2025 1 p.m.Queso fundido makes the most of Mexican cheeses like quesos Oaxaca and asadero World-class cheese is all around us in Oregon And while Oregon doesn’t produce the quantity of cheese like Wisconsin, Idaho, or other leading states do today — Oregon punches above its weight class in terms of quality And the production of cheese has also shaped the history of the state Katy Osuna from the Copper & Heat podcast joins us to share the history of cheese in the region and how it became so special Osuna also produced a documentary about cheese for OPB’s Superabundant. Check it out Listen to all episodes of The Evergreen podcast here. Tags: The Evergreen podcast Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now – 3503 Nashville Road will soon be the site of a mixed-use development that hopes to fill community needs said in an interview that the 26-acre property will be home to the “lookout building,” which will be a 41,000-square-foot rental space for restaurants and boutiques as well as an outdoor turfed space for people to socialize Shultz said this development will be a work and play area that will provide entertainment and living space Cedar Apartments will develop the back of the property with over 100 Class A units Shultz said construction will begin in the summer of 2025 Find out more at http://evergreencommonsbg.com  Watch WNKY Live 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Home Loans® is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Leff as Head of National Business Development With more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry Andrew brings a proven track record of building strategic partnerships and driving growth through innovative lending programs Andrew has held senior leadership positions at some of the country's most well-known financial institutions His extensive background spans national roles in business development Andrew will be responsible for expanding Evergreen's footprint through partnership-driven growth strategies including builder and affinity relationships and other national initiatives aimed at enhancing retail production and market presence "Andrew's reputation in the industry speaks for itself," said Robert Lipston Executive Vice President and leadership we need as we continue to grow our national presence Andrew served as Head of Business Development Programs where he led a diverse range of strategic partnership channels where he was instrumental in building and scaling the bank's national builder and affinity platforms Andrew held a national leadership role at JPMorgan Chase where he led the expansion of the bank's new construction condominium lending presence through strategic partnerships and operational innovation he served as Regional Production Manager for the Mid-Atlantic transforming the region into one of the company's top-performing territories in new construction lending "I truly admired Evergreen's people-first culture and entrepreneurial spirit," said Leff "I'm excited to help build on that foundation by creating scalable value-driven partnerships that support both the business and the communities we serve." For further information or media inquiries [email protected] SOURCE Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company dba Evergreen Home Loans Evergreen Home Loans® is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about.. a full-service direct home loan lender specializing in origination Banking & Financial Services Construction & Building Personnel Announcements Do not sell or share my personal information: PRESS RELEASE – On the weekend of Saturday Evergreen High School joined 153 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago for the 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the best interscholastic activity for teams of four students Quiz bowl teams use buzzers to answer questions about science The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration since no individual player is likely to be an expert in all subject areas Participation in quiz bowl both reinforces lessons from the classroom and encourages players to develop new intellectual interests in the Traditional Public Schools Division Evergreen was one of 18 Ohio teams competing at the national championship Evergreen finished the preliminary rounds with a 4-6 record Evergreen High School played Swanton in round 2 Evergreen’s shot at the playoffs ended when they lost to White Pigeon from Michigan in round 8 The Traditional Public Schools Division champion was the A team from West Point High School Cullman The Open Division champion was the A team from St The 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament (Traditional Public Schools Division)’s field featured 88 teams from 20 states Franklin Templeton’s recently launched semi-liquid secondaries fund is to be available through Singapore platform ADDX The Franklin Lexington Private Equity Secondaries fund, Franklin’s first for wealthy investors outside of the US launched with $875 already raised last week Run by the $1.5tn US manager’s specialist subsidiary Lexington Partners the fund will make both secondary and co-investments deploying across asset classes including buyout infrastructure and other real assets.  TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need Evergreen Drive-In in East Huntingdon Township was damaged Tuesday during the severe storms that hit the region Stay up-to-date on important news from TribLIVE 1-800-909-8742 © 2025 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved About Us Advertise Career Opportunities Contact Advertising Contact Circulation Contact Newsroom Contact Us Feedback Request Correction Resource Center Scholarship Opportunities Send Letter to the Editor Send News Tip Subscribe Subscriber Services Blog eFeatures Email Newsletters eTrib Facebook Home Delivery Instagram LinkedIn Marketing Minute Store Locations TribLIVE App - App Store TribLIVE App - Google Play X (formerly Twitter) Arts & Entertainment Best of the Best Business Directory Circulars Contests Coronavirus Lifestyles Local News YaJagOff Obituaries Opinion Our Publications Photos Real Estate Sports Video Weather Cookie Settings Privacy Policy Terms of Service Sheboygan letter-writers on Evergreen Park plan, respect for dialogueShare your views in a letter of 250 words or fewer by emailing it to breid@gannett.com or news@sheboyganpress.com.Sheboygan PressHere are this week's letters to the editor of the Sheboygan Press See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views Read more in Opinion: Click here for the latest Opinion headlines A recent letter (“Oppose expanding mountain biking at Evergreen Park,” April 26) opposing Sheboygan County Cycling’s Evergreen Park Concept Plan repeats fearmongering from the “Save Evergreen Park” Facebook page these bike trails are already there and have been for more than 30 years Much of the park needs re-vegetation and repair after years of neglect The city is not wholly to blame; the lack of volunteers is How many of the plan’s critics volunteer with the city to improve the park It’s sad to think that most of them sit at home angrily posting on Facebook on a page cultivating an echo chamber and deriding comments that appear “in favor” of the project SCC is the only nonprofit putting in meaningful volunteer hours for trail maintenance If the detractors were about “saving” the park they would welcome a plan that addresses the trail issues they highlight rehabilitating trails so they drain well and erode less And the Concept Plan will benefit walkers of the park; multi-use trails are a cornerstone of the plan and watch/listen/attend SCC’s Q&A — it could be fruitful Mountain