GRAND FORKS — With Epic Companies dealing with bankruptcy another company — Grand Forks-based Dakota Commercial — hopes to have the Beacon public plaza back on track by this fall “We’re working through the ownership group to find a solution for financing for getting the center area done,” Dakota Commercial President Kevin Ritterman said “There have just been a lot of things in the last year; we just keep knocking off (to-do items) every day.” The mixed-use Beacon development in downtown Grand Forks broke ground at the site of the former Townhouse Hotel in 2021 The original proposal had three buildings surrounding a public plaza that included a stage and an ice skating rink the plaza's stage structure has been completed and two of the buildings are finished and have tenants living in them and was likely going to be delayed given market conditions “A $100 million-plus-revenue-a-year company (is now) like nothing,” Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski said “Ritterman and (Community Contractors President Craig) Tweten are trying to right this thing The city has not given Epic funds to date because the company has never met the conditions of a $2.5 million deposit given that Epic is still going through bankruptcy proceedings changes to the agreements would have to be brought forth depending on future ownership and changes would be subject to City Council approval Epic still owns a number of other properties in Grand Forks Those properties are also now managed by other companies Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Pa.) says the Trump administration should drop nuclear negotiations with Iran and finish off the country's nuclear facilities with a military strike "Waste that s—t," the Pennsylvania Democrat told the Washington Free Beacon in an interview on Wednesday "You're never going to be able to negotiate with that kind of regime that has been destabilizing the region for decades already to strike and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities." Fetterman dismissed the foreign policy experts who warn that striking Iran would lead to the outbreak of a regional war all of these so-called experts were all wrong," he said they've been saying for years and years Hezbollah was the ultimate badass that kept Israel in check and we can't move on anything beyond that." the Iranian proxy group "couldn't fight for s—t are just a bunch of tunnel rats with junkie rockets in the back of a Toyota truck And now the Houthis have been effectively neutered as well Fetterman's remarks come as the Trump administration barrels forward with negotiations over Iran's nuclear program that have so far been defined by mixed messages the administration said any deal would require Tehran to dismantle its nuclear program Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff later suggested a deal could allow Iran to enrich uranium up to a certain level saying Iran must agree to "stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment" to ink a deal The punishing sanctions imposed by the first Trump administration brought Iran to the brink of bankruptcy, and Trump announced a return to his "maximum pressure" campaign when he returned to office this year The Iranian regime tried to have Trump assassinated before the 2024 presidential election the administration has looked for an off-ramp in the form of a new Iran deal—and has been in talks with the Islamic regime for weeks I completely understood why Trump withdrew from the Obama deal I can't understand why Trump would negotiate with this diseased regime The negotiations should be comprised of 30,000-pound bombs and the IDF," Fetterman said Witkoff, the longtime Trump confidant who is new to international diplomacy, has led the negotiations but has raised eyebrows for some high-profile missteps. In addition to the enrichment mix-up, Witkoff said in March that Hamas "duped" him during ceasefire negotiations Fetterman called the negotiating team "unimpressive and utterly bewildering." Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the outreach arguing that "the Iranians have shown a willingness to talk we’re going to give peace and a peaceful resolution to this challenge every opportunity to succeed." Rubio noted that "Steve subsequently followed up by clarifying that what he meant is that that would be the limit of what they would be allowed to import for their domestic program Iran could import enriched uranium for a civil nuclear program but could not enrich its own Taking a more muscular approach to Iran has prompted criticism from the isolationist wings of Trump's movement who have warned it could lead to open war with Iran "It's not going to turn into World War III," Fetterman said "It's the acknowledgment that we'll never have a better opportunity." Ashley Biden's charity has a $500,000 discrepancy in its books a watchdog alleged in a complaint filed with the IRS on Monday figures that should have been reflected in the Women’s Wellness Spa(ce)’s Form 990 tax filing But the Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) told a much different story to the IRS, reporting in its 2023 tax filing that it received just $170,296 from all sources that year and that it didn’t receive any contributions from a single source greater than $5,000 seemingly contradicting the financial reporting of its two largest benefactors Ashley Biden signed the document as the charity’s president under penalty of perjury "Ashley Biden’s failure to disclose to the IRS receiving $500,000 in grants in 2023 raises the question of what other contributions is she hiding," Kamenar told the Washington Free Beacon Joe Biden also issued blanket pardons for his brothers Ashley Biden was one of the few members of Joe Biden’s immediate family who didn’t receive a pardon from the former president told the Free Beacon that the Archewell Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation pledged their respective $250,000 grants in 2023 but didn’t distribute the bulk of the funds until 2024 "The Women’s Wellness Space received $150,000 in 2023 and will report the balance in 2024," Mangasarian said the Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) uses the accrual method of accounting which means it's required to disclose grants when they’re committed The watchdog said Ashley Biden could possibly have to pay a fine if the IRS confirms his assessment that she made errors in her charity’s 2023 tax return Archewell and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation did not return requests for comment Kamenar’s complaint Monday builds upon another IRS complaint he filed against Ashley Biden’s charity in March alleging she vastly overreported the amount of time she spent working for Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) and failed to disclose all the members of its board of directors in its 2023 tax return The Harvard Law Review is awarding a $65,000 fellowship meant to serve "the public interest" to Ibrahim Bharmal the Harvard Law School student who faced criminal charges for assaulting an Israeli classmate that work will come at the Council on American-Islamic Relations's Los Angeles office The law review claims to be separate from the law school, something a spokesman for Harvard, Jeff Neal, emphasized in a statement to the Free Beacon The fellowship could undercut those claims A Free Beacon review found that Harvard's database for grant and fellowship opportunities That advertisement states that a "committee of Harvard Law School and Harvard Law Review alumni in public interest careers chooses finalists from the set of applicants and a faculty committee interviews the finalists to select fellows," indicating Harvard faculty members signed off on Bharmal as a recipient Harvard Law School did not immediately respond to a request for comment attracted the attention of the Trump administration even before it launched the investigations into the prestigious law journal divinity school graduate student Elom Tettey-Tamaklo On that day, in 2023, Bharmal and Tettey-Tamaklo were shown shoving and accosting their Israeli classmate in a video first reported by the Free Beacon who assembled outside of the business school as part of a "die-in" protest condemning Israel's days-old retaliatory war on Hamas Bharmal and Tettey-Tamaklo were charged with misdemeanor assault months later one year before their expected graduation dates both students remained in good standing with Harvard which did not say whether it would award them degrees if they were convicted or if their proceedings remained active Both Harvard Law School and the Harvard Law Review stood by Bharmal throughout his court appearances "The Immigrant Rights Resistance Lives." Bharmal is the author internal messages obtained by the Free Beacon show Bharmal appeared in a Boston court on Monday, five days after publishing that "blog essay." There, a Suffolk County judge ordered him and Tettey-Tamaklo to perform 80 hours of community service and take an in-person anger management class as part of a pretrial diversion program that will bring an end to the case Update 7:05 p.m.: This piece has been updated with additional information Erol Ahmed on Unsplash Mental health vet Beacon Behavioral Partners is looking to expand through a strategic partnerships model with high-performing independent providers The diversified operator believes that bringing private practice providers into the fold can help unify different expertise and standardize care Beacon offers clinician groups equity and clinical autonomy “It’s about enabling and fostering [clinician leaders] and connecting them off the island of private practice and into a cohort – and a partnership – with other like-minded [leaders] that kind of feeds itself,” Austen Weatherly chief development officer at Beacon Behavioral Partners “It’s about really finding other doctors who want to share what makes their practice special because that’s what we’re looking for with these leaders and communities who are on the front lines of the mental health crisis.” the provider group has had a busy start to 2025 Beacon Behavioral Partners has strategically acquired five companies in the Northeast and South regions of the U.S. Those acquisitions include New Jersey-based providers Synapse Integrative Behavioral Health and Shore Clinical TMS & Wellness Center They also include Virginia- and Washington D.C.