MN)--Two people were injured following a crash late last week in Stearns County According to the Minnesota State Patrol the crash took place on Friday along I-94 in Oak Township near Melrose A Ford F-150 and Kia Telluride were both traveling eastbound along Interstate 94 when the vehicles collided Officials say wo people in the Kia were injured and taken to the hospital in Melrose Three people in the Ford were not injured in the crash Email notifications are only sent once a day We're always interested in hearing about news in our community Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: At Melrose Center we’ve been providing compassionate care for people with eating disorders since 1986 Whether you need intensive residential treatment or less intensive outpatient care Our care team will help you determine which path is most likely to set you up for success With over 200 staff members across five Twin Cities metro locations Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can affect anyone we offer evidence-based care that’s tailored to individuals of all ages and backgrounds Our team allows us to provide well-rounded support for every aspect of your recovery Psychotherapists and mental health professionals we’re proud to offer specialized care for patients with both eating disorders and Type 1 diabetes in partnership with the HealthPartners Institute International Diabetes Center This allows us to provide truly comprehensive treatment for those who face the added challenges of managing diabetes alongside their eating disorder We also believe in the power of family support helping loved ones understand and address the secrecy and stigma often surrounding eating disorder while providing support resources for parents and supportive others we’ve helped thousands of people navigate the path to recovery Our programs are based on the latest research and treatments proven to help people break free from eating disorders and lead healthier lives Recovery is possible—and we’re here to support you every step of the way Princeton is revving up for the Rum River Festival, their big summer celebration. This year, they are hoping everyone from Princeton comes out for some Minnesota fun. They are planning on 'Quacking' the world record for playing 'Duck, Duck, Gray Duck'! Check out the FB post by clicking HERE and they need 2200 people to participate to break the record Wouldn't it be great if we just CRUSHED the record It would be great to see 5,000 people show up for this fun event Can you imagine how fun this would be for grade-schoolers Grab the family and have some fun together and show the world what can be accomplished when you all focus on one super fun goal The event is going to be held at the Princeton High School Track A $1 free will donation is being recommended There are two records that Princeton wants to break this year not everyone knows that 'Duck Duck GRAY Duck' is the right way to play; however the current record for the largest game of 'Duck Duck Goose' had 2,135 participants and lasted for 15 minutes and 55 seconds The event was held at a high school in Rogersville The current record for the largest game of 'Duck Gray Duck' was set in Shakopee in 2019 and was made with 108 people Princeton is hoping that area residents will come and make this event successful T's are $10 in advance for pick up the day of the event and you will be able to get them for $30 if there are any left If you cannot participate but still want to be a part of the fun there will be bleachers set up for everyone to watch the festivities Princeton High School Track807 8th Avenue SouthPrinceton Noon: Check-in/Registration opens. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED. Click HERE now to pre-register. Noon - 1:45 pm: Participants seated and final count verified 1:45 -1:50 PM: Performance of National Anthem People attending and participating are encouraged to bring their water water and Gatorade will be available for sale at the event Join the excitement at the Rum River Festival in Princeton for the biggest Duck Duck Gray Duck game ever.\nRead More Princeton is revving up for the Rum River Festival, their big summer celebration. This year, they are hoping everyone from Princeton comes out for some Minnesota fun. They are planning on 'Quacking' the world record for playing 'Duck, Duck, Gray Duck'! Check out the FB post by clicking HERE Noon: Check-in/Registration opens. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED. Click HERE now to pre-register. By: 7:30 am on May 1 Hudson Companies and BRP Companies have secured $343 million in financing for Phase II of La Central, an affordable housing project in Melrose with 63 designated as supportive housing units for formerly homeless individuals and families is designed to Passive House standards and will operate entirely on electricity is targeting LEED Gold certification and includes rooftop access to a telescope managed by Bronx High School of Science Both buildings will offer apartments affordable to households earning 30 to 80 percent of area median income Additional features include 13,000 square feet of community facility space and over 1,500 square feet of retail space Phase II will round out the five-building La Central development which will provide over 1,000 affordable apartments in total delivered mixed-use and supportive housing components including a YMCA and 160 supportive housing units “We are pleased to embark on the final phase of the La Central development fulfill our promise to the South Bronx community,” said Jerome Kretchmer and Larry Hirschfield “This moment has been over a decade in the making By delivering environmentally and socially responsible housing for extremely low- and low-income New Yorkers complete with world-class amenities and social services Phase II of La Central will play a critical role in combatting the city’s ongoing housing crisis and ensuring our neighborhoods remain open to people of all income levels.” Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews I consider myself a YIMBY but it sucks seeing all these cheap eyesores getting approved but this is still a big improvement over 1980s to 2010s Bronx (loads of ugly Fedders Houses) I am curious as to how affordable an all-electric building is in NYC given ConEd rates meaning very little electricity to heat and cool So much money per unit…better than nothing Is this really the most apartments we can get at this kind of cost These developments take years to get approved and then years to get the financing Affordable can be something other than an eyesore- but that fence its great to have la central phase two finally built out the new developments along this melrose stretch from 149st up to the old bx courthouse are really amazing these were all empty bronx is burning era lots that will now be fully filled back in ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'PCRichards Builders Division', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PCR_Beko_Compact_YIMB_336x280.