bikers will continue to be a daily presence in Evergreen Park It would be a shame for the community to lose an opportunity to add about $1 million of improvements (20% already funded) to a park we all know needs work not dismiss itAt a public listening session in Plymouth April 28 Assembly member Lindee Brill made a troubling statement: while she is willing to hear from constituents “you’re not going to change my mind usually on things.” Listening sessions are meant to give the public a voice — not just a microphone to speak into while decisions stay pre-determined When an elected official says outright that new perspectives are unlikely to change her thinking it undermines the very purpose of public engagement Assembly member Brill has a duty to represent all of her constituents Real leadership means considering different views and — yes — sometimes being willing to change Refusing to listen with an open mind doesn’t show strength; it shows inflexibility that harms the people she was elected to serve We deserve representatives who respect dialogue Assembly member Brill’s approach is disappointing and it should concern everyone who believes that democracy works best when leaders are willing to listen and learn — not just dictate As a frequent walker/runner through Evergreen Park hearing countless bird calls and being immersed in the serenity of our city’s gem But a private cycling club aims to turn our beautiful park into a mountain biking destination adding new trails and constructing large asphalt areas for bike skills training jumps and tricks — all of which would involve removing trees and overall increasing the traffic and noise of the park I am deeply concerned a group could take over a park in what could be called a “land grab” of city property the city can no longer handle maintenance of the trails has the city ever asked for volunteers to assist a survey was sent to all Sheboygan city residents regarding the club’s plans And did it make clear what these plans actually were There are other locations in Sheboygan more suited to a cycling center A mountain biking park is not what our Evergreen Park was intended to be nature’s beauty cannot be repurchased at any price” (Ansel Adams) Do you want our treasured park to be changed forever please contact our mayor and alderpersons and ask them to vote “No” on proposed plan Resolution 156-24-25 My family moved to Sheboygan a year-and-a-half ago We bought a house just outside Evergreen Park and use the park regularly and my kids all agree that the Shaw Family Playground is the best in the city there has been much commotion over the plans Sheboygan County Cycling has for upgrading the park While I appreciate the desire to protect the park I feel the negativity needs to be addressed Many community members see the “Save Evergreen Park” signs and are afraid without knowing the details until I learned specifically what SCC has planned The proposed changes by SCC will significantly improve the safety and usability of the park By clearly marking and widening the trails these improvements will help protect the park’s ecosystem by reducing erosion and minimizing damage to the environment but I am excited for the opportunity to learn and teach my children with the resources that are planned to be added Evergreen Park is a beloved shared resource and these upgrades will enhance its accessibility and sustainability for everyone I urge the community to support SCC’s plans and help make Evergreen Park a safer and more enjoyable place for all Letters to the editor are published in the order in which they are received and letter-writers are limited to having one letter published per month. Letters can be emailed to news@sheboyganpress.com and Editor Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com including being no more than 250 words and be from local authors or on topics of local interest All submissions must include the name of the person who wrote the letter their city of residence and a contact phone number Josh Brecheen calls for a "relearning of true history"  about the "real intent of the First Amendment," which he claims has been misunderstood ever since "the Evergreen decision by the Supreme Court." (We assume he means the "Everson" decision.)  We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at news@actionnewsnow.com or call us at 530-343-1212 Joe Warren has been in the drive-in movie scene for about six decades But he has rarely seen devastation to an outdoor theater like he did Wednesday morning at Evergreen Drive-In “It’s going to be a lot of cleanup,” said Warren who has owned the theater for about 26 years “It’s going to take time.” Evergreen Drive-In is just one example of Westmoreland County homes yards and roads impacted by Tuesday’s storms As winds up to 79 mph whipped across the region calls to local and county authorities skyrocketed Westmoreland County Public Safety typically fields 1,000 calls per day There were more than 5,000 calls Tuesday from residents of 42 municipalities “We always know that with springtime comes more risk of storms,” Kovatch said “but yesterday was more significant for us than we’ve seen in the past.” West Penn Power reported Wednesday night about 18,000 Westmoreland customers were still without power The thunderstorms and high winds — reaching 70 mph to nearly 80 mph — impacted the majority of Western Pa. stretching from I-80 to the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border according to National Weather Service meteorologist Timothy Cermak The weather service has received widespread reports of wind damage shingles ripped from roofs and windows blown out of high rise buildings in downtown Pittsburgh The weather service is investigating the Wilkinsburg and Churchill areas for a possible tornado “We received damage reports from the entire (region),” Cermak said “Everything from Washington County through Greene County up to Pittsburgh and Westmoreland.” The storms originated in eastern Indiana about 10 or 11 a.m Storms reached Pennsylvania just before 5 p.m. The storms hit Westmoreland County by about 6 p.m. As crews continue to move fallen trees from roads and address downed power lines Westmoreland Public Safety is in what it calls “storm mode,” Kovatch said the public safety office staffed its emergency operation center to make sure it had enough hands on deck to address damage “That is a ton of additional workload onto our (staff),” she said “They’re taking call after call after call … It shows us how valuable they are They are a true asset in handling the chaos.” whose family used to own seven drive-in theaters throughout Western Pa can recall only one other instance of a screen collapsing because of weather The theater’s other two screens — installed in 2001 — were unaffected by the storms As long as the main building and restrooms maintain power the drive-in will be able to show films this weekend as planned Warren suspects the damaged screen was weakened in a March storm which broke a few wooden trusses and supporting beams He is not sure how long it will take to install a new screen “There’s only one screen builder that builds the best screens and they’re in Ohio,” Warren said his company will still do this … I’m waiting for him to get back to me.” It was fortunate for Dave Trout’s family that Tuesday’s storm swept through the Unity neighborhood of Charter Oak at dinnertime That was when high winds toppled a 100-year-old 90-foot-tall oak tree onto the roof above their bedrooms “Even though people call it an act of nature we feel wholeheartedly that God’s fingers were all over it,” said Trout “It fell at a time when we weren’t in that room and a time when we