Lake Highlands incumbents rolled to reelection this weekend in what could be Dallas’ last May election with challenger Sirrano Keith Baldeo receiving 226 votes (up from 93 in 2023) and parks and green space as top priorities McGowan won reelection with 3,072 votes received, or 87.40% of the vote. Her opponent, Cristina Angelina Neria, had not recorded any campaign contributions or expenses for the March-April filing period Highlands College of Montana Tech was named an Opportunity College and University by The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching through updates to its Carnegie Classifications our vision is to be a leader in opportunity and innovation,” Chancellor Les Cook said “Highlands College is a vital part of this mission providing pathways to success through certificates and associate degrees in both science and applied science delivering significant economic benefits to a diverse range of students Being recognized as an Opportunity College affirms and celebrates Highlands College’s essential role in fulfilling our commitment to opportunity and excellence.” The Carnegie Classification has served as the gold standard for organizing the landscape of U.S higher education since it was first released in 1973 the system was redesigned to include a newly developed Student Access and Earnings Classification meant to measure multiple facets of higher education in the 21st century including the extent to which colleges and universities provide students access and a path to competitive wages The new Carnegie Classifications identify 479 campuses as Opportunity Colleges and Universities including Highlands College of Montana Tech “The majority of students apply to college with the hope it is a path to opportunity and the job they’ve dreamt about,” President of the Carnegie Foundation said Timothy F.C “This work is about ensuring that institutions are recognized when they empower students to reach their goals and succeed.” “Hundreds of institutions nationwide are providing students an excellent opportunity to use higher education as a springboard to a better life,” President of ACE Ted Mitchell said “The Student Access and Earnings Classification highlights the depth and breadth of schools where student success is front and center.” Highlands College is home to career programs and transfer pathways that help fill critical workforce needs in Montana Students are able to choose from programs in associate of science “Highlands College’s recognition as an Opportunity College supports our commitment to expanding access and delivering economic outcomes by providing students with the skills and support needed to enter high-demand careers,” Highlands College Dean Karen VanDaveer said Students can also enroll in workforce development programs including an eight-week Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training course and Certified Nursing Assistant Training Highlands College also partners with Operation Next/LIFT and the nonprofit NFAMI to offer a free four-month rapid training program in welding and CNC machining n a hybrid format for veterans service people preparing to leave the military "Highlands College being named a Carnegie Opportunity College is a powerful affirmation of our vision—to be the institution of opportunity and innovation,” Director of Admissions Angela Hoffman Cooper said career-driven programs in trades and technology at Highlands equip students with the skills and credentials needed to thrive in today's workforce Delivering economic opportunity and outcomes Highlands graduates meet crucial workforce needs across Montana and beyond and often earn competitive wages that elevate their lives and strengthen our communities." Highlands College accepts applications on a rolling basis. To learn more and apply visit https://www.mtech.edu/highlands/. 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The overall winner of the Premier and A-Grade was Angus J the Under 18 overall winner was Peter MacKay and the overall Under 15 winner was Owen McCreadie Both Peter MacKay and Owen McCreadie won on a piobaireachd preference The competitions are organised by the Netherlorn Piping Society. Bagpiping features and news from around the international piping community Contact us: news@bagpipe.news © Bagpipe News - The National Piping Centre A representative from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security explains REAL IDs and their importance With the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID coming up the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security gave some information about REAL IDs and what makes them important the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security gave some information about REAL IDs and what makes them important for people to have Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security communications director “The REAL ID is a form of identification that meets stricter federal security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards,” said Pack “It was designed to make IDs more secure and harder to forge.” Pack said the background for REAL IDs stretches back to 2005 when the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress as a response to the security recommendations following the 9/11 terrorist attacks The creation of REAL IDs aimed “to enhance public safety and reduce identity fraud” and to set national standards for the issuance of identification documents Part of knowing whether or not a person’s identification is a REAL ID can be distinguished by the identification’s design has a gold circle with a star in the upper right-hand corner of the identification new designs were created for REAL IDs last year by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and now sport a black circle with a star This mode of differentiating a standard ID with a REAL ID helps in determining who will be able to fly for travel and access federal facilities such as military bases and nuclear power plants according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security website Pack said a standard ID will not be usable to access certain federal buildings or fly “A REAL ID allows you to board domestic flights and enter certain federal buildings without needing extra documentation,” said Pack “A regular ID will not be accepted for these purposes after the May 2025 implementation date.” Though the REAL ID is necessary for flight travel and federal building access Pack said it was not a requirement for an individual to receive a REAL ID nor was it needed for “general activities.” “REAL IDs are primarily meant for accessing secure federal facilities and for boarding domestic flights within the U.S.,” said Pack “They are not required for general activities like driving With many people deciding to obtain their REAL ID there have been some issues with the process of getting the new identification Pack said a main issue that is commonly seen is the lack of documents necessary from individuals wanting to get their REAL ID “Common issues include not bringing the required documents when applying Social Security number and two proofs of Tennessee residency,” Pack said “Sometimes people bring documents that don’t match exactly like a different name on their birth certificate and Social Security card The REAL ID implementation date is on May 7 Individuals looking to receive their REAL IDs can set up an appointment via Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s website as well as view what documentation is necessary to obtain the identification Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account After a brief but severe storm ripped through the Ohio Valley Tuesday afternoon there are trees down “all over” Ohio County and the Highlands complex is entirely without power There are multiple roads blocked due to trees and power lines that were downed in the heavy storms according to Ohio County Emergency Management Director Lou Vargo Emergency response officials have been working to respond to calls and notify AEP of power outages several thousand in Ohio County appear to be without power Vargo said there was one call of a tree falling on a house which takes precedence over clearing roads or other obstacles Nearly 7,000 in the Northern Panhandle are without power Tuesday evening after a line of strong thunderstorms barreled through the area knocking down trees and power lines with them According to the Appalachian Power online outage map 6,931 customers were without power in Ohio and Marshall counties The outages were focused in the area from Bethlehem south through Sherrard as well as Moundsville south past the Marshall County Airport Other larger clusters of outages are out in the Dallas Pike area and in Fulton Marshall County EMA Director Tom Hart said the storm system was still moving through the county and that multiple fire departments were out dealing with downed utility lines Return to theintelligencer.net later for more on this developing story | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street they will come.” A groundbreaking was held Thursday morning in Potter County symbolizing the start of paving and utilities of a soon to be built community called Buffalo Highlands “We’re supporting this project to build a new school and a CTE school out here to support a community we hope develops We're hoping to get over 700 homes developed in this area over the next 10 years,” said Kevin Sawyer President of Buffalo Highlands Development Foundation When voters in Highland Park ISD passed a bond in 2023 it enabled the district to go forward with a vision and plan to build for the future “We recognize that industry was buying up all the property in the district and we felt like we needed property where residential homes could actually be developed because that’s what increases enrollment in our district,” said Tonya Detten president of the Highland Park School Board “Development for commercial property that would allow for grocery stores all of that could support the community as a whole once the housing area gets developed,” said Sawyer “We’re starting on a project that will put in utilities and streets for Buffalo Highlands and for the school facilities that are going to be built here,” said Jimmy Hannon “We’re building an early learning academy and a CTE Center that we will more affectionately call the cube.” Construction on the early learning academy and CTE Center should get underway sometime in the later part of the year The district hopes to have them operational sometime in 2027 Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Highland Park ISD officials along with Potter County Commissioner John Coffee and select dignitaries and guests The Lake Highlands High School varsity baseball team is headed to the area round of the UIL 6A D1 Playoffs after a sweep of South Grand Prairie Coming off a UIL District 7-6A co-title-winning regular season, the Wildcats swept South Grand Prairie in two games by a combined score of 11-4. Henderson State football signee Ryan Schirato finished the series 4-6 at bat with two runs and four RBIs (was responsible for half of LHHS’ runs) LHHS won the first game of the series 4-1 and the second 7-3 came to an end after starting RHP Mason Parsons threw out a South Grand Prairie runner at first base which was followed by an on-field celebration and fireworks from behind center field Texas High School Baseball Playoffs are just different. Good series win tonight against a great @SGPBaseball squad. Thanks to everyone who came out to support Wildcats Baseball (25-5-2). @FiveToolTexas @FiveTool https://t.co/YbPk5Mf8nl — @LHWildcatsBsB (@LHWildcatsBsB) May 3, 2025 The Wildcats are riding a 12-game winning streak going into the area round of the playoffs, where they will face off against Prosper. The first game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 8 at Frisco ISD’s Smothermom Field Smothermom Field is located at 6927 Stadium Lane in Frisco Artifacts spanning thousands of years have been uncovered during work on a new golf course in the Scottish Highlands a ceremonial circle and a wheel which belonged to a Bronze Age chariot have been among the "properly exceptional" finds revealed during the construction of the Old Petty Championship Golf Course at Cabot Highlands Excavations were conducted by Avon Archaeology Highland across the site These revealed at least 25 prehistoric wooden buildings Other discoveries include remnants of Neolithic wooden buildings a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age cremation urn and evidence for medieval field systems and grain-drying kilns adding to Scotland’s rich and layered history Archaeologists say the findings paint a picture of ancient life in the Highlands from ceremonial practices to agricultural innovation between the Middle Ages and 6,000 years ago vice president of golf development at Cabot said: "This has been a remarkable journey from prehistoric times to the present “It’s humbling to think that our new championship course will rest on such historically rich ground We're proud to preserve this heritage while creating a world-class golf experience." Dig netted finds up to 3,000 years oldChief among the finds is a wooden palisade Inside the outline of the structure was a cremation pit The circle has now been reburied with the article removed with its outline still visible on the re-routed course The name of the course is a nod to the Old Petty Church which was built in 1839 and sits off what will become the 16th green The now-unused church is believed to sit at the site of an even older church and the Old Petty Church is reported to have hosted an unusual custom: Mourners in the early 1800s would run to the church’s graveyard during funerals while carrying the coffin Cabot revealed Doak’s planned routing for Old Petty in 2023, with holes passing a 400-year-old castle that provided the previous name for the property, Castle Stuart, before the Canadian-based Cabot bought it and rebranded the northern Scottish resort in 2022 More: Where