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'yimby+', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = 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news and developments in your community OAK TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A crash in Stearns County sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon The incident happened just before 2:00 p.m The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup driven by 64-year-old Jeffrey Cigelske of Albany was eastbound while an SUV driven by 67-year-old Bruce Krueger of Crookston was also eastbound causing the SUV to leave the road and roll were both taken to Melrose Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries 39-year-old Adam Cigelske of Becker and 56-year-old Timothy Primus of Cold Spring A crash in Stearns County sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon.\nRead More OAK TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A crash in Stearns County sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon America was in the midst of the Prohibition era by 1930 but that didn't stop fiddler Lowe Stokes from getting his illegal drink on Stokes sings about guzzling moonshine in the mountains of Georgia and then predicts the ban on alcohol will be lifted by 1933 Bar Etoile completely encapsulates the essence of the rapid transformation that Melrose Hill has been undergoing for the past year At first I had my doubts about the area’s ambitions to mirror Larchmont Boulevard The absence of any obvious neighborhood identity led me to believe any attempt to develop the area would ultimately fail Having been open for the better part of six months now Bar Etoile stands as a bold contradiction to my original belief Buttermilk poached trout rillettes and house chips The hype hasn’t seemed to die down since opening Getting a reservation on the weekend is nearly impossible and on weekdays you’ll be faced with the option of a table at 5 p.m Steak frites with bordelaise and Montpellier butter The wait staff chuckles with one another and make small talk with patrons as if they’re longtime friends—not servers and guests but co-conspirators on a leisurely afternoon There’s ease to the place that feels borrowed straight from a sun-dappled Parisian corner The south wall is a playful gallery of plates each with its own design or eccentric little illustration like souvenirs from a life well traveled but never hurried Together these details conspire to give Bar Etoile warmth that feels unmanufactured It’s the kind of restaurant where the line between diner and regular blurs almost immediately where you’re gently swept into the rhythm of a place that’s not trying too hard to impress you—because it knows it already has The menu is broken down into three sections: small We started with the citrus marinated olives and buttermilk poached trout rillettes with house potato chips poached gently in buttermilk until it practically sighs under the weight of your fork is folded into itself with elegance that feels almost accidental There’s a tang from the buttermilk that lingers and the whisper of the fresh herbs lets you know that it finally is springtime It makes you wonder why anyone ever bothered with salmon From the medium section we got the Caesar beef tartare This is not your corner steakhouse tartare is flecked with pops of anchovy and showered with Parmigiano and lemon zest It nods to the Caesar without mimicking it It’s plated atop Bub’s Bread (these days is a hip L.A restaurant really complete without Bub’s Bread from Bub and Grandma’s in Eagle Rock?) which could have done with a bit more crackle and a little less chew it’s a dish that’s playful and a nice lateral move away from your traditional beef tartare Caramel braised bok choy and squash puree atop rotisserie chicken From the large section we opted for the rotisserie chicken with caramel braised bok choy and squash purée arrived perfumed with whatever alchemy of fat skin and slow rotation they’ve mastered in their kitchen But it’s the accompaniments that make this dish hum at a higher frequency coaxed into submission with caramel’s bittersweet allure offers an unexpected complexity—vegetal freshness softened and darkened at the edges tying the dish together with autumnal warmth Bar Etoile’s steak frites aren’t a reinvention; they’re a love letter wears its sear like a jacket that’s seen many winters—confident sticky with the depth of good wine and marrow inviting drag after drag of the accompanying frites which turns the dish from reliable to unforgettable This is bistro food for people who understand that perfection isn’t about invention Bar Etoile isn’t just a restaurant making good on its own promise—it feels like a flag planted in the soil of Melrose Hill’s next chapter What was once a stretch of street caught somewhere between ambition and anonymity is fast becoming a place with its own gravitational pull The neighborhood identity remains a work in progress Places like Bar Etoile give Melrose Hill the confidence to be something other than a copy of Larchmont—to grow into itself with a certain casual swagger If this is the blueprint for what’s to come Category: Entertainment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Alachua County Commission will hold its next community listening session for the Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County initiative on Saturday The Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County initiative is designed to boost economic opportunities enhance the quality of life and address community needs in eastern Alachua County but pavement-pounding journalism is not free Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible Previous meetings have been held in Hawthorne business owners and community leaders are encouraged to attend Attendees can learn more about the Forward Focus project goals and timeline at the meeting They can also provide feedback and network with neighbors and local leaders The Forward Focus community listening sessions are important for developing a comprehensive strategy to address Eastern Alachua County’s unique needs and aspirations the Forward Focus team will host their next listening session in the Winsor/Rochelle area in June and we encourage everyone to participate in these important conversations.”  View the comments and feedback the Forward Focus team has collected Learn more about the project and provide comments directly to the county For more information, contact Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County at 352-374-5204 or ForwardFocus@alachuacounty.us.  