were all together as a family “Had it been the middle of the night things could have gone a lot differently.” escaped unharmed but will have to seek other living arrangements while the damage to their McClellan Drive home is assessed they were staying next door with Trout’s father-in-law and the former owner of their home while Brinko Tree Service brought in heavy equipment to remove the tree “We didn’t get very far into dinner when the power went out,” Trout said “We started scrambling to grab flashlights when You could tell it was substantial; you could feel the strike resonating we grabbed the kiddos and made a beeline for the basement but I didn’t know the extent of the damage.” Trout was able to return upstairs and view where the tree had punched through the roof “There was maybe a foot of the ceiling that was kind of caved in,” he said Trout’s family exited through a basement door He said they were unable to stay inside because of the hazards of potential downed power lines and the unknown stability of the tree When they returned inside briefly to gather a few belongings “We’re all safe and accounted for That’s what we’re most grateful for.” all three township road crews were at work Wednesday morning They were continuing to assist with downed trees completing a task they began Tuesday night was one of the final stops for a six-member crew directed by township Supervisor Ed Poponick Workers used chain saws to cut up portions of a 2-foot-wide maple tree that had fallen on a Verizon cable Another crew member operating a Gradall excavator loaded the debris into a dump truck for disposal near the township garage “This is the biggest one so far,” Poponick said of the trees his crew cleared following the storm the tree took out the resident’s mailbox but there was no apparent damage to the home Poponick said it will be up to the resident to determine what to do with the lower part of the tree “We got lucky from what I understand,” he said of the township “There were places that got hit worse than we did.” Florida metalcore veterans Evergreen Terrace have announced a summer European tour kicking off at the end of next month Belgium @ De Verlichte Geest Kortrijk06/28 Ysselsteyn A post shared by M.A.D. Tourbooking GmbH (@madtourbooking) * You will receive Capital Current Weekly – a digest of what's current in Ottawa curator of the botany department at the Canadian Museum of Nature is leading her team to help people connect with the natural world through its flora The museum’s botany collection houses over a million samples of flowers supporting research and visitor engagement Produced by Camille Green and Reagan Spencer botany team members Cassandra Cassandra Robillard Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" [Background Photo © Intiaz Rahim via Flickr/CC lic. BY-NC-ND 2.0] Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication Photo Credit: (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Sports Information) EVERGREEN — Evergreen’s soccer program accomplished something Tuesday night that escaped the Cougars last season Evergreen’s 7-0 victory against rival Conifer at Evergreen High School clinched the Class 4A Jeffco League title in the Cougars’ conference finale Despite winning the 4A state championship a year ago Golden and Evergreen all finished with a 7-1 conference record D’Evelyn won the 3-way tiebreaker — goals allowed during league play — to win the league title 4A Jeffco is one of the hardest leagues in Colorado hands down,” Evergreen junior Nadia Leunig said “There are so many of us in the playoffs each year It feels good to put ourselves on top with good momentum going into the playoffs.” 9-0-1 in league) had back-to-back ties against Northfield and Green Mountain over a month ago The only other blemish was a 4-1 loss to Ralston Valley who is currently the top-ranked 5A team and 5A Jeffco League champions The Cougars are on a 9-game winning streak since the loss to Ralston Valley on March 31 “The big thing was the team culture and energy,” Leunig said “At the beginning of the season it is kind of hard and you start off slow As the season went on we got more confident in each other That led to more victories that we really needed to win league.” Evergreen ended up outscoring its league opponents 54-6 but junior Cameron Wedding scored a pair of goals to open up the second half to extend the lead to 5-0 An own-goal and goal by senior Lucia Spungin gave the Cougars the 7-0 win Senior Abby Atlas got the scoring going with a chip shot over Conifer freshman goalie Gemma Johnson in the 11th minute Sophomore Elle Buenning scored in the 21st minute to give Evergreen a 2-0 lead The first of two own-goal pushed the lead to 3-0 in the 31st minute Evergreen has one more regular-season game on the road against Air Academy on Friday in Colorado Springs before turning its attention to defending its 4A state title “It might be a little different,” Wedding said of being the defending state champions and likely being the No “I’m sure we are going to got it really hard and try to win Jeans is confident in his team’s leadership that including several returners from last year’s playoff run Wedding and junior Gianna Weiner were three of Evergreen’s top four goal scorers a season ago “They know that we’ve been on the top all year but there are teams trying to knock us off the pedestal,” Jeans said There is a very good chance the Cougars will be the top seed when the 4A state bracket is reveled Saturday 14 seed,” Hart said of Evergreen’s run to the program’s third state title and first since 1997 We feel the confidence and we feel composed We know what it takes to be there and play the top teams We feel like we have the experience to go to that state championship game and win.” First-round games are scheduled for Wednesday There is a good chance 4A Jeffco will have Evergreen Golden and Dakota Ridge all host opening round games An update from Evergreen Lithium Ltd. ( (AU:EG1) ) is now available has acquired the Leonora Goldfields Project in Western Australia’s central gold district marking a strategic pivot towards gold production This acquisition includes a tenement package with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 63,000 ounces of gold and an exploration target of up to 592,000 ounces The project is strategically located near significant gold deposits and mining infrastructure offering Evergreen substantial development and growth opportunities The company plans to expedite exploration and development to achieve gold production swiftly focusing on lithium and now expanding into gold production The company aims to leverage its expertise and resources to become a significant player in the gold sector with a strategic focus on resource development and production For detailed information about EG1 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue An update from Evergreen Lithium Ltd. ( (AU:EG1) ) is now available Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Join our work today to help us build a thriving and just clean energy future It’s no secret: The left needs to build power for our ideas across the digital media ecosystem And we need our leaders to be willing to engage in digital spaces they haven’t gone before While it's been fun to post hot takes about whether to start a podcast or to go on podcasts that already exist We need to be both building and showing up in the cultural centers that dominate America's content consumption The only right answer is to take seriously the fact that personality-driven culture-first digital content is dominating the way most Americans get their news and form their beliefs then show up with the kinds of investment—in time and guest appearances—it will take to win them Hope This Helps is one way we’re taking on that challenge We're going to bring together culture and climate in conversations worth having We want to bring some of the working class people who have opted out of most political spaces back into the fold make clear how we are all getting screwed over and call out anyone standing in the way of progress And we're going to have a lot of fun doing it If you’re interested in what we’re doing and want to get involved, get in touch. We’d love to find ways to partner in this work. You can follow our work on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook See you all on new corners of the internet Sam is the senior director of digital content and narrative for Evergreen He has dedicated his work to bringing attention and power to progressive causes through strategic communication and creative production proving time and time again that they’re not just dabbling—they’re doing it right.  