-based provider NeuroPsych Wellness Center along with Pennsylvania-based Cognizant Behavioral Health Services Texas- and Louisiana-based The Maples was yet another acquisition This growth builds on the company’s expansion plans. In February 2024, Beacon announced nine acquisitions Louisiana-based Beacon primarily focused on outpatient clinics early on it pivoted to inpatient care as well due to regulatory and reimbursement changes “I tell people all the time that we’ve had to be fluid because flexible is too rigid,” Sean Wendell And that’s what we’ve done over the years.” the provider offers a continuum of services including medication management and therapy It also offers a range of services for individuals with treatment-resistant depression Patients can also access intermediate levels of care intensive outpatient services (IOP) and more elevated levels of care The provider group has grown often through acquisitions of independent practices Beacon’s model is focused on keeping the same leadership Beacon can take on the operational side of the business “We handle all those things that doctors didn’t go to school to handle nor do they care to handle – all the billing “If we do a good job of doing that and let the doctors just focus on what they truly are passionate about including various private equity firms and PE-backed providers He noted that many of the potential buyers had little experience in the behavioral health space He was looking for buyers with aligned incentives that would allow him to keep his staff he wanted a combination of stocks and cash so that he could be invested in growing the business He had nearly abandoned the idea of selling until meeting with Beacon he said he is able to expand his offerings with support “We’ve been able to have the resources from the larger company to help bring in more doctors and more therapists … And we have resources from the other doctors in the group,” Holiner said which is a ketamine treatment for treatment-resistant depression and I was trying to figure out how to do it One of the doctors in our group is an expert on ketamine He helped come in and he held my hand and said ‘Here’s how you do it.’ He set the whole thing up showed me how to do the buying and billing and we now have over 50 patients a week getting ketamine.” Beacon now has 30 partners across 45 locations making it a major player in the behavioral health arena Weatherly noted that the behavioral health industry is still very fragmented and many private practice providers are disconnected from other practices and the care continuum and partnerships offer clinician founders a way to continue to practice without the billing and administrative burdens The M&A strategy may help larger standardization efforts as well Weatherly said the organization’s scope allows it to have one of the country’s largest unified behavioral health data sets These insights could help to advance care in the future “We will have the largest interventional psychiatry outcome measurements and data sets that are visible to all of our partners,” Weatherly said feel and see what’s working across the country They don’t just go to a conference and come back with some research and apply to their practice They are getting hands-on insight from each other and inside of that iteration you can establish best practice for what is evidence-based … across the country The goal is to get these patients better and out.” Beacon isn’t the only PE-backed mental health provider with an eye on acquisition Thurston Group-backed ARC Health has a similar model where it offers sellers clinical autonomy and equity Laura Lovett is the Editor of Behavioral Health Business she served as the Executive Editor of MobiHealthNews she won three bronze AZBEE awards including one for impact reporting In 2019 Lovett took part in the Umass Medical Media Fellowship Lovett was educated at the University of East Anglia If she isn’t reporting on healthcare she’s probably kayaking on the Charles River or trying a new recipe Behavioral Health Business (BHB) is the leading source for news and information covering the mental health and addiction industry By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of 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flashing beacon will be installed at each location The flashing beacon will alert motorists of an all-way stop ahead This will decrease the chance of a crash.​ Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026 and last through Fall 2026 Work will be completed using single-lane closures with flaggers No detours are anticipated for this project The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested If you need translation or interpretation services or have concerns that require individual attention please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of or participation in a PennDOT program or activity ‘Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation’ aim to bury defendants in legal fees over illegitimate cause for legal action A bill aimed at strengthening Montanans’ First Amendment rights became law just days before World Press Freedom Day.  Earlier this week Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 292 which strengthens the public’s defenses against a legal maneuver known as a “strategic lawsuit against public participation.” SLAPPs use the legal process and associated costs to intimidate or suppress speech a plaintiff doesn’t like “A SLAPP may come in the form of defamation, invasion of privacy, nuisance or other claim, but its real goal is to entangle the defendant in expensive litigation and stifle their ability to engage in Constitutionally protected activities,” bill sponsor Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion said while introducing the bill before the House Judiciary committee in February Sign up for our newsletter and get the best of the Beacon delivered every day to your inbox HB 292 allows for the early filing of a motion to dismiss a SLAPP and pauses all legal proceedings while the court considers that motion on an expedited timeline The law also requires that a defendant be awarded attorneys fees from plaintiffs if a SLAPP is dismissed Millett said Idaho’s anti-SLAPP bill, which became law in late March served as the inspiration for HB 292.  That is something that Montana should really embrace,’” Millett said during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in late March.  a staff attorney at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press said in an interview with Montana Free Press that nearly three-quarters of legislatures around the country have adopted some form of anti-SLAPP legislation RCFP provides pro bono legal representation and other legal resources to journalists.  “It’s a pattern we’re very excited to see,” said Griffin.  Griffin applauded Montana for “going from no anti-SLAPP law to this pretty robust version of an anti-SLAPP law.” Griffin said the legislation not only protects journalists after a story is published but also increases an outlet’s “willingness to fully report out and investigate that story.” the suit cost the defendants more than $200,000 in legal fees.  Griffin says the cases don’t always hit organizations that can afford it.  “The financial concerns that come with an expensive litigation weigh even more heavily on the local small newsrooms that do a lot of important on-the-ground coverage of towns and other places in Montana,” Griffin said a Nevada-based attorney who said he helped draft and organize the language now circulating legislatures around the country told  the House Judiciary Committee during his February testimony  that he’s personally faced two SLAPPs.  Montana Motion Picture Association and Uniform Law Commission also spoke in support of the bill at its February hearing in the House Judiciary Committee No opponents spoke on the bill during its House or Senate hearings.  The bill passed out of both chambers almost unanimously Only two lawmakers voted against the bill during its legislative journey.  communications and development director of the Montana Newspaper Association painted the bill as a common sense measure for the modern media landscape.  “This bill will help deter frivolous lawsuits that are brought with the sole purpose of limiting public participation limiting public comment and limiting media coverage,” Strauss said This story originally appeared in the Montana Free Press, which can be found online at montanafreepress.org The continued support from our readers keeps our lights on and helps sustain local independent journalism in northwest Montana Please consider a one-time gift or sign up for a recurring contribution and join more than 500 readers in the Editor’s Club Click here to read about the impact the Beacon has on the community. © 2025 Flathead Beacon, All Rights Reserved. Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy 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 aims to improve Clearwater’s modelling and portfolio management capabilities particularly in complex asset classes such as derivatives Beacon’s technology is designed to provide real-time risk analytics and infrastructure for customised application development The platform is used by several major institutions including asset managers and energy trading firms Beacon’s modular tools will be integrated into Clearwater’s existing platform to support enhanced portfolio construction The integration of Beacon complements Clearwater’s earlier acquisitions including Enfusion and Blackstone’s Bistro platform these technologies are intended to deliver a unified system that spans trading and regulatory reporting across both public and private markets.  Clearwater officials said the addition of Beacon’s cross-asset risk capabilities would help streamline investment processes across front They indicated that this would provide institutional clients with a consolidated platform offering real-time data access and enhanced transparency potentially reducing reliance on legacy systems and manual processes.  A representative from Clearwater noted that the acquisition enables the company to extend its services throughout the investment lifecycle including front-office and operational functions Officials at the firm believe this approach could simplify complex workflows and provide greater responsiveness to market developments.  Representatives from Beacon added that the integration with Clearwater would allow their existing risk and performance tools to be deployed at a wider scale offering clients more immediate and actionable insights 1950 in Coshocton to the late Walter and Mary (Drushl) Chapman she married James “Jimm” Alvarez who survives taking care of her children or other children she brought into her home she worked as a teacher aide in special education Pat and Jimm are a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coshocton Adam (Danielle) Alvarez and Corey Alvarez; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother Mike (Barb) Chapman as well as numerous nieces and nephews She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law Calling hours will be at The Miller Funeral Home on Tuesday A Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday 2025 at 10am with Father Tom Gardner officiating In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sacred Heart Church at 805 Main Street An online memorial can be viewed at www.themillerfuneralhome.com Category: Obituaries Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content John Stephen “Steve” Miller John Stephen “Steve” Miller passed away peacefully under hospice care on May 4 2025 after coping bravely with major health issues for over a decade Steve was born 6/30/44 in Coshocton to the late Oscar and Mildred (Wright) Miller He was a graduate of Coshocton High School and […] Marilyn L. Wilson 1947 in Coshocton to the late Harold and Wanita (Deeds) Cognion She was a 1965 graduate of Ridgewood High School Tiffani Sue Celeschi Tiffani had several family and friends by her side Tiffani leaves behind her husband John (JD) Celeschi Tom Triplett of Newcomerstown and Roger (Sharon) Bradshaw Patricia A. Alvarez taking care of her children or other children she brought […] Victoria Gray 1956 to the late Robert Earl Veigel and Marcella (Tarrh) Veigel Graham at the former Coshocton Memorial Hospital Wilbur Dean Hall 1959 to Wilbur Hall and Deloris Jean (Haines) Leach Dean was a 1979 Coshocton High School graduate and later became the owner and operator of Hall Brother […] Martin “Marty” Gosser coshocton beacon today Leesburg-News.com “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity,” the PBS television show produced by Beacon College The Difference Maker Award is presented to famous and/or successful individuals who are thriving with learning disabilities or to neurodiversity allies along with a high-profile segment on the “A World of Difference” television show starting her academic journey at a community college and later becoming the first community college graduate to earn the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship That feat foreshadowed the persistence that has colored her groundbreaking work that has touched the lives of countless individuals and organizations establishing her as a global leader in advocating for neurodivergent individuals As a celebrated cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert Her insight has influenced Fortune 500 companies educational institutions and philanthropic foundations where she serves as a senior adviser and lead trainer Dunne’s journey is a testament to resilience innovation and the power of embracing difference While many folks have put Hopewell City Council on blast for the firing of its city manager and city clerk last week the pastor of a downtown church says not enough people have asked for spiritual guidance for the councilors – even if the citizens do not agree with what they did “We’re complaining enough about them,” Beacon Hill Church Pastor Michael Moore said during a church-hosted “unity” service May 4 The service inside the auditorium of the Beacon Theatre drew 100 or so people a mix of Beacon Hill members and the general public Moore said the church extended a personal invitation to all seven councilors to attend adding that Ward 7 Councilor Dominic Holloway was the only one to accept The service was meant for more than the May 1 firings of City Manager Concetta Manker and City Clerk Brittani Williams that sent citizens and some local lawmakers into public bursts of anger. There were also two homicides and several reports of gunfire around town During the hour-long service, Moore based his message on several scriptures from the Book of Romans and what it says about loving one another as Christ loved He recommended following the concepts of sincere love service to others above self and forgiveness of persecutors – although he admitted the last one might seem harder to follow sometimes not on our own agenda but on the agenda of Christ,” Moore said More: Hopewell commonwealth's attorney finds legal fault with council's firing of city manager Moore said a combination of bad government and racial tensions has landed Hopewell in its current spot noting how the Bible say that the emperor Nero persecuted Christians by burning them alive and using those flames to light the pathways of loyal subjects “Just be thankful Nero wasn’t in charge in Hopewell,” he joked Christian actions should not just be limited to church services but “wherever you go,” Moore said That includes occupations and public service “If you are a city councilperson and you claim to be a Christian you’re a Christian while you’re a police officer,” Moore said He spoke of how one councilor – again not named but it was Joyner – pushed to get his church to stop distributing food to homeless and low-income families from their downtown location because it was not creating a good image of overall Hopewell the distribution is one of Beacon Hill’s core principles to serve the unsheltered and underserved and to do so without the presence of the local government “We are all equal at the foot of the cross,” he said Moore was one of several citizens who attended the May 1 meeting and while he said he was personally angered by how the firings of Manker and Williams were handled he said he tried to remain focused on the mission of the church – to serve God first we don’t serve the government,” Moore said to loud cheers from attendees To watch the entire message of Beacon Hill Church’s unity service, click here Hopewell school bus crashes into home. Two children receive minor injuries. Richmond man faces murder, gun charges in the shooting death of a Petersburg woman in Hopewell Bill Atkinson (he/him/his) is an award-winning journalist who covers breaking news, government and politics. Reach him at batkinson@progress-index.com or on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @BAtkinson_PI Florida resident and former Maine Gov. Paul LePage has filed paperwork and announced that he plans to run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the November Those filings don’t indicate a street address for LePage Box listed for both his campaign fund and his address is in Augusta Although LePage claimed that he was done with politics before leaving Maine for Florida in 2019 In fact, the very next year, he popped back up from his home in Ormond Beach, Fla., to run against Gov. Janet Mills, who soundly defeated him in the November 2022 election. He re-registered as a Florida voter 128 days after the election During that campaign, opponents used LePage’s Florida residency to question his commitment