Join your neighbors who make this work possible Advertiser DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure 61 Published Articles 3584 Edited Articles 163 Published Articles 698 Edited Articles Opinions and recommendations are ours alone I had planned a trip of a lifetime … a South African safari with a side trip to Victoria Falls I knew based on the flight arrival time into Johannesburg that my family would not have enough time to travel the 4 hours north to our safari location on our first day so I explored award redemption options in the greater Johannesburg area The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch exceeded my expectations and the friendly service from its staff truly delivered Learn more about how I booked this award and see if this hotel would be ideal for your next stay in Jo’burg The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch is about 16 miles west of O.R. Tambo International Airport, just south of Sandton. With current load shedding most of the traffic lights on our drive from the airport to the hotel were non-functional There are plenty of retail shops and restaurants in this pedestrianized shopping area just steps from the property’s main entrance Knowing I had access to Marriott Bonvoy points for a redemption I reviewed a few options near the airport as we would need a stay on arrival before driving to Madikwe for our safari and again after our final night before heading on to Victoria Falls the next morning The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch was well-situated on our drive out of town and it looked like we could easily anchor to find dinner for the night I could not find award room availability for our family of 2 adults and 3 kids but noticed that even though the maximum occupancy of the Deluxe Guest Room I checked the hotel’s website and socials for a few email addresses to reach out to see if we could accommodate the entire family in the room I was pleased to see an affirmative response within a day and booked the 2 separate award redemptions I emailed the agent with those confirmation numbers for reference and printed our conversation just in case I had any issues at check-in I redeemed 13,500 points per night from my husband’s account (with his permission There are 4 room types at the hotel overall: Nightly rates for the Deluxe Guest room typically range from around R2,700 (~$147) to R4,000 (~$218) and were around R3,000 (~$163) for my stay. We value Marriott Bonvoy points at 0.7 cents per point and I exceeded that with ~1.2 cents per point in value for this reservation Should I have opted to use cash for this booking, I would have charged the purchase to one of our recommended best credit cards for Marriott loyalists. With Marriott Bonvoy-branded credit cards you can earn up to 18.5x points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels I’ve been disappointed with previous hotel stays when we arrive close to bedtime and have extended waits for housekeeping to set up a rollaway bed I noticed when I checked in via the Marriott Bonvoy app that there was a chat option so I sent a note on the morning of our stay asking for the spare bed to be set up before our arrival I had high hopes based on the agent’s positive response My family arrived at the property around 6 p.m., nearly 2 hours after arriving in South Africa (thanks to buying a SIM card, renting a car from Avis and navigating from the airport with no traffic lights to control traffic) The valet was able to direct us to the rear of the hotel for the car park entrance where we self-parked and took the elevator up to the main lobby pleasant scent that carried throughout the Greatroom including a lane specifically for Marriott Bonvoy elites The power in the lobby immediately blinked off and back on —- our first experience of many with South Africa’s load shedding The desk agent Tyra quickly scanned our passports and familiarized us with the dining options for the night While I did not notice the signage until checkout a schedule of load-shedding times was listed on a tent at the front desk and a large sculpture immediately greeted guests I liked that were options for larger groups It was also quite convenient to direct my kids to the multiple seating options when my husband and I were checking in and out There was certainly a wide variety to explore I noticed several guests using the charging outlets built into the sofas — what a great idea While we did not utilize the elite check-in on arrival My husband’s Gold Elite status had recently been downgraded to Silver Elite so he didn’t think we’d see any noticeable benefits during this stay we happened to return from dinner just as someone was arriving to deliver this trio of desserts The accompanying note incorrectly acknowledged the Gold Elite status a welcome gift was already set in our room upon check-in It included biltong and droëwors (both similar to jerky) This welcome letter properly acknowledged the Silver Elite status The pool is located on level 1 and is scheduled to be open from September to April from 7 a.m I could see how the inner courtyard was divided between the hotel and residential properties with a smaller pool located behind the landscaped divider on the Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg the pool deck was mostly ready for the day From loungers to dining tables and chairs to more relaxing group configurations so it’s possible that the missing covers had not been put on for the day yet there was an interior poolside bar near the pool deck area While there was a room key reader next to the door Across from the entrance were restrooms and showers The gym featured an abundance of Technogym cardio and strength-training equipment A pedal-operated water dispenser was across from the cup tower and there were sanitizing wipes for folks to wipe down machines with after use Stationary bikes (no Pelotons) and rowing machines were available Elliptical machines and treadmills faced the pool courtyard At the end of the fitness center was a yoga studio with balls and mats available for use There were also barbells and weight benches The M Club was located at the right rear of the lobby and Ambassador members (plus 1 guest) have access as well as those booked in a room with club access included or those paying a daily rate The interior featured lounge and dining seating options Guests can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast and a full dinner can be ordered from either hotel restaurant to be enjoyed within M Club My husband and I could not log on to guest access using our room number and last name so the front desk provided us with an access code to use the speed was sufficient without complaint We self-parked at a rate of R75 (~$4) nightly The underground garage was located nearly on the opposite side of the main valet entrance Valet parking was available at the front entrance check out the bronze rabbit sculpture that keeps in theme with others dotting Melrose Arch As we neglected to hit up an ATM on arrival in JNB The next morning a staff member directed me to a bank at Melrose Arch Guestrooms are located on levels 1 through 5 with Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg A tap of the room key to the white RFID entry pad was all it took to enter you could select if you wanted to turn on the light for housekeeping or do not disturb The respective colors would illuminate on the exterior entry pad No more door hangers constantly falling off of the door handle I was thrilled and relieved to see that a rollaway bed had been set up per my request before our arrival This made heading straight to the showers and bedtime much easier for our kids after a long day of travel I believe this sofa was originally positioned under the TV I appreciated that housekeeping left it in the room vs as it was a great landing pad for our various bags The rollaway bed was set up under a large HDTV My kids loved that there were 3 kid-friendly channels: Nickelodeon The only complaint from the kids regarding the rollaway bed was that the pillow kept falling off overnight due to the lack of a higher-profile headboard Closest to the window was an oval table with 2 chairs A smaller side table had 2 glass bottles of water with glasses The outlets behind the telephone contained a light