Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Which company produces uranium fuel for U.S Navy nuclear reactors and manages the only plant where the government disassembles atomic warheads What about the company helping NASA to develop a nuclear rocket all while building small modular reactors and developing a pilot plant to restart uranium enrichment for the military It's all the same answer: BWX Technologies the $2.7 billion juggernaut better known as BWXT has embedded itself in every kind of nuclear project imaginable with a strong and growing presence in East Tennessee where 1,100 employees at its Nuclear Fuel Services plant in Erwin "downblend" bomb-grade uranium The facility also creates fuel for the nuclear reactors aboard U.S The region is even more important to BWXT after it bought a specialized facility in Jonesborough and 97 acres in Oak Ridge for a centrifuge enrichment project the company says will create hundreds of jobs through millions of dollars in investments “We have availed ourselves as a key player in just about every interesting nuclear opportunity that you can think of,” BWXT President and CEO Rex Geveden told Knox News BWXT is part of the team led by the Tennessee Valley Authority to build the first small modular nuclear reactors in the U.S. at the federal utility's Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge It will manufacture the reactor pressure vessel, the largest component of the 300-megawatt reactor designed by GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy employs around 8,700 people at 15 major manufacturing sites in the U.S It was created when the Babcock and Wilcox Company spun off into two separate publicly traded companies in 2015: Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises for power generation and BWXT for government and nuclear operations Here's why the company is growing in East Tennessee and what the expansion says about the U.S nuclear energy and national security sectors Oak Ridge landBWXT likes to acquire companies that have "some precious capability or material," Geveden said He visited two of these companies April 24 on a visit to East Tennessee the sole provider of naval reactor fuel to the U.S BWXT owns and operates the only two commercial facilities licensed by the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission to handle and process highly enriched uranium which is stockpiled at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge The nuclear fuel plant is the largest employer in Unicoi County and narrowly avoided extensive damage from Hurricane Helene last year Geveden also visited former defense contractor L3Harris' Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee business in Jonesborough, the sole provider of depleted uranium to the U.S. government, which BWXT bought for $100 million in January Depleted uranium is a highly dense byproduct of uranium enrichment used in armor-piercing ammunition and tank armor a company developing a gas-cooled small modular reactor Next door to the test facility at the Horizon Center Industrial Park in Oak Ridge BWXT purchased 97 acres with help from the state of Tennessee to develop a pilot centrifuge plant for the U.S The U.S. store of highly enriched uranium for naval reactors is running low, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, the agency within the Department of Energy that handles nuclear weapons, projects it will need a new source of the fuel by the early 2050s The agency chose BWXT to explore a pilot plant to restore a capability the U.S BWXT could commercialize a centrifuge technology under development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory “If you were building a nuclear company from scratch you might build BWXT because we have this tremendous base business with the nuclear Navy,” Geveden said “We're utterly crucial to the nuclear national security apparatus.” BWXT is involved in nuclear weapons activities The National Nuclear Security Administration awarded a management contract for its Pantex plant in Texas where it disassembles warheads and makes nuclear explosives to a BWXT-led venture called PanTeXas Deterrence last year The contract could last 20 years at a value of $30 billion Pantex and Y-12 were jointly managed by Consolidated Nuclear Security until last year, when Y-12 split off to focus on its growing workload of weapons modernization projects Babcock and Wilcox managed Y-12 through a venture with engineering and construction firm Bechtel called B&W Y-12 from 2000 to 2014 BWXT has contracts to supply reactor parts to multiple developers of small modular reactors including GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and TerraPower but is not pursuing its own reactor design today The company began developing a small modular reactor called the mPower reactor in 2009. It planned to build the reactor at TVA's Clinch River Nuclear Site in partnership with Bechtel but pulled the plug on the project in 2017 after failing to secure enough funding “We were certainly pursuing our own small modular reactor back in the day because the market just hadn't materialized at that time,” Geveden said What's changed now? For one thing, the chill from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan has worn off The global environmental movement has widely embraced nuclear energy as a path toward a carbon-free electrical grid Around 61% of Americans support nuclear energy as a source of electricity, just one point shy of the 2010 record, according to a recent Gallup report Advocates of nuclear energy say it can be a 24/7 foundation when solar and wind farms aren't producing power “I think the world came around to the view that you can’t construct a grid ideologically or you’re gonna have constant brownouts and blackouts,” Geveden said Tennessee is among a handful of states – along with Texas, Virginia and Wyoming – vying for national leadership in new nuclear energy. Gov. Bill Lee invested more than $92 million for nuclear projects in his latest budget including $50 