Linwood Cemetery overlooks the Point in Dubuque The city of Dubuque is subsidizing the Linwood Cemetery Association in the operation of the cemetery Asbury News Bellevue News Clayton County News Delaware County News Dubuque News Dubuque County News Dyersville News Jackson County News Peosta News East Dubuque News Galena News Jo Daviess County News Crawford County News Grant County News Iowa County News Lafayette County News Lancaster News Platteville News Field of Dreams Coverage All Bites and Brews More Caucus News High up on the bluffs of the Mississippi River Linwood Cemetery serves as the final resting place of Dubuque’s Gilded Age ruling class Gothic mausoleums and tall obelisks put an exclamation point of art on their existence “All the big names in town are here,” said Rose Ames the office manager at Linwood Cemetery Association which operates the 145-acre burial ground on the bluff above the North End rows of more-modest headstones mark the graves of the middle-class dead before finally a blank hillside of grass grows atop the remains of the anonymous a mass pauper’s grave of those removed from Jackson Park Linwood Cemetery Association is celebrating 150 years of nonprofit ownership of the historic cemetery having taken over the burial ground in 1875 after the city could not maintain the grounds the cemetery voluntarily entered into a state receivership with the Iowa Insurance Division as its trustees realized it would soon run out of operating revenue and have to tap into its $1.5 million endowment fund without outside help it’s the city’s turn to assure the financial backing of the struggling cemetery having given up a court fight with the state of Iowa over responsibility for the public’s interest in the cemetery The cemetery association will continue operations of the graveyard but the Dubuque City Council approved a $110,000 general fund subsidy for Linwood The state will end its financial support June 30 “The state has the right to assign that responsibility,” City Manager Mike Van Milligen said Van Milligen said city attorneys were negotiating an arrangement with county attorneys for a micro-levy that would support a more permanent subsidy A levy of a few cents spread across city property owners could raise the $110,000 subsidy in the future creating a dedicated revenue stream without having to dip into the city’s general fund The city of Dubuque tried to resist responsibility for Linwood arguing in court against Dubuque County and the Iowa Insurance Division that cemeteries are the responsibility of townships the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that the city of Dubuque was financially responsible for the insolvent cemetery and the city has ended its legal campaign and accepted responsibility for the cemetery “The city of Dubuque has the responsibility to keep them solvent,” Van Milligen acknowledged A change in end-of-life customs has upended the business model of Linwood and many cemeteries across the United States leaving the care for these hallowed grounds in jeopardy “The revenue source no longer supports the operations,” said Ken Miller Miller said traditional burials had been on a downward trend since the 1990s as an increasing number of people opt for cremation the number of cremations in Iowa eclipsed burials for the first time The cemetery’s costs are about $350,000 annually but its traditional revenue stream is now down to $150,000 Miller said Linwood saw the writing on the wall and entered into receivership voluntarily before the state would be forced to take over the cemetery and leave it in an even worse financial position Linwood also has responded by accommodating cremated remains in a trio of columbaria where patrons can purchase a niche to store the ashes Miller said the association had cut back on mowing in certain areas hoping to nurture a more natural and sustainable oak savanna habitat Less than half of Linwood’s grounds are occupied by graves but Miller shirked at selling off property “I would hate to see Linwood have to sell the land but I also know Linwood has to be serious about its financial capability.” the state has changed its investment rules for cemeteries allowing Linwood to seek higher-yielding investments and use more of that interest for operating expenses Twenty percent of revenues from burials and grave plots are put into the endowment fund to operate in perpetuity About $14,000 each year is currently added to the principal while about $60,000 of interest revenue can be used for expenses a new “Friends of Linwood” fund is being launched to more easily seek charitable contributions from foundations as well as individuals Ames said she hoped Dubuque’s founding families would step up noting their ancestors are buried in many of the impressive memorials on the hill Van Milligen said Linwood was part of Dubuque’s heritage and something the community wished to be maintained “It’s a big part of the community’s history and history has always been important to the community,” Van Milligen said Email notifications are only sent once a day ISSN 2993-8384 (Online)ISSN 1041-293X (Print) Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 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 LINWOOD − The Portage County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a person whose body was found April 28 who was believed to have gone fishing near West River Drive and Portage County HH in the Portage County town of Linwood according to a Portage County Sheriff's Office news release The circumstances surrounding the person's death is under investigation by the Portage County Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner's Office The Portage County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Portage County Medical Examiner’s Office,Rudolph Fire Department and Rudolph EMS Portage County inspections: 2 restaurants with 9 violations and 1 requires reinspection More local news: Stevens Point & Portage County leaders optimistic about city hall, courthouse agreement Contact Karen Madden at