to Maine. This was fueled by reporting by the New York Times that found that from 2009 to 2015 and from 2018 through the end of 2022 LePage and his wife got property tax exemptions in Florida meant for permanent residents The Times found that LePage claimed to be a Florida resident as early as March 2018 — when he was still governor of Maine LePage is hoping to replace 2nd Congressional District Rep a conservative Democrat who is serving his fourth term Federal Republicans are keenly interested in the district which voted for Trump in the past three presidential elections (and where LePage won in 2020) Consider becoming a monthly contributor to Maine People’s Alliance curates the day's most important stories from newsrooms around Maine Beacon is a website and podcast created by the Maine People’s Alliance to highlight the experiences of everyday Mainers share information about the political and policy processes that affect Maine people and promote a progressive worldview based on community Our daily newsletter gathers the day’s most important stories from newsrooms around Maine Get the Beacon News Sweep Only people of a certain age will remember the 1981 film version of “The Four Seasons.” It’s not the type of movie a 17-year-old of today would go to The 1980s were a time when movies were made for every segment of the audience not just folks willing to chalk up cash for the latest blockbuster Normally, I wouldn’t advocate for the remake of many films. But the Tiny Fey-adapted Netflix limited series remake works and works well It succeeds primarily because Fey is cagey in choosing a property that is ripe for a redo in the 24 years since the film was released society has evolved – some for the worst who wrote two of the show’s eight episodes along with co-creators Lang Fisher and Tracy Wingfield takes full advantage of it in telling the story of three couples whose friendship is upended when one of the duos goes through a rather tempestuous breakup We meet Kate (Fey) and Jack (Will Forte) and Claude (Marco Calvini) and Danny (Colman Domingo) as they prepare for the annual summer outing with Nick (Steve Carrell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney) at their lake home The setup: Nick’s going through a serious mid-life crisis and is prepared to say adios to Anne The first two half-hour episodes deal with that fact in hilarious and poignant fashion as Anne proves to be remarkably aware of her situation despite the fact her husband has only confided in their mutual friends Fey and her collaborators spin it forward from there as their friends’ situation reveals the fraying in the other couples' relationships and it becomes evident more than one pairing is teetering on the edge Much praise for the assembly of a stellar cast where all receive shining moments But Fey and her team also get credit for modernizing the story making it more relevant for all audiences from the couples involved to the offspring affected by their machinations ‘Etoile’ may be worth your time – even with the Cleveland joke‘Etoile’ is the latest from the producer of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “The Gilmore Girls” and like those two shows Amy Sherman-Palladino has a background in dance having had aspirations to perform in Broadway musicals She takes that background and explores the world of ballet as she crafts a comedic look at that world in this Prime Video series funny and wonderfully acidic as it looks at two ballet companies one in the United States and the other in France as they try to mine the complications related to performers and finances in the post-COVID world It stars Luke Kirby and Charlotte Gainsbourg as the leaders of those two companies but someone should tell the powers that be that Cleveland jokes are cliche these days Ewan McGregor takes the ‘Long Way Home’ in Apple TV+ documentarySometimes documentaries are just so intriguing that you can’t help but be sucked into them Ewan McGregor, aka Obi Wan Kenobi for the current generation The premise is so appealing that anyone can drop into it McGregor and his bud Charley Boorman are motorcycle enthusiasts who have taken excursions on their bikes all over the globe In the current season they tour their own backyard going through Western Europe up to the Arctic Circle and back down documenting their journey as they bask in experiencing new cultures and trying what may be considered offbeat to many Top 10 original series in streaming for the week ending April 6 Thomas covers a myriad of things including sports and pop culture A $2.9 million Kalispell Public Schools levy is on the ballot in addition to school levies in Whitefish and Columbia Falls Voters in Kalispell have not passed a high school levy since 2007 Voters on Tuesday will decide if they want their taxes raised to support Flathead County school districts in the mail-in election which includes elementary and high school levies in Kalispell Additional trustee races include Cayuse Prairie School District The $2.9 million Kalispell Public Schools (KPS) high school levy has gained the most attention in recent months as the district faces a nearly $3 million budget deficit which administrators attribute to inflation an outdated statewide education funding formula and the repeated rejection of levies The district has failed to pass a high school levy since 2007 Glacier High School and the Linderman Education Center the Kalispell high school district sits at only 90% of its full funding capacity and is the lowest-funded AA district in the state 20 high school teaching positions will be eliminated more than 100 course offerings will be reduced and legacy programs like agriculture trades classes and arts will be phased out The cuts would impact the 2,971 enrolled students from all three schools “This is a high stakes levy,” KPS Superintendent Matt Jensen told the school board earlier this year The levy also comes on the heels of a months-long negotiation process between the district and its teacher’s union which failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement last year for the first time in two decades after talks over salaries and cost-of-living concerns stalled The district and the teacher’s union reached a contract in November agreeing to an average salary increase of 4.64% After Flathead County’s residential property taxes increased by roughly 12% between 2022 and 2023, voters have been apprehensive toward passing school levies and bonds. However, Kalispell voters last year passed a $4.6 million Emergency Responder Levy that will add dozens of firefighter positions and a third fire station in the municipality a property with an assessed value of $447,000 would cost the homeowner $73.80 per year The levy has gained support from a variety of local stakeholders including the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce former Republican lawmaker Frank Garner and local business leaders which means a strong workforce and stronger Flathead economy That’s good for all of us,” Kalispell Chamber of Commerce CEO Lorraine Clarno said at a press conference earlier this year.  the Whitefish School District is proposing a general fund operating levy of up to $100,000 resulting in a tax increase of 86 cents per year for every $100,000 of a home’s assessed value the levy would support funding to offset the rising costs of repairs and maintenance on Election Day and can be dropped off at the following locations: [email protected] Tiffani is preceded in death by her mother she will be cremated and a celebration of life at a later date School systems are the bedrock of thriving communities has weakened it through dysfunction and infighting At a time when public education is under siege − including efforts to dismantle the Department of Education billions in taxpayer dollars being funneled to private school vouchers reduced mental health funding and Ohio’s refusal to fully implement the Fair School Funding Plan (a model shaped by Akron Public Schools’ former treasurer) − we need nothing short of excellence and integrity at the local level our board’s dysfunction has played directly into the hands of those seeking to undermine public education Rather than standing firm against external threats the board has mirrored the very chaos it was elected to resist When they should be fighting for our children While leaders in other districts focus on urgent challenges like budget cuts national declines in achievement and rising social-emotional needs Akron’s board members fixate on petty disputes or squander time with performative monologues These behaviors cost the community trust by diverting attention away from the threats we face and instead onto themselves Events surrounding Akron’s last three superintendents confirm this pattern The board narrowly approved the resignation of Michael Robinson on the same night they appointed Mary Outley Combined with the untimely departure of Christine Fowler Mack two years ago this reflects a disturbing trend: The board’s failure to fulfill its responsibility to appoint and support exceptional leadership Fowler Mack appears to have been driven out by compulsive micromanagement who brings deep experience and strong relationships is now in a role needlessly clouded by the board’s bizarre approach to her appointment even a highly qualified leader like Outley will be hamstrung