million for TVA's Clinch River project The fund's latest recipient is BWXT to support the company's land acquisition in Oak Ridge with an eye to restoring America's ability to enrich uranium for defense purposes “Tennessee is kind of right in the center of the nuclear universe,” Geveden said Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe CLARIFICATION: This report has been updated to reflect BWXT's process of downblending creates bomb-grade uranium The facility separately creates fuel for the nuclear reactors aboard U.S News | May 4 Coal Ridge High School senior Brilee Jensen will officially become a Colorado Mesa University Maverick after graduation committing to the track and field team during a signing ceremony in the school gym on April 23 Jensen reflected on her journey from a first-time track athlete as a freshman to a state champion thrower with college-level aspirations “I am really going to miss all my teammates,” Jensen said “I loved getting to know them throughout the years and moving from one sport to another with them since middle school Although I will miss all the girls and their silly nicknames I am excited for a new start — getting to know new people facing new challenges and hopefully expanding my throwing events at the college level.” Jensen said Colorado Mesa University appealed to her not only for its successful athletics program but also for its nursing program welcoming campus atmosphere and proximity to family She originally joined the track team just to stay active in the spring but quickly found a supportive environment that sparked a passion for throwing “I showed up to practice for a few weeks and really loved the community around me,” she said “They all want me to become the best person I can be and keep me challenged at the same time.” Although hesitant at first about her sprinting ability Jensen quickly found her strength in the shot put and discus “I love both shot and disc in different ways,” she said “I love the disc because it makes me feel fast and explosive and I love the shot because it makes me feel strong and joyful but I feel the most accomplished with shot.” That sense of accomplishment culminated in 2023 when she won the Class 3A state title in shot put with a throw of 38 feet finishing her senior season with a personal best of 40-1.5 in shot put and 115-9 in discus “I feel like my personal realization of success came when I won state as a sophomore,” Jensen said “I love the competition and seeing myself improve little by little each week Every week is a chance to see all the work I’ve been putting in come together.” Jensen said her motivation is rooted in growth — through both wins and losses “I personally love feeling all the pain on the bad days,” she said “I know the result will be great one day It feels amazing seeing all your training come together and showing everyone what you’ve been training for but everyone will see the good days and how it came to be.” Though known for her strength in the throwing ring running the 100-meter dash in 14.42 seconds “Coach Kirk thinks I’m a competitive sprinter,” she said “But the running events have never been my forte.” Before trading her Titans blue for CMU maroon Jensen will compete one last time for Coal Ridge at the 2025 CHSAA Class 3A State Championship on Thursday “I have felt so comforted within my own community,” she said many people have come up to me with hugs and kind words this community will always be here supporting me through it all.” but also to my family and friends for everything they do,” she added I don’t know where I would be today.” Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage Colorado has seen five known cases of measles this year View Results Thanks for being a part of the SDE community Forgot password? 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Quick pre-order at the SDE shop The pre-order window for the Mike Oldfield Hergest Ridge SDE-exclusive blu-ray is about to close The blu-ray audio – #41 in the ongoing SDE Suround Series – will feature a David Kosten Dolby Atmos Mike Oldfield’s 2010 mixes (in 5.1 and Stereo) the original 1974 stereo mix and the album in original demo form Audio streams on the Hergest Ridge SDE exclusive blu-ray: The blu-ray audio is region-free and will ship with a free and collectible SDE Surround Series slipcase and is exclusively available via the SDE shop using this link or the buttons below on Tuesday 6 May 2025 and is the last point you can guarantee a copy of obtaining this release The Hergest Ridge blu-ray is a collaboration between SDE and UMR and will be released on 27 June 2025 8 Bob Dylan / Time Out Of Mind (2022 Remix) 14 Trevor Horn / Echoes – Ancient and Modern 28 Tears For Fears / Songs For A Nervous Planet 39 Elton & Brandi / Who Believes In Angels 42 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel / The Best Years of Our Lives SuperDeluxeEdition.com helps fans around the world discover physical music and discuss releases SDE participates in various affiliate programs including Amazon and earns from qualifying purchases Sign up for our newsletter for special updates and alerts direct to your inbox Please check your email to confirm your subscription The VADOC said the following in a release Friday: “The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is currently investigating the apparently premeditated stabbing of three Corrections Officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison. The attack occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 2. Five of the six inmates involved in the attack are confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador, who were in this country illegally. Each have been convicted of violent crimes including aggravated murder, first and second degree murder, and rape. The other inmate involved in the attack is a confirmed member of the Sureño 13 gang and from the United States, serving a sentence for second degree murder. Five officers were transported for outside medical treatment. Three officers, including two who suffered minor injuries while responding to the attack, have been discharged. Two officers have been admitted to the hospital and are in stable condition. “Five of the individuals responsible for this senseless attack should never have been in this country in the first place,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson. “Every single day, our officers put their lives on the line to ensure public safety for the more than 8.8 million people across the Commonwealth. This attack is an example of the dangers they face when they show up to work every day. Our officers are heroes, and I commend the team at Wallens Ridge for their swift response.” The attack is currently under investigation, and no further response will be provided until the investigation is complete." Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin also released the following statement on social media Saturday afternoon regarding the incident, saying in part: “Praying for the full recovery of the three Virginia correctional officers brutally stabbed today in a premeditated attack by MS-13 gang members, criminal illegal immigrants who should never have been in our country to begin with.Virginia will always stand with the brave men and women who protect and serve our Commonwealth.” The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. 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READ MORENew landslide activity observed on Rattlesnake Ridgeby John Kennedy O'Connor UNION GAP – The Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management has an update on the ongoing monitoring of the landslide on Rattlesnake Ridge While there is no immediate threat to Interstate 82 recent observations indicate new landslide activity on the west flank of the existing slide area it was observed that a debris slide measuring 400 feet tall and 300 feet wide blocked a portion of the closed section of Thorp Road The larger landslide on the top of the hill has been crushing the rock into smaller pieces which have been slowly sliding and rolling downhill to the base Subsequent inspection by county and WSDOT engineers this week have determined the following: For more information, visit Yakima County’s Rattlesnake Ridge Incident Information web page This marks the first time Oak Ridge has hosted a Southeastern Conference championship event a milestone highlighting the city’s longstanding support of rowing and the amenities available at Melton Hill Lake The championship is expected to draw athletes “Oak Ridge is honored to host the inaugural SEC Rowing Championship on the waters of Melton (Hill) Lake,” Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch said in a news release “We look forward to hosting a great crowd and an exciting and highly competitive championship!" Four universities will compete in the inaugural championship: Alabama Each will bring top-tier talent to East Tennessee Oak Ridge’s selection as host further solidifies its reputation as a premier rowing destination in the Southeast and beyond home to the Oak Ridge Rowing Association (ORRA) features more than 30 miles of water and fully buoyed seven-lane race courses for 1,000- and 2,000-meter races “This event is the culmination of years of investment in our rowing infrastructure and partnerships across the community,” said Mike Stinson “We’re proud to welcome the SEC and these outstanding programs to Oak Ridge.” More than 50 environmental advocates and Penobscot Nation citizens rallied on the banks of the Penobscot River in Old Town yesterday against the proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill is seeking to expand its capacity and extend its contract the Maine Department of Environmental Protection ruled the expansion met state public benefit criteria although the Penobscot Nation and Conservation Law Foundation are appealing that decision in Superior Court The Penobscot Nation and environmental groups have raised concerns about the landfill storing out-of-state waste and polluting the surrounding area Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Nation citizen and chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine will never stop caring — no matter what the state does Ed Spencer with Don't Waste Maine said the situation is reaching a critical mass they got forced into doing a bad deal," Spencer said and let's steer this in the direction that's sustainable and just." 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(WCYB) — Three Wallens Ridge corrections officers were stabbed by gang members on Friday morning according to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Authorities said the attack happened at around 9:45 a.m Five of the 6 inmates involved in the attack are confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador Each has been convicted of violent crimes including aggravated murder The other inmate involved in the attack is a confirmed member of the Sureño 13 gang and from the United States and is serving a sentence for second-degree murder Five officers were taken for outside medical treatment including two who suffered minor injuries while responding to the attack Two officers have been admitted to the hospital and are considered stable “Five of the individuals responsible for this senseless attack should never have been in this country in the first place,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson our officers put their lives on the line to ensure public safety for the more than 8.8 million people across the Commonwealth This attack is an example of the dangers they face when they show up to work every day and I commend the team at Wallens Ridge for their swift response.” Grammy Award winners and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees The Oak Ridge Boys have unveiled the official video for their most recent single, “Come On Home,” from their current album, Mama’s Boys released by Lightning Rod Records/Thirty Tigers The video was primarily filmed at the home of William Lee Golden and beautifully showcases The Oak Ridge Boys’ enduring