Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application the son of Laurel Isaac and Nathel Bullock Hill Dave grew up in Ogden Utah and attended Weber County schools he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and went on to serve in the Vietnam War where he quickly climbed the ranks and became a Corporal valuing the loyalty and the core values it instilled in him  Dave always demonstrated a strong work ethic and his dedication to the job was evident in his reliability and quality of work Dave was a talented cabinet designer and general manager before retiring at the age of 62  Dave truly enjoyed spending his time outdoors or tending to the garden and working in the yard  In recent years you wouldn’t find Dave without his best pal Dave will be remembered for loving his family He was a giving man and was always willing to support those in need singing along to songs or making up his own all to entertain his loved ones many grandchildren and great grandchildren  He was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle Beery  Funeral services will be held Friday January 17 Family and friends may visit Friday from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m  Dave and Sukie want to express a special thanks to the VA Hospital doctors and nurses and Applegate Hospice team for their dedicated care and compassion To family and friends who visited Dave often and helped care for his needs and brightened his spirits until the very end ORDER VIDEOS Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 919-996-2383 Michele Cordaro DirectorAlyssa Drake Assistant Director  Get DirectionsKnow Before You Go Laurel Hills Park has a pond and nature area to explore View other playground locations. 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All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy Okaloosa County School District celebrated the reopening of Laurel Hill School’s renovated Multipurpose Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday “It was an honor to attend the ribbon cutting at Laurel Hill School’s renovated Multipurpose Building—a space rich in history and now renewed for both students and the community,” Superintendent Marcus Chambers said at the event The building features a spacious multipurpose room designed to host school activities and community events and a modern classroom currently used for Foreign Language instruction School officials plan to host Art classes in the space next year Wednesday’s ribbon cutting marks the completion of multipurpose buildings at all high schools and K-12 schools in the district Laurel Hill also unveiled a four-classroom addition to its campus Funding for the project came from the Half Cent Sales Tax approved by voters The ceremony was attended by Superintendent Chambers along with Laurel Hill School staff and students Community representatives included Mayor JB Whitten and members of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning Design plans for improvements at Route 901/612 intersection This project improves the intersection of Route 901 and Route 612 in the Verona area It includes an additional westbound left turn lane (creating a dual left from the existing single left) for traffic turning from Route 612 onto Route 901 It also improves signage and access management for existing commercial entrances Other enhancements include an additional southbound lane on Route 901 before transitioning back to the existing three-lane The existing VDOT Park and Ride facility near this intersection will also be expanded from 37 spaces to approximately 52 spaces including the addition of an electric vehicle charging station Safety and traffic flow at this intersection will be enhanced with the additional turn lane and access management The Park and Ride expansion will accommodate approximately 15 additional commuter vehicles Lat/long: ' + markerLat.trim().substring(0,9) + ' Estimated start date: Spring 2025 (construction advertisement) Estimated completion date: To be determined This project received funding from Virginia’s SMART SCALE program for prioritizing transportation improvements Please note that this file is not ADA compliant Remove all graphics and images from the website so that only the text and links are visible Reverts to original layout including graphics and images Golfers of all ages are invited to Laurel Hill Golf Club for Student Appreciation Day The day promises a fantastic blend of skill-building activities and fun The Eisman Golf Academy – ranked a Top Golf Teacher in Virginia by Golf Digest – offers a variety of lessons classes and camps at Laurel Hill Golf Club The academy’s Performance Lab is a state-of-the-art facility designed for golfers of all levels who are serious about improving their game and features cutting-edge technology and equipment that provides detailed analysis and feedback allowing our coaches to tailor your instruction to a player’s specific needs The Laurel Hill Golf Club is located at 8701 Laurel Crest Drive in Lorton Register for Student Appreciation Day 703-324-7329 Website Accessibility Translate Download Mobile App ADA Accessibility FOIA Requests Website Administrator Fairfax County Public Schools Economic Development Authority Visit Fairfax Council of Governments Commonwealth of Virginia USA.gov -- A significant investment in agricultural education is coming to rural Okaloosa County students The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations has awarded $100,000 to the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) through its new Career Catalyst initiative This grant program specifically targets rural underserved areas by funding innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for high-skill The funds will create hands-on agricultural career pathways for students in an underserved community Chosen from a competitive pool of 13 outstanding applicants the OPSF stood out for its comprehensive approach to career education The "Growing Laurel Hill" program will serve 150 students many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with 69% qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch Through hands-on experiences in horticulture students will gain valuable skills to prepare them for careers in agriculture and related industries Superintendent