Board leadership entails setting shared goals with district leadership asking tough questions about progress and maintaining relentless focus on student outcomes the board can and should offer trust in response to challenges not retreat to micromanagement or self-aggrandizement The balance of high expectations and genuine collaboration is the essence of accountability It’s what responsible boards do − and what Akron’s children deserve Serving on the school board is a solemn commitment to public service that requires preparedness it has become a (mis)perceived stepping stone for personal ambition to city council or state legislature This misjudgment reveals a deep misunderstanding of the board’s essential responsibility explaining the dysfunction that now defines it This district has dedicated teachers and staff engaged families and unparalleled community partnerships But no institution can stand on a crumbling foundation The board has a chance to restore itself by returning to its purpose rebuilding trust and recommitting to Akron’s children focusing on outcomes and demonstrating selfless service is the director of pre K-12 curriculum and instruction for Shaker Heights City Schools He holds a doctorate in educational policy serves as an adjunct professor of instructional leadership at Cleveland State University and supports school system development for the nonprofit International Baccalaureate Organization and their family are lifelong Akronites and graduates of Akron Public Schools It was difficult in the early 2010s to peruse the internet without seeing this guy's face His famous yearbook photo from Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron features him rocking an open-mouth smile donning a red sweater vest over a teal blue shirt in front of a purple background But his real name is Kyle Craven, a husband to his high school sweetheart, father of two and vice president of his family's business, Craven Construction Craven's best friend and now business partner on all things memes first uploaded Craven's photo online in 2012 with some text to match with the character of a bumbling goofball and gave Craven his alliterative alter ego "Takes driving test / Gets first DUI," the caption read Craven and Davies were then excited to see someone else's take on the meme show up on the front page of Reddit it might get popular for a day and then just die off,'" Craven said but then just kind of came back and came back and came back and just organically exploded over the next couple of months." After several years largely out of the limelight and focusing on construction, Craven said, brands revived the meme to target ads to millennials, who now have robust purchasing power and fondly remember early memes like his. In 2025, Hyundai used his meme and likeness in a commercial that aired during the NFL championship games a Kent State construction management graduate has also done some acting in short clips − for instance working with Shaquille O'Neal on an ad for The General Insurance Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said he was familiar with Bad Luck Brian but didn't know until recently that the man behind the meme was local When he found out Craven was signing to buy Quaker Square from the University of Akron On a sunny Friday in April, Craven sat down at the Akron location of one of his favorite restaurants, Rockne's, to talk about his life as a meme over a shared plate of a go-to dish of his, bacon cheddar fries My kids won a couple of tickets or something The old school Scumbag Steve memes are really funny I feel like everybody knows a guy like that growing up and it's really hilarious just reading the text and going I can relate to that.' But as far as Bad Luck Brian I think my favorite one that I have seen of my meme was 'Parents get divorced / No one fights over custody.' We got reached out (to) from an advertising company that wanted to license the photo for a billboard for an orthodontics clinic why don't we work a deal where you pay for our flights do some photos and also we can see the billboard at the same time?' And they're like 'I can't believe you want to come to Slovakia.' So we ended up going and spent a week over there that marketing company that brought me out there − we're great friends They do all my marketing for my construction company now They're going to do Quaker Square marketing for us And then we eat more.' And they couldn't believe it 'You're more than welcome to come to my house for Thanksgiving.' (the) offer still stands if you guys want to come to Thanksgiving at my house.' Next thing I know they booked tickets and they're coming over They brought some wine from Slovakia and some gifts for the kids He gets on set (for The General commercial) and beelines right over to me 'I am so glad we're working together on this I know all about Kyle and Bad Luck Brian and Ian Somebody has to fill him in.' He was so on top of it I do get a lot of people that look at me in public and somebody in the line − not the workers because the workers do usually know who I am − it's always people in line that give me a weird look I want people to know that I am from Akron and they're not crazy to think they might have saw Bad Luck Brian at Chipotle in Fairlawn or wherever This interview has been edited for length and clarity Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X There’s a thousand years of Chinese history in “The Chow Maniac,” 12th (if you include an e-short story) in the Noodle Shop Mystery series by Cleveland author Vivien Chien Introduced in 2018’s “Death by Dumpling,” narrator Lana Lee manages her family’s Ho-Lee Noodle House restaurant in Asia Village a fictional version of Cleveland’s AsiaTown and Asian Town Center The plaza’s vendors are all in each other’s business with a mixture of support and gossip whose shop sells herbal remedies and who is so esteemed that no one even knows his first name who has opened a shop selling healing crystals “pillars of the Asian community,” seem unrelated — a fall a garage asphyxiation — but private investigator Lydia Shepard visits Lana to recruit her as a “consultant,” explaining that a client insists that the deaths are not only related but calculated Because of Lana’s insight into Cleveland’s rich Chinese community and her reputation as an amateur detective Lydia wants Lana to meet with her client to hear the details First Lana has to promise that she won’t reveal anything about the investigation Lydia explains that her client claims that the three men were members of a secret group called the Eight Immortals which brings to mind a group with the same name from Chinese mythology each Immortal carried an identifying object fewer than a hundred Chinese lived in Cleveland Eight Chinese businessmen formed a new group of Immortals Lydia tells Lana that her client believes that the victims are descendants of the original Immortals Lana spills her news to her best friend and even to her handsome police detective boyfriend Her association with Lydia takes the place of Lana’s contentious relationship with her sister Anna May who barely shows up in “Chow Maniac.” It’s a welcome addition a quartet of customers who arrive daily at opening time and act like the Chinese version of a Greek chorus Lana’s hair has lavender streaks this time around; it’s been turquoise “The Chow Maniac” (336 pages, softcover) costs $9.99 from St. Martin’s Glenn Somodi signs his new science fiction novel “Draven’s Run,” 9 a.m Shaker Heights): Lauren Persons signs her picture book “Deer Diary: The True Story of Maxi April Iliano signs her picture book “Vinny the Kitty’s Great Tomato.” Also at 3 p.m. Deborah Fleming talks about “Ghosts of An Old Forest: Essays on Midwestern Rural Heritage.” Hower House (60 Fir Hill): Irv Korman joins the Museum Musings Book Club to talk about his books including “I Was Jerry Lewis’ Bodyguard for 10 Minutes” and “I Was Jackie Mason’s Chauffeur for Five Minutes,” 6:30 p.m Admission is $8 for nonmembers; enter the Cellar Door Boutique for the signing only Cuyahoga County Public Library (Beachwood branch 25501 Shaker Blvd.): Sarah Penner (“The Lost Apothecary”) talks about her novel “The Amalfi Curse,” about a woman looking for shipwrecked treasure Shelby): Brandon Weis talks about “This Is Gonna Hurt: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail and Arizona Trail in a Calendar Year,” 6 p.m Medina): Loveland native Shelley Shepard Gray discusses the Medina-set “Their Surprise Reunion,” about a woman who needs the services of a food bank and becomes reacquainted with a volunteer there Wadsworth Public Library (132 Broad St.): John L Hopkins discusses “The World Will Never See the Like: The Gettysburg Reunion of 1913,” 7 to 8:30 p.m Cuyahoga County Public Library (Richmond Heights branch May talks about “The Sly-Fanner Murders,” 7 to 8 p.m Cuyahoga County Public Library (Middleburg Heights branch 16699 Bagley Road): Annie Zaleski discusses “I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher,” 7 to 8 p.m author of “Thriving with Anxiety,” appears virtually from 2 to 3 p.m Cleveland Heights): “About Your Mother” podcaster Jennifer Griffith talks to writer Kathy Ewing about Griffith’s memoir “Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment,” 7 p.m Maltz Performing Arts Center: In-person tickets are sold out to see Erik Larson