Presque Isle Advisory Committee and local legislators also took part in the beach walk Presque Isle typically receives $3 million annually for the sand replenishment project with half coming from the state and the other half in federal funding Greene said local officials won't know about any potential federal funding until mid-June he said Pennsylvania was ready with its usual $1.5 million for the project "Worst-case scenario will be half funding for nourishment coming from the commonwealth side," he said the work begins in the spring to respond to erosion that occurred during winter This wouldn't be the first year the federal money has come late or not at all Due to a delay in the federal funding for 2022 sand work didn't get started until after Labor Day that year Work in 2017 didn't start until August because confirmation of that year's $1.5 million in federal funding wasn't received until May but some sand work was done with $1.5 million from the state and $500,000 left from previous projects Getting to Presque Isle: Erie Port Authority strikes new water taxi deal. When does service start? Greene said a deficit in sand replenishment one year isn't too bad but officials will want to see full funding for the project restored going forward Joining him on the walk were representatives from the offices of U.S They said the Republican legislators were supportive of Presque Isle and aware of the funding issue members of Congress representing the Erie area have banded together to send letters requesting federal funding for sand work at the park The officials on the beach walk said no such letters had been sent yet this year Movement of sand is not unexpected and unwelcome on the peninsula Greene and other officials have said that the purpose of placing sand on beaches isn't to stop erosion but to allow the sand to move naturally through the system toward Gull Point on the park's eastern end Groins installed along Lake Erie to the west block the natural movement of sand to the peninsula which involves bringing new sand to the park and moving other sand around has therefore become a necessary project for maintaining Presque Isle Presque Isle's beaches have been in a better position recently than in prior years when Lake Erie water levels were reaching record high levels and a lack of winter ice was leaving the shore unprotected from waves From the 2024 fall walk: A cold, icy winter would help Presque Isle's beaches said the beaches were much better this year than some years in the past During a pause in the spring walk to evaluate conditions at Beach 5 Cross said that some years there was no beach in front of the sea wall there due to winter erosion there was a significant amount of sand there the participants planned to walk to the park's Sunset Point and then continue on to Gull Point they expected to find a number of tombolos which are bars of sand and sediment that develop between beaches and breakwaters That sand will eventually be relocated to places where erosion has occurred Cross said having tombolos this year will be beneficial because it is cheaper to move that sand than to purchase and bring in new sand (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Reports have raised concerns that Isle Royale’s main ferry may lack an engineering crew as the island’s opening day approaches a 165-foot vessel operated by the National Park Service typically ferries passengers and supplies between Houghton and the remote island park in a 6 1/2-hour journey The National Parks Traveler reported Wednesday that the ferry's engineer and assistant engineer retired under a Trump administration buyout program and will continue receiving pay through September while a hiring freeze prevents replacements The Ranger III "cannot operate without a full U.S a retired Isle Royale superintendent based in Houghton the ferry plays a crucial role in park operations brings in food supplies for staff and lodge guests It also assists boaters by transporting visitor vessels including those that have become disabled and need to return to the mainland The National Park Service did experience layoffs and buyouts as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the federal workforce. In February, 1,000 employees were laid off, according to the National Parks Conservation Association The Department of the Interior then authorized the hiring of 5,000 seasonal workers More: When does Isle Royale National Park reopen? Here's what to know in Michigan Isle Royale closes annually from Nov. 1 to April 15. The National Park Service's website still states that the island plans to reopen on April 16 The National Park Service’s Washington office instead of addressing whether Ranger III has an engineering crew said in a statement that the vessel is "currently in dock with snow and ice blocking the Keweenaw Waterway" and that the agency is "looking forward to the upcoming summer season and seeing visitors enjoy all the park offers." we do not anticipate disruptions to the passenger season schedule which starts on May 27," the statement continued "The park is working to finalize scheduling for the first freight trip which is currently scheduled for late April We don't comment on specific staffing questions due to federal privacy law." visitors can only reach the park by private boats or seaplanes Ranger III reservations are available on NPS.gov. Instructions for making reservations online can be found here.