The latest addition to their ripping lineup is a clean new ‘Wood Crepe / Evergreen’ colorway of the Japan Pro and it’s easily one of their nicest drops yet the brand has been moving a little differently from the start and a slow-burn approach that’s clearly been working.  💻 Don't miss another headline from TransWorld SKATEboarding! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quality skate content More and more shops are giving them shelf space too, which has been rad to see. So if you’ve been on the fence, this might be the drop that pushes you over.  Anyways, the ‘Wood Crepe/Evergreen’ Japan Pro is out now, and if anything, it just proves Asics is not slowing down any time soon. Might be time for me to lace a pair up and see what the hype’s about!  By Brian Blakely is a Writer for TransWorld SKATEboarding 2025 1 p.m.Bryan Chamblin in a garbage truck at Pride Disposal on Feb For our “At Work With” series, let us know who you want to hear from next! You can also send us questions you have for our next “At Work With” interview. Email us at theevergreen@opb.org or visit our web page to submit questions Julie graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's degree in English No need to be patient—these speedy growers will give you gorgeous foliage all year round PeterEtchells/Getty Images cturtletrax/Getty Images Mykola Sosiukin/Getty Images While bark and other traditional mulches are great, you can also use groundcover plants in place of mulch, as they provide both beauty and moisture retention, Lenhart says. 2025 1 p.m.In this archival photograph from the collection of Oregon State University Libraries and Press some of the first Mexican braceros to come to Oregon are seen having just arrived by train in Hood River in the fall of 1943 Courtesy of Oregon Digital / Braceros in Oregon Photograph Collection The United States’ entry into World War II presented a challenge to American farmers demand for agricultural products skyrocketed as tens of thousands of American farm workers joined the military and others headed from rural areas to bigger cities in search of wartime industry jobs the governments of the United States and Mexico made an agreement: the creation of a program to bring Mexican workers to the U.S on temporary labor contracts to help farms Officially called the “Emergency Farm Labor Supply Program,” it became known as the Bracero Program Around 15,000 Mexican workers came to Oregon as braceros while the program lasted here They also saved American agriculture during the war and built Mexican American communities in the Northwest for years to come we learn about the history of the Bracero Program in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest To learn more, watch OPB’s 2007 “Oregon Experience” documentary, “The Braceros.” Tags: The Evergreen podcast, Agriculture, Farmers, Immigrants, Mexico 2025 1 p.m.A very small section of a large painting done by Van Le's late father Le and her uncle Allen Luong are coordinating a series of exhibits to showcase her father's paintings This month marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War It’s also the anniversary of many Vietnamese families arriving to start a new life in the Pacific Northwest Thousands of people fled the country and became refugees in 1975 and many of those people ended up on the West Coast of the United States there are now more than 37,000 Vietnamese Oregonians Tags: The Evergreen podcast, Immigrants, Culture, History, Asian-American Nadine Jelsing is the former executive producer of OPB original television series \"Oregon Experience.\" Nadine got her start in television at KING-TV in Seattle and she had more than 20 years experience working at television stations and production companies across the country Nadine also worked on a number of other OPB productions including the educational media series \"Rediscovering Biology,\" before the launch of \"Oregon Experience\" in 2006 She has received several awards for her work including numerous regional Emmy Awards and a national Gracie Award Nadine is delighted to be a part of Oregon Experience telling stories and meeting wonderful people who have helped shape the state 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Nephrology today announced it has raised $130 million in capital to expand its care model to more patients living with kidney disease Oak HC/FT and a group of existing investors Funding will fuel Evergreen's growth by enabling its expansion into new regions while implementing advanced technologies to improve clinical outcomes and ease the administrative burden on nephrologists With over 37 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease and Medicare spending exceeding $95 billion annually Evergreen's value-based care approach addresses a critical need to transform how kidney disease is managed "This investment enables us to broaden access to care programs that improve patient outcomes while driving down healthcare costs," said John Donlan Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Nephrology positive change for patients and families affected by chronic kidney disease." "The healthcare system has long overlooked the critical need to empower nephrologists in the delivery of advanced kidney care management," said Matt Kim Partner at Rubicon and Co-Founder of Evergreen Nephrology "By equipping nephrologists with the tools Evergreen is bridging a crucial gap in healthcare and enabling a more effective collaborative approach to managing kidney disease." Evergreen Nephrology takes a collaborative approach to kidney care by partnering closely with nephrologists to enhance patient outcomes The organization offers nephrologists wraparound support through analytical insight and tools and a dedicated care team for their patients consisting of nurse care managers This interdisciplinary model ensures that patients receive holistic and personalized care while enabling nephrologists to focus on their clinical expertise and leadership in managing kidney disease Ropes & Gray LLP served as Evergreen's legal counsel in connection with the transaction Evergreen Nephrology partners with nephrologists and payors to redefine kidney care for patients with chronic and end-stage kidney disease Operating across 24 states with a network of over 900 providers value-based care designed to empower patients and improve outcomes Media Contact:Corporate CommunicationsEvergreen Nephrology[email protected] Evergreen Nephrology today announced the appointment of John Donlan as the company's Chief Executive Officer proudly announces the addition of David Young to its board of directors Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Venture