connection with family values “Come On Home” offers a touching tribute to faith and family and is a comforting reminder that no matter where life takes you you are always welcome home—especially by your “mama.” The “Come On Home” music video will make its television premiere on The Heartland Network’s Country Music Today on Thursday It will also air on the networks’ livestream at 5:30 pm ET and on the free It’s Real Good TV app “Our mothers were always our biggest supporters,” shares William Lee Golden “There’s nothing that compares to a mother’s love Honoring our mothers with this album felt very important and releasing the video for ‘Come On Home’ in time for Mother’s Day made sense you’ll spot our good friend and fellow Country Music Hall of Famer The video was directed by Brandon Wood / IndieBling.” known for their timeless harmonies and captivating performances will also be joining Talk Shop Live on Tuesday May 6th at 7 pm ET for a special interview discussing their career and offering limited autographed items in time for Mother’s Day Mama’s Boys is The Oak Ridge Boys’ fifth collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb and was recorded at the iconic RCA Studio A and Blackbird Studios in Nashville the group built anticipation with standout singles like the heartfelt “I Thought About You Lord” featuring Willie Nelson and the nostalgic “That’s The Way Mama Made It.” The album also marks a special milestone as the first to feature Ben James as tenor Ben has captured the hearts of The Oak Ridge Boys’ fans The Oak Ridge Boys have received four Academy of Country Music and twelve Gospel Music Association Dove awards including “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Trying To Love Two Women,” “(I’m Settin’) Fancy Free,” “American Made,” and the unforgettable “Elvira.” With an astounding thirty-seven Top 20 country hits The Oak Ridge Boys have long made their mark in every facet of the gospel Copyright © 2013-2025 The Music Universe. 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Updates and details are posted at https://www.facebook.com/DearbornCountyAntiLitterInitiative This is the 10th year for the Dearborn County Anti-Litter Initiative a record number of volunteers participated and clean-ups were completed in less time than allotted These events are great opportunities for families and for student community-service requirements Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult The program provides grants to Rising Sun-Ohio County School Corporation teachers Eighteen students statewide will serve on the committee Your Hometown Radio Station playing Fox News - Fox News National Newscast breezy and windy conditions we have had because of a storm system impacting the western states We will soon experience a significant ridge of high pressure developing along the west coast That high-pressure ridge will cause a warming trend culminating in highs near 90 degrees by Friday and possibly record-breaking temperatures by Saturday Expect breezy conditions on Monday and lots of sunshine over the next few days A restaurant at The Mall at Greece Ridge with deep roots and a loyal following will close for good on May 15 Jim’s at The Mall is within the footprint of a forthcoming 175,000-square-foot Boscov’s department store Restaurant owner Elena Knapp declined to comment on the situation she did post a handwritten sign apologizing to customers who were under the impression that Jim’s would relocate to another space in the mall after Boscov’s construction began mall owner Wilmorite promised to facilitate a move but later decided the business would close “This restaurant has become a family to me and it pains me to say goodbye,” she wrote a longtime customer has launched a change.org campaign titled Save Jim’s at The Mall also asserting that Wilmorite took the option to move off the table the petition has more than 1,500 signatures on Thursday Wilmorite issued a statement: “Jim’s at the Mall is a wonderful restaurant and its presence at Greece Ridge will be sorely missed It’s unfortunate we were unable to come to terms on a new deal for another location The door will remain open for Jim’s at the Mall to return to Greece Ridge as we too are a Rochester based family run business and appreciate their partnership over the years.” Wilmorite released what it called an updated statement: “We have offered Jim’s at the Mall viable options to relocate they expressly stated that they desired a large monetary buyout Under their lease we have the right to move them and they were notified months ago but have resisted any form of compromise They are using the community and media as leverage.” Knapp did not reach out to the Democrat and Chronicle Jim’s at The Mall originally was Critic’s on The Mall George Criticos opened it in the old Greece Towne Mall when it debuted in 1967 (Greece Towne Mall and Long Ridge Mall were linked in 1994 to become The Mall at Greece Ridge.) Knapp bought Critic’s on The Mall in 2016 and renamed it Jim’s at The Mall That beloved establishment was demolished in 2015 to make way for an ALDI grocery store that wound up being built at a different Winton Road location (This story was updated to add new information.) Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood a cherished dining spot at The Mall at Greece Ridge leaving longtime patrons in disbelief and calling for action A sign outside the restaurant revealed that the closure came as a shock has called The Mall at Greece Ridge home since 1967 most of her fondest memories took place inside the doors at Jim's "I came here with my great grandma when I was a kid and she's passed away," Michael said "It's just always been a place we've gone to after church on Sundays after my daughter's preschool graduation I dated my husband here and got their deep-fried ice cream "It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that Jim's At The Mall will not be relocating Michael was eating breakfast at Jim's Wednesday when she heard the news and sprung into action we have to stand by them and support them,'" Michael explained "It's crazy to see how it took off." and it's been so sweet to see all of their comments just telling their stories," Michael said A mall spokesperson shared a statement with 13WHAM Mall owner Wilmorite announced in March that Pennsylvania-based department store Boscov's will be moving into a space near Entrance 6 Jim's does have another location on Main Street in Rochester Michael hopes the petition will either help Jim's at the Mall relocate or delay the closure at least we're showing Elena and the staff there that's losing their jobs in two weeks that the community cares." May 2): The Mall at Greece Ridge has released another statement about Jim's Sead Miljkovic of East Ridge removed his glasses dried his tears and wiped his forehead in apparent relief as a judge announced Friday he was not responsible for torturing two men during the Bosnian War Jurors deliberated for about two hours at the Chattanooga federal courthouse before reaching a unanimous verdict Friday that Miljkovic was not guilty of two counts of torture His wife gasped from the audience and broke out into sobs Defense attorney Logan Davis hugged Miljkovic while defense attorney Bryan Hoss high-fived a few people sitting in the front row Miljkovic was accused of beating two unarmed prisoners of war The majority of the trial was conducted through translators because most of the witnesses were from Bosnia or Bosnian was their first language The United States fronted the bill for flights and accommodations and some witnesses were in a nearby hotel for over nine days Pehlic and Nuhanovic were among the witnesses who traveled over 5,000 miles to testify against Miljkovic (READ MORE: Hamilton County program for teachers of color questioned) Hoss argued during closing statements that people know torture when they see it and Miljkovic's alleged actions didn't constitute torture Pehlic and Nuhanovic were captured army men and this was not a case of two men who were serving a DUI sentence when they were allegedly beat by a guard The country of Bosnia declared independence in March 1992 from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia A war broke out between Bosnians who supported their central government and a group of opposing Bosnian Muslims who established their own self-proclaimed government group (SIGN UP: Get today's Chattanooga area news, sports and entertainment directly to your inbox. Sign up for our free newsletters at timesfreepress.com/newsletters.) The headquarters of the self-proclaimed province was Velika Kladusa Miljkovic became part of the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia's army He was eventually stationed as a guard at a reconstructed castle Pehlic and Nuhanovic were both captured during the war and brought to the castle to perform forced labor, according to their testimony. Federal prosecutors argued during closing statements they were beaten One of the witnesses started to cry and couldn't speak briefly during the trial when prosecutors showed him a photograph of the castle Nuhanovic pointed to Miljkovic at one point and identified him to jurors as the man who allegedly beat him "I would never forget the face of the man who was beating me," he said Pehlić allegedly was beaten with a rubber baton his head forcefully pushed down toward a bayonet in order to make him believe his throat would be impaled Nuhanović was allegedly beaten with bats and sticks and forced to fight other prisoners (READ MORE: Hamilton County leaders talk plans for attorney transition) When federal agents searched Miljkovic's home they found a framed photo of Old Fort where he served as a prison guard the defendant has been proudly displaying the crime scene where he tortured prisoners of war," prosecutor Elizabeth Nielsen previously said But Hoss said it didn't make him sadistic because he had a picture of the place that was his hometown He pointed to the fact that both witnesses waited decades to bring allegations against Miljkovic and both of their stories changed repeatedly over the years He said that Nuhanovic was visibly angry on the stand when he was questioned about lying Miljkovic has never returned to Bosnia since he immigrated to the United States He came to America using the name Sead Dukic and has lived in East Ridge for over 20 years He is charged with three counts of passport fraud in connection with the alleged fake name Miljković is nearing the end of negotiations on a plea deal for those charges Contact Sofia Saric at ssaric@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476 Sofia Saric is a criminal justice reporter with a focus on the courts system for the Chattanooga Times Free Press She previously worked as a crime and breaking news reporter at the Casper Star-Tribune in Wyoming and as a metro correspondent at the Boston Globe Contact Sofia Saric at ssaric@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476 This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing It feels like you have to break the bank in order to play golf nowadays Couple that with the fact that tee times are seemingly impossible to come by unless you book well in advance I wouldn’t blame you if you decided not to pick it up as a hobby Though golf is my personal favorite hobby or activity So I like to highlight the places in New Jersey where I have played in case anyone out there is looking for some good spots to play Whatever it is that you’re looking for in a golf round I played an early Sunday morning round (6:30 a.m.) at Gambler Ridge You can find them at 121 Burlington Path Road in Cream Ridge It’s a very off-the-beaten-path part of New Jersey The rolling hills and tree-lined fairways provide some pretty scenery throughout your round The greens had recently been aerated when I played It cost me $59 to play a weekend morning round which in today’s golf climate is pretty cheap It’s not quite in the condition of some of the other courses I’ve played this year but the course was bought this year by Tom and Megan Collard who have already made new additions to the course They’ve taken down some trees that used to overhang fairways and they also added reflectors in the flagsticks so you can easily use a rangefinder to gauge distances I have no doubt you’re going to love your round here if you play It’s an affordable course with a fun layout to navigate through The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kyle Clark Click here to contact an editor about feedback or a correction for this story. The course is under new ownership, and improvements are already being made.