kmadden@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @KMadden715, Instagram @kmadden715 or Facebook at www.facebook.com/karen.madden.33 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application grandfather peacefully passed away April 29 1933 to the late Clarence Craddock Granger and the late Peachie Hatcher Granger He was married 63 years to Van Wade Granger who survives Linwood was a faithful member of First Baptist Church He was a retired tobacconist and tax preparer His passing will leave a void in all who knew him Van Wade Granger of South Boston; his son Ben Granger (Andrea) of Estero Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home 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 - High water seeping onto Linwood Avenue from Cypress Bayou caused a temporary road closure at the Caddo-DeSoto line over the weekend Sunday between Barron Road and the Cypress Bayou Bridge the water had receded enough to reopen the roadway Drivers are still urged to use caution when driving through the area since high water remains along the roadway Local breaking news delivered as it happens News headlines delivered at 7:00 am Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at Noon Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Weather forecast delivered at 9:00 am daily 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 He was preceded in passing by his brothers Lin was the owner of Lin Jarrett Heating and Air Conditioning Co. which was his passion being there to serve his community for 47 years of continued service He was also a lifetime member of the Colonial Hunt Club Kendall Jarrett Mitchell; special Friend and colleague The family would like to give special thanks to Crater Community Hospice A funeral service will be held on 1:00 p.m Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens Prince George The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m donations may be made to Crater Community Hospice 3916 S Virginia 23805 or to Rowanty Technical Center 20000 Rowanty Road Carson Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com affectionately known as “Linwood,” was born on March 1st Linwood was a cherished son of Haywood and Linda Kirven Davis He took great pride in his journey through life beginning with his graduation from West Florence High School in 1986 Linwood furthered his education at Florence-Darlington Technical College and Denmark Technical College His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish LLL which brought him immense pride and satisfaction.  Linwood was known for his extraordinary musical talents He shared his love for music by serving numerous churches throughout South Carolina and beyond becoming a beloved figure in the musical community His commitment to his craft and his ability to play soulful melodies left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of hearing him perform Linwood is survived by his wife of 10 years He will be remembered fondly by his family and all whose lives he touched through his music and kindness let us carry forward his spirit of love and creativity cherishing the memories and melodies that will forever echo in our hearts In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the **Linwood Davis Memorial Fund** at Linwood Davis Memorial Fund Your contributions will honor Linwood’s memory and the profound impact he had on those who knew him passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Accomac Linwood was the son of Mason Lee Bundick and Annie Dix Bundick he embraced the value of hard work—a principle he carried throughout his life he didn’t retire until the age of 90 a testament to his dedication and perseverance often making time for a stop at Stuckey’s to catch up on “Shore Talk.” sometimes preferring their company to people and many found a permanent place in his heart and home “Baby,” was his loyal co-pilot Linwood instilled in his family the values of hard work and love of country He will be dearly missed by his loved ones the mechanics who knew him up and down the Shore Betty Ann Milliner of Accomac; grandchildren Sargent; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his furbabies A funeral service celebrating Linwood’s life will be conducted from the chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Parksley on Sunday Interment will be held at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery Family and friends will gather for a viewing at the funeral home on Saturday donations in Linwood’s name may be made to the Eastern Shore SPCA Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.  Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home Eastern Shore SPCAP.O. Box 164, Onley VA 23418Web: http://www.shorespca.com Bernice Ford and Veronica Ford-McNeil (John); two granddaughters Marvin Durham; other relatives and friends Ford was a member of the Astoria Beneficial Club from 11am to 6pm and where funeral services will be held on Monday Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:45am on Monday Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsjr.com passed from this world to his heavenly home Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will greet friends at the church on Saturday from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM and other times at the home.  Hugh was born in the home place in the Burnsville community of Polkton He loved that he lived in the home he was born in and being in the country tending his cows.  where he spent his formative years before moving back to N.C to live the life that would come to impact so many people Because Hugh lived to please God and to love others and acquaintances have many sweet memories One of the first memories shared about Hugh’s younger years comes as Hugh got rather excited and shot out the TV with his B.B It was years later when 17-year-old Hugh and his Florence crowd of friends and their water guns descended upon Sparrow Skating Rink in Scranton that he set eyes on the woman who would become his lifelong skating partner he moved back to the home place in North Carolina with his parents but traveled the roads on weekends to visit with his pals and his sweetheart the couple married and a year later they both were born again coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. and the extended family they made through church Ever wanting to show kindness and to have compassion Hugh looked forward to opportunities to help others.  