Capital Pactiv Evergreen delisted from the Nasdaq Tuesday as part of its transition to a private company This transaction creates one of the largest food packaging producers with manufacturing and distribution presence in the U.S. The combined company has 250 brands and 39,000 SKUs across various packaging substrates Novolex CEO Stan Bikulege will lead the combined company, and other senior leaders from Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen will round out the executive leadership team Dennis Norman of Novolex is chief financial officer Doug Owenby of Novolex is interim chief operating officer and Chuck Whittington of Pactiv Evergreen is chief transformation officer The companies disclosed that former Pactiv Evergreen CEO Mike King will serve as an advisor to Novolex Tuesday’s news release included a statement from Bikulege that alluded to potential synergies that will be realized under the combination we'll continue to solidify our position and deliver in the markets we serve by optimizing operations accelerating product innovation and driving commercial excellence while maintaining sustainable growth across the business,” he said “I am confident in the future of the combined business and team under Stan's leadership to become a stronger partner of choice for customers and deliver unmatched solutions that support their packaging needs and sustainability goals." The companies first publicly announced their intentions to combine on Dec King said Pactiv Evergreen’s board and leadership team evaluated other opportunities prior to agreeing to the Novolex deal He also said that Pactiv had “made significant progress on our transformation focusing on our core strengths while driving operational excellence and enhancing profitability” over the last three years Pactiv Evergreen formed in 2020 through the combination of Evergreen Packaging and Pactiv both of which were previously acquired by Reynolds Group Holdings It became a publicly traded company at that time Novolex has continued its expansion through acquisitions in recent years, including acquiring the assets of paper bag handle manufacturer American Twisting in September. In 2022, Apollo Funds acquired a majority stake in Novolex from Carlyle Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Many companies have targets to make 100% of their packaging recyclable as they face the hardest categories to transform some are weighing whether it’s feasible Industry sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging and rethink consumer messaging The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines These evergreen trees make beautiful living privacy screens or focal points in almost any yard Megan Hughes has a passion for plants that drives her to stay on top of the latest garden advancements and time-tested ways of growing great plants She travels regularly to learn about new plants and technology and is closely connected to the innovation side of the horticulture industry She has more than 25 years of experience in horticulture Evergreen trees are woody plants that keep their leaves or needles year-round rather than dropping them for winter like deciduous trees do so it's best to avoid planting them if you have small children or pets/livestock around Among the fastest growing evergreen trees are Leyland cypress The easiest evergreen trees to grow are those that are native to your climate and planted in their preferred conditions Is the yew really poisonous to you Yew Advances radiopharmaceutical leadership with addition of scalable manufacturing infrastructure and end-to-end clinical development capabilities targeting neuroendocrine tumors that is complementary to Lantheus' therapeutic agent Expands oncology radiopharmaceutical pipeline with multiple clinical and pre-clinical theranostic pairs Company reaffirms Full-Year and Fourth Quarter Company to host conference call on January 28 BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantheus Holdings, Inc. ("Lantheus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LNTH) the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company committed to enabling clinicians to Find Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Evergreen Theragnostics in an all-cash transaction consisting of an upfront payment of $250 million and up to an additional $752.5 million in potential milestone payments Evergreen is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company engaged in Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) services as well as drug discovery and commercialization of proprietary products This transaction is expected to solidify Lantheus' capabilities as a fully integrated radiopharmaceutical company The addition of Evergreen's scalable manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure enhances Lantheus' ability to meet the complex demands of radiopharmaceutical development and production The acquisition also expands Lantheus' oncology diagnostic pipeline by adding both OCTEVY a registrational-stage PET diagnostic agent for certain neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that could complement Lantheus' therapeutic candidate PNT2003 as well as a number of clinical and pre-clinical novel theranostic pairs "As Lantheus continues to advance its industry leadership along with the agreement to acquire Life Molecular Imaging enhances our operations across the radiopharmaceutical value chain," said Brian Markison "With Evergreen's manufacturing and development capabilities we become fully integrated and will ultimately make a difference in the lives of more patients We are pleased to welcome Evergreen's talented team to Lantheus and are confident that their expertise in radiopharmaceutical theranostics and culture focused on developing new solutions for cancer patients will enrich our organization." "Today marks an exciting new chapter for Evergreen as we look to join the Lantheus team," said James Cook "Lantheus' industry expertise and financial strength will help us bring our innovations to a broad patient population faster and support our mission to improve options for cancer patients through theranostic radiopharmaceuticals We look forward to benefiting from Lantheus' experience and resources to further advance our pipeline and continue developing cutting-edge therapies and diagnostics that have the potential to transform patient care I am very pleased to have our Evergreen team join another industry-leading company with a shared vision." Compelling Strategic and Financial Rationale Additional Transaction DetailsUnder the terms of the agreement Lantheus will pay an upfront amount of $250 million and up to $752.5 million in development and sales milestones related to OCTEVY and Evergreen's clinical and pre-clinical pipeline The transaction has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in the second half of 2025 Company Reaffirms Full Year 2024 Financial Guidance LLC acted as financial advisor to Lantheus in this transaction while Cooley LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP acted as legal advisors and Ernst & Young LLP acted as financial and tax advisor Centerview Partners LLC acted as financial advisor to Evergreen Meagher & Flom LLP and Lowenstein Sandler LLP acted as legal advisors and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC acted as tax advisor The conference call may include forward-looking statements See the cautionary information about forward-looking statements in the safe-harbor section of this press release Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking and Cautionary StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Forward-looking