switch but there was a menu for it and in-room dining I wasn’t sure initially if the water was complimentary or not I asked a housekeeping staff member outside of our room and she advised that they were indeed free and even offered 2 more bottles these bottles didn’t fit in the minifridge but signage indicated that ice or cold water could be ordered A hanging pendant lamp and headboard-mounted reading lamp adorned a stone side table on the outer sides of each queen bed there was no easy outlet access for the folks using these sides — pretty inconvenient when you’re sleeping on the outer spots and want to check your phone in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning The beds were quite comfortable and firm but had loud crinkly duvet covers and sheets … something you definitely notice with 4 other people shifting around in their sleep at night Between the 2 queen beds was an alarm clock and the bedside outlets and light controls Besides the initial power blip at check-in the only load shedding experienced was around 6 a.m The air conditioning powered off and an emergency hall light near the bathroom went on (I was already awake The outlets behind the alarm clock accommodated Type N and Type M plugs and 2 USB ports you’d find the air conditioning controls and a full-length mirror Across from the full-length mirror was an open-concept closet with a coffee bar Coffee and tea-making facilities were available with coffee pods The safe was in the top cabinet to the right A minifridge was located in the bottom right cabinet The cabinet closest to the door contained an iron and ironing board The bathroom was meant for single use (no separate water closet) with the toilet next to a modern canvas piece of art I didn’t want to think of how germy it must be with such close proximity to the toilet The vanity featured a single sink with a lit mirror There was a small metal shelf above the sink with amenities and washcloths off to the right on the counter I really appreciate it when you’re given soap for the sink and the shower the room was prepped with more full-length towels than needed so everyone could dry off with a dry towel While the shower was only half-contained by a glass partition we surprisingly didn’t have issues with water getting all over the floor The shower controls were located away from the showerheads meaning you didn’t get sprayed with cold water when turning the shower on and conditioner were mounted in the shower There was both a handheld shower wand and a rainfall showerhead though the water pressure was quite low on the rainfall shower and much stronger from the handheld wand We had options for showerheads.Advertisement The Archer Bar & Eatery and Keystone Bistro are both located on the ground level near reception and the M Club A large wine storage area with a counter was in the lobby just outside Archer It looks like this serves as a setup for cocktail party events Archer Bar & Eatery was open daily from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Its website indicated that there was live acoustic music on Thursdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Menus are available online Tyra at check-in mentioned that Archer at night was a whole “vibe,” and she was right Keystone Bistro was open for breakfast from 6:30 a.m I inquired about breakfast pricing and was pleased to hear that it was R325 (~$18) for adults and free for children under 12 While my family didn’t have time for a longer buffet in the morning the staff was kind enough to let me grab a quick peek at the offerings you’ll immediately see a wide variety of juices and an orange juice machine next to a variety of fresh whole fruits you’ll see a variety of cereals with toppings A salad station served a variety of precut salad vegetables The next room you enter had hot-held items For those needing to take away their breakfast I appreciated that there was a grab-and-go station set up with various premade bagels and sandwiches An assortment of cheeses was on display next to various muffins and several large ones were kept warm in this oven Several diced fresh fruits and parfaits were on offer along with that awkward honeycomb that no one ever knows what to do with Made-to-order eggs and waffles were available at the rear of the buffet There was a small selection of sliced cold meats and a larger ham for carving With so many room temperature and cold options available it’s no surprise that the hot-held items looked a little drab Our interactions with staff at the property were overwhelmingly friendly for our first visit to South Africa The valet nicely directed us to the appropriate parking lot and our check-in and checkout experiences were efficient I realized I needed to print some sensitive documents As this hotel doesn’t offer a business center I asked at the check-in desk how to print a document My only option there was to email the document Nakedi kindly walked me to the M Club where I was able to use the wireless printer to print my documents without having to pull them up on a shared computer (which was also available) My stay at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch was fantastic I had great communication with the hotel before our arrival the room was set up exactly as I needed it to be and my kids were thrilled with the welcome gift that surprised us The location really can’t be beat for a central retail Nightly rates range from around R2,700 (~$147) to R4,000 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INCREASED FIRE DANGER CONTINUES. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW News 13 confirmed that North Carolina Forest Service crews are using aggressive tactics to extinguish what officials call the Melrose fire Helicopter crews launched sustained aerial water attacks all day Monday where they dropped buckets of water on burning ridges "They're not the only ones," said JP Palmer who lives on a private lake outside of Saluda where the helicopters were dropping down to refill buckets and you know how big a Chinook helicopter is." Crews continue to work fire lines and do back-burning to control spread Fire and emergency teams are also in high-elevation subdivisions one of which News 13 visited: Oceanview Drive outside Saluda The area has beautiful views but in the distance North Carolina Forest Service officials are visiting residents to make sure they are safe and comfortable staying in their homes NEED WOOD? US FOREST SERVICE SELLING TIMBER DOWNED BY HELENE TO REDUCE FIRE RISK There are currently no mandatory evacuation orders Johnson grew up in Saluda and has lived on his family’s three-acre property for 30 years "You can see the glow up over the hill Forty or fifty trucks have come down through here We just don't know if we need to pack up and grab animals and go to a hotel Alan Peoples says the fire started when a tree fell on a power line and sparked TRYON, SALUDA AREA BRUSHFIRES NOW 30% CONTAINED, 500 ACRES SPAN Forest Service and other agencies are working to protect homes in the affected areas MELROSE edged closer to taking this season’s Kings of the Sevens title after amassing a healthy tranche of championship points towards achieving their goal from a runners-up finish at Kelso and then 24 hours later a fully-leaded win at Earlston The weekend graft gives