Hugh loved fishing and found great joy sharing a fishing pole with his children serve in his church as a deacon and Sunday School class teacher and wherever else he was needed he continued to love Gospel music and the music of the ‘50s  With a long history in accounting and managing finances he enjoyed times he could share with others because he loved Jesus and he loved to eat His family believes he felt that if he did right by God then he was doing right by his fellow man.  What Hugh loved most was the Lord and his Bible as the Word of God It was his love for God that allowed him to love his wife and people from all walks of life he encountered Amy Dawn Parker Durham (Mike); his grandchildren Brandon (Lisa) and Sawyer; and his nine great grandchildren Betty Clark as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Richmond Millard Parker the family asks that donations be made in memory of Hugh to the church’s cemetery fund The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com - Management of Linwood Public Charter School in Shreveport will be transferred to Third Future Schools July 1 The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved the transfer Wednesday Third Future began operating its first school in Shreveport Linwood will be Third Future's fourth school in Louisiana Linwood has been rated as a "D" school under Louisiana's grading system BESE members believe Third Future can raise test scores similarly to how it improved academics at Prescott Academy in Baton Rouge "We believe that we have an operator that can drive greater academic results for kids," said Superintendent Cade Brumley Linwood and Prescott serve similar communities and demographics but BESE notes Third Future has made significant gains in a year at Prescott than Linwood has made in over a decade their first year score is a 58.5 which is higher than Linwood after a couple of decades of existence Prescott is outscoring Linwood with the same demographics," said Brumley David Raines Community Health Centers operates a clinic on campus most are from underserved families and they depend on this health care," said school clinic manager Sharyn Rambin President Gard Wayt says Linwood has made significant progress but if Third future can improve the school but sometimes progress comes with the pain When the dust settles and the scores from this year come in I think they'll be taking over a "C" rated school that has made tremendous progress in the years that we were there," said Wayt Third Future representatives will be meeting with Linwood staff and parents in the coming days Our thoughts and prayers are with rapper Lil Kim who opened up on Thursday about the recent loss of her father Kim wrote about suppressing her feelings during a night out and finding strength through friend and fellow rapper Trina “On this very day I found out my Daddy passed away I was so distraught and had to put on a brave face and keep working because I had a show that same night,” she said in a caption Trina, whose mother passed away in September following a battle with cancer, immediately reached out to Kim, offering the rapper support as she grieved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lil' Kim (@lilkimthequeenbee) “When @trinarockstarr came into my dressing room we instantly bonded She comforted me and it was exactly what I needed in that moment,” Lil Kim write “It’s as if her Mom and my Dad brought us together and healed our friendship We both have angels watching over us.” Our thoughts are with both women as they continue to navigate the loss of their loved ones was received into the hands of the Lord on Saturday Linwood was a native and resident of Houma Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home on Friday A Mass of Christian Burial will begin on Saturday Lucy Catholic Church at 11:00am with burial following service at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma Linwood is survived by his loving family; his children Ericka Liner Chiasson (Klebert); daughter-in-law Scott Sardella (Tabitha); great grandchildren Adalynn Mae "Mae Mae" Charbonnet Linwood is preceded in passing by his wife Alcee Liner and Beatrice Crochet Liner; sons-in-law Linwood was a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant who served over thirty years in the United States Marine Corps He also was a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church Deacon Linwood touched the lives and hearts of many people throughout his lifetime Linwood was well known for his contribution to "Toys for Tots" and for over sixty years he served as the local chairman for the Terrebonne Parish region When accepting donations he would always say "You just put a smile on another child's face." In lieu of flowers; please bring new toy donations for "Toys for Tots" in the honor and remembrance of MGySgt Linwood Paul Liner Sr Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linwood Paul Liner Sr $25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative which is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $25,000 by Oct. 26th, the project will win a matching grant with funds made possible by MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places program. For project details and to donate, please visit: patronicity.com/linwood “The Linwood Waterfront Park is placemaking at its finest,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz “This project is collaborative and gives inclusive access to a beautiful public space that includes trailways We are pleased to support and provide resources for this project through our Public Spaces Community Places program.” This project has been a long time in the making: over forty years ago community partners recognized how rare