author of “The Devil in the White City,” but livestream tickets are available for $20 Skirball Writers Center Stage Series to talk about “Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War,” 7:30 to 9 p.m Go to case.edu/maltzcenter/calendar-events Cuyahoga County Public Library (Parma Heights branch 6206 Pearl Road): Donald Miller talks about “Power and Passion,” a combination memoir/historical fiction talks about “From Kennedy to Kent State: The Era That Changed America,” 7 to 8 p.m Cuyahoga County Public Library (Parma-Snow branch 2121 Snow Road): Jeffery Deaver talks about his novel “South of Nowhere,” ninth in the Colter Shaw series about a survivalist and bounty hunter and source of the CBS series “Tracker,” from 7 to 8 p.m The $30 ticket includes a copy of the book Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library (Coventry Village branch author of “Cleveland’s Millionaires’ Row,” presents “Misfortune on Cleveland Millionaires’ Row,” about Gilded Age scandals and clashes Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (Cortland branch 578 Lakeview Drive): Wendy Koile signs “Legends and Lost Treasure of Northern Ohio,” 1 p.m Ashland Public Library (224 Claremont Ave.): Ashland native Greg Gorrell talks about his experience serving in Vietnam and signs “Vietnam-Survival: Then & Home,” 2:30 to 3:30 p.m Email information about books of local interest and event notices at least two weeks in advance to beaconbooktalk@gmail.com Book Talk: ‘Vigilant’ tells intersecting stories of psychological suspense A ranch-style home located in the heart of Whitefish; a modern residence nestled in the Eagle Bend golf community; and a Montana retreat on 5 acres in Columbia Falls This ranch-style home is conveniently located in the heart of Whitefish and features a spacious kitchen and unobstructed views of Big Mountain Located within walking distance to downtown This modern home nestled in the Eagle Bend golf community features high-end finishes throughout stainless steel appliances and under-cabinet lighting The oversized garage has a dedicated work area This Montana retreat sits on 5 pristine acres with towering trees and panoramic mountain views It has a walkout basement that adds a flexible living space with room to spread out The property also includes a large shop with a fully functional studio above that offers endless creative or income opportunities This new custom-built home offers two complete living spaces under one roof – ideal for multi-generational living or rental income The property also includes a fully finished heated garage and mountain views Romy Caro, an agent with PureWest Real Estate, has been a Realtor since 2004. Her experience includes sales in residential, land, waterfront, vacation and recreational properties. Whether you are ready now or just thinking about making some real estate decisions, contact Romy at [email protected] This story has been updated with new information from the criminal complaint and affidavit Browns linebacker Devin Bush Jr. was arrested May 4 in suburban Pittsburgh after being involved in an alleged domestic dispute with his girlfriend According to the Magisterial District Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania records, Bush was arrested in Bell Acres Borough a community about 20 miles northwest of Pittsburgh on simple assault and harassment charges The court records indicate he's been arraigned and is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing at 1:30 p.m May 20 in the Allegheny County Magisterial District Court KDKA's Collin Dunlap was the first to report the arrest The simple assault was listed as a second-degree misdemeanor knowingly or recklessly caused bodily injury to Victim 1." The harassment charge was listed as a summary offense kicked or otherwise subjected the other person to physical contact followed the other person in or about a public place or places or engaged in a course of conduct of repeatedly committed acts which served no legitimate purpose." A Browns spokesperson said the team was "aware" of the situation and "gathering more information." Bush would also be subject to NFL punishment through the Personal Code of Conduct process The NFL has not responded to a request for comment The incident involved Bush and his girlfriend contacted the police and "stated that her boyfriend assaulted her and took her car keys" to a black two-door Hyundai The complaint states that the two were involved in an argument Sunday morning and that Bush "became more aggressive." Victim 1 "began to video record the argument on her cell phone." "began to chase her through the house trying to get the phone." He finally got to her in the home's office where "Victim 1 stated that she clutched her phone to her chest while she was pinned against a massage table in the office" and that "Bush was aggressively trying to get her phone off of her for an extended period of time." Victim 1 said "Bush was finally able to retrieve the phone from her and smashed it so that she could not call for help." He also sought her iPad for the same reason Victim 1 was able to escape with her daughter to the neighbor's residence which is where she was located when police arrived The police officer "could observe an abrasion/cut on the inside of the right wrist" of the victim as well as an "abrasion on the outside of her right foot near her pinky toe," which she claimed "occurred from the struggle with Bush trying to take her phone." The arresting officer spoke with Bush at the residence and he "did admit to smashing the cell phone but denied getting physical with Victim 1." The officer "observed smashed pieces of the cell phone near the front door and inside the front office." was re-signed by the Browns this offseason after having played in 16 games with 10 starts a year ago He was originally a 2019 first-round draft pick (No 10 overall) of the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Michigan Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns Dean was a 1979 Coshocton High School graduate and later became the owner and operator of Hall Brother Trucking for 25 years Dean attended the Presbyterian Church of Coshocton He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and tinkering in the garage and he will be deeply missed by all those who knew him Ritchie Ann Hall of West Lafayette; his children Bev (Tom) Hicks of West Lafayette; his mother-in-law Kitty Hoffman of West Lafayette; and his brother-in-law along with several much-loved nieces and nephews a cremation will take place with a celebration of life to be held at a later date Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family memorial contributions may be made in Dean’s name to the American Stroke Association An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com and Alex (Niyah) Dingman who is in the military; a niece she leaves behind three aunts and an uncle Jeffrey Earl (Michelle) Veigel; and a grandson Vicki graduated from college and had a military job with the highest rank a civilian can achieve Her dad was serving in Vietnam when she was born so she lived in Walhonding with her grandparents she lived in Nellie and attended Warsaw Grade School A private burial will take place by her family at a later date in Valley View Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her mother Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting the family Memorial donations are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, support.woundedwarriorproject.org. The following summaries are written by the Digital Insurance editorial staff Digital Insurance reviews a high volume of news leads every week for this and other stories. Please send press releases and other information to kaitlyn.mattson@arizent.com Verisk announced the release of a catastrophe model to help quantify the financial impacts of strikes riots and civil commotion (SRCC) in the United States this comes as a response to growing insurance losses from large SRCC events in recent years "Over recent years, unrest in the U.S. highlighted the necessity for insurers to have a comprehensive understanding of potential political risk hazards," said Sam Haynes, vice president of data and analytics, Verisk Maplecroft, in the press release "A one in 1,000-year SRCC event could cause losses 10 times greater than those from the 2020 protests while very low-probability SRCC tail events could potentially impact commercial and municipal properties at the ZIP code level nationwide the majority of which are located in metropolitan areas." Clearwater Analytics announced the acquisition of Beacon Platform Inc. a provider of enterprise risk analytics and developer infrastructure the acquisition strengthens Clearwater's capabilities in complex portfolio management in public and private markets we've expanded our platform to deliver end-to-end support across the entire investment lifecycle—from front-office modeling to middle- and back-office operations," said Sandeep Sahai we're transforming a fragmented industry landscape with a unified platform built for today's institutional investors—streamlining complexity and driving performance across public and private markets." Nassau Financial Group announced an expansion of Nassau Reimagine a program to support early and mid-stage startups in insurtech said in a statement: "We are excited