\n Click here to contact an editor about feedback or a correction for this story. Check out the upcoming bike programs at Forest Ridge Park Forest Ridge Park2100 Old NC 98 HWYWake Forest 919-996-5800 This feedback widget is not intended for customer service issues This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory KECY) - Yuma Catholic and Gila Ridge both had multiple players participating in the AIA State Tennis Championships Shamrocks Golf also has solid showing at Metro Invitational while the Diamondbacks avoid a sweep to the Phillies KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. 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MORTON — Willmar sophomore Aden Jacobson finished in the top 12 at the 14-team two-day Dacotah Ridge Invitational on Saturday Jacobson carded 76s on both days for a total of 152 to earn a share of 12th overall at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club The Hornets were in second place after Day 1 Elk River was second at 593 and Alexandria came in third at 613 Jacobson’s leading effort helped Willmar place 10th with 638 The Wildcats’ top golfer was sophomore Luke Hannig who placed in a tie for 21st after he improved from an 87 on Day 1 to a 78 on Day 2 to total 155 Edina’s four scoring golfers all finished in the top 5 Torger Ohe won the invitational after shooting a 75 and a Day 2-low of 67 to record a 142 Chase Larson and David Colby all tied for third place with 149s Elk River’s William Roiland rounded out the top 5 with a second-place finish at 143 NLS competes in the Glencoe-Silver Lake Invitational at 10 a.m Willmar competes in a Central Lakes Conference meet hosted by Rocori at 3 p.m Monday at Rich Spring Golf Club in Cold Spring — A man who lived in East Ridge for years is now on trial in federal court in Chattanooga on war crimes charges Sead Miljkovic's accused of torturing Bosnian prisoners during the armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s government is charging him with three counts of torture and three counts of passport fraud Court documents says Miljkovic inflicted "severe beatings" on several prisoners throughout the war the court document says after 2 failed attempts at entering the U.S Sead was able to enter under the false identity of 'Dukic.' the court document says Miljkovic naturalized as a U.S Miljkovic was located in East Ridge in June 2023. Read the last pretrial motions document filed by federal prosecutors last week below: Depend on us to keep you posted as the trial continues (LEX 18) — Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington has established itself as one of the premier thoroughbred operations in the country and selling elite racehorses that have gone on to win at the highest levels of the sport but it's also really like dreamy," said Bell The 900-acre farm has developed a reputation for excellence producing 39 Grade One winners since 2000 – an impressive achievement in an industry where the odds of success are remarkably slim it has less than a one percent chance of winning a Grade One race," said Bell notes that their success rate of around three percent is exceptional in the thoroughbred industry I like to joke that if you want to play in the NBA then you go play basketball at the University of Kentucky for Coach Pope you start your day at Mill Ridge," said Bell The farm has raised champions like Seize the Grey These successes have cemented Mill Ridge's status as a premier thoroughbred operation "The dreams of what they are today and what they will become is what fills one's mind while on the farm," said Bell who grew up in Lexington on his family's farm "It's been a totally magical experience certainly since that time," said Bell Mill Ridge Farm has become a destination for horse enthusiasts welcoming 60 to 70 visitors on average during the busy season from March through November When asked about his favorite part of being on the farm Bell's answer was simple: "I love sharing it with people." The farm prides itself on creating connections between people and horses sometimes leading to powerful emotional experiences "To stand with someone and help encourage them to feed a mare a carrot and to watch them overcome that fear I've had a number of people crying overcoming that fear," said Bell This commitment to accessibility and education is central to Mill Ridge's mission "Mill Ridge is all about the horse and if you're curious about the horse or want to learn more want to get involved that Mill Ridge is a place that welcomes you," said Bell As the farm continues its legacy of breeding champions Bell hopes to inspire a broader connection to the thoroughbred industry "We hope that through our generation that more people feel like it's part of their story too," said Bell Report a typo Login | Sign Up Time Extension Guest Update [Thu 1st May, 2025 09:30 BST]: In an announcement on the Arcade Archives website Hamster Corp has revealed that its upcoming reissue of Ridge Racer on the Nintendo Switch 2 won't be exclusive to the new Nintendo console after all with these versions of the game expected to land on the PlayStation store on June 5th (the same date as the Switch 2 release) no announcement has been made for Xbox machines Original Article [Wed 2nd Apr, 2025 15:35 BST]: In today's Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Namco's iconic arcade racing game Ridge Racer will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 It will be available when the Nintendo Switch 2 launches