River’s Edge Trail users may see some specially outfitted bicycles with digital cameras as the City of Great Falls begins a data collection project on the trail system Deputy Director of Great Falls Park and Recreation Jessica Compton says “It just looks almost like a bike you might see in outer space and you'll just see it going around and you'll just know that it's collecting data about our trail and all we're trying to do is just make our trail better and that the longevity is there for future generations to use.” the bikes are equipped with laser and radar technology to create an overall condition index study of the trail system The study began April 21st and will take approximately two weeks to cover all 20 miles of the paved trail sections Parks Manager for the City of Great Falls Kevin Vining says “The radar helps kind of go through the subsurface and then locate any issues beneath the asphalt so that we can kind of identify areas that need maintenance the most It helps us with our applications for grants either through local Funding for the study comes from federal transportation dollars designated only for planning purposes The data will help park and recreation with developing a timeline for future long term plans such as replacing the asphalt trail with concrete to improve durability Maintaining the 60 miles of the River’s Edge Trail system is a priority for the City especially as they look to expand the trail and walkability through town “As we look to expand contact to our parks we're really providing that asset for people so they don't have to worry about how they are going to get somewhere and it just makes it more fun to use the trail.” If you have any questions or want more information call Public Works Engineering at 406-771-1258 From the City of Great Falls website: Report a typo River Dell Regional High School and middle school went into a temporary lockdown Friday morning due a threat made online by a student The Oradell Police Department received a notification from the FBI about a possible threat at the school A social media post from a student who threatened to "shoot up the school," provoked the lockdown the department said in a news release Friday evening Police located the student responsible for the post The student was removed from the school and charged with a third degree charge of making terroristic threats as well as a third-degree count of causing false public alarm the high school went on lockdown after communicating with the town police department Superintendent James Albro added in statement The middle school was also put into a shelter-in-place at around the same time The investigation by Oradell and Bergen County police officers ended after 30 minutes and authorities allowed class activities to resume shortly after There is no active threat to any of the River Dell schools River Edge Mayor Thomas Papaleo thanked the school and police officials for their swift actions "I'd like to commend the superintendent and staff of River Dell Regional High School for their fine execution of their emergency protocol," Papaleo said in a statement "I would like to commend the chiefs of Police of River Edge and Oradell as well as the responding officers of River Edge and Oradell." T-R FILE PHOTO — A view of a trestle bridge along the Iowa River between Albion and Marshalltown along the proposed Iowa River’s Edge Trail in Hardin and Marshall counties the entities supporting a $12 million federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant application to finance the paving of the 34-mile trail were informed that they will not be receiving the funds they requested A $12 million grant application to the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) to fund the construction of a fully paved 34-mile recreational trail along the Iowa River between Marshalltown and Steamboat Rock in Hardin County has been denied multi-purpose recreation trail and used by bicyclists confirmed the news in an interview with the Times-Republican on Monday and it was previously reported on KFJB Radio late last week “It appears that large cities — Detroit (Mich.) Nashville (Tenn.) and Philadelphia (Penn.) received a large amount of the funds earmarked for the grant — known as Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP),” he said “We have not received a letter outlining why we were unsuccessful.” The city of Marshalltown was the application sponsor The grant was submitted to the USDOT last fall with the application was Andrea Boulton of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in Des Moines That organization has taken a strong leadership role over the years in efforts to develop recreational trails in Iowa among other endeavors Boulton had not responded to a request for comment had worked aggressively in 2024 to raise a required $2.7 million match the city of Marshalltown $250,000 and the city of Liscomb $10,000 Albion passed a resolution supporting the project The Hardin County Trails Commission (HCTC) also contributed funds but that amount could not be confirmed by press time the Iowa River’s Edge Trail (IRET) would pass through Union Several miles of trails have already been paved from Steamboat Rock to Eldora the Iowa River’s Edge Trail begins at the Ann C Keyser Trailhead near the 200 block of West Madison Street in Marshalltown and ends at Radio Tower Road The Keyser Charitable Trust has funded trail construction The trail project started in 2013 when the INHF purchased an abandoned railroad line from Marshalltown to Eldora on behalf of those two communities those communities purchased it from the INHF The proposed trail would have been paved with concrete and will be wide enough for users and emergency response vehicles too a number of