Melrose a substantial 15 points lead over their nearest rivals and with three rounds of the title race  remaining – Selkirk next Saturday followed a week later by the Jed 7s and then Melrose’s own tournament – the Greenyards club look to be heading for the regal title Melrose coach, Callum Anderson, however, is not counting chickens, and is all too aware that eggs can be cracked prematurely, citing his side’s failure at Langholm last weekend as a warning it was huge for us that Kelso got only three points today [Earlston].” Ross Thompson insists Edinburgh can bounce back quickly from draining Bath battle Breadalbane Finance Community Rugby Story Of The Month … Dalziel Premier Sports to live broadcast final stages of 2025 Howden Melrose Sevens Anderson believes that the way his side can bounce back from a reverse – Melrose were well beaten by the host club in the final at Kelso – is encouraging “It was a testament to these boys that they came back from what was a big score against us yesterday at Kelso to go on and win today at Earlston.” Kelso were the outstanding team on show and in the end were deserving winners of their own tournament after defeating Melrose 42-14 to lift the title for the first time in 17 years Kelso came through the group stages comfortably winning their pool without conceding a point after defeating Gala 36-0 and then Hawick with an almost unbelievable 50-0 scoreline Kelso came up against a Selkirk side that looked well equipped to cause problems Kelso used their quick engaging defence and similar pace in attack to lead 19-0 at the break with two tries and two conversion from Dwain Patterson and a single touchdown by Liam Herdman A Callum Anderson try and conversion brought Selkirk back into the fight and although the Philiphaugh men were to score again through Anderson and Blake Cullen a try by the Scotland U19 cap Archie Barbour effectively settled the tie Melrose defeated Edinburgh University and then Watsonians to win Pool D before facing Edinburgh Accies in the second of the semi-finals Accies’ staunch defence and physical approach to the game gave the Raeburn Place side a 7-0 interval lead through a try by Max Wallace and the conversion by Vincent Hart But Melrose found their winning touch after the break with tries by Doug Crawford (2) Accies responding with a Patrick Ritchie try to exit the tournament with a 14-26 defeat Kelso playing in front of their home fans quickly found their stride scoring tries by player of the tournament Patterson Herdman and seasoned campaigner Frankie Robson Kelso racked up the same points total in the second half from scores by Barbour (2) and Andy Tait all converted by Patterson Hamish Weir and Scott Clark converted their own tries either side of the interval but in truth reaching the final was effectively job done for Melrose “To win the title at Poynder Park for the first time in 17 years was something special for this group,” said Kelso coach Murray Hastie They’ve been working very hard and more so they love sevens there’s youth and we’ve got guys with real gas and go but there’s a lot of physicality in the team as well We put a lot of work into the physical side of the game.” in what was the second day of a punishing weekend for the core teams (and which many would like to see removed and a more slimmed down version replace the current over-demanding schedule) the Earlston tournament welcomed Stirling County for what was only the Bridgehaugh side’s second appearance on the Borders Spring circuit this season Stirling came close to causing an upset by running Melrose desperately close in a tense final at The Haugh ground before losing 22-17 to the Kings leaders County showed their ability in the quarter-finals where they forced the exodus of Kelso with a 21-12 win over the current title holders Stirling dismissed a classy Selkirk side with tries from Mikey Heron Nick Torkington and Archie Rankin for a 36-21 win Selkirk’s scores coming from a penalty try Meanwhile Melrose were not challenged until the sem- finals where they met an Edinburgh Accies team that has looked the part in all the tournaments A brace of tries by Doug Crawford and one apiece by by Scott Clark and Kieran Clark gave Melrose a narrow 26-21 win over Accies for whom Wallace (2) and Gavin Welsh scored tries Melrose had a slender 12-10 lead at half-time with tries form Weir and Declan Mulcahy to touchdowns for Stirling by Torkington and Murray Sheddan A try by Scotland under-20 cap Davey put Stirling into the lead but a strong finish by Melrose with a second try by Weir and late effort by Doug Crawford gave the Greenyards men victory at Earlston County’s experienced sevens exponent and Scotland sevens cap said: “We’ve come on a lot from last week [Kirkcaldy 7s] We’ve got a lot of young boys in the squad I’d love it if we played in all the tournaments in the Borders circuit We’re down to play at Jed in two weeks time.” Breadalbane Finance Community Rugby Story Of The Month … Dalziel and website in this browser for the next time I comment Stuart Hogg facing lengthy lay-off and “If Langholm proves anything, we have to stay focused. As far as the title race goes, it was huge for us that Kelso got only three points at Earlston.” “We did well to fight back at times, but we gave away some silly penalties, allowed them far too easy access into our 22. When you give them access to the 22 time and time again, it’s difficult to put that amount of effort in.” Enjoyed this article? Quality journalism like ours is made possible by readers like you. If you value our in-depth coverage of Scottish rugby at all levels and want to see more, please consider supporting us with a subscription or donation It helps us keep delivering the news you love Thank you for being a part of The Offside Line community independent and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of Scottish rugby photographers and business minds bring their talents and enthusiasm to our unrivalled coverage of the game © 2016-2025 Scottish Rugby News from The Offside Line | Kept onside by webporty Two people were sent to Melrose Hospital after a car accident took place in Melrose Township Stearns County deputies were called to the scene at roughly 9:30 a.m Monday at the intersection of County Road 17 and County Road 13 of Burtrum was going east on County Road 17 when he allegedly tried to turn onto County Road 13 the 79-year-old driver allegedly collided with Samantha Pohlmann Other emergency response news Busy 48 hours for authorities: Fires and gun incident reported were taken to Melrose Hospital for injuries according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office Melrose Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance also responded to the accident Eggslut already has a location on Melrose in Los Angeles — Las Vegas Soon the hyped breakfast sandwich chain will be in Seattle at Capitol Hill’s Melrose Market Permits have been issued for the buildout for the latest location in the “chef driven” company The price of eggs may be soaring but Eggslut hasn’t slowed down after growing from an L.A food truck into a dozen high profile locations worldwide Some of those global aspirations may be cooling — Eggsluts in Hong Kong and Singapore recently called it quits — but there are still plenty of hopes for growth in the