the incredible view was and took steps to save it for future generations While these older efforts preserved the space for public use the full use and access of the space was never achieved and the existing paved lot has continued to decay the leaders of this collaborative project want the full Great Lakes experience at the Linwood Waterfront Park Funding from this campaign will allow that full experience of the Saginaw Bay to be completed by removing the existing rubble along the shore and installing a new 400-foot-long steel seawall and creating a large greenspace park area The waterfront edge will have a handrailing and the grassed park will host all universally designed features and an ADA fishing platform at the deeper water end of the site The greenspace will be separated from traffic by an accessible trail through the site which will extend to the Michigan Iron Belle Trail just 2,000 feet to the west The Saginaw Bay is our Great Lakes frontage and the public deserves a scenic access site on its shoreline "Bay County is proud to be a leading partner on this important community project Our location on the Saginaw Bay defines us and the Great Lakes Bay Region so creating public access to the Bay is essential to our residents and visitors,” said Jim Barcia “Being part of the MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places program will help fill the last gap in funding to complete this important project."    “The Linwood Waterfront Park is a great example of how community leaders can come together to transform underutilized areas and create a positive impact,” said Dan Gilmartin Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League universally accessible amenities will invite visitors to make connections with each other and the world around them This project ensures that the only public access point of the Saginaw Bay is welcoming to all who wish to visit and enjoy what the shoreline has to offer.” The Public Spaces Community Places initiative started in 2014 with MEDC providing matched funding of up to $50,000 for community improvement projects throughout Michigan MEDC has provided more than $13.2 million in matching grants 391 projects have been successful in reaching their goal with more than $15 million raised from 72,853 individual donors Communities have a 97 percent success rate in achieving their goals and earning matching funds About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - New Store Centrally Located in High-Traffic Retail Corridor in Delaware County - Expansion of In-State Patient and Caregiver Access with 18th Operational Beyond Hello™ Branded Storefront in Pennsylvania - Exclusive Promotion of 35% Off on Grand Opening Day 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF) today announced the opening of Beyond Hello™ Linwood a new medical marijuana dispensary located at 2400 Market St The new location will open its doors with a grand opening celebration on Tuesday This marks another milestone in the Company’s continued expansion in the Pennsylvania market Beyond Hello™ Linwood is situated in a high-traffic retail corridor in Delaware County including Interstate 95 and the Blue Route (I-476) The dispensary is surrounded by a mix of national retailers making it an easily accessible destination for patients in the region Beyond Hello™ Linwood will provide patients with a wide range of high-quality medical marijuana products The store will feature an experienced team of well-trained staff and a patient-centric approach to ensure a seamless and personalized shopping experience Beyond Hello™ Linwood will be open Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM / Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 8 PM and will offer convenient online reservations for in-store pickup via beyond-hello.com Patients can also contact the dispensary directly at 484-497-9888 The new dispensary joins Jushi’s growing Pennsylvania portfolio further solidifying the Company’s presence in one of the most robust medical marijuana markets in the country "We are thrilled to continue our growth in Pennsylvania with the opening of Beyond Hello™ Linwood," said Jim Cacioppo "We strongly believe in the future of the Pennsylvania market and remain committed to expanding access to high-quality medical marijuana for patients across the state This new location allows us to better serve the community providing them with an elevated retail experience and a carefully curated selection of top-tier medical marijuana products." For more information, visit beyond-hello.com or follow Beyond Hello™ on social media Jushi Investor Relations 561-617-9100investors@jushico.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 25 VA to the late Hugh Feild Hayes and Abbie Emerson Hayes He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years  He was a member of Central Baptist Church where he and his wife were baptized together March 19 He retired from Rochester Button Factory in 1997 after 40 years playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and picking Nanny some of his beautiful flowers He was known best for being a loving husband He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him  Linwood is survived by his six children and Savana; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchild; as well as numerous nieces and nephews  The family would like to thank Terry Morgan for the compassionate care she provided for the last 2 years The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m A funeral service officiated by Pastor Bob Smith will begin at 1:00 p.m Interment will follow at Cut Banks Baptist Church in McKenney donations may be made to Central Baptist Church And under slightly different circumstances The Linwood Restaurant & Cocktails The spot is closing for renovations and will be reopening as Bar Lucy “The ownership and management will stay the same and Chef Henry & our General Manager Sarah will remain at the helm,” The Linwood team first announced on Facebook and Instagram on Feb “Our new concept is called BAR LUCY and the vision is a sexy “Neighborhood Italian” restaurant serving a mix of red sauce classics We are bursting with passion and enthusiasm for this new project and hope you will follow along on this journey They also released these renderings of the planned Bar Lucy: “Come down this week and celebrate with us,” The Linwood’s chef said in an Instagram video that was released Saturday “We’re really fortunate and grateful to be here on Main Street in Bay Shore and to see the diversity grow and the town change and it’s time to change with it,” added the GM and the heart of The Linwood will still be alive and well at Bar Lucy … “You’ll see some new faces but the Linwood will live on through Bar Lucy and we’re excited to have you.” No timeline for the opening was made public Photo: Renderings posted to The Linwood on Facebook. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Linwood (@thelinwood) Tap here to see what’s happening he was the son of the late Linwood Franklin Parrish and Esther Drake Parrish Gregory Allen Parrish; beloved hunting dog Lin was a proud player on the 1962 undefeated champion football team at Emory & Henry College serving his community with honor and integrity He retired as Deputy Chief from the Chesterfield County Police Department after 29 years of distinguished service he went on to work for Hopewell Police Department as Captain further solidifying his legacy in public safety and dedication to protecting others will be fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of working with him he was a member of the Chesterfield County Retired Police Officers Association Beyond being proud of his family and his career in law enforcement Lin was happiest being around people or outside enjoying nature and bird hunting with dogs were hobbies inspired by his father before golf took over in retirement He was an excellent storyteller with the goal of making people laugh harder than he did at his own stories His laugh was infectious but matching its intensity was challenging with his biggest rival in that being his best friend he coached sporting events from the stands and then from his recliner all while wondering why they just didn’t listen to him perfectionist personality drove his relentless desire to cultivate a golf course grade lawn worthy of admiration he demanded hard work from himself and those in his circle neither expecting nor giving anything that wasn’t earned he was passionately political – grateful that he grew up in a small town of Ettrick raised by parents and a community who shared those values during what he remembered as the greatest times in the greatest country He will forever be proud of exercising his right to vote prior to his passing in hopes of making America great again.  Becky Parrish Dollins (Wes); grandchildren and Aiden Wesley Dollins; great-grandchildren Max Gregory Polak and Lennon Kathryn Dollins; beloved Boston Terrier Lucy; and many other extended family members and friends A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m at the funeral home for a memorial visitation Inurnment will take place privately in Southlawn Memorial Park memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene or to a charity of your choice E Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory - Colonial Heights We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Paul Linwood Parets created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories You can reach us 24/7/365 at (302) 731-5459 Copyright © 2025 Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home and Crematory Connor Memorial Funeral Home Staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.  2024. There will be a one-hour viewing prior to the service A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday Interment will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery  Floral arrangements and condolences may be sent from our website to the Harris family Please keep the Harris family in your thoughts and prayers and we recommend wearing your face masks during the service Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday Augustine’s Catholic Church in Schuyler with Rev Knights of Columbus Rosary at Church and will continue Monday one hour prior to Mass at Church Memorials in care of the family for future designation Arrangements by Kracl Funeral Chapel of Schuyler to Adolph and Emma (Hamsa) Novacek at Edholm He attended school at the Butler County District 1 and graduated from Marietta High School in 1958 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Reznicek at St He enjoyed working in his shop where he remodeled and built his machinery His faith helped through many medical issues He Always looked on the bright side of things He attended most of the grandkid’s activities and enjoyed having the great grandchildren around He loved cruising the backroads of Nebraska in his 38’ Ford and making new friends participating in car shows Augustine’s Church serving on the parish council He served as a 3rd and 4th degree Knight of Columbus He was awarded Knight of the Year and Family of the Year He served District 1 School Board for 13 years as well as the Butler County Farm Bureau for 24 years sisters-in-law: Catherine Novacek of Schuyler and Joan Novacek of Columbus Website ©2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association | All rights reserved. | Website developed by Hollman Media you will be automatically redirected here whenever you go to https://ruralradio.com you can click the "Clear home" link in the footer of the site The Surfside Casual Furniture Summer Show House in Linwood overlooks a pond Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Drive Galloway, NJ 08205-9441 (609) 652-1776 Maps, Directions & Parking Accessibility Statement Additional Locations We have a Linwood tree in the front of our house It claims its place in the world beginning mid-summer by dripping sap for weeks on end new shoots aggressively grow out of random spots leaves start to turn yellow and fall to the ground.  