bridges in both counties — ranging from small wooden to steel trestle — will have to be reinforced or rebuilt Schneider reaffirmed that work on the trail will continue “We are planning on accepting bids for the repair or replacement of four bridges crossing the Iowa River critical to the project,” he said “We previously received a $2 million grant for this effort.” LLC | https://www.timesrepublican.com | 135 West Main Street Examples of how our solutions have helped customers achieve their goals Choose a single product stream or mix & match bundles for cost-effective learning options Strategy & Global Business Development AI is no longer confined to the cloud or data centers -- it’s rapidly moving to the edge transforming how industries process and act on data in real time By enabling devices to analyze and respond to information locally and unlocks new possibilities for automation and intelligence From industrial automation and healthcare to autonomous vehicles and robotics edge AI is driving innovation across mission-critical industries Wind River is collaborating with Edge Impulse and ZEDEDA to provide organizations with the tools they need to harness the power of AI in real time we joined forces with Edge Impulse and ZEDEDA at Embedded World 2025 in Germany to showcase the latest advancements in Edge AI innovation Our live demonstrations highlighted AI-driven safety we participated in a panel session discussing the latest advancements and opportunities shaping the future of AI at the edge By combining Wind River’s proven edge-to-cloud software ZEDEDA’s zero-trust edge computing platform and Edge Impulse’s end-to-end ML development platform we're simplifying AI deployment at the edge -- improving operational efficiency and driving next-generation innovation One of our key demonstrations focused on industrial manufacturing safety powered by AI at the edge we showcased how AI can prevent hazardous shop floor situations involving robotic arm movement immediately halts the robotic arm’s movement At the core of this robotic control system is a powerful combination of Wind River Linux providing a robust solution for industrial safety “Transforming the Future with Real-Time Edge AI,” we explored how real-time edge AI is reshaping industries -- enhancing safety and redefining what’s possible at the edge As industries increasingly rely on real-time intelligence the ability to deploy secure and efficient AI at the edge is more critical than ever As we continue to drive innovation in edge AI Wind River’s collaboration with Edge Impulse and ZEDEDA reflects our commitment to shaping the future of intelligent edge devices If you’re at Embedded World this week, check out the Wind River, Edge Impulse, ZEDEDA demo in: Hall 5 / Booth 5-253. To learn more about Wind River at Embedded World, click here Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts A piece of property in Macon-Bibb is being brought back to life thanks to River Edge Behavioral Health The property was once a space where a blighted abandoned motel once stood and housed dangerous situations in our community Our Public Works crews demolished it as part of our Blight Fight and to make way for River Edge’s new building this Center will give people a new beginning,” said Mayor Lester Miller River Edge is building a Peer Support and Community Adult Center with help from Stafford Builders and Sheridan Construction The Center will support people facing a mental health challenge or psychiatric disorder It will allow individuals to gain insight from one another Peer Group support and a Peer Support Specialist will help individuals transition out of negative circumstances and into positive ones “The center will enable individuals to gain a deeper level of independence through teaching and reinforcing daily living skills and offering volunteer and vocational programs,” said Cass Hatcher “We aim to achieve this by assisting individuals through offering ongoing education and teaching the skills necessary to attain self-determination River Edge welcomes all adults experiencing Behavioral Health (BH) issues The center will also serve Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (IDD) The Center will serve as a safe place for those seeking help through weekly support groups by providing a welcoming environment for anyone age 18 and over seeking a sense of belonging The 35,000-square-foot center will include large group rooms and an inclusive gymnasium open to everyone in the community Customer Service Sign up for email updates from Macon-Bibb County to get information on announcements River's edge community theatre newest production takes you on a trip down the yellow brick road Cast members Kally Carter and Kylin Wilson and assistant director Cooper Myrick give a preview RiversEdgeCT.com GREAT FALLS — The City of Great Falls has contracted with Roadway Asset Services (RAS) of Austin to collect data for an overall condition index study of the River’s Edge Trail system City officials said in a news release that RAS operates a fleet of "sophisticated data collection vehicles" equipped with an array of precision instrumentation and data collection equipment that helps state and other transportation agencies inventory and manage transportation infrastructure RAS will be using specially-outfitted bicycles with digital cameras that will collect imagery on the pavement along the length of the River’s Edge Trail Data collection is scheduled to begin on Monday Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Builders Close Builders Open Builders Brick Exterior Close Exterior Open Exterior Building Materials Brick Blend River’s Edge Join Our Newsletter Email Subscribe Connect with Us { rootMargin: '200px 0px 200px 