statements may be identified by their use of terms such as "continue," "may," "poised," "potential," "will," and other similar terms and include statements about the potential benefits and results of the acquisition; the anticipated timing of the closing of the acquisition; the potential regulatory approval of OCTEVY™; the potential for OCTEVY™ and PNT2003 to be used as a theranostic pair; and Evergreen's ability to generate novel radiotherapeutic programs Such forward-looking statements are based upon current plans estimates and expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking statements The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans estimates and expectations will be achieved Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include: Lantheus' and Evergreen's ability to complete the acquisition on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline including risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the acquisition; the occurrence of any event time-consuming or costly than expected; risks related to future opportunities and plans for the combined company including the uncertainty of expected future regulatory filings financial performance and results of the combined company following completion of the acquisition; pharmaceutical product development and the uncertainty of clinical success; the regulatory approval process including the risks that Evergreen may be unable to obtain regulatory approval for OCTEVY™ on the timeframe anticipated or that Evergreen may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals of any of its other product candidates in a timely manner or at all; disruption from the proposed acquisition making it more difficult to conduct business as usual or maintain relationships with customers employees or suppliers; effects relating to the announcement of the acquisition or any further announcements or the consummation of the acquisition on the market price of Lantheus' common stock; the possibility that if Lantheus does not achieve the perceived benefits of the acquisition as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial analysts or investors the market price of Lantheus' common stock could decline; potential litigation associated with the possible acquisition; and the risks and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including those described in the Risk Factors section in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q) Contacts:Mark KinarneyVice President, Investor Relations978-671-8842[email protected] Melissa DownsSenior Director, External Communications646-975-2533[email protected] a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company focused on providing additional treatment options for cancer patients,.. today announced that they have entered into a collaboration and.. Pharmaceuticals Computer & Electronics The bottle recycler and resin manufacturer will stop buying recycled PET but keep other operations open Recyclers say that could shift the balance of PET capacity in the region and send more material Evergreen’s partial closure will have a notable influence on the regional capacity for processing PET bottles Some industry observers expect higher volumes of the material to be exported to Mexico which could impact business for the remaining reclaimers in California and affect prices for rPET There are now five reclaimers in California that will still purchase PET bales executive director of the PET Recycling Corporation of California a move meant to increase PET bottle volume and quality for recycling Evergreen also has recycled PET plants in Ohio, New York and Nova Scotia, and the PE firm in 2022 announced it would invest $200 million in upgrades and improvements across those locations  Evergreen previously estimated that it processes more than 2 billion postconsumer PET bottles a year across all of its plants Evergreen did not respond to requests for comment. The company told Plastics News in a statement that the layoffs at the Riverside plant were “not taken lightly” and were a “strategic decision” meant to make the plant more efficient The Riverside plant will continue its existing resin production operations “while identifying new ways to advance environmental responsibility and circular economy initiatives.”  PRCC purchases PET bottles for resale to reclaimers Houghton said PRCC so far is still able to sell PET bales elsewhere in the state though she said PRCC sold “quite a considerable amount” of its material to Evergreen But this will obviously reduce the capacity for these bottles,” she said Mexico “is quite hungry for bales” and has positioned itself as a key player in the regional rPET market in recent years “Mexico has expanded its capacity in the last 18 months My opinion is that Mexico will become the hub for processing rPET” in the region she expects that other California reclaimers will also step up their purchasing of PET bales This “period of adjustment” could mean bale prices drop Uncertainty from recently announced tariffs could also influence bale price and availability in regional markets in the coming months The Trump administration has agreed to pause a planned 25% tariff on goods from Mexico until March 4 converters close to the border could possibly feel the effects recycled plastics senior market editor at ICIS It’s too soon to say how that might affect price News of Evergreen’s partial closure drew criticism from environmental groups who say California has seen several plastic recycling facilities change hands in recent years even as the state passes more laws related to boosting recycling efforts “This company closing is proof that we can’t solve the single-use plastic pollution problem with plastic recycling,” said Susan Keefe Beyond Plastics’ Southern California director She pointed out that the state has a bottle bill meant to incentivize PET bottle collection, along with rules requiring beverage containers under the bottle bill to contain at least 25% recycled content “Even with all [these laws,] we still have companies that are laying people off.,” she said “If we don't have PET bottle recyclers in our state that are able to handle this volume how are we going to get to that 25% rate?” The Los Angeles County fires destroyed thousands of properties including a National Recycling Coalition member climate policy and PFAS regulation are evolving Here’s how each could affect the industry in 2025 innovation and sustainability through strengthened product offering 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novolex® announced today that is has completed its combination with Pactiv Evergreen™ Inc. The transaction is valued at approximately $6.7 billion inclusive of Pactiv Evergreen's net debt as of September 30 Pactiv Evergreen's stock has been delisted from Nasdaq and shareholders received $18.00 per share in cash a 49% premium to the two-month unaffected volume weighted average trading price as of December 2 the last trading day prior to media reports regarding a potential transaction "Today is an exciting chapter in the Novolex growth story as we officially welcome Pactiv Evergreen to our company and leverage our combined talents and capabilities to better meet our customers' evolving needs," said Stan Bikulege accelerating product innovation and driving commercial excellence while maintaining sustainable growth across the business expanded Novolex family to achieve our shared mission of packaging a better future through choice we will work to not only be a leading packaging company but also to become a leading industrial company in all aspects of our business I am truly honored to be a part of our combined team." the combined company will continue to operate under the Novolex name as one of the largest food packaging leaders with a broad manufacturing and distribution footprint across the U.S. The combination delivers greater choice to customers with more than 250 brands and 39,000 combined SKUs with one of the most diverse substrate sets in the packaging industry.  