I’m trying to relish the last month of summer while raking its leaves during this election year full of hope and fear echoed in Joshua’s words in our first reading: “Decide today.”  The linwood tree featured in this reflection My Linwood friend has no hesitation in being who she is called to be “I stand here!” She jumps into autumn and gleefully lets go of all that she is called to There is no fear as she embraces a new season with an unequivocal “Yes The tribes of Israel chose to serve the Lord when presented with the choice The groom in our second reading definitively chooses to leave his family for a new partnership in marriage John’s gospel finds the disciples struggling with the magnitude of the words of eternal life Jesus acknowledges its complexities and gives his friends a choice: “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” John writes “many of the disciples returned to their former way of life” because they could not take on what Jesus was asking Simon Peter and others accepted their roles as servant leaders with conviction.  I wonder how Jesus felt when asking his disciples–his friends–to choose We and others will make decisions that can involve loss but are ultimately necessary for our journey with Jesus Sarah Signorino has almost 20 years of experience in mission and ministry She served as the Assistant Director in Campus Ministry and the Director of Mission & Identity at her alma mater During that time she also began and co-directed Canisius’ Be the Light Youth Theology Institute in 2018 Sarah’s essay calls us to the Linwood tree and its meaning for us My meditation this morning is about the justice of the word ‘poor’ There seems to not be a differentiation in parsing out the word Economically poor is a disadvange to all who like without the necessities but poor doesn’t mean spiritually poor or artistically poor or musically poor There are so many ways of richness in a person’s soul and my plea for justice is just that the spiritual richness of many goes unnoticed and that aspect to me is the beauty of living to see the beauty of the living of the ‘poor’ in a very different way Its important to “shed” fear – knowing and trusting the God is always with us and if we “lean in” and listen God will present and invite us into Truth and Intrgrity Life is a journey with a starting point and the podium of victory at the culmination of the grand and exciting expedition Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) is a national social justice network inspired by the spirituality of St ISN was founded in 2004 and is a lay-led 501(c)3 organization working in partnership with Jesuit universities along with many other Catholic institutions and social justice partners - Faculty and staff at Linwood Public Charter School met Thursday night to discuss the Recovery School District's (RSD) plans to transfer control of the school to Third Future Schools Third Future Schools currently manages Fair Park Middle School Staff members were informed last week about the decision and are concerned with what they say is a lack of communication from RSD and the state education department "We want to see some hard data that backs up Third Future Schools is an expert in running schools we want to see this decision shut down," said LPCS board member Mildred Toliver Board members are advising community members to contact their representatives and senators with their concerns about the management of the school Linwood House has been a steadfast presence on Valparaiso University’s campus for more than six decades a symbol of the University’s rich history and architectural legacy thanks to an exciting new partnership with Indiana Landmarks this mid-century modern gem will not only be preserved but will also take on new life as a hub for historic preservation and community engagement.  Indiana Landmarks will rehabilitate and lease Linwood House using it as a regional headquarters to support preservation initiatives in Lake the space will serve as a venue for public programs “This move continues Indiana Landmarks’ practice of investing in important community landmarks for use as regional offices around the state,” said Indiana Landmarks President Marsh Davis “The partnership with Valparaiso University presents an exciting opportunity to highlight an architecturally significant property and expand our outreach by hosting public programs in the space.”  Linwood House originally served as the residence of Valparaiso University President Dr Its Prairie-style and Modernist influences — seen in its stained glass and distinctive brickwork — reflect the same design philosophy that shaped the University’s iconic Chapel of the Resurrection but its architectural significance remained undeniable When the University vacated the building in 2024 faculty members recognized an opportunity to preserve the historic structure and reached out to Indiana Landmarks to explore possibilities for its revitalization.  By welcoming Indiana Landmarks’ northwest field office to campus Valparaiso University is reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding architectural heritage while creating meaningful opportunities for students and the broader community to engage in preservation efforts.  “In leasing Linwood House to Indiana Landmarks Valparaiso University has confidence that the significant architectural features of this campus landmark will be protected and its legacy of use as a community gathering space will continue,” said Mark Volpatti senior vice president for finance and administration at Valparaiso University the Indiana Landmarks Northwest Field Office has operated out of historic buildings in Hammond The move to Valparaiso comes as Indiana Landmarks finalizes the sale of its former office in Gary’s historic Illinois Bell Telephone Building a space that has played a vital role in supporting local arts and cultural initiatives which has long occupied the lower level of the building will continue and expand its mission of preserving the legacy of the renowned writer while working alongside the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District an organization dedicated to leveraging the arts to revitalize Gary’s Lake Street corridor The sale of the building has helped make possible this new chapter for Indiana Landmarks in Valparaiso ensuring that both properties continue to serve the public in meaningful ways.  