later this year on June 5th The news was shared during a rapid-fire section of the 1-hour broadcast focusing on games from various third-party developers and will be the first time a Ridge Racer game has appeared on a Nintendo console since 2011's Ridge Racer 3D Ridge Racer was developed for the Namco System 22 arcade board and was later ported to the PlayStation as a launch title for the system playing an integral role in establishing Sony during the 32-bit era If previous Arcade Archives 2 announcements are anything to go by this new version will come with a few additional bells & whistles But none of these features have been revealed as of yet due to the announcement coming during a Nintendo event no news was shared about versions for other platforms so we'll likely have to keep our eyes peeled on Hamster Corp's social media or on tomorrow's live stream to see whether the game is definitely confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S 27 Bandai Namco IPs are currently listed on a newly launched webpage The rerelease adds a new time attack mode and online matches [source youtube.com] Prev Next Jack has a particular fondness for point-and-click adventure games he’s written about lost games from studios like Sony Manchester and has made a habit of debunking video game rumours I've been waiting for this for so damn long I was just saying the other day that it's weird that OG Ridge Racer (or even the PS1 port) isn't available on modern systems @N00BiSH You can get R4 on PS5 — the pixelation is a bit smeary but it still plays great FINALLY 😂 The arcade game that cost me SO MUCH in my college years I hope this means more 3D arcade games in general They should’ve hired Kaz for the presentation to announce that one @rjc-32 I'd like to see Tekken 1 and 3 made available in some capacity @alexybubble I actually freaked out the most in the entire stream from this announcement lol Though it seems they will come with a price tag as part of the Archives 2 lineup Though that also means platinum trophies on Playstation Glad Ridge Racer is seeing some light again though Would love to see Daytona USA/Sega Racing 1 and 2 on the Switch 2 This is massive and shattering news though the two franchises that have had the most launch titles are Tony Hawk Ridge Racer will now be the most launch titles at 9 games "...the first time a Ridge Racer game has appeared on a Nintendo console since 2011's Ridge Racer 3D" What about Ridge Racer 64 added to Nintendo Switch Online at the end of this past January there is the question of how new a game we can expect Ridge Racer is a racing game series known to exist only at launch and nothing else afterwards @Andee (whiny child voice) but I don't wanna buy a PS5 Hope this also comes to other platforms... I spent so much time with Ridge Racer on my original Playstation back in high school that I'm truly excited for this release this is more of a reason for me to buy a Switch 2 than anything else they announced 😂 Hopefully we’ll get Ridge Racer 1 (just for comparison) and also Rave Racer @DiceRobo Wow Any idea which systems launched with a Ridge Racer @N00BiSH Amen to that Hopefully this means they are actually moving on from all the 80's arcade games and finally focus on delivering some 90's arcade games with 3D graphics A massive step forward too - glad to see Arcade Racers are FINALLY on the Arcade Archives menu I'm just amazed that Arcade Archives is starting to tap into more modern arcade games now That amazes me at the possibilities that could be next probably cheaper to get a PCB with how much price gouging is going on out the box can't fathom how there has not been some sort of ridge racer collection for playstation yet.... @MysticWangForce Yeah same — it was such a formative series for the original PlayStation (wasn't it a pack-in game for a long time?) I'd love to see a WipEout trilogy remaster (in the vein of Crash/Spyro) at some point as well (although I imagine music/licensing would make a tough ask) been waiting for this for years - 32 of them the only way this could have been better news is if it had been a compilation wirh Ridge Racer 2 @N00BiSH These are strictly the arcade ports dude @Guru_Larry yeah I realized that a bit later after writing that comment @N00BiSH Lol imported it before it was even released here back in the day You should try playing it on the Duckstation emulator Hamster are the only other converters I trust besides M2 but as long as it comes with the same lame no platinum trophies of the standard Arcade Archives games it's a Switch 2 purchase for me @JayJ Both?Still a LOT of 2D goodness to be converted @Moroboshi876 I don't know anything much about these releases so am I understanding correctly that they do have trophy support the nostalgia I have for the game hasn't waned since I played it back on the PS1 and I love everything about it - the look gameplay all held up for me better than any of the other games I could be in the minority but this is my favourite Ridge Racer Ridge Racer 2 and RR Revolution I enjoy as well but after that I wasn't as interested with Type 4 A bundle of all the classic games with all the bells and whistles would be awesome @Ellie-Moo They have very few and basic trophies (and achievements when they're Neo Geo releases and then Xbox also receives them) so it's not worth it for the trophies/achievements alone so I buy them on Switch for the portability Shame it's not bundled with RR2 or maybe it is Either way for a few quid I'd be happy to buy it If namco pulled there finger out they could do a whole collection like... @Moroboshi876 I'm such a big fan I'll get it on PS5 and Switch I think I'm quite proud that in my younger days I beat the Devil car in this game and the Angel car in RRR I'm relieved its coming to Playstation The Switch 2 still doesn't have analogue triggers so it will be a seriously hampered version of this game just wait for Rave racer as it got this circuits and 3 more !! 