to begin planning a golf trip to Scotland? Here's a pretty good idea principal archaeologist at Avon Archaeology Highland praised the collaboration: "The partnership with Cabot Highlands has been exemplary Their commitment to preserving the past while shaping the future is a model for responsible development “Close collaboration between developer Cabot Highlands and the archaeology team has enabled the remains of the most important archaeology for example the prehistoric palisade circle reburied and landscaped after archaeology investigations - the landscaped palisade circle monument now forms a clearly defined circular landscape feature alongside the fairway of Hole 7 of the new Old Petty course “By careful design and detail changes to the new course layout it has been possible to protect and preserve other significant buried archaeological remains that were identified during the evaluation phase.” He added: “These areas have been preserved in-situ through design and will ensure the survival of substantial areas containing buried archaeology for future generations "Always happy to see new archaeology emerge from the ground particularly relating to early Neolithic settlement and later prehistoric ceremonial or funerary activity The findings will now be documented in detail with final reports and radiocarbon dating expected later in the year coinciding with the much-anticipated opening of the new Old Petty golf course All finds will ultimately be submitted to Treasure Trove Scotland and will most likely be retained by either The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh or Inverness Museum Golfweek's Jason Lusk contributed reporting to this article David Moore and Darren Whatley place a lot of value on public education Moore is an alumnus of the University of South Alabama and began his graduate studies at the University of Tübingen while Whatley attended Louisiana State University and the University of Texas But Western Carolina University holds a special place in their hearts as the Highlands residents have pledged an estate legacy gift in excess of $10 million to the university It’s the largest planned gift in WCU’s history “We’re excited about the potential at Western,” Moore said “We’re excited for the students who are attracted to Western and graduate from Western and the impact that they will have in their communities.” Whatley and Moore’s generous gift will be allocated to several programs and departments that the two have an interest in. Forty percent of the gift will be designated for the David Moore Office of Global Engagement which supports WCU’s academic activities abroad including the hosting of international students faculty-led travel and study abroad programs and other resources Another 40% will be devoted to the Darren Whatley School of Art and Design The school offers undergraduate degree programs in interior design The last 20% will be issued to the Moore Whatley Honors College Program Endowment which will support programs within the Brinson Honors College Moore and Whatley are very interested in all three of these programs as Moore is an advocate for international learning has a rapport with the interior design program at WCU and they have both supported the Brinson Honors College for several years “The generosity of David Moore and Darren Whatley to WCU over the years is unmatched,” said WCU Chancellor Kelli R the largest planned gift in Western Carolina University’s history will transform the lives of our students for generations to come I am profoundly grateful that David and Darren have chosen WCU to receive this gift which is a tangible expression of their passion and commitment to the future of western North Carolina.” and they know that WCU is of great importance to this part of the state. Whatley said that “WCU is the economic engine of the western part of the state.” The fact that nearly 40% of the students at WCU are first generation college students and that tuition is only $500 per semester for North Carolina residents are additional reasons that Moore and Whatley support the university the couple has called Western North Carolina home for more than 25 years and they’ve certainly made it home with their community involvement is chairman of the Community Care Clinic of Highlands-Cashiers and serves on several Highlands-Cashiers boards as well as the Brinson Honors College advisory board and the WCU Foundation is chairman of the Town of Highlands Planning Board and serves on the Highlands Performing Arts Center Board of Directors “Western Carolina is a special place and WCU is a primary focus for us.” Do you have celiac disease or do you follow a gluten-free diet for another health condition Did you know there is a Facebook group for that I set up this group over 10 years ago and it now has over 1000 members Look for “Gluten-Free Asheville and WNC” on Facebook. 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If you have a question about contributing to SMN, please contact us Lake and McHenry County Scanner A Highland Park man is being held in Lake County Jail after setting a fire to a Highland Park family’s garbage can then threatening to kidnap one of the victims unless he received $80,000 was arrested and charged with a Class 2 felony count of Arson and six Class 3 felony counts of Intimidation following the incidents that took place over one week from April 28 and May 2 He is also charged with a Class 4 felony count of phone harassment Assistant Lake County State’s Attorney Manuel Mandujano said in a weekend court appearance Sunday that the three Highland Park victims and family members awoke at 3:26 a.m on April 28 to find their garbage can engulfed in flames on their property Paint supplies and other flammable substances had been placed in the garbage can before the fire was set causing a portion of the lawn and the garbage receptacle to be destroyed the first victim received a text message from an unknown person who said he was part of the group that torched the garbage and they would take the daughter and second victim hostage if the victims did not give the group $80,000 the second victim and daughter named in the threat received the same text about the fire and the abduction but the text added that the next fire would be set inside the home Highland Park Police traced the text messages back to the cell phone provider which then traced back to an IP address for the wifi at the Highland Park Library Surveillance video viewed by police showed Aragon entering the Highland Park Library three times in the moments before each text message was sent to the victims and the Highland Park man confessed to starting the garbage can fire and threatening the victims The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a motion to detain Aragon until trial and Lake County Judge Christopher Morozin ordered Aragon held pending a detention hearing Monday afternoon No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens FAYETTEVILLE -- A leading cancer treatment provider in Northwest Arkansas has chosen not to automatically renew an insurance contract with.. 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its Nicklaus Design golf course with the layout having closed April 28 and slated to reopen in November The elevations of the putting surfaces will be adjusted to better fit with surrounding moguls and bowls and allow for more hole locations The greens will be planted with 007XL Creeping Bentgrass The work also will include tee reconstruction a bunker renovation including lining by Flexxscape Several holes will receive design modifications or new tees Desert Highland’s putting course also will be enhanced and re-grassed It's about preserving our legacy while building an even brighter future,” Desert Highlands general manager Desi Speh said in a media release announcing the work “With the world-renowned Nicklaus Design team our builder Heritage Links and the support of our members we are committed to preserving the timeless character of our course while introducing thoughtful enhancements that will elevate the golf experience for years to come.” Bottles of substances that had been stored in the Ivan Hilton Science and Technology Building at New Mexico Highlands University came after a release of dimethylamine hydrochloride was discovered in a science building Email notifications are only sent once a day a custodian at New Mexico Highlands University whose death in September raised alarms because of a chemical leak in a building where he worked According to records The New Mexican obtained this week from the state Office of the Medical Investigator an autopsy performed on Lujan’s body determined his cause of death was diabetic ketoacidosis a serious complication that can develop when there is insufficient insulin in the body The death of the 54-year-old custodian came after a release of dimethylamine hydrochloride a hazardous substance that can irritate skin was discovered in the university’s Ivan Hilton Science and Technology Building Lujan had been working in the building a day prior to his death The discovery of the leak prompted an inspection by the New Mexico Environment Department’s Hazardous Waste Bureau and the Las Vegas Fire Department which found unlabeled and expired chemicals in the building This led to broader investigations into chemical handling at the university and the state Department of Health issued an advisory to university workers The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health had planned to conduct a Health Hazard Evaluation to help the school handle the fallout of the leak — but the agency retracted its offer recently amid federal cuts Officials with Highlands did not respond to requests for comment on the natural cause of Lujan’s death prevents blood sugar from entering cells in the body ketoacids and acetone are produced from fat the body reacts like it’s “starving.” When that process happens too quickly the substances can build up to hazardous levels A toxicology report found acetone and high levels of glucose in Lujan’s body There was also an indication he had recently used pain medication but not at toxic levels Many people on the Highlands campus remain skeptical about safety even after the science building was cleaned up and reopened at the start of the spring semester an assistant professor of forestry who had worked in the building and experienced symptoms he believes were tied to the chemicals Remke said he saw Lujan daily before his death and described the custodian as “extremely positive and optimistic.” “Really friendly towards everybody,” Remke said The Health Department is still reminding New Mexicans to stay vigilant to any occupational hazards or risk of exposure “Employees should always be cautious when working in an environment with hazardous materials,” Miranda Durham Remke said this week he had experienced unexplained gastrointestinal distress for several months He told The New Mexican in September he had smelled a distinct odor in the building that caused headaches He’s doubtful anything will turn up at this point It’s challenging to link health impacts and chemical exposure after so much time has passed A Highlands employee sued the school in November over the handling of chemicals in the science building alleging he suffered long-term health impacts including migraines nausea and a burning sensation in his stomach The worker could not be reached for comment “The before and after is pretty incredible,” he said But there are still concerns and fears about speaking up on campus The faculty and staff unions have teamed up to create a safety committee and are working to develop an anonymous reporting form Remke, like others, was disappointed by the cancellation of a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health evaluation last week because of reductions in force on the federal level The university has stated it is looking for alternatives to some of the services the Highlands faculty union asked a federal agency to evaluate hazards An Environment Department report details nearly 500 pounds of “assumed legacy hazardous waste” in the Ivan Hilton building Time has run out for NMHU's president to respond to an employee complaint A complaint has been filed with the Environment Department about the death of a custodian working in the building Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning get a preview of The New Mexican's big Sunday stories and review highlights from the week Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online Stay up to date with news from the Capitol during the legislative session and follow New Mexico politics throughout the year A guide to outdoors opportunities and profiles on peoples' connections with places Keep up with what's going on in the local business scene Receive the latest episode of "Conversations Different" in your inbox every Tuesday. Taking the temperature of New Mexico's environmental issues local prep sports and more every Wednesday Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners Stay informed with this twice-weekly e-newsletter sent right to your inbox Fairbourne Properties and AEW Capital Management have announced the completion of the first phase of its $30 million investment in the renovation of Arlington Highlands a 714,935-square-foot open-air shopping center at the northeast corner of Interstate 20 and Matlock Road in Arlington. Fairbourne and AEW bought Arlington Highlands in 2011 from Retail Connection and Dallas-based Mathis family who developed the shopping center between 2007 and 2009 Arlington Highlands boasts more than 30 restaurants and other community staples including the nation’s only remaining Black-Eyed Pea The shopping center’s combined 116 retailers attract 600,000 to 800,000 visitors per month The partners have contracted Dallas-based SHOP Companies as the leasing company to add to the retailer base at Arlington Highlands Already SHOP has brought Kendra Scott and Pottery Barn Outlet to the center which open their doors in Arlington Highlands in March 2025 Color Me Mine paint-your-own- pottery studio will open late spring 2025 “We’re thrilled to open our Kendra Scott Arlington Highlands Shopping Center location Dallas and the surrounding areas have been such an integral part of Kendra’s story and our brand story—a city that feels like home away from home for us,” said Tom Nolan we’ve had the privilege of expanding across the city and places like Arlington have been a key part of that growth. From our sports partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys to the Texas Rangers we’re excited to bring more personalization and product offerings to our customers in the area and we’re thrilled to call Arlington home for it.” Phase 1 of the Arlington Highlands renovation focused on bringing walkability and a community gathering space to the center Construction fences came down April 1 to reveal the new 48,000-square-foot public park space featuring its first wave of amenities: Phase 2 of the renovation is expected to be complete by the end of 2025 and property upgrades for existing and future Arlington Highlands retailers. “Arlington Highlands is a best-in-class shopping center in the vibrant city of Arlington and among others in our portfolio nationwide,“ says David Harvey Fairbourne Properties president and managing director “Fairbourne is proud to be an investor in the growth of Dallas-Fort Worth and in Arlington Highlands specifically.” Arlington Highlands photo credits: Anna Reid View on Map Contact Us ARIZONA NEWS BY PAYNE MOSES PHOENIX — Scottsdale private golf course Desert Highlands was closed on Monday due to a major restoration project according to a Buffalo Groupe press release The Jack Nicklaus design will be closed for play until reopening in November Pieces of the $10 million project include the following: enhancing hole design bunkers and greens and updating the club’s putting course The par-41 putting course designed by Gary Panks will be re-laid with grass in July Highlighted hole redesign features include adding a forward tee box on the fifth hole (for easier access to the putting surface) and multiple boxes to the 10th (to move golfers further away from the back of the practice area) the ridge that currently obscures golfers’ view of its alternate fairway will be eliminated This elimination will force golfers to hit their tee shots a bit farther to reach ideal positioning and make it more of a risk-reward hole a pair of saguaro cactuses sitting in front of the two tee boxes on 18 will be moved “This restoration is about more than golf – it’s about preserving our legacy while building an even brighter future,” Desert Highlands Golf Club General Manager Desi Speh said in the release “With the world-renowned Nicklaus Design team we are committed to preserving the timeless character of our course while introducing thoughtful enhancements that will elevate the golf experience for years to come.” Desert vegetation throughout the course will be reduced and overgrown areas will be completely removed to improve overall look and playability General maintenance will be done on about 55 acres of the land All existing tee boxes will be “leveled lowered and enlarged” to more sustainably upkeep those areas the current 419 Bermuda grass will be restored on all tee boxes fairways and rough areas “without re-sodding.” Every sand trap at Desert Highlands will be “refined and properly reset,” in their shapes and elevation levels To help keep the bunkers properly maintained each will be excavated and have new sub-surface drainage systems and contamination liners installed The current sand will also be replaced with a Caltega Pro Tour sand produced by Gillibrand Co All of the greens on the par-72 golf course will be replanted with 007XL Creeping Bentgrass and the draining system will be updated Some green contouring will also be adjusted so more pin locations can be made available for casual and tournament play One of these affected greens will be on the par-4 eighth with it to be “rotated more perpendicular” in line with the direction of the hole and nearby grass mounds to be brought closer to the back right portion of the green Scottsdale’s Desert Highlands was the host of an unofficial PGA Tour event called “The Skins Game” for 26 years before being canceled in 2009 for losing its title sponsor The friendly professional tournament is making a return to the golfing calendar this upcoming Black Friday thanks to upstart media and commerce company Follow @pwmoses11 Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here New Mexico Highlands University is excited to announce that Zach Settembre has been named the next head men’s basketball coach Settembre comes to Las Vegas from Tarleton State University in Stephenville where he was an assistant coach during the previous academic year Settembre comes to NMHU with seven years of college coaching experience including two years as the head coach at Tallahassee Community College from 2019-2021 He also has served as an assistant at Coastal Carolina NMHU Director of Athletics Shanna Halalilo announced the hire with the anticipation of good things to come for Cowboy basketball: “I’m excited to have Coach Settembre as the next leader of Highlands’ men’s basketball program I look forward to watching him build a program that will be a competitive force in the RMAC.” “It’s a tremendous honor to be named the head basketball coach at New Mexico Highlands University From my first conversation with university leadership it was clear that the commitment to Cowboys Basketball aligned perfectly with my vision for what we can and will become We will be relentless in our pursuit of excellence both in the classroom and on the hardwood We will stop at nothing to ensure that our young men feel supported during their time with us in Las Vegas we will go to great lengths to show our commitment to developing proud graduates who depart our campus ready to succeed in life.” new NMHU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Settembre was introduced to Division I basketball as a student manager for Syracuse under legendary head coach Jim Boeheim He led Tallahassee Community College to unprecedented success during his two-year run as head coach leading the Eagles to back-to-back Panhandle Conference Championships and a 46-9 overall record while at the helm Settembre was named the Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year in both seasons the Eagles finished with a 27-6 overall record and 9-3 mark in conference play en route to the outright Panhandle Conference Championship – their first since 2001 Contact NMHU Faculty and Staff Directory Faculty and Staff Openings NMHU Administrative Offices Student Jobs University Relations CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – James Monroe’s Highland will host filmmaker Eduardo Montes-Bradley for a free screening of his recent documentary The Piccirilli Factor Saturday Attilio Piccirilli carved the marble sculpture of Monroe that stands at Highland This film explores the lives and contributions of the Piccirilli family founded the largest and most prolific marble carving studio in America.adButlerLazyLoad("2389453136342638366",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); The screening is free and open to the public and will be held in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn, followed by a discussion with Mr. Montes-Bradley. Click here for all the information Jay Hart is a news reporter with CvilleRightNow.com Reach him by email at jhart@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com or call 434-977-6397 UVA Alert Monday morning from self-inflicted gunshot incident The Nelson County Sheriff and The AWARE Foundation of Virginia asking help finding a missing Nelson County teen Governor Youngkin took final actions to complete the legislative session for 2025 in the General Assembly Charlottesville Police Chief Kochis presented to City Council last night a plea to implement a one-year program that would combine department program data asking Council for a $150,000 appropriation Virginia’s standing as one of the top states in the nation for patient safety in hospital settings has again been affirmed in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade rankings Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again An official website of the United States government On Jan. 14, 2025, President Biden announced the designation of the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California The monument encompasses 224,676 acres of varied habitat on the Modoc and Klamath national forests and provides protection to tribal ancestral homelands and the headwaters of vital sources of water This area is also home to the massive Medicine Lake Volcano one of the two largest volcanos in the Cascades Volcanic Arc covers an expanse roughly 10 times that of Mount St These stunning and unusual lands have been known as "Sáttítla" in the Ajumawi language which translates to "obsidian place." Sáttítla's obsidian deposits formed by the volcano have long been important to Indigenous peoples as shown by obsidian tools and sites they left here from their lives and travels the night skies of Sáttítla are renowned for being among the darkest in the United States where distant galaxies and stars are visible The area also provides exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities At the monument’s core sits the Medicine Lake Volcano a massive dormant volcano covering an area roughly 10 times that of Mount St The dramatic landscape is dotted with cinder cones spatter cones and hundreds of cave-like lava tubes—including Giant Crater the longest known lava tube system in the world These unique geologic features shaped a landscape in contrast between stark unvegetated lava fields interspersed with islands of relict forest communities and grass-covered forests that offer exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities The volcanic geology and other features like obsidian deposits are central to the spiritual beliefs and cultural practices of its Indigenous peoples The lava flows emerging off the flanks of Medicine Lake Volcano extend in every direction for more than 30 miles The area's concentration of lava flows that are fewer than 13,000 years old makes Sáttítla one of the premier places to view geologically young lava flows in California—and in the United States In addition to volcanologists who have come to Sáttítla to study and understand the depths of the earth's core astronauts have also learned from the area the area's Pumice Crater—was used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for Apollo program astronauts who trained in the collection and identification of lunar-like geologic features to be prepared for observation and sampling on the moon Multiple groups of astronauts traveled to the Pumice Crater area and four of those astronauts flew Apollo missions making this crater an important piece of space exploration history Many of the lava flows within Sáttítla-created islands of remnant forests that were elevated enough to escape the deluge of lava Isolated from historical logging and development these islands of forest provide valuable laboratories for future study of enduring and unaltered ecosystems Sáttítla is home to miniature volcanoes known as spatter cones a well-preserved and accessible handful of which appear adjacent to the Giant Crater Lava Flow l which are formed when lava cools mid-air and falls as fragments creating mounds making them of particular scientific interest The Fourmile Hill Tree Molds Geologic Area contains dozens of molds formed over 12,000 years ago when molten lava flowed through a conifer forest leaving behind casts of the ancient tree trunks These trace fossils can help improve scientists' understanding of the complex geologic history of the region Sáttítla also contains hundreds of cave-like lava tubes which were formed over time when molten basaltic lava flows cooled Many of these formations are relatively unexplored with more likely yet to be discovered through future scientific inquiry The Giant Crater lava tube forms the longest known lava tube system in the world Sáttítla is nearly devoid of surface water drainages but its surface waters only hint at what is stored underground as most of the precipitation that falls in this area filters down through the porous volcanic rock filling underground aquifers These aquifers supply water to spring systems in northern California—and ultimately to the Sacramento River to the south and the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake national wildlife refuges to the north The Sáttítla Highlands have framed the homelands of Indigenous communities and cultures for millennia and include the ancestral homelands of and are sacred to the Pit River Tribe and Modoc Peoples Many other tribes and Indigenous peoples in the region The Modoc believe Medicine Lake is a place of healing and have referred to the lake and its banks as "Lani'shwi." Plants and animals found within Sáttítla's habitats include many that are rare or vulnerable and have long been important to the Indigenous peoples of the area for food Sáttítla's remarkable geologic formations and the ecosystems cultivated within and around them have shaped the history and cultures of generations of Indigenous peoples At least 85 plant species found in Sáttítla are used by Indigenous peoples for healing building materials and ceremonial objects and are considered to have powerful medicinal and ceremonial uses Indigenous people used ichen from this area to dye materials used to adorn clothes and ornaments This area contains evidence of human occupancy dating back at least 5,000 years as part of the broader landscape within which it sits is central to their creation stories and core to their physical Their cultural and spiritual connections to Sáttítla reach across time and space linking a web of heritage sites near and far and underscoring the importance of this land to the Indigenous people who have lived here throughout history They believe that the people and the land are one in the same not only that one cannot be separated from the other but that one cannot exist without the other and pure water sources are necessary to carry out customs traditions and ceremonies of the Indigenous peoples connected to this area The volcano and surrounding highlands were central to ceremonial life of the Modoc people and the area is an enduring place of historic and cultural significance The area continues to serve as a place of gathering and spiritual importance for surrounding Indigenous peoples In view of the importance of these lands to Indigenous peoples and the rich cultural resources found here a portion of Sáttítla was designated as a Traditional Cultural Property District This spectacular landscape is home to many rare vulnerable and culturally important flora and fauna a parasitic plant associated with the roots of old-growth conifers Much of the rain that falls on the area is filtered through the porous volcanic rock to recharge underground aquifers that are essential to protect water resources in northern California Sáttítla's exceptionally varied habitats also support high levels of biodiversity including a variety of sensitive and endemic species The area partially overlaps the historic range of the federally listed Franklin's bumblebee which has one of the most limited geographic distributions of any bumblebee in the world uses the region's lava tube caves for roosting The Swainson's hawk returns from South America in the spring to breed in the low-elevation juniper forests and bitterbrush habitats found along the northwestern edge of area the Three Sisters Bald Eagle Winter Roost Area provides habitat for bald eagles Scattered aquatic and riparian habitats in the western portion of the area support two state of California Species of Special Concern the Cascades frog and long-toed salamander Sáttítla supports the survival of at least 16 plants considered threatened including the federally listed whitebark pine growing near Garner Mountain in the western portion of the area with 20 species considered rare or sparsely distributed Amongst host trees is the Pacific fuzzwort a rare liverwort that is at the southern end of its habitat in northern California high-elevation habitats within Sáttítla will remain critical refugia for species including the gray-headed pika and the Sierra Nevada red fox A national monument is a designation given to a protected area of federal land National monuments encompass landscapes of beauty and diversity-containing objects of historic and scientific interest They range from rugged coastlines to vividly hued desert canyons to precious cultural and archeological sites Since the Antiquities Act’s passage in 1906 18 presidents have designated 165 national monuments as large as the 10.9 million-acre Wrangell St and as small as the 0.12-acre Stonewall National Monument in New York This national monument designation prompts the U.S Forest Service to develop a new management plan with public input The Antiquities Act of 1906 grants the president authority to designate national monuments in order to protect “historic landmarks and other objects of historic or scientific interest.” While most national monuments are established by the president using Antiquities Act authority Congress has also established national monuments through legislation to protect natural and historic features Protecting this landscape through the 224,676-acre Sáttítla Highlands National Monument will preserve its important cultural natural and recreational values for the benefit of all Americans Sáttítla is an area sacred to its first inhabitants and is important to many surrounding tribal peoples cultural and spiritual significance of the landscape portions of Sáttítla have been designated as a Traditional Cultural Property District since 1999 The national monument designation builds on this recognition and provides additional protection and management opportunities Many of the important objects identified in President Biden’s monument proclamation are fragile The national monument designation provides federal agencies with the specific mandate to ensure proper care and management of the monument’s natural and historic features The national monument designation builds on years of tribal and local efforts to protect the land’s cultural spiritual and natural resources from harm including geothermal development Supporters include: California Governor Gavin Newsom; Senator Padilla and Senator Schiff; members of local city and county governments; dozens of regional and national stakeholders including wildlife and hunting and fishing organizations; and many local and other Indigenous tribal peoples and organizations also support the area’s protection The public lands designated as a national monument would continue to be managed by the USDA Forest Service through the Klamath The designation provides for the development of a monument management plan which provides a basis for informed decision making The planning effort will provide for maximum public involvement including conferral with Indigenous communities as well as consultation with federally recognized tribal nations and with state and local governments The management plan will provide for the protection and interpretation of the monument’s scientific and historic objects identified in the proclamation as well as continued public access in keeping with the protection of the objects identified in the proclamation It is difficult to accurately predict if visitation will increase The monument area is estimated to receive 42,550-62,550 visitors annually While a national monument designation does not bring additional resources additional public and private resources may become available to help manage the area Monument designation does not prompt a fee Sáttítla provides exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities Monument management plans provide for continued public access to the area to the extent consistent with the protection of the objects identified in the proclamation The monument includes hundreds of miles of motorized road open to the public ranging from paved highways to offroad vehicle trails the monument includes a portion of the Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway which runs through the eastern portion of the monument and a section of the of the Tri-Forest Snowmobile Area A portion of the popular Tri-Forest Snowmobile Area a system of over-snow vehicle routes managed in partnership with California State Office of Highways as well as miles of motorized roads seasonally open to snowmobiles The proclamation allows motorized vehicle use within the monument only on roads and trails documented in USDA Forest Service route inventories as of the date of this proclamation For purposes of protecting and restoring the monument’s resources the Forest Service will prepare a transportation plan that designates the roads and trails on which motorized and non-motorized mechanized