Valparaiso University and Indiana Landmarks are taking a vital step in ensuring that Northwest Indiana’s architectural treasures continue to be celebrated and protected for years to come. For more information Share Good News Contact Us Meet Our Team he was the son of the late Pearl and Marie Feyler Boynton Linwood graduated from Lincoln Academy in Jefferson Maine and went on to serve his country with honor and distinction becoming the youngest Chief Warrant Officer ever commissioned in the US Army he went on to have a long career in maintenance supervision and risk management with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction His commitment to service extended to his community where he served for many years in the Hertford Volunteer Fire Department He was a member of the Bear Swamp Hunt Club and the American Legion Post 126 or spending time with his family in North Carolina and Maine He had a love for auto racing from a young age and he and Bobbie were frequent visitors to the local speedway on Friday nights Nancy Jennings (Stuart) and Beth Metcalf (Ray) his grandchildren Lianna Jennings (Austin) brothers Earland Boynton (Marion) and Larry Boynton (Mona) and special to him was Todd Tilley (Candy) who became both his stepson and friend late in life.  Linwood will be dearly missed by all who loved him.  A gathering and time of visitation will be held Sunday in Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home and in honor of his many years of public service his family requests that donations be made to the Perquimans County Schools Foundation so that a scholarship can be given to a Perquimans County High School graduate who wishes to pursue trade school or public service www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YEV56WP9JJRA6&source=url&fbclid=IwY2xjawFC1iwBHSsOfvn84sGsESBk2yn-ya1s_gBrcrWNLFeFCkcSfrTLV4r69FKtW37NTg is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com CINCINNATI — Residents in Linwood are noticing some new Many sidewalks are covered in 'X' markings from the City of Cincinnati “Every X you see along the neighborhood here on this street and the street over they’re going to get some kind of bill," Linwood resident Matt Citak said Citak told WCPO 9 News he was given a bill for more than $2,100 by the city and told the sidewalks in question must be repaired by May 23 Citak is not the only resident on his street left stunned by bills that appeared on their doorstep I think shock played a big part in that," said Jessica Aurand who told us she was charged just under $1,400 Learn more about Linwood's sidewalk dilemma here: The City of Cincinnati's Sidewalk Safety Program explains what sidewalk inspectors are looking for to avoid anyone being injured due to damaged sidewalks A city spokesperson told WCPO that sidewalks are evaluated by the Sidewalk Condemnation Guidelines, which can be found online The city's website explained that the 'X' markings are for blocks the homeowner is responsible for while there may be 'C' markings on some damaged sidewalks The 'C' marked blocks won't be charged to the resident the property owner is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk adjacent to their property," the website states including if the sidewalk is adjacent to a corner lot in a residential area If a resident receives one of these bills, they have three options to ensure the repairs are completed The city's website reports that a city contractor can either complete the repairs if the resident chooses that option or if the project is not completed by the deadline. The bill can either be paid by the due date or have the balance collected with your property tax. WCPO 9 Consumer Reporter John Matarese has a full breakdown of tips for homeowners Citak and other Linwood residents have brought their concerns to Anthony Russo Russo told us concerns on sidewalk bills will be discussed Tuesday night at the Community Council's monthly meeting The City of Cincinnati told WCPO that residents can go through an appeals process through the Sidewalk Board of Appeals cherished member of the Hannah and Lake City Community to the late James Leo Poston and Evelyn Ard Poston.  Upon the death of his parents he was raised by his Aunt Nealie Poston & Uncle Sam Poston and Miss Myrtle Poston of Hannah He was a 1955 graduate of Hannah High School where he excelled at sports Poston attended Presbyterian College on an academic scholarship where he played baseball.  After his graduation in  1959 he began his teaching and coaching career at Brittons Neck High School and later at Hannah Pamplico High School “Coach Poston” as he was affectionally called head and assistant coaching titles.  He continued in his latter years to attend various sporting events where he would announce games as part of the “Voice of the Raiders” Poston was honored to be inducted in the  “Hannah Pamplico Hall of Fame” in 2021 After his retirement from the school district Poston continued to work for the Florence County Tax Office Lake City Walmart and was co-owner of Poston-Coleman Driving School Poston faithfully served his country in the US Army Reserve He was also a farmer and farmed in the Hannah and Friendfield communities Poston worked for many years at the Lake City tobacco warehouses as a tobacco recorder Poston was a Mason and a past Master of Hannah Lodge #298.  He was also a past President of the Lake City Lion’s Club where he was “Lion of the Year” 2002 He was a member of Lake City United Methodist Church where he volunteered his time in various activities uncle and friend.  