States The Seattle location is the first we can find record of being planned in the U.S outside California and the Vegas counter inside The Cosmopolitan but more are likely in the works Eggslut specializes in decadent egg sandwiches: It’s inspired by a true love for eggs The menu is a balance of comfort and innovation celebrating food that appeals to both novice and extreme foodie through classic comfort fare with a twist Our goal is to share our food with everyone The latest addition will add to a surge in breakfast sandwich availability across the Hill from the “egg + cheese” veterans at Volunteer Park Cafe to the new creations at E Madison rookie Yeobo Cafe and Bar The coming soon Eggslut will take over the space first occupied by Homegrown Sandwiches inside the popular Melrose Market It will join a roster of recent additions and market veterans including its new neighbor the last of the central market’s original tenants The Melrose Market debuted in the spring of 2010 (Image: Melrose Market) the Liz Dunn-developed market was purchased by Regency Centers the same real estate investment trust that owns the Broadway Market shopping center Along the street, Melrose Market food and drink veterans Taylor Shellfish and Terra Plata continue, the latter mourning last year’s passing of chef Tamara Murphy Meanwhile, there is new energy below the market where the Vice Seattle nightclub now lights up weekends Eggslut will open soon at 1531 Melrose. Learn more at eggslut.com Between this and Sweetgreen I think I’m about ready to hightail it right on outta here lol I discovered the Venice Beach location while doing a move to LA and have been a fan ever since Hope they have a bathroom unlike the Venice location That egg gets everywhere but it’s so good https://www.eggslut.com/#menu The “Egg Wench” was mean to me Plus I think she lacked a food handling card Clearly ripped it off – I remember specifically him using that term in an early episode of “no reservations “ Hopefully it can compete with the heaven that is the bacon breakfast sandwich at Gemini Room Making Seattle safe for national and multinational corporations I prefer businesses that aren’t good enough to warrant multiple locations Reply + SUBSCRIBE TO CHS: Support journalism dedicated to your neighborhood. SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY Got a tip? E-mail CHS[email protected] — Call or text (206) 399-5959 — About CHS Join the Capitol Hill Seattle Facebook Group 🗣️ Let’s talk about the neighborhood TRAFFIC CAMS Entertainment & Arts The Times spoke to three members of Nipsey’s community about his legacy we need a Marathon Burger,’” said Hussle’s older brother “This is definitely Nip’s vision and imprint community organizations such as the Neighborhood Nip Foundation music and memorials have kept Hussle’s memory strong there’s a branch of his legacy in the food world Marathon Burger held its grand opening March 1 bringing fresh crowds to the former home of the original Johnny Rockets Hussle looks on from a large black-and-white portrait along a wall of the dining room The new diner is owned by the Marathon group — which includes Asghedom and the rapper’s children via his estate — as well as new business partner Casey Parker guests perch on roughly a dozen stools at a counter overlooking the open kitchen and grill salads piled with grilled seasoned vegetables overnight-marinated portobello mushroom burgers and milkshakes made with Thrifty ice cream is the best-tasting burger meat: The high fat content melts in the mouth They season it and smash onions into the patties on the grill and drape them in a tangy spread and fluffy brioche buns The Marathon team always wanted to open a restaurant Asghedom tried to buy the Bayou Grille in Inglewood where he and Hussle worked during adolescence; later they tried purchasing a fish market next to one of their clothing stores planning to flip it into a restaurant named for their grandfather Eventually it would be a love of burgers that proved the right fit for Marathon The Marathon crew’s casual lunch runs turned into a months-long quest to find the best burgers in L.A. dissecting and debating which components made the patty stacks and sauces sing the sweetest Soon they realized they could put all of their taste tests to good use: They’d open a Marathon burger stand Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom Marathon Burger co-owner and older brother to Nipsey Hussle opened the restaurant to continue his late sibling’s Marathon brand and community-driven mission (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) “Finally it hit us we need to do this ourselves,’” Asghedom said Hussle helped launch a Fatburger location near the Marathon Clothing store at Crenshaw and Slauson; he’d negotiated a minority partnership and the run of a special burger there but Asghedom said that last year the owner of that Fatburger began advertising a rebrand as “Marathon Premium Burger” — unaffiliated with Marathon The Marathon group knew they’d have to jump into action and announce their own even though they didn’t have a business plan and last July announced that Marathon Burger was coming soon that way we can let people know that’s not ours Asghedom and Hussle had spent some of their teen years working at New Orleans-inspired restaurant Bayou Grille They started with $40 stints cleaning the floors and trash bins; when three of the cooks left Some of that base knowledge has made its way to Marathon Burger with cornmeal-dusted fried shrimp similar to Bayou Grille’s Wagyu smashed patties on the grill at Marathon Burger on Melrose Avenue (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) Chefs Adrian Vela and Eduardo Osorio had cooked for Hussle for years — and every time they would Asghedom asked them to bring their house-pickled Fresno peppers those made it onto the signature Marathon Burger when they consulted on the project House-made vegan patties are made fresh each morning at Marathon Burger (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) Parker also lent a hand in developing the menu the team whips up patties built from whole ingredients Now they’re making 150 vegan patties each day For Parker, it’s his way of continuing his father’s legacy of Larry Parker’s 24-Hour Diner in Beverly Hills hip-hop artists and other musicians at all hours of the night Parker wanted to build his own cultural and musical hub and diner with the Marathon team Celebrities such as 2 Chainz and YG have dropped by to eat and “The street feels better now,” said Parker who was a minor partner in the building’s previous tenant Melrose is alive — I’ve seen the difference.” Nipsey Hussle performs at the Palladium in Hollywood in 2018 (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) The positive energy is unmissable Family-friendly music — mostly oldies — blares both indoors and on the patio He periodically stops to take photos with guests or to sign merchandise posing with Asghedom in a corner of the restaurant The Detroit resident wore a black hoodie to lunch that had “Legends live forever” written in gold with a split photo of Hussle and Kobe Bryant across the back California To those who knew him, Nipsey Hussle was a pillar in his native South L.A. community. “I had to stop here before I left,” Payne said. “I’ve been to a lot of really amazing places since I’ve been here [in L.A.], but this one touches my heart. Nipsey’s legacy will always live on, like Tupac, but to see what his brother’s doing in putting this out here for the community is amazing.” Payne brought his son and nephew with him, and called the Wagyu burger one of the top three burgers he’s eaten in his life. “I don’t know if I haven’t met anybody that isn’t a [Hussle] fan, you know?” he said. “Not just for what he’s done in the rap game and being famous all over the world but what he’s done for other people and where he’s from. ... It’s great for the community that we have a place to go and eat phenomenal, phenomenal food.” Nipsey Hussle fan Brian Payne, center, brought his son, Logan, left, and nephew Tyler Martin to Marathon Burger during a trip from Detroit. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) The support from fans like Payne, Asghedom said, has been overwhelming. He’s recognized roughly 20% of Marathon Burger’s guests: friends, neighbors and collaborators, some of whom bought sweaters from him off the streets years ago, others who purchased bootleg movies from him and others still who ate his and Hussle’s cooking at Bayou Grille. But he said the remaining 80% are entirely new to him, and the response has been “1,000 times bigger” than he’d ever imagined. The positive feedback and the multi-hour lines down the block aren’t just incentive for the Marathon team to keep pushing (they’re already looking at expanding to the Westside). It’s proof, especially to Asghedom, that Hussle’s marathon continues for anyone who can use the restaurant’s success as encouragement. “Hussle’s mission is still going,” he said. “It shows that ideas and the hard work behind the ideas can flourish, and Hussle’s mission was to inspire people.” Marathon Burger is located at 7507 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, and open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast service is expected to resume in the coming weeks. Stephanie Breijo is a reporter for the Food section and the author of its weekly news column. Previously, she served as the restaurants and bars editor for Time Out Los Angeles, and prior to that, the award-winning food editor of Richmond magazine in Richmond, Va. Born and primarily raised in Los Angeles, she believes L.A. to be the finest food city in the country and might be biased on that count but doesn’t believe she’s wrong. Food World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map (WLOS) — The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday morning according to the North Carolina Forest Service The Melrose Fire burning in the Saluda and Tryon communities PISGAH VIEW ROAD FIRE 100% CONTAINED, GROOMS ROAD BLAZE STILL ACTIVE AT 50 ACRES Polk County Emergency Management stated in a Facebook post that there will continue to be a lot of fire activity in the areas of Hwy 176 and Howard Gap They've asked the public to avoid those areas so it's safe for emergency personnel to work as structural protection is ongoing in several areas The fire originally started around 1:30 p.m when both Tryon and Saluda Fire Departments responded to a brush fire caused by a downed power line at 3910 US Highway 176 The fire spread up the mountain rapidly and threatened multiple structures along with the NC Forest Service have all assisted with containment efforts Residents were told to expect a heavy fire department presence in the Bear Creek Oceanview Drive and Meadow Lark Drive areas evacuation orders are in effect for residents from 2500-3910 US US Hwy 176 and Meadow Lark Dr News 13 spoke with a Tryon resident on Saturday as the fire continued to spread Becky Oliver said she rushed to the area as soon as possible to help her longtime friend's mother evacuate "You could smell the smoke all the way in Columbus in the middle of Columbus you could smell the smoke already Oliver said that things were already bad enough after Helene Saluda Fire and Rescue's Facebook post said there are no additional evacuation orders at this time but that homeowners should call 911 immediately if they see a fire approaching their residence Emergency personnel will remain active throughout the affected areas The North Carolina Forest Service is planning to conduct backburn operations and put in additional fire lines on Sunday EVACUATIONS UNDERWAY IN TRYON FOLLOWING BRUSH FIRE Polk County Emergency Management said that there will also be air operations going on to support the fire and that they will try to keep the community updated every three to four hours with the progress being made There is a shelter open at the Polk County Senior Center located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROANOKE (WDBJ) - A long-awaited grocery store in Northwest Roanoke welcomed customers with a grand opening ceremony at Market on Melrose Wednesday Market on Melrose has been over a year in the making and it’s aimed at addressing food insecurity in Northwest Roanoke’s food desert The grand opening began with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m with the first 100 shoppers receiving gifts some celebrating with smiles and others with relief knowing they now have access to the resources they need The 15,000-square-foot market offers a wide variety of fresh produce with an emphasis on nutritious and affordable options Director of Business Services Amanda Napier says as Melrose Plaza seeks to provide resources to eliminate poverty it only makes sense to first address food insecurity and we are truly excited to bring this type of establishment to this food desert that has been a food desert for over 40+ years it is great to come and have fresh products fresh produce and easy access for this neighborhood and this area to get what they need at a full-service grocery store,” said Napier it brings new jobs and renewed hope to Northwest Roanoke To see residents wrapped around the block makes it all worth it,” said Dr “I am honored to see Market on Melrose open during my time as your mayor--which is about--I got about six weeks a little more than six weeks,” said Sherman Lea Mayor Sherman Lea received a ceremonial key to Melrose Plaza for his role in pushing the project forward whose years of hard work and research proved that this neighborhood needed and deserved a market “We began by analyzing more than two decades of survey responses collected from Northwest residents aiming to identify the community’s greatest needs and opportunities to advance health equity And it’s from those voices that a resounding theme emerged that food access was the community’s greatest need and the greatest opportunity was that thousands of residents had volunteered their voices for decades to echo that need,” said Ackley This is only the beginning for Melrose Plaza and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture “Melrose Plaza is a commitment to not only providing essential goods and services but to also create a space that fosters connection director of community engagement at Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Kate Barr, former president and CEO of Propel Nonprofits and current senior advisor for the Minnesota CDFI Coalition, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Melrose Twin Cities Principled Leadership Award