to expand our Nassau Reimagine program with additional capital and resource support Our program has supported over 100 startups in our communities since its inception in 2019 as a first-of-its-kind among Hartford-based insurance companies we look forward to enabling technological innovation for the insurance industry with new companies in our communities." Applied Underwriters announced United Risk will become an independent company operating on its own Jamie Sahara, president of Applied Underwriters, said in a statement: "I see a bright future of potential for United Risk and its leadership team who have embraced in earnest a spirited confidence to build out the best business possible United Risk continues to enjoy strategic partnerships with the other Applied affiliates which have proven deep resources giving United Risk an advantage over its direct competitors as it develops on its own in difficult areas such as cyber security Risk management solutions provider Riskonnect has partnered with geospatial intelligence platform MAPTYCS to provide corporate and insurance risk professionals with accurate timely and reliable data to support analysis of property risk exposures "Our partnership with MAPTYCS continues Riskonnect's commitment to innovation," stated Patrick Eslick "By leveraging MAPTYCS geospatial analytics we're able to equip our customers with visual insights to better assess their property risk exposures and provide alerts to key personnel when NatCat events occur." Insurance AI platform Earnix has acquired generative AI provider Zelros.  generative and agentic AI throughout risk decisions "As a mutual customer of Zelros and Earnix we're excited about the acquisition," shared Stéphane Muller (Chief Insurance Officer) and David Quantin (Chief Information Officer) of Matmut "The synergies between the two are compelling and will help us better meet our members' coverage needs and experiences." Insurance advisory, brokerage and solutions company Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has launched Radar Vision an AI-based performance monitoring tool for insurers WTW's insurance rating and analytics solution WTW promises that Radar Vision will deliver enhanced underwriting profitability "Insurers in today's market deploy and maintain large including increasingly complex machine learning models," said Laura Doddington Head of Personal and Commercial Lines Consulting and Technology "Radar Vision cuts through this complexity to deliver automated model monitoring that discovers actionable insights faster offering a competitive edge and driving business performance We built Radar Vision specifically for insurers representing the next milestone in predictive analytics and insurance business management." Learn from the industry’s top minds as they tackle the critical issues facing our community MORE FROM DIGITAL INSURANCE Agency strategies: Tapping into technology and AI Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial insurance Anupam Gupta Applied Systems Insurtech Clearwater Analytics acquires Beacon; Earnix buys Gen AI provider: Insurtech news Clearwater Analytics acquires Beacon; Earnix buys Gen AI provider Berkshire Hathaway Buffett hands successor a giant cash pile and many questions Buffett the 94-year-old architect and face of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced that the gathering would be his last as head of the company though he didn't specify the time period for the reductions Healthcare How AI is simplifying healthcare claims A good tech tool paired with the right safeguards could save patients and healthcare professionals a lot of time Artificial intelligence How insurtechs are using AI, from life insurance to wildfires These insurtechs have used AI to improve their businesses Is your tech agenda set for safety or standout growth? Over the last three years financial services sectors have been involved in a necessary but dramatic operational shift with their customers moving from physical to digital channels Paul LePage has filed paperwork and announced that he plans to run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the November Registration: montauklibrary.org/events    Join the Montauk Library on May 20th at 4 pm when Financial Representatives Malia Guebli and Matt Falk provide an overview of how professional financial representatives and advisors serve their clients’ best interests according to their individual needs Malia Guebli is eager to apply her knowledge to building long-lasting relationships with her clients and enabling them to prosper by helping them plan for long term financial security Montauk School and East Hampton High School alum, Malia earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics from Fordham University For over a decade, Matt Falk has been helping his clients build lasting financial security as well as mentoring his team of advisors. As Financial Representative and Unit Director Matt combines practical experience with forward-thinking when guiding clients with purpose A New Jersey native and Long Island resident As Financial Representatives at Northwestern Mutual-Tri-Harbor Financial Group based in midtown Manhattan both Malia Guebli and Matt Falk provide professional financial recommendations to clients based on their needs Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee Financial Advisors and Financial Representatives hold professional certifications such as SIE and Health License. Financial Representatives work on behalf of a specific financial institution primarily to promote their products or services A Financial Advisors provides comprehensive financial guidance and advice to clients in an independent & objective advisory capacity The Beacon is able to provide all of our content online free of charge thanks to support from our readers Be a vital part of keeping our community informed Donate 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beacon Communications LLC a premier provider of critical communications and life safety systems announces the acquisition of All State Communications a Minnesota-based company recognized for its expertise in advanced technology solutions This strategic acquisition strengthens Beacon’s presence in the Upper Midwest and underscores its commitment to delivering high-quality services to clients in the healthcare “The integration of All State Communications into the Beacon family marks a significant milestone in our expansion strategy,” said Brad Walsh “All State’s reputation for excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive communication solutions we are poised to offer unparalleled services to our clients in Minnesota All State Communications has been a reliable provider of innovative communication and security solutions throughout Minnesota and the surrounding region catering to the specific needs of its clients With Beacon’s acquisition of All State both companies can now combine their expertise offering a broader range of advanced technologies and services to each other’s client bases This acquisition follows Beacon’s recent expansion efforts including the opening of a new office in Utah in October 2023 and acquiring Thompson Engineering in 2024 aimed at supporting long-standing customers and extending services throughout the central and western United States Beacon Communications continues its trajectory of growth with enhanced capabilities and a broader range of services Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Littleton Beacon Communications is a national leader in mission critical communications and security solutions We specialize in delivering custom technology solutions from design and engineering to installation and managed services for the industry’s most advanced electronic communication and infrastructure organizations operate more safely and efficiently We also provide staff training and 24/7 customer support due to the critical nature of the facilities and staff we serve – and the constantly evolving world of technological solutions and integrations © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved The Trump administration’s ongoing attacks on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) have left many feeling worried with higher education becoming one of Trump’s latest targets we face an even greater challenge: How do we continue to protect and uplift DEI at UP My answer: Many of you are already doing it.  I worked to continue my predecessors’ work toward uplifting diverse stories on campus We are not just here to inform you of news But we need your help to continue this work.  The truth is, the DEI section — even The Beacon itself — would be nothing without you. I urge every single one of you to use us as a platform. Submit a story idea. Submit an opinion piece. Contact the editorial board personally at upbeacon@gmail.com We want to stay connected with the student body — and we need you to do that and I understand many of you may be feeling hopeless But my promise to you is that the DEI section is here for you Equity & Inclusion Editor for The Beacon Have something to say about this? We’re dedicated to publishing a wide variety of viewpoints, and we’d like to hear from you. Voice your opinion in The Beacon.  Guide: Where to have a “cafecito con chisme” in Portland Society for Mexican American Philosophy set to host first biannual Summer Institute at UP Letter from the Editor: The future of DEI at The Beacon remains bright The Student Voice Of The University of Portland Since 1935 The Student Voice of the University of Portland Since 1935 • We’re expecting showers and possibly a thunderstorm today with a high temperature near 61 degrees and an east wind 8 to 13 miles per hour with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible with a low around 55 and another three quarters to an inch of rain with a high near 63 degrees and between a half and three quarters of an inch of rain possible with a high near 67 and a 30 percent chance of showers • The Southold Town Planning Board holds a 4 p.m We’ll post the agendas here as soon as they are available • Southold Town Senior Services hosts a Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday at the town’s Human Resource Center in Katinka House home care agencies and nutrition will be available along with free mobile health screenings from Catholic Health’s Mobile Outreach Bus • Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus at 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road in Northampton hosts a New York Blood Center blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Peconic Building. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can also be made online here • The Beacon’s Week in Review was delivered piping hot to inboxes throughout the East End in the wee hours of Sunday morning. To get your own copy each week, sign up here The high tides on the East End for the next two days are as follows: 7:51 p.m.Shinnecock Bay Entrance: 4:01 a.m. 8:48 p.m.Shinnecock Bay Entrance: 4:58 a.m. And that’s the way things look at dawn’s light here today Home » Security Bloggers Network » BSidesLV24 – Proving Ground – A New Host Touches The Beacon Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel Permalink *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Infosecurity.US authored by Marc Handelman. Read the original post at: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/x08Ui5Te7dc?si=Vu5Ds3BgzvqWDQur Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" a crowd of several hundred people gathered on Kent State’s campus in silence as John Cleary rang the Victory Bell in commemoration of 55 years since the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of students protesting against the Vietnam War On May 4, 1970, four students lost their lives after demonstrations against the war began May 1 Events in remembrance of the tragedy were held all weekend, including a walking tour of the campus and memorials, a screening of the film “Fire in the Heartland,” and a candlelight walk and vigil Alumnus and New Mexico resident Ken Hammond has attended the memorial every year since 1970 a group of 24 students and one faculty member indicted on charges connected to the May 4 events There was a day that we lived through we'll never forget and we love the people that we were here with,” Hammond says “This is a rare chance to come and see people and just be here and we need that attitude today more than we have for a long time.” At the annual commemoration on the same grounds of the event 55 years ago community members and students as university administration faculty members and student leaders gave remarks about the day prevents faculty from striking and prohibits universities from weighing in on controversial topics But now is the time to break that silence.” the bravery of the protestors left a lasting impression he hopes to instill in others “My biggest takeaway is even in the adversity and in the face of sudden death students still had the drive to fight for what they believe in knowing that the National Guard is right there I'm still not going to stop doing what I believe in “And I feel like a lot of people that are younger or even in this generation are being met with the fate of things like SB1and need to realize it's time to take risks.”  chair of the May 4 Presidential Advisory and May 4 Commemoration Committee reflected on the efforts being made by the university to continue to remember the events of that day “Kent State continues to model for the world the role of a university still healing from its wounds,” Canfora said “and nowhere is that more evident than in the leadership and conflict management training happening here and across the region as our School of Peace and Conflict studies engages actively with college and high school students in reflecting on activism civic responsibility and social justice in very real and practical ways President Todd Diacon spoke to the struggles of the political landscape and the challenges that has brought to the university while reflecting on what the May 4 events represent “Even though I am anxious about what is happening today I am driven to influence what I can influence because of our core values via this commemoration and via our policies and procedures,” Diacon said in his remarks “We will continue to promote kindness and respect and the value not only of learning but also the value of learning to get along with people who disagree with us SoHill Cafe will soon be replaced by a new concept from the owners of Beacon Hill Market & Deli The most recent Yelp review was posted on March 15 Poujol posted a statement the restaurant is “temporarily closed,” although the platform does not list a date McLaughlin and McChesney have not revealed a timeline for its replacement SoHill Café/ Facebook Gourmet San Antonio burger joint Bunz Handcrafted Burgers has closed its location at 6819 N Loop 1604 W This shutter comes just two years after the San Antonio burger restaurant expanded beyond its downtown flagship It’s unclear when the location fired down the grills. As MySA first reported the building now has a for lease sign in one of the windows and a hand-scrawled message on the door that reads Thank you 4 ur support.” CultureMap has independently confirmed the closure The restaurant has not released a formal statement about the shutter. The Google business listing says the location is “temporarily closed,” and it is still listed on the company website. An Instagram account for the second outpost is still online but has not posted since 2024 Chefs Thierry Burkle and Edwin Salazar debuted the original location at 122 E The concept is similar to Austin import Hopdoddy Burger Bar serving a variety of proteins on freshly baked brioche buns topped with cheffy flourishes like roasted poblano peppers Bunz expanded near the University of Texas San Antonio campus in April 2023 the spot offered a similar menu to the downtown original and a convenient drive-thru The downtown location remains open for business We will update this story if any further information develops Commerce partnered with the Smart Buildings Center Education Program, Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI), and San Timoteo Energy Associates to develop and implement the innovative BEACON project which aims to train and connect technical experts with building owners statewide who need assistance in meeting the CBPS The BEACON Fellowship project will establish a cohort of at least 60 fellows over a three-year period These fellows will provide energy services to owners and/or operators of large commercial and multifamily buildings helping them achieve energy savings and comply with the CBPS The fellows will be placed in communities for ten months offering no-cost technical services to covered buildings in their area at least 2,000 buildings are anticipated to be served by BEACON Fellows with a focus on areas identified as underserved and overburdened communities The first group of fellows will launch in June 2025 and will be placed with partners that can provide mentorship and guidance over their 10-month career-launching fellowship SEI will be the fellows’ employer of record They will provide mentorship and project-scoping support and handle all HR needs such as payroll Fellows will receive training such as Green Building Practicum Fellows will provide the following services to Tier 1 and Tier 2 building owners: If you are passionate about addressing climate change committed to making a difference in Washington communities and want an exceptional opportunity to develop real-world skills for a career in the environmental sustainability field Our Fellows will be recruited through SEI’s Climate Corps Program For more information on becoming a Fellow, please visit SEI’s Climate Corps page A fellowship host organization provides a dedicated workspace for the fellow as well as supervision and mentorship support the host receives support in complying with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard The fellow can provide up to 25 percent of their time to support the host site The fellow will also use the space as their primary office location while working to support other building owners in the fellow’s service area Interested in becoming a host? Complete the BEACON interest form Are you interested in receiving services from a BEACON Fellow? Complete the BEACON interest form Please note not all areas of the state will have a fellow assigned in the first cohort but your request may allow for a fellow in the future.  To request a copy of the Community Benefits Plan email cbbeacon@commerce.wa.gov Need help? 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