former President and Chief Executive Officer of Pactiv Evergreen "I'm excited to see Pactiv Evergreen join forces with Novolex as one company unlocking opportunities for growth and expansion I am confident in the future of the combined business and team under Stan's leadership to become a stronger partner of choice for customers and deliver unmatched solutions that support their packaging needs and sustainability goals." The combined company's executive leadership team will be led by Bikulege and include senior leaders from both Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen Mike King will continue to serve as an advisor to Novolex Barclays acted as lead financial advisor and Paul Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as legal advisor to Novolex LLC also acted as financial advisors to Novolex Financing was provided by Wells Fargo Securities LLC acted as financial advisors and Paul Hastings LLP acted as legal advisor to Pactiv Evergreen Media Contact[email protected] Novolex® brand Eco-Products® has been named the winner of the Bronze Stevie® Award in the Reuse and Recycle category of The 23rd Annual American.. LLC ("Novolex" or the "Offeror") announced today the early tender results of its previously announced offer to purchase for cash.. Paper, Forest Products & Containers Beverages Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Food & Beverages EXHIBIT 1: Evergreen Vehicles Vary in Exposure to PE and Control Over Underlying Assets Question 1: How much actual private equity is in the vehicle?  Some evergreen vehicles contain only private equity investments, plus a relatively small set of liquid assets to manage liquidity. Some claim to provide pure private equity exposure but adopt what we believe is an overly broad definition of the asset class. Others are better described as multi-asset strategies that invest across private markets. Question 2: How are the underlying investments in the vehicle sourced, managed, and valued, and who ultimately controls their outcomes?  This is where it becomes critical to understand the differences between single-manager and multi-manager strategies. Privacy PolicyTerms Of UseAccessibilityCompany DetailsContact Us © World Snooker Tour Mark Williams became the oldest Crucible finalist at the age of 50 as he beat world number one Judd Trump 17-14 in the semi-finals of the Halo World Championship Williams came to Sheffield with low expectations claiming he would be an "easy draw" for any qualifier due to problems with his eyesight but he has played fantastic snooker over the past fortnight and the veteran Welshman now finds himself in a fifth Crucible final having turned 50 in March and having turned pro 33 years ago he now has the chance of a fourth world crown which would match the tallies of John Higgins and Mark Selby who was 49 when he lost to Alex Higgins in 1982 and victory would see him easily beat the record as the oldest champion ahead of Ronnie O\'Sullivan who was 46 in 2022 Over a possible 35 frames on Sunday and Monday he will take on fellow left-hander Zhao in a clash of generations The age gap of 22 years is the biggest ever between two Crucible finalists and Williams will hope that his superior experience and tactical nous will be too much for his gifted Chinese opponent  First to 18 will lift the trophy and bank the top prize of £500,000 1999: Lost 18-11 to Stephen Hendry2000: Beat Matthew Stevens 18-162003: Beat Ken Doherty 18-162018: Beat John Higgins 18-16 From 7-3 down in the early stages against Trump Williams recovered to win 14 of the last 21 frames to reach the 43rd ranking event final of his career and he could become the oldest ever ranking event winner taking another record from Reardon who was 50 years and 14 days old when he won the 1982 Professional Players Tournament Success against Trump is particularly satisfying for Williams as he lost 17-16 to the same player when they met here in the semi-finals three years ago and 10-9 on the last black in the final of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters last September.  Trump was outstanding over the first three rounds but missed a few crucial pots at key moments and was gradually worn down by a determined opponent Another year ticks by for the Bristol cueman who must win multiple Crucible crowns to seal his place among snooker\'s all-time greats However the 35-year-old has enjoyed a tremendous season setting a new record of 107 centuries in a single campaign as well as a new prize money record of £1,680,600.     Williams started the opening frame tonight with a break of 67 before missing a red to a top corner There was still enough on the table for Trump to snatch it but he reached just 16 before failing to pot an awkward red with the rest Trump had an early scoring chance in frame 26 but made only 5 before a red to a top corner hit the near jaw letting Williams in for 65 to go 15-11 clear but Williams responded immediately with 100 to lead 16-12 Trump dominated frame 29 with breaks of 42 and 34 Williams had his first match-winning chance in the 30th his 14th century of this year\'s tournament and career 100th in the World Championship.  Trump converted a fine pot on a red to centre then went for a risky cut-back black and missed the target Williams finished the match in style with a 123 clearance punching the air and saluting wife Joanne and their three sons in the crowd as he crossed the winning post when Judd came back at me," said world number six Williams who was within millimetres of being knocked out at the quarter-final stage when John Higgins missed match-ball blue so to make a century to get to the final - I can\'t believe it. I have played well all through the tournament I don\'t know how I am competing with the number one player in the world I have to be proud of myself because there are not many who could beat Judd over such a long match.  "In the last few tournaments I was struggling For a couple of weeks I practised four or five hours a day with (coach) Lee Walker In the end I left the decision to Lee whether I should keep them in and he felt I play better without them.  I played him in an exhibition in China when he was 12 It was 1-1 and then he knocked in 130 and 138 to beat me 3-1 Here we are 16 years later and I am playing him in the world final Trump said: "There was a frame to go 11-9 which I messed up Mark kept potting the important balls and I missed a few or ran out of position on another day it could have been a different result But over three days he played some great snooker and put me under a lot of pressure I would have fancied beating anyone else in the tournament I saw the other semi-final and I think if Mark plays to the same standard there is no doubt he will win I hope he plays like that and I think he will I think his all round game will be too good for Zhao the old guard and new talent with very diferent styles."   