at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Barr reshaped how nonprofit organizations approach financial stability and business leadership a small loan fund to help nonprofits access capital grew into Propel Nonprofits a comprehensive resource for nonprofit business management “Propel helps to put the puzzle together for nonprofits,” she explained how social enterprise works – that’s what makes the difference.” Colleagues describe Barr as a “champion of nonprofits,” praising her powerful mentorship of emerging leaders “By equipping nonprofit leaders to be actually really effective business leaders Her leadership philosophy is grounded in clear principles: “The mission and values are your North Star.” Now a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and a board member for three nonprofits Barr continues to champion principled leadership Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Wagner made an unforgettable impression on the "Melrose Place" casting director that didn't necessarily translate when cameras started rolling Aaron Spelling Prods / Courtesy Everett Collection Melrose will debut its all-day 'brunch to sunset' service on April 6 Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022 She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium one of the city's eldest African American publications with a pool and a superb patio featuring an olive tree planted in tribute to their friend James “Jay” Ott formerly occupied by singer Neil Diamond and hair salon John Frieda where sales teams forbid photos to be taken Another fashion institution on Melrose Place, Belgian fashion house Martin Margiela revealed its brand new design concept in a fabulous Art Deco building Breaking completely with its former clinical and couture spirit the new concept imagined by Dutch architect Anne Holtrop a screen-like installation all in white plaster each piece featured by a photo from a fashion show Surrounded by her team from her New York boutique - creative director Sean Carmody architect Elizabeth Roberts and interior designer Charles de Lisle - joined by Los Angeles architect Linda Taalman the designer offered a replica of her Crosby Street boutique with a mix of exposed woods concrete terrazzo flooring and skylights.Even more recently Italian label Forte Forte snapped up a fabulous space on Melrose Place in 2022 characterized by two shop windows that open onto the street and framed by a sage green enamelled metal façade followed by New York and Bleeker Street a year later Jewelry is increasingly making its presence felt at Melrose Place New York designer Irene Neuwirth's boutique presents her celebrity-popular collections in a space with signature furnishings and a private salon where the designer welcomes guests and special events Other New York jewelry brands have been making inroads in recent years has been showcasing its collections made from lab-grown diamonds Other jewelry houses complete the picture with Maria Tash the lab-grown diamonds brand Vrai and Studs a costume jewelry boutique.Since last August the jewelry brand of New York-based designer Beth Hutchens necklaces and rings inspired by mysticism and spirituality are revealed to customers The location also has an in-house workshop where two artisans - a bench jeweler and a hand engraver - can help craft a personal story.“We see Foundrae jewelry as a path to self-reflection and self-discovery Every symbol in our lexicon was created as a means of unearthing deeply held values that will help each individual evolve,” said Hutchens which for a time shared its space with La Durée.Also closed in 2023 a specialist in healthy juices and powders another fruit juice and smoothie chain with over a dozen Los Angeles addresses despite its wood-clad facades decried by locals Alfred Coffee remains the favorite address of Melrose Place customers and the only restaurant with a terrace on the always-crowded street Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardConstruction on Melrose Diner site to begin soon while Broad Street Diner site earmarked for a hotelA new apartment building is coming to West Passyunk Avenue followed by a new hotel for South Broad Street The family who owns the Broad Street Diner and the site of the former Melrose Diner have big real estate development plans in the works The iconic Melrose Diner between West Passyunk and Snyder Avenues was demolished in 2023 and plans for an apartment project there have been evolving with the latest proposal being a five-story 64-unit building with two levels of underground parking and two commercial spaces The new Melrose Diner will be almost 3,000 square feet with seating for 136 people inside and for 46 people outside 110-room Hyatt hotel with no additional commercial space and 30 parking spaces “Within the next few months we are going to start building” at the Melrose site, said Maria Petrogiannis, head of development for MR Realty Associates, which owns the properties. She is the daughter of Michael Petrogiannis, who owns six other eateries in the region, including the Mayfair and the Country Club diners “Once we build that and get the Melrose back up and running he’s going to move all his employees over from the Broad Street to the [new] Melrose,” said Maria Petrogiannis “And then we’re going to move forward with that project and build a Hyatt there.” The proposal to replace the Broad Street Diner with a hotel was first reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal. leaving its former site hemmed in by a chain-link fence The apartment proposal has moved through a few iterations, with a larger 94-unit proposal that would have required a trip to the Zoning Board of Adjustment scrapped for the new proposal which will include larger units and does not require zoning changes MR Realty Associates’ development plans also have been hampered by the challenges confronting the rest of the real estate industry with high interest rates and elevated construction material costs freezing projects across the city and now it’s going to be larger units,” Maria Petrogiannis said There will be two two-bedrooms on each floor and 10 one-bedrooms per floor with a few studios.” The hotel proposal in place of the Broad Street Diner will require a zoning change which can be granted either by the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment or by City Council legislation That means the developer will have to court local neighborhood groups which can be influential at zoning board hearings A Hyatt Studios extended-stay hotel is proposed for the site. This is a new brand from the company, launched in 2023 with the idea of targeting secondary and tertiary markets, according to reporting at the time The first Hyatt Studios locations are being opened this year MR Realty Associates plans to build another Hyatt Studios location in Bensalem at the site of Michael’s Cafe, which was Petrogiannis’ Bucks County nightclub It was demolished following the COVID-19 pandemic “We also have approvals to build a Hyatt there,” said Maria Petrogiannis but we have been going back and forth with the township for a bit.” but this will jump-start the development of West Passyunk and the other side of Broad Street,” said Maria Petrogiannis “It will be positive for the neighborhood and businesses surrounding as well.”