0px' } ); lazyloadBackgrounds.forEach( ( lazyloadBackground ) => { lazyloadBackgroundObserver.observe( lazyloadBackground ); } ); }; const events = [ 'DOMContentLoaded' ]; events.forEach( ( event ) => { document.addEventListener( event lazyloadRunObserver ); } ); x {{{ data.variation.variation_description }}} {{{ data.variation.price_html }}} {{{ data.variation.availability_html }}} Sorry GREAT FALLS — The River Drive South section of the River’s Edge Trail may be getting an upgrade soon thanks to the River’s Edge Trail Foundation and the Montana Department of Transportation Len Warren has been in the community for 40 years and he has seen the River’s Edge Trail from its beginning “It was fun to watch it develop through the years.” Len continues to walk the River’s Edge Trail walking along River Drive South is confusing Great Falls District Administrator for the Montana Department of Transportation said “What this will do is provide a more direct line which MDT is always a champion to provide.” Wingerter laid out the plan to realign the trail “So what we’ll be doing is that River’s Edge Trail will follow essentially the west side of River Drive and it will actually cantilever out a little bit into the river underneath the railroad tracks there.” The project is being done in partnership with the River’s Edge Trail Foundation which says it is the most complex and expensive project they’ve ever undertaken “There are a number of people that are interested in this project and want to see this completed as soon as possible.” “The parts along the river are much more enjoyable.” And he’s not worried about the potential traffic “We deal with traffic diversions all the time with constructions The project is expected to go up to bid on February first thank you for allowing us to do what we do and we’re working for the citizens of Montana here and keeping them safe.” Learn more about the River’s Edge Trail Foundation by clicking here RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Police Department confirmed Dec 4 that it is investigating a series of incidents involving juveniles in the River's Edge area "The Rio Rancho Police Department is actively investigating the recent incidents of armed juveniles breaking into vehicles and causing property damage," Capt Individuals in the community have taken to social media warning neighbors about the vandalism One person shared Ring footage of the teens getting out of a blue vehicle who appear to be wearing masks smashed in the resident's car window and reached in to grab something they used the bat to destroy a few Christmas decorations in front of the home a third teen stood facing the home and appeared to be pointing something at the door The teens ran back to the car and took off Others reported similar experiences on social media Reedy did not specifically reference any of these incidents but says RRPD asks for residents' assistance in protecting their vehicles and property by always ensuring that doors are locked and valuables are kept out of sight "If you observe any suspicious activity in your neighborhood please do not confront individuals directly; 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CLOUD — The Central Minnesota Builders Association will host its annual Home Show March 8 and 9 at the River's Edge Convention Center. The free event will feature vendors, activities for all ages and an outdoor living display, according to a news release from the association. There will also be a silent auction to support Tools for Schools, a program that educates students on trade school opportunities. On Saturday, March 8, there will be free face painting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and cocktails from noon to 5:30 p.m. Live music will also be featured from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., according to the release. The River's Edge Convention Center is at 10 Fourth Ave. S. in St. Cloud. Health / Outdoors This story first appeared in the Outdoors newsletter. Click here to learn more and sign up.  The above photo shows (1) some freshly built singletrack at River’s Edge Park in Chesterfield and (2) a mountain bike that’s not moving.  Louis Outdoors newsletter to get smarter about hiking Such is the dual message of this post. The cool part is that yes, there’s a new St. Louis County mountain-bike loop that needs to be burned in for springtime criterium races, and a Strava time trial is currently underway throughout the entire month of November to encourage that The caveat: We’ve had much rain over the past week and may see more this weekend so to preserve the work that’s already done the best thing to do during any soggy moments will be to wait for the soil to drain.  Thus was born the “Phase 1” loop “This track lends itself to beginner riders because it’s very flat and very fast: not a lot of rocks the twists and turns will be interesting to veterans.”  Glenn Meyer of GORC says he went out there last week to put on the finishing touches with a chainsaw and leafblower they’ll end up creating puddles and then widen the thing out ‘You can’t ride,’” says Meyer “But I hope nobody goes down there until next week We’ve had to rebuild parts of Bluff View because people rode it when it was too muddy.”  “Let’s say it’s two weeks into the event,” Coudright says and you can go on your own time as many times as you want.” (Merely making an attempt will snag you a $10 gift card at SBR for something “on the brews side.”) which will start on Thursday nights in May Coudright says they’re perfect for spectators because the short laps build up tension: “They create such energy because you get to see the people you’re watching every 5–10 minutes.”  If you want to help GORC build Phase 2 of the singletrack project out at River’s Edge, here’s the link for that event on Dec. 14. 