Marcus Chambers praised the initiative stating: "The 'Growing Laurel Hill' program is a shining example of how we can create meaningful career pathways for our students This grant will provide them hands-on learning experiences and real-world opportunities to shape their futures We are incredibly grateful to the Frederick A DeLuca Foundation for investing in the success of our students and our community." Assistant Superintendent John Spolski echoed this sentiment adding: "This project is a testament to what can be achieved through strong community partnerships we are equipping students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in Florida's evolving agricultural landscape We are excited to see this program take root and flourish." The program has already secured $50,000 from the Farm Bureau with an additional $100,000 pending from Yellow River Soil and Water Conservation and support from the USDA and local businesses This public-private partnership will ensure the success and sustainability of the "Growing Laurel Hill" initiative which is set to launch in the 2025-2026 school year DeLuca Foundation remains dedicated to fostering career pathways in Florida's high-demand fields the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is poised to cultivate brighter futures for students and the community "The Growing Laurel Hill Academy is exactly the type of initiative that we hope to foster through our Career Catalyst program," said Mary Chance President and Chief Executive Officer of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations "We're excited to see how local industry and community leaders have rallied around this effort to create a meaningful opportunity for students We believe this program will serve as a model for similar projects across the state." (WPDE) — A man is dead after being shot Sunday night at the Laurel Hill Food Mart in Scotland County according to Scotland County Sheriff’s Office lying beside his truck with a gunshot wound of Laurinburg on first-degree murder charges Chavis is being held at the Scotland County Detention Center without bond The Okaloosa County School District is excited to invite community partners and members of the media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Laurel Hill School’s newly renovated multipurpose building As the only original structure remaining on campus this historic building has been revitalized along with a new art classroom and upgraded restrooms These renovations are part of the ongoing improvements made possible by the voter-approved Half-Cent Sales Tax The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., and guests are encouraged to arrive by 8:45 a.m. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Catherine Card Okaloosa County School District202 A Highway 85 NNiceville, FL 32578Phone (850) 833-3100Fax (850) 833-4237 Okaloosa County School District has been recognized as a district-wide AdvancED accredited agency since December 9 with previous accreditations occurring at each school View agenda here: https://www.boarddocs.com/fl/okaloosa/Board.nsf/Public The Okaloosa County School Board’s Sales Surtax Citizens’ Oversight Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday at the School District Central Administrative Complex The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to receive and review reports related to the School District’s Half-Cent Capital Outlay Sales Surtax Program This meeting may be attended by the members of the Okaloosa County School Board and is open to the press and public Any person requiring special accommodation at this Meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at the School District Central Administration Complex at (850) 689-7185 Okaloosa County School District has been recognized as a district-wide AdvancED accredited agency since December 9 Registration Information View the 2023-2024 OCSD Annual Report! Talking to your Child after a Lockdown or Secure Event Apply at  www.myschoolapps.com OCSD Earns High Performing School District Designation OCSD Named a Worldwide School System of Distinction View our Safety Protocols Although the conditions for additional snow have passed Okaloosa County Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox has informed us that the snow and ice are not expected to melt sufficiently in time to reduce road and travel hazards for school buses to operate on Thursday Though temperatures are expected to warm on Thursday freezing temperatures are expected to return Thursday evening into Friday potentially impacting a Friday morning commute Due to the current road conditions in Okaloosa County travel is not recommended unless absolutely necessary OCSD schools and district offices will remain closed on Thursday https://www.okaloosaschools.com/article/1974712 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience NATCHEZ – First responders are working to recover a body that belongs to a disabled person who had been missing since  Sunday morning Ezekiel Conner had been reported missing since approximately 5:30 a.m on Sunday from the Hurricane Road area in Natchez Ezekiel Conner went missing from Hurricane Road in Natchez Sunday morning Family members said he was a vulnerable adult and needed medication Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said Conner reportedly “ran out of the home” he was in Police were searching when a report had been received Monday morning stating a deceased person had been found in the area of Laurel Hill Drive It seems as though Conner had fallen into a ravine adding the coroner would verify the cause of death once they recover his body Monday’s SWAC college basketball lineup has lots in store Among those contests is the Southern Jaguars squaring off… Ranked squads are on the Monday college basketball schedule in two games including the Wake Forest Demon Deacons… Monday’s college basketball schedule has several interesting games including the matchup between the McNeese Cowboys and the Stephen… which includes the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Florida Panthers Top-25 teams will take the court across two games on Monday’s college basketball slate Adams County residents: Could you live with once-a-week garbage pick up if it would save you significantly on your monthly garbage collection bill View Results -- Deputies have located the body of Quinton Davis -- Deputies are searching for an 80-year-old Laurel Hill man who has been reported missing in Okaloosa County a black and blue flannel shirt over a white undershirt Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the authorities immediately at 850-651-7400 or reach out to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers The qualifying period for candidates began on Monday and ended at noon today The current terms of the three incumbents expire in April NC departed this life at the age of 64 on December 9 He was the loving son of the late William “Billy” Andrew Peele Andy was a valued employee of the Campbell Soup Company for nineteen years and grew up attending Caledonia United Methodist Church His greatest joy came from time shared with family and the memories they created Bryant Peele; and a special person in his life Nicholas Andrew “Nick” Peele of Laurinburg; daughters VA and Hanna McClure (Zay) of North Myrtle Beach Candace Bourne and Eli Pierce; and special mother-in-law Gearldine Simpson; along with a host of loving family and friends 2024 at Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel with burial following in the Caledonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to services on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m the family request donations be given to the Caledonia United Methodist Church Cemetery fund or your charity of choice passed to his Heavenly home at the age of 88 on February 4 James was the oldest of twelve children of the late James Rufus Beasley and the late Eva Mae Moody Beasley born September 11 He was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Army prior to enlisting in the United States Navy.  He then served in the North Carolina National Guard retiring after 31 years of dedicated service.   He had a long career as a textile machinery mechanic retiring after 46 years with JP Stevens Beasley loved his church serving as a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophesy of Laurel Hill.  He strived to help others in need and enjoyed caring for the community animals.  He was an avid sports fan especially for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.  In younger years he loved his time inspiring and coaching young men and who was extremely proud of coaching the Carolina Military Academy.  James will be remembered for his love of family a loving and devoted father and grandfather preceding him in death are his beloved wife of 67 years Peggy Ann “Jewel” Shepherd Beasley; brothers James “Jamie” Beasley III of Maxton; his granddaughter Autumn Pate Chavis (Jody); and great granddaughter and Susie Williams (Tommy); a host of loving nieces February 8th at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in King Cemetery A K9 and deputies from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office searched for Davis for several days before finding his body on Saturday officials said late Saturday afternoon on Facebook “We send our sincere sympathies to his family and friends.” The Fairfax County Park Authority and George Mason University Golf are proud to announce a new partnership naming the Park Authority’s Laurel Hill Golf Club as the university golf team’s home course The collaboration aims to enhance the training and development opportunities for George Mason student-athletes and will also provide opportunities for expanded Park Authority summer camps utilizing the George Mason Field House in Fairfax “This is a huge milestone in our partnership with George Mason University golf and has significant meaning as we work toward developing young golfers and fans of the sport throughout Fairfax County,” said Ryan Carmen through the formalization of our partnership we will be able to provide junior golf clinics hosted by a collegiate golf team at our courses and we have the added benefit of expanding our variety of summer camp offerings with the use of the George Mason Field House in Fairfax.” The Laurel Hill Golf Club was constructed in 2005 and has perennially been recognized as one of the premier public courses in Virginia The golf club boasts robust development facilities including a 30-station practice range with both mats and natural grass tees Laurel Hill is also home to the award-winning Eisman Golf Academy with a state-of-the-art developmental technology for helping players improve their game Laurel Hill Golf Club is located at 8701 Laurel Crest Drive in Lorton. For more information about the course, please call 703-493-8849 or visit the Laurel Hill Golf Club website (This story has been updated to add new information.) Six affordable housing projects got financial support from Eugene City Hall on Monday either in the form of the city council's recommendation on how to spend its federal "HOME" funding allocation The federal HOME program awards funding to local governments to put toward affordable housing this year and last year Eugene and Springfield offered a second pool of "HOME-ARP" funding to projects Eugene and Springfield have received joint HOME funds through the "Eugene-SpringfieldHOME Consortium," made of a mayor and councilor from both cities Monday's vote was technically a recommendation to that group but it's unlikely the consortium will override the council's unanimous recommendation Eugene had access to $1.8 million in regular HOME funds and $2.8 million in HOME-ARP funds ($2.5 million for construction and $300,000 for services) Leftover funds will be passed on to 2026 projects It's unclear what will happen to these funds following President Donald Trump's order to freeze federal funding, and the lawsuit challenging it "We do not have information yet about how (the) announcement may impact HOME funds and cannot speculate," said Lindsay Selser spokesperson for Eugene's planning department Address: The northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 99 N and Roosevelt Boulevard Owner: Homes for Good Housing Agency Units: 51 rental units: 12 studios and 32 one bedrooms plus one unit for a manager and a common area Homes for Good is planning one four-story building Timeline: The city previously awarded The Coleman HOME funds in 2021 but Homes for Good withdrew from the agreement after it wasn't awarded state funding in that cycle It is reapplying after receiving that funding Homes for Good projects it will secure the remaining funding in the summer of 2025 and begin construction in May 2026 with units reserved for tenants who were previously incarcerated and earn 60% or less AMI "This is going to be really important transitional housing for a lot of people who really need that support," City Councilor Lyndsie Leech said at Monday's meeting HOME ask: $1.2 million (regular HOME funds) Address: 2743 River Road and 45 Hunsaker Lane Owner: Laurel Hill Center Units: 35 rental units: a mixture of studios and one-bedrooms Laurel Hill Center plans for approximately four residential buildings and a community building Timeline: Laurel Hill Center is currently seeking funding intending to complete financing in 2026 and begin construction in 2027 with some reserved for those at or below 30% AMI The development will "serve residents with disabilities related to mental health behavioral health and substance abuse disorders including those who are unhoused and at risk of becoming unhoused," with Laurel Hill Center planning to provide services HOME ask: $2.8 million for construction and $300,000 for services (HOME-ARP) Springfield City Council is tentatively scheduled to discuss the two competing proposed HOME-ARP projects in Springfield on April 7 Eugene's Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption dates back to 1990 The program aims to encourage affordable housing projects by exempting them from local property tax people making 60% of the Area Median Income or less for at least 20 years the property owner may apply for another tax exemption to maintain the housing as affordable The Eugene City Council usually approves these applications without argument Eugene received and approved applications for five projects (three new and two renewals) totaling 192 new units and 99 renewals Springfield received and approved one application totaling 39 new units making this the biggest year for LIRHPTE since 2022 Laurel Hill Center River Road was awarded a LIRHPTE in addition to its HOME-ARP funding New LIRHPTE developments coming to Eugene-SpringfieldWhiteaker CommonsAddress: The southeast corner of the intersection of West Fifth Avenue and Adams Street Owner: Red Apple Square LLC, which has the same leadership as Fernwood Property Management Units: 110 rental units: a mixture of studios Red Apple Square plans for one five-story building Timeline: Red Apple Square is seeking funding with the goal of completing financing in 2026 and beginning construction in 2027 Rent: Rents will range from $936 and $1,203 with units reserved for those at or below 60% AMI Owner: Cascade Housing Association as well as a manager's unit and common areas Cascade Housing Association plans three three-story buildings for this purpose Timeline: Cascade Housing Association is seeking funding with the goal of completing financing in 2025 and beginning construction in late 2025 or 2026 Rent: Will offer rents ranging from $1,002 to $1,390 with some units reserved for those at or below 50% AMI Owner: Springfield Affordable Apartments LLC by Cornerstone Community Housing Timeline: Alma Apartments broke ground in September 2024 and plan to complete construction in August 2025 Rent: Will offer rents ranging from $736 to $1,145 10 units will be set aside for Hope and Safety Alliance LIRHPTE renewalsSanta Clara PlaceAddress: 120-194 Santa Clara Ave. Owner: Santa Clara Place by St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County Timeline: The City Council originally granted Santa Clara Place a LIRHPTE in 2004 Vincent de Paul of Lane County has maintained it as affordable housing since Rent: Ranges from $437 to $907 depending on the type of unit and tenants' income Owner: Apple Orchard Village Limited Partnership by Cornerstone Community Housing Timeline: The City Council originally granted Apple Orchard a LIRHPTE in 2004 Cornerstone Community Housing has maintained it as affordable housing since Rent: Ranges from $556 and $1,108 depending on the type of unit and tenants' income Alan Torres covers local government for the Register-Guard. He can be reached over email at atorres@registerguard.com or on X @alanfryetorres (WPDE) — A man was arrested Tuesday for drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop of Reaford was stopped on Devon Drive in Laurel Hill by Detective Jay Yarbrough of the Scotland County Sheriff's Office Yarbrough reportedly ran Platt's name and found he was wanted out of the neighboring Richmond County MORE: OSHA investigating workplace death of 34-year-old Florence man Yarbrough found a firearm as well as narcotics Platt was arrested on scene and charged with receiving stolen goods/property possessing more than five counterfeit instruments possessing a firearm as a felon and violating his probation Platt remains in the Scotland County Detention Center with no bond of Laurel Hill passed to his Heavenly home at the age of 80 on February 2 Jim was the son of the late Jesse James Mintz and the late Lois Britt Mintz born December 21 South Carolina.  He was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps  His life was about helping others serving many years in Law Enforcement with the Scotland County Sheriff Department.  He later began his own business of Mintz Nursery.  yard work and wood working.  He also enjoyed his quiet time watching westerns on television.  Jim faithfully served many years as a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church.  Above all his greatest joy came from sharing time with his family.  He was a beloved husband and friend who will dearly be missed by all he is preceded in death by all of his siblings Jim leaves behind his wife Judy Ivey Mintz of their home; son Michael “Mike” James Mintz (Angela) of Laurinburg; daughter Kimberly Mintz of Laurel Hill; seven adoring grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  He is also survived by a host of nieces February 4th at the Laurel Hill Baptist Church with burial following in Hillside Memorial Park.  The family requests donations be given in Jim’s memory to the Laurel Hill Baptist Church Laurel Hill Golf Club is one of the best public golf courses in the state, but don’t just take Golf Fairfax’s word for it! Golfweek has announced the top public-access courses in every state and Laurel Hill is ranked 12th in Virginia Built in 2005 and designed by notable golf course designer Bill Love Laurel Hill is an impressive 18-hole course on land that formerly housed the D.C Department of Corrections facility at Lorton Paying homage to the early architects of American golf Love's objective was to let the natural beauty of the property dictate the character of the course Laurel Hill provides premiere amenities for golfers of any skill level driving range and the recently added Eisman Performance Center a teaching facility that utilizes Trackman technology and artificial intelligence to analyze swing patterns and performance The indoor/outdoor performance facility is available during private and group lessons to help all golfers take their game to the next level When they’re not on the greens or practicing their swing golfers can enjoy other amenities within the Laurel Hill Clubhouse including the full-scale Tower Grill restaurant for food and drinks and banquet rooms suitable for hosting golf outings Book your tee time today at one of the best public courses in Virginia Laurel Hill Golf Club is located at 8701 Laurel Crest Drive in Lorton, Virginia. To learn more about all of the Golf Fairfax courses, visit the Golf website Golfweek is one of the most well-known golf magazines that covers all aspects of the game Every year Golfweek ranks public and private courses across the country giving the selected courses nationwide recognition and admiration Police shot and killed a fugitive wanted on charges out of Washington state Tuesday afternoon near the Laurel Hill neighborhood in south Eugene The shooting occurred in a wooded area off Moon Mountain Drive around 3 p.m fled on foot into an embankment surrounded by trees and pathways after leaving a vehicle Skinner noted there appeared to be small camps where people may have been staying "Officers feared for their life at that point and a single officer shot the individual," he said It remained unclear what specifically caused the officer to feel threatened Skinner referred to the officer as "he" but did not identify him The man had been under police surveillance after a tip from a federal partner agency which is leading the investigation into his case Officers tracked him earlier in the day as he left the 11th Avenue area by car Skinner said the wooded location was seen as an ideal spot to make an arrest without endangering nearby homes or risking a high-speed chase "This is the perfect scenario to take someone into custody," Skinner said emphasizing that drone surveillance allowed officers to monitor the man safely before moving in and the Independent Police Auditor is investigating alongside a team specializing in police shootings will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office for review "This is hard for the officers involved," Skinner said adding that the officers were tactical operators trained to handle high-risk situations Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard You may reach her at HKochanski@gannett.com Wanda Deal Edwards of Laurel Hill departed this life at the age of 61 on November 3 loving daughter of Louvertia Deal Oxendine and the late James Edward Deal in May 1986 and together they have shared a wonderful life She served as a faithful member of Laurel Hill Full Gospel Wanda enjoyed sewing and creating a warm and welcoming home for her family where they shared many wonderful memories Harold Deal and Darrel Deal both of Pennsylvania and Jerry Deal of Lumberton; two grandsons Tony Dutch Deal (Sherastin) of Laurel Hill and James Deal of the home; and two great-grandchildren Gracelyn Dutch and Caleb Dutch; along with many loving extended family and friends 2024 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel with burial following in the Fair Point Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Visitation will be prior to services on Thursday Bluegrass musicians and music fans will return to Somerset on Saturday and Sunday for the 16th annual Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival at Laurel Hill State Park family-friendly event is sponsored by Friends of Laurel Hill The music begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, with performances scheduled through 5 p.m. by Moose Lodge Revival Honoring the Chief: The community will not let Somerset Borough Police Chief Randy Cox go quietly Food and artisan vendors will be on-site throughout the day and children's activities will be offered from 1-4 p.m Sunday's events begin at 8:30 a.m. with the annual Mountain Laurel 5K a dog-and-people-friendly run and walk around the park Proceeds from this event support projects in the park A course map and the registration form are available at the event website A Sunday church service begins at 10 a.m. on the main stage, then bluegrass music resumes at 11 a.m Performances by the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners Nu-Blu and the Tiger Maple String Band continue until 5 p.m The food and artisan vendors and children's activities continue on Sunday as well chairs and tents will not be set up for festival guests to use; however blankets and individual pop-up canopies to set up at the festival for their shade and comfort Visitors are also encouraged to pick up this year's Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival T-shirt at the Friends of Laurel Hill tent Feeding local kids: New state program could provide an additional $120 per child for meals Those requesting accommodations at the event for disability reasons should contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888-PA-PARKS ADA parking and golf cart shuttles will be available for transportation to the festival grounds if needed Laurel Hill State Park is located at 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road in Somerset. Directions to the festival are posted on the festival's website (WJAR) — Firefighters responded to a multi-alarm fire that damaged two homes in Providence on Friday morning The smoke was captured on an NBC 10 towercam A spokesperson with the Providence Police Department said most of the fire had been extinguished at about 11:45 a.m but no injuries were reported at the moment The fire department said no one was home at the time but the house next door was burned on the side The extent of the damage wasn't immediately clear An NBC 10 News crew at the scene observed significant damage to the top floors of the home Puff Ganja is a proposed microbusiness dispensary for Gloucester Township, with hopes of opening in the Laurel Hill Plaza which is located to the side of ShopRite of Laurel Hill (across the street,) Laurel Hill Plaza is a long single-story strip mall on College Drive which starts at the intersection of the popular Blackwood-Clementon Road the Puff Ganja dispensary is targeted for the far right side in a unit that appears to be directly next to Beauty World This is a “microbusiness” dispensary which is a category defined by New Jersey cannabis laws targeted at supporting smaller business operations with local ownership Puff Ganja has already been given an important approval from the Gloucester Township Council who in September heard from the applicants and the Council then published a resolution in support of the Puff Ganja application for a New Jersey Cannabis Retailer License.  This approval is a required part of New Jersey “Annual License” application process The cannabis retailer approval process for the State of New Jersey can be a lengthy one with multiple steps and one key aspect ahead of the approval of the final licenses is for the Township to wrote a letter of support or resolution for the Cannabis operator within the town The next step in the approval process for Puff Ganja will be an appearance before the Gloucester Township Zoning Board on Wednesday January 8th at 7pm Dispensaries are allowed in this Highway-Commercial Zone but Township ordinance defines dispensaries as a “conditional use” which on its own requires a Zoning Board review before the project can move forward That being said the applicant is also requesting a “D” variance for the project as the location does not meet the condition of being located more than 500 feet from a residential area.  While the property behind the Plaza is significantly wooded Additionally Puff Ganja owners are looking for a site plan waiver as they propose to use a 1,200 square foot unit within an existing building and there will be no proposed changes to the exterior of the building or site The Public Notice for this hearing is slightly confusing and I had to confirm details with the Gloucester Township Board Administrator Despite the notice saying the meeting is with the Planning Board they will actually be reviewing it with the Township Zoning Board who meets on January 8th (The Planning Board meets on a different day so I really wanted to clarify this aspect) In other area news the ShopRite located across the street will be relocating at the end of 2025 to a new constructed store at the former K-mart building Puff Ganja LLC – Dispensary (Proposed)2001 College DriveClementon Gloucester Township 2025 at 7:00 o’clock PMGloucester Township Zoning BoardMunicipal Building1261 Chews Landing Road at Hyder LaneGloucester Township Categories News Giant Fitness & Jersey Girls Gyms Planned For Moorestown Niceville and Fort Walton Beach headed to the polls on Tuesday for the 2025 municipal election Three candidates were running for two seats on the City Council in Laurel Hill and seven candidates were running for three seats on the City Council in Fort Walton Beach residents could approve two ballot amendments regarding the city's operations The amendments allowed the mayor to have more power and the city clerk who lives outside of Niceville city limits to remain in her home and work for the city Here are the results from Tuesday's election: Referendum #1: This ballot proposal would allow the current city clerk to work with the city while living outside city limits Laurel Hill resultsLaurel Hill residents had the chance to choose two of three candidates for the City Council Fort Walton Beach residents could choose three of seven candidates for spots on the City Council (WPDE) — A gun was found in a student’s book bag Friday morning at Laurel Hill Elementary School according to Scotland County Sheriff Ralph Kersey Kersey said the weapon was seized and the Scotland County Detective Division is investigating the incident TOP STORY: Another chance to spot the aurora borealis in the Carolinas He added the “situation was handled quietly and cautiously without posing any threat or harm to school staff or students then or now.“ Kersey said additional information will be released as the investigation permits This week the Eugene City Council is scheduled to make several votes related to funding affordable housing projects and formalize the city's position on some high-profile bills that will be considered this legislative session Lane County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on contracts related to building the CleanLane Resource Recovery Facility and will hold a public hearing on the Old Hazeldell Quarry Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon will deliver his annual State of the City address To watch: Meetings stream online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings, the city's YouTube channel and the GovHub Media app and are broadcast on Comcast channel 21 To attend: The Monday meetings are in the Eugene City Council Chambers inside the northern building on the former Eugene Water & Electric Board property at 500 E 4th Avenue To listen: Dial 833-548-0282 and use the meeting ID and passcode What: Eugene city councilors are scheduled to discuss a land use code amendment for stormwater development standards Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/88698116233 Meeting ID; Passcode: 886 9811 6233; council9 What: Eugene city councilors are scheduled to select their council president and vice president for 2025 Lastly councilors will receive the city's annual financial reports and hear public comment Link: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/86940914039 Meeting ID; Passcode: 869 4091 4039; council9 To comment: Fill out the city's request to speak form at https://forms.office.com/g/e65TJf4Spi between 7 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. on Monday. Written testimony can be submitted to the council by sending an email to mayorcouncilandcitymanager@eugene-or.gov Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/82838229200 Meeting ID; Passcode:  828 3822 9200; council9 To attend: The meetings will take place at the Harris Hall at 125 E To watch: County commission meetings stream at bit.ly/LaneCounty-meetings, Lane County's YouTube channel Comcast channel 21 and the GovHub Media app To comment: In-person commenters can sign up at the door. Online commenters should register for the Zoom meeting. To submit written comments, email publiccomment@lanecountyor.gov by noon Monday with the subject line PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MEETING DATE 1/28/2024 Register: zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_zTcUC2sKQUWJNAv8yqDhlg What: County commissioners are scheduled to hear public comment and a presentation on the state of ambulance service in Lane County they're scheduled to vote on three contracts related to constructing the CleanLane Resource Recovery Facility commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to allow RV's on rural residences What: Lane County Commissioners are scheduled to resume the public hearing on the proposed Old Hazeldell Quarry near Oakridge To attend: The event will take place at the Richard E To watch: Historically, Springfield's State of the City address is uploaded afterward to the City of Springfield, Oregon YouTube channel 30 (presentation begins at 5:30 and concludes at 6:30) What: Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon will "reflect on 2024 achievements and share key priorities for 2025." City Councilors will "showcase exciting updates and developments in their wards." VanGordon will present annual city awards The Springfield High School Jazz Band will provide music Thomas “TK” Christopher Knight answered his final call to his Heavenly home at the age of 52 after a courageous battle with cancer He lived a life of devotion to his family and service to his community son of Raymond Knight and the late Brenda Faye Smith Knight of Scotland County along with being an honored fellow fireman.  He shared his jovial personality with everyone he encountered always leaving them with a smile or laughter.  He enjoyed his work as a meat cutter with Food Lion Supermarket for many years.  TK was honored to serve his community as a fireman with the Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Department for six years and the Gibson Volunteer Fire Department for twenty-three years where he proudly served as their Captain TK was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing hunting and camping.   He was a great cook loved cooking out with family and especially cooking for his fellow fireman.  He also enjoyed attending Piney Plains Holiness Church.  Above all especially with his adored grandchildren.  Sherry Whitt Knight of their home in Laurel Hill; sons Casey Holcombe (Dustin) each of Laurel Hill; grandson Austin Johnson of Fayetteville; and granddaughter Raymond Knight of Laurel Hill; and brother James Knight (Gloria) of Laurel Hill.  TK also leaves behind his loving extended family any devoted friends and fellow firefighters The funeral service to celebrate TK will be held at 4:00 p.m 2024 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel officiated by Rev Sampson “Bo” Grooms.    A graveside service will follow at the Knight Family Cemetery Visitation will be held prior to services on Wednesday beginning at 2:00 p.m age 73 of Laurel Hill passed away on January 31 he was the son of the late Gilbert and Nancy Bryant Goins of Robeson County NC.  Earl worked in manufacturing with F.C.C and recently retired after many years of services.   He was currently enjoying his work with Safeway Motors just helping out where needed.  Earl loved spending his time fishing and enjoyed conversation with everyone he encountered especially at Walmart.  He was a loving family man who will truly be missed preceding him in death was his devoted wife of 42 years Daniel Goins (Courtney Jacobs) of Fayetteville Roger Goins of Gibson; sister; Lib Jernigan of Gibson; grandchildren Talon and Kane.  He also leaves behind a host of family and friends 2025 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.   Visitation with the family will follow the service at the funeral home Get 4 Weeks of Farm and Dairy Home DeliveredSign Up for your FREE Trial and website in this browser for the next time I comment the then-28-year-old Parker was driving a 2012 Dodge bucket truck southbound on Robinson Road (County Road 393) in Okaloosa County at 62 mph in a 30-mph-zone Florida Highway Patrol officials said today in a news release causing the truck he was driving to collide with a 2011 Jeep driven by an off-duty Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy from Pensacola They said the deputy was pronounced dead on scene and his daughter She was transported to the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in critical condition and was later flown to Shands Hospital in Gainsville it was discovered that Parker was under the influence at the time of the crash with a blood alcohol level of .157 six hours after the crash,” FHP officials said Parker was arrested the night of the incident and booked into the Okaloosa County Jail He was sentenced today in county court on the charges of DUI manslaughter causing death (WPDE) — A longtime Scotland County deputy is battling cancer His colleagues and community came together on Saturday to show their support hosting a chili cook-off at Laurel Hill Community Center Major Roger Alford has served the department for over 20 years his colleagues are stepping up to help with medical and travel expenses grew up with Major Alford and has known him for 30 years “We always have just a great time just talking we don’t do that a lot because you know to us he’s — we try and keep his mind off it," Dover said The fundraiser event was a time for fellowship and sharing how much of an impact Major Alford has on others says he can count on Major Alford to make any day better “I think the best part for us is anytime we’re having a bad day we can always depend on major to come in and give us a laugh give us a story and it was kind of our way of giving back we want you to know that we’re always going to be here for you," Yarbrough said knowing he has the support of his department and community it’s good when you got people with you when you are going through something so they’re actually there for you," Alford said "So when you’re going through something like this it’s great to have a support system." The money raised will go towards travelling and medical expenses for Major Alford as he continues his chemotherapy treatment His fellow deputies remain committed to standing by him every step of the way “We’re going to keep working to make sure we get roger better because we need him around as long as we can have him," Yarbrough said Christy “Hope” Jones of Laurel Hill departed this life at the age of 51 on December 28 She was the loving daughter of Peggy Jones and the late Larry Jones Hope worked at Dominos and in textiles while training for military service She was accepted in the United States Navy she was discharged following basic training Hope’s health declined requiring nursing care until her passing  Hope was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all and Nicole Jones (Mark) each of Laurinburg; niece and Cameron Jacobs of Red Springs; along with her loving family Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m 2025 at Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel with burial following at Hillside Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held at graveside following the committal service.   The family requests donations be made to Peele’s Chapel Wesleyan Church The Fairfax County Park Authority will officially open the new restroom facility at Laurel Hill’s Central Green on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. The ribbon-cutting will be held in conjunction with the Park Authority’s National Trails Day event commemorating 10 years of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail The restroom facility was installed as part of a two-phase development project at Laurel Hill’s Central Green Phase 1 included an asphalt loop road with parking meadow conservation areas and related site work including utilities and stormwater management Phase 2 included the installation of the new restroom building an Americans With Disabilities Act compliant walkway with related utilities and a sanitary line to the pump station at the Lorton Workhouse Total project cost for the 32-feet-by-52-feet restroom facility was approximately $2.1 million with funding provided through the parks projects and infrastructure funds and the General County Construction Fund Laurel Hill Central Green is located at 8780 Lorton Road in Lorton Questions about the new facility or National Trail’s Day event may be directed to the Park Authority’s Public Information Office at Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov View the National Trails Day Flyer The current terms of Mayor Robby Adams and Councilors Mike Blizzard and Amanda Rosen expire in April Candidates seeking the four-year mayoral seat or either of the four-year council seats run at large and must be qualified electors of Okaloosa County residing within the city limits of Laurel Hill The qualifying period for candidates runs from noon on Monday All candidates shall qualify with the county Supervisor of Elections office at 1250 Eglin Parkway 1 for the New Year’s Day holiday and will reopen at 8 a.m A significant investment in agricultural education is coming to rural Okaloosa County students The "Growing Laurel Hill" program will serve 150 students stating: "The 'Growing Laurel Hill' program is a shining example of how we can create meaningful career pathways for our students DeLuca Foundation for investing in the success of our students and our community." Assistant Superintendent John Spolski echoed this sentiment adding: "This project is a testament to what can be achieved through strong community partnerships we are equipping students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in Florida's evolving agricultural landscape We are excited to see this program take root and flourish."   This public-private partnership will ensure the success and sustainability of the "Growing Laurel Hill" initiative DeLuca Foundation remains dedicated to fostering career pathways in Florida's high-demand fields "The Growing Laurel Hill Academy is exactly the type of initiative that we hope to foster through our Career Catalyst program," said Mary Chance "We're excited to see how local industry and community leaders have rallied around this effort to create a meaningful opportunity for students We believe this program will serve as a model for similar projects across the state." (Pictured above Left to Right: Assistant Superintendent John Spolski OPSF Office of Community Affairs Debbie Tate Chair of PreK-12 Education Appropriations Committee President/CEO of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations) About the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations The Consortium is a membership organization for Florida’s school district-wide local education foundations and financial resources to build the capacity and effectiveness of Florida’s local education foundations The Consortium now has 64 member foundations with 1,200 business and community leaders serving as volunteer board members they raise more than $100 million annually to support students The Consortium has provided nearly $70 million to local education foundations since 2001 through various private- and public-sector partnerships, including the State of Florida School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program. For more information about the Consortium, visit: educationfoundationsfl.org.   daughter of John Bradley Odum and Lisa Lynn Cummins Ashly enjoyed her work in convenient store management caring for her customers and staff Her greatest joy was time shared with her family and friends Ashly will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her and Ashton Bradley Jernigan each of Wagram; parents John Bradley “JB” Odum of Laurel Hill and Lisa Lynn Cummins of Laurinburg; sisters Amber Star Odum (Jeff Hildreth) and Tara McGrew both of Laurinburg; four grandchildren; along with many extended family and friends The memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 6:00 p.m 2025 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel Visitation with the family will follow the service at the funeral home