vehicle use will continue Research on federal lands must adhere to a series of regulations and laws Current research on these lands is consistent with these authorities and will continue as such under the monument management plan The proclamation respects existing grazing permits and shall continue grazing where grazing is currently allowed including vacant but authorized allotments will only continue if found to be a valid existing right Only federal land is included in the designation Many areas within the monument are already closed to personal non-commercial collection of obsidian in order to protect archeological In order to ensure protection of these sites the monument designation will close all areas to obsidian collection with the exception of tribal collection for cultural including prescribed fire and hazardous fuels removal will continue to be used to reduce the risk of wildfire insects or diseases that could endanger the monument’s objects including natural and cultural resources or threaten public safety All actions conducted must be done in accordance with care and management of the objects identified in the proclamation The establishment of a monument is subject to valid existing rights including but not limited to maintenance of water or flood-control infrastructure and existing utility and telecommunications rights-of-way or facilities Existing infrastructure and facilities located within the monument may be expanded and new facilities may be constructed within the monument to the extent consistent with the proper care and management of the objects protected by the designation and subject to special use authorities and other applicable law Admiralty Island National Monument Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument Bears Ears National Monument Utah (co-managed with the Bureau of Land Management) Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument California (co-managed with the Bureau of Land Management) Browns Canyon National Monument Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument Chimney Rock National Monument Giant Sequoia National Monument Misty Fiords National Monument Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Newberry National Volcanic Monument San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Sand to Snow National Monument Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Sáttítla Highlands National Monument Sean Sailer (5) of Ramsey fields a ground ball during the baseball game between No 6 Bergen Catholic at Ponchak Field in Ramsey NJ on 4/4/24.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaAlex DeSimone smacked a solo home run to help Ramsey build a four-run lead after four innings against Northern Highlands and the Rams would need every one of those runs to fend off a sixth-inning rally and hang on for a 4-3 victory in Ramsey Ramsey scratched across one run in each of the first and four innings before Northern Highlands put together a three-run rally in the top of the sixth Sean Sailer knocked in a run and stole a base in a 1-for-3 day for Ramsey while Roberto Cotes stole two bases and come around to score once in a 1-for-4 showing Connor McNally went 1-for-3 at the plate and stabilized things on the mound striking out a pair of Northern Highlands batters while walking none in 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief for Ramsey (14-3) Jake Zborovosky had a strong outing on the mound for the visitors scattering two hits and one walk over three scoreless innings while striking out three for Northern Highlands (9-8) Jack McKenna can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Officials have released few details after two people were stabbed in a Highland Park neighborhood and transported to the hospital over the weekend The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 11:55 p.m last Friday to the 800 block of Woodbine Road for a report of a stabbing Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene for reports of two people injured The fire department initially staged away from the scene until officers deemed it safe A heavy police presence was active for hours into early Saturday morning during the investigation Detectives appeared to be moving inside a home and outside the property during the investigation Crime scene tape was set up around the property Highland Park Communications Manager Amanda Bennett said two people suffered stab wounds Both were transported to the hospital by ambulance and a third person at the scene was uninjured Bennett said the incident was the result of a domestic dispute but did not release further details such as what led to the incident or the extent of injuries the injured subjects suffered “The investigation is still in progress,” Bennett said It is unclear whether the suspect is in custody yet BATON ROUGE - A car overturned in the pond at the intersection of Highland Road and Pecue Lane on Friday morning and firefighters said the driver of the vehicle was nowhere to be found. George Fire Department showed a car crashed into the pond in front of the Valhalla subdivision The bystander who called in the crash said they didn't see it happen SGFD responded to the scene and its rapid response team examined the scene The driver of the vehicle was nowhere to be found and no one else was inside the car but the deputies said that the drive later returned and was issued a citation for careless operation 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 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLOUISVILLE (WAVE) -Louisville police have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man who was found shot in the Highlands neighborhood Louisville Metro Police responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue around 3:30 a.m inside a car that had crashed into another vehicle Officers said Johnson had also been shot in the leg Responding officers began rendering first aid to Johnson until EMS and LFD arrived at the scene LMPD’s Homicide Unit discovered that the shooting had taken place in the 1000 block of Bardstown Road just north of the Taco Bell before Johnson escaped to his car He managed to drive a short distance before crashing into another vehicle The driver of the other car was taken to the hospital with non-serious injuries and is expected to live She is also charged with the assault of a woman “Our detectives always put in an extraordinary amount of effort to get those who perpetrate these violent acts off our streets.” said Homicide Commander Lt “Investigators will now further the work of preparing for prosecution and bringing justice to the victims and their loved ones.” LMPD is asking anyone with information to call the anonymous tip line at (502)574-LMPD or use the online tip portal “LMPD Homicide is extremely grateful for help we received from the community to help us solve this crime and bring this case to this point.” Lt Skaggs added “If anyone has any information on any case This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Thanks for visiting