Whether it was volunteering with the Lake City Boy Scouts coaching Legion Ball or delivering Meals on Wheels he always loved and cared for his community and never met a stranger Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years “Woody” (Jenny) Poston; grandchildren Ashley Yarborough and John Poston; step-grandchildren Chelsea (Zach) Richardson Janis Tucker and Jean Poston; special great niece Amanda Poston and 5 step great grandchildren; special friends Poston was preceded in death by his brothers The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM with burial to follow at Lake City Memorial Park Memorials may be made to Lake City United Methodist Church surrounded by his family at his home in Broadway 1948 in Harnett County to the late James Clifton Coleman and Myrtle Kennedy Coleman.  He was a graduate of Lillington High School class of 1966.  Linwood worked with the NC Department of Corrections retiring as Captain with over 25 years of service.  He was an avid outdoorsman with a love of hunting and fishing.  Linwood loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a member of the Lillington Masonic Lodge #302.       He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years and Karen Coleman (Andrew) of Sanford; sisters Jimmy Coleman of Lillington; grandchildren and Kasyn Kolacinski; and many nieces and nephews.  with Pastor Chris Pipes officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Westview Cemetery in Lillington.  The family will receive friends 6pm – 8pm Sunday 2024 at O’Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home Memorials may be sent to the North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance in honor of his granddaughter.    when the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda returns to Central United Methodist Church in Linwood for the 10th time The church has a special relationship with Watoto villages in Uganda going back to the mid-1990s just a few years after it was founded as child ministries in 1994 “The purpose of the Watoto ministry in Uganda is to provide a semblance of a normal life for all the orphaned children who lost their parents to civil war starvation or pretty much whatever else you can imagine happens in Africa,” said Mike Smith who is organizing the choir performance for the church which include 18 to 22 children and 10 adults in support The tours last six weeks and help raise money for the ministry “We have quite a history with them,” Smith said The church is not just a sponsor of the choir; it is far more committed than that Members made trips to Watoto villages in 2008 2010 and 2013 after raising money to build a home The Sentinel featured a story about Central UMC’s first mission trip in an edition in February 2008 Twelve mission team members took a 10-day trip to Kampala after raising money that went toward building a house at the Watoto village The members spoke glowingly of the work that was taking place at the village and being able to support the mission there Watoto villages serve 3,000 children in three different villages that are self-sustaining.  they make their own clothing and furniture,” Smith said He added that 20,000 children have gone through the program which can begin as early as birth and last until they complete what they call university at age 19 there are two Watoto villages near the Ugandan capital of Kampala and another one outside Gulu.  The Christian ministry centers the villages around families and has classrooms It notes that each home houses a Watoto mother who raises eight orphaned and vulnerable children A related program called Father’s Heart enlists male role models to interact with the children once a week “It’s an amazing ministry and we’re just delighted to have them,” he said of the choir noting the reviews from all over the world are positive This year’s choir program is called “Better Days “They’re expected to keep their grades up and keep up with school work and everything but it’s also a great honor to be chosen for the choir,” Smith said “The kids have to audition and be able to sing and dance.” The concert is free but a love offering will be collected that goes to the choir to help keep the mission going in Uganda and to attract new sponsors for the children in the Watoto program Members of Central United Methodist will host the children each family putting up two children and one adult for the night.  The choir will arrive Friday afternoon and children will relax while the adults set up for the performance there will be a dinner for all the choir members and host families the hosts will take them back to their homes for the night provide breakfast and a bag lunch and then return them to the church Part of a choir concert listing on the Watoto website (watoto.com) shows concerts April 6 in Waynesboro April 12 in Philadelphia and four concerts April 13 in Marlton and Voorhees at Central United Methodist Church at 5 West Marvin Ave. It is advised to arrive early because the church is usually standing room only for the performances.  the adults will be available to sell CDs along with some clothing and jewelry they make To learn more about the Watoto ministry or sponsoring a child Raider boys golf team deep; girls team formed OCHS girls rowing team sweeps races at Lake Lenape OCEAN CITY — The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center presents “Stitched Stories: An Exhibition of African American Quilters & Fiber Artists from New Jersey” July 1-29 A “Meet the Artists” reception will be 7 to 8:30 p.m Mainland Regional grads gather – half and half – one last time for a pair of safe socially distant commencement ceremonies By CRAIG D SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Great plan Mainland Regional High School said goodbye to the Class of 2020 on Thursday in two well-thought-out ceremonies that were at once […] and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" — KC Firefighters knocked down a vacant apartment fire at 1616 East Linwood Boulevard Fire crews were called to the scene at 5:30 Friday morning Firefighters reported heavy fire on the first floor of the of the three-story building on arrival Crews began fighting the heavy fire that consumed most of the building but shortly after evacuated the structure and fought it defensively from outside the building Report a typo