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Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news TN - A leisurely Sunday (4/13/2025) ride took a sudden turn for one Murfreesboro bicyclist ending with a rescue operation near the river’s edge Reports indicate the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) sprang into action after the cyclist veered off the greenway and down a small embankment quickly assessing the scene and determining a technical rescue was necessary As the entire ordeal unfolded next to the Stones River firefighters wasted no time assembling a rope system and carefully extricating the individual using a stokes basket the patient was transported via MFRD’s Utility Terrain Vehicle (AT4) to a waiting Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) ambulance for further evaluation at a local hospital The swift response involved multiple Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department units a Murfreesboro bicyclist needed rescue services on Sunday after veering off the greenway and ending up near the Stones River Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews responded quickly with Engine 9 determining a technical rescue was needed Firefighters used a rope system and stokes basket to safely bring the cyclist up the embankment The patient was then taken by Utility Terrain Vehicle to an ambulance and transported to a local hospital for evaluation Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates An 18-year-old student at River Dell High School is facing criminal charges after police say she posted a threat online to "shoot up the school." The post was discovered on social media Friday morning and reported to local authorities by the FBI around 9:55 a.m. according to Lieutenant David Gangemi of the Oradell Police Department​ Police determined the post came from a female senior at the high school Nearby schools were also placed on lockdown “out of an abundance of caution,” police said River Dell administrators and the school’s Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer helped coordinate the response Responding officers located the student inside the building She was removed safely and taken to Oradell Police Headquarters for processing Under the direction of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office the student was charged with making Terroristic Threats and Causing False Public Alarm She was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear in Bergen County Court no firearms were present and while the police response to the school was large and swift our officers have trained for these scenarios and today’s incident was managed both quickly and efficiently,” Gangemi said The school resumed normal operations about 35 minutes after the initial response and continued its day on a regular schedule River Edge Behavioral Health demolished a building on Riverside Drive as an extension of their new project The company will unveil a new Integrated Peer Support and Community Adult Center to support those facing mental health challenges intellectual and developmental disabilities was thankful for Lester Miller and the city commission's support on the new project "They did the demolition as a partnership with River Edge to provide the new facility to the community," he said "Without their leadership in terms of doing the demolition of this hotel Hatcher told me it would not be repurposed due to its age and intended use of the space but added that the proximity to citizens in the Pleasant Hill community would make a difference "This is a historically black community and basically this property sits right in that community," he said "That provides services for people with disabilities right in the community The center will be almost 35,000 square feet in size with an entrance on Ingleside Avenue to be built in conjunction to the new lot on Riverside and an inclusive gymnasium will allow adults to enable a deeper level of independence They plan to have peer Group support and a support Specialist tohelp individuals transition out of negative circumstances and into positive ones with ongoing education group support and teaching daily living skills Hatcher expects construction to begin in October GREENFIELD — As Pioneer Valley farmers continue to contend with extreme weather year after year The LAVA Center has announced a new short-form documentary highlighting the intersections of climate change and the food system “Rising River’s Edge: The Climate Crisis in Franklin County” is a documentary expected to be between 20 and 30 minutes long once it is complete that will explore how Franklin County’s agricultural industry is adapting to severe weather — such as floods in July 2023 that ravaged the region — as well as how individuals are coping with the impacts of rising prices caused by these events said “Rising River’s Edge” is directly inspired by the 2023 flooding as he said he has “never seen the Connecticut River so high.” He noted the documentary will examine the effects of climate change across the entire region You can see the marks of climate change,” Barlow said “We’re looking at this from a larger Franklin County perspective as well Barlow is joined on the project by Clara Witty “I believe this film has a chance to ask questions about our relationship to agriculture and climate,” Finnerty said in a statement “in a way that is relevant to a national conversation about the systems we have opted into The documentary evolved from the two previous LAVA Center projects of “indiVISIBLE” and “Behind the Tofu Curtain,” as well as Barlow’s experience as former president of Just Roots farm’s board of directors While the farming aspect of the