The job eliminations will occur this spring Pactiv Evergreen announced in 2024 a couple rounds of cost-cutting measures to include layoffs and spending curtailment Pactiv Evergreen is permanently closing a facility in Kalamazoo The company filed a worker adjustment and retraining notification with the state on Feb which noted the job eliminations at the food and beverage packaging production site will be permanent Layoffs are expected to begin April 11 and be completed by June 13 Pactiv’s website lists one other plant in Michigan, also in the Kalamazoo area. That facility is not included in the closure. Both sites became Pactiv’s in 2021 when the company bought Fabri-Kal a food service and consumer brand packaging company The WARN document lists the legacy company name Evergreen Packaging which merged with Pactiv — two Reynolds Group Holdings companies — in 2020 to form Pactiv Evergreen In October, the company sold its mill in Pine Bluff to Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano Novolex is in the process of acquiring Pactiv Evergreen for $6.7 billion in cash That deal is expected to close in the first half of this year Pactiv Evergreen did not respond to a request for comment Donald Trump’s return to the White House more mature state policy negotiations and a reckoning around 2025 plastics reduction targets are some of the factors poised to affect the industry The restitution amount is more than half of what Pactiv Evergreen received from the state in economic development grants for the site At the time of the Canton mill’s closure, many people expressed surprise at Pactiv Evergreen’s decision. The company made the announcement in March 2023 along with other closure and restructuring disclosures and CEO Mike King noted a “challenging market environment” for Pactiv’s beverage merchandising business Roy Cooper said in a statement last week that the Canton closure came as a “gut punch" to the local and state economies The settlement should not be viewed as an admission to wrongdoing North Carolina’s Department of Justice stated “Pactiv broke its promise to the state and the people of Canton and today’s settlement holds it accountable for violating its agreement,” Attorney General Jeff Jackson who was elected in November and took office last month “This settlement will allow the people of Canton and Haywood County to immediately put millions back into rebuilding their economy after the mill’s closure and it will shield them from future litigation from Pactiv.” The candidates for state attorney general repeatedly brought up the mill issues on the campaign trail prior to November’s election Both candidates expressed a desire to hold Pactiv accountable Pactiv had filed a motion to dismiss the complaint in July 2024. But a judge denied that motion in October “We are pleased to have resolved with the State of North Carolina all outstanding matters relating to the closure and sale of our former Canton mill site We thank our employees for their contributions to our company and wish the Canton community well in this next chapter for the Town,” said Pactiv Evergreen Tuesday in an emailed statement This wasn’t Pactiv’s first legal battle over the Canton site Novolex is in the process of acquiring Pactiv Evergreen for $6.7 billion is expected to close during the first half of this year    Wisconsin shares the story "Evergreen" on stage at The Lakely in Eau Claire The storytelling event was hosted by WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild Profound loss has a way of never going away Writer Amy Fleury moves through her grief on her family’s land She shared a story, “Evergreen,” at a live storytelling event hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild. It was held on Nov. 14, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at The Lakely drove us across the bridge at Hudson two days after Christmas the piney woods we passed were etched against the gloaming sky a picturesque farmstead with a cozy house that Derek’s late granddad had built himself all nestled in 450 acres of the family farm whose trees would become lumber we bundled up and Derek led me by my mittened hand on some of the farm’s woodland trails winter sun glistering through the branches He loved this farm he’d been visiting since childhood and then his own folks who had retired there He shared with me that he hoped to call it home one day in the distant future too He and his late wife Lisa had even chosen to be married in Menomonie We hiked through old snow on what would have been their fifteenth wedding anniversary When we came off the trail Derek showed me the maple under which Lisa’s ashes were buried We visited the farm once more before we were married and then it would be over three years before we could return who lived and died in a pediatric hospital in Texas Derek’s 99-year-old grandma returned to the farm to make her transition as well It was December again and pine boughs garlanded the mantle Amy Fleury at her family’s farm in Dunn County She stands in front of Graham’s Grove Seven years later we sold our house and made the move north magnolias and hurricanes of the Gulf Coast for the pines and white oaks of Wisconsin We wanted to be closer to family and to learn how to care for the tree farm from Derek’s folks as we would one day be stewards of it The only piece of real estate we now own is a plot in Lake Menomin’s Evergreen Cemetery It’s listed on the National Historic Register and the resting place of lumber barons and mill workers alike We purchased it in the zombified days of early grief a time when I felt simultaneously skinless and numb after the death of our two-and-a-half-year-old son It’s when I had not yet realized it would be acceptable to keep Graham’s urn near us that we need not yet abandon it under the pine needles and snow A truth that dazzled me gradually was that there would be no one to visit our grave no one would bring plastic flowers or place a stone on our marker or clear the weeds or moss from our names At best someone might pass by and wonder at the curious configuration of our dates and epitaph an almost pioneer-like starkness with the early death of a first wife Perhaps the better course in the end is for our ashes to be sifted together Some brisk morning a family might walk among those trees their steps releasing the scent of leaf rot and resin May their joy in existing together in this place be evergreen Wisconsin shares the story “Evergreen” on stage at The Lakely in Eau Claire After poet and writer Amy Fleury shared her story live on stage at The Lakely This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity Hollars: I love when poets write essays because it hits me in a whole new way I’m just wondering if you can share a bit about why this was the piece you wanted to share with us tonight Amy Fleury: Well, I always loved this quote from Willa Cather It’s how wonderful it is “to be absorbed into something so complete and great.” I was really thinking about moving to Wisconsin and being accepted into Derek’s family as a middle-aged woman being married for the first time When we moved here to be accepted into such a warm community and thinking about not only the people but the ecosystem that we’re surrounded with — the beautiful woodlands and the history of the woodlands in this part of the state So that’s I was really wanting to contemplate: mortality and trees talks with writer Amy Fleury after she read her essay “Evergreen.” Fleury shares her story on stage at The Lakely on Nov Hollars co-hosted the event put on by WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild To hear all the Chippewa Valley writers’ stories from the live storytelling event, check out the full collection at “Wisconsin Life” Live from the Chippewa Valley Freezing Man: Wisconsin’s small town version of Burning Man Wisconsin Life: Blackbird Creative Lab at Yerkes Observatory Art meets astronomy at revitalized Yerkes Observatory ‘And they call it deer hunting’: Appreciating nature in the midst of the wait Love Wisconsin? 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