1994/1995 Arcade/PS1 Ridge Racer 'nostalgia' aside i highly doubt I'll be playing this for more than 20 minutes on Switch 2 when I do Especially when you've got Mario Kart world at your disposal RR during the launch of PS1 back in 95 was fanfrikkintastic It made Daytona on Sega Saturn look dated & absolutely rough around the edges It was such a great companion piece to Battle Arena Toshinden Then Jumping Flash!(Revolutionary) & Twisted Metal debuted shortly after around the launch window @NeonPizza Mmm yeah well I live in hope for a PSX version release as well It also had the extra cars to beat which I never managed to do when I was younger That tech demo they released with with Type 4 of the original Ridge Racer track running at 60fps was so good - shame they haven't seen fit to re-release it as the full playable game I'm just going to be super happy to have arcade Ridge Racer on my machine and presumably moving forwards will be able to play it on future systems but I absolutely love it and for me it's so iconic I think it was Edge magazine #6 that had an image from it on the front cover and me and my mates all thought it was a real life photo it looked so good at the time So many memories - and then yeah the PSX release was epic and completely pooh-poohed on Saturn Daytona from a great height Speaking of which - my copy of Daytona is annoyingly platform locked to my PS3 - come on SEGA put all your arcade classics out there on current systems @bring_on_branstons Oooops I am not used to Arcade Archives releases and was thinking of the PS1 release and features rather than that of the arcade version I didn't realise there were any real differences except for the loading game That's a shame and with it being an arcade release I assume even on Playstation consoles it can't come with the PS1 specific changes/additions @Ellie-Moo Just doesn't feel right playing Ridge Racer without the additional Namco Bill board animations and 3rd person mode But i also don't want to go back to the PS1 versions 30fps Looking forward to RR2 whenever that happens i wish the Arcade versions for both would get a Quest 3 release Playing those in VR with a steering wheel would breath life into both titles and make them that much more enjoyable and immersive @NeonPizza Interestingly I play with a third-person camera for almost all racing games yet I never did for Ridge Racer as it's the only way I have ever known to play it using the 'bonnet cam' It's disappointing to think that I won't be racing the Devil car (13th Racing) in Time Trial Content was never RR's strong point but now it'll be even more bare I think but I'll take what I can get for the original RR games on newer systems @NeonPizza Was Ridge Racer 2 basically Ridge Racer Revolution (or the other way around) but again probably with less content than the PS1 game Show Comments Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment.. 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WATCHPolice pursue suspects in Martinsville homicide after body found on Lee's Ridge Roadby Cherisse Hoffman (WSET) — Authorities are intensifying their search for suspects in the murder of a man whose body was discovered on a rural road in Henry County was found shot multiple times on Lee's Ridge Road on Tuesday morning but investigators believe the shooting occurred at a home on Ridge Road in Martinsville Investigators believe the body was later dumped on Lee's Ridge Road Martinsville Police Chief Rob Fincher said that due to the nature of the crime they believe multiple people were involved "We have other detectives that currently tracking down some of the individuals that we’ve been led to be involved in the case and speak with them to get the story of exactly what happened and go from there," Fincher said RELATED: Victim identified in Henry Co. homicide; People of interest being interviewed: Officials Police have released images of a gold Chevrolet vehicle they suspect is linked to the murder They are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to gather more evidence from the vehicle which will be sent to the state lab for examination Chief Fincher emphasized the impact of the crime on the community and especially something I would say gruesome and violent as this It has a huge impact on your overall community and it’s important for us to do everything we can to try and bring the perpetrators to justice as quickly as possible." Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to contact Martinsville Police or the anonymous Crimestoppers line Tips leading to an arrest could result in a cash reward Sign In Subscribe Now Two women in prison for murder in 1920's Chicago wind their way through the justice system in a musical that explores the themes of fame and peoples' fascination with it, is being put on by students at Thomas Haney Secondary 'Chicago: The Musical' tells the story of Roxie Hart a wannabe vaudeville star who murders her lover and is arrested.  the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight The teen version of the production is being put on by students in the school's Musical Theatre program.  Any students in Grades 9-12 are welcome to take the program The purpose of the course is to encourage students to try something new and experience the joy of musicals dance and act through the rehearsal process and have to problem solve issues that arise from students who do not attend Students have been rehearsing during class time Other students have volunteered their time to work backstage and operate the lighting and sound consoles 'Chicago: The Musical' is Broadway’s longest-running American musical "It is a dazzling and satirical look at fame Set in the city of Chicago during the 1920s this show is based on real-life murders and trials," Setynski noted.  it was made into an award-winning film starring Richard Gere at Thomas Haney Secondary School, 23000 116 Ave. There will be one matinee performance at 2 p.m About the Author: Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows News Staff Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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