documentary will be obvious — “everyone is just getting crushed” — Barlow said the consumer focus of the project will take a look at several things folks are doing is the ever-increasing number and sizes of home gardens “Something I’ve also noticed around town is gardens are getting bigger and bigger and more and more vegetables are getting planted,” Barlow said Work on “Rising River’s Edge” will begin in earnest in January with all interviews expected to be done by the end of February at the latest The documentary is expected to be wrapped up by July and the first screening will likely be at the Greenfield Public Library The project is funded by a $20,000 Expand Massachusetts Stories grant from Mass Humanities Massachusetts’ state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities Additional support is coming from the Northampton-based Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice and Greening Greenfield as well as the Greenfield Public Library have also provided assistance “It’s very much a Greenfield coalition behind us,” Barlow said Chris Larabee can be reached at clarabee@recorder.com you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users SAINT CLOUD (WJON News) -- The River's Edge Convention Center in downtown St Cloud is the place to be this weekend if you're building The Central Minnesota Builders Association is holding the annual CMBA Home Show on Saturday and Sunday Executive Director Wanda Schroeder says one thing they added recently is a number of student-builds She says they'll be auctioning off things like patio benches and wooden flags with the proceeds going back to schools.. We do a silent auction so people can bid on those items and take them home if they have the highest bid at Noon on Sunday the money all goes to our Tools for Schools which is a program where we give money through grants back to the high schools so they can purchase equipment and put tools in the hands of students so those students can learn what it's like to be in a trades career The Home Show is free and runs from 9:00 a.m The River's Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud is the place to be this weekend if you're building, remodeling, or adding to your home.\nRead More SAINT CLOUD (WJON News) -- The River's Edge Convention Center in downtown St - Recreational visits in 2020: 120,248\r\n- Percent of total national park visits: .18% Great Basin National Park has both warm desert valleys and mountains that reach up to 13,000 feet the park is home to a large spread of biodiversity (KHQA) — Quincy City Council held its weekly meeting on Tuesday with every resolution and ordinance passing One of the ordinances created a River Edge Redevelopment Zone and established certain boundaries near the waterfront The ordinance had little trouble passing when presented to council Quincy was named one of just a handful of cities in the state to be eligible for the River Edge Redevelopment program The program aims to help different historic districts and towns that sit near rivers in Illinois Mayor Mike Troup said that the program a good economic tool for the city "Quincy was named one of the additional five communities eligible for that type of development incentive because of the Mississippi River primarily of our downtown area," Troup said The established zone won't just be one big square block down by the river it will include specific areas based on distance from the river "There's requirements as to how far you can be from the river to be in the zone You have to be within so many feet of a landmark building in that district," Troup said Those located inside the zone will eventually be able to take advantage of tax credits and incentives 2025 at 2:45 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge which runs from Wilder Park to the Aurora Transportation Center IL — Aurora's Pedestrian Bridge over the Fox River will close as the project to expand RiverEdge Park begins city officials said in Friday's newsletter A "vast amount" of construction work for the expansion will take place on the east landing of the pedestrian bridge The walkway will be closed until late fall 2025 The city decided to expand RiverEdge Park due to five years of continuously growing events and crowds The expansion plan calls for a will call booth and south entry gate to be built near the southwest pedestrian bridge entry to the park storage facilities and a centrally located beverage pavilion Millenium Plaza will be redesigned to update the plaza on Stolp Avenue along the Fox River and "activate the space and encourage usage of this currently underutilized area," Patch reported RELATED: Aurora Looks To Revamp RiverEdge Park, Millennium Plaza Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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WGNO First look at Audubon Zoo's new 'Jaguar Jungle River's Edge' expansion First look at Audubon Zoo's new 'Jaguar Jungle River's Edge' expansion and Ro Brown to be inducted into the Loyola University Den of Distinction Cinco de Mayo & Happy Birthday Milton at Felipe's in Old Metairie Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Felipe's in Old Metairie French Chef Delivers Lunch at NOLA French School Metairie 12-year-old has award-winning handwriting Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is breathing a sigh of relief Saturday night Her law enforcement millage renewal passed by just two votes Orleans Parish law enforcement millage renewal passes by two votes faces charges following allegations of assaulting a minor at the Apple Montessori School in Wayne where she was employed as a teacher's aide Valdes announced that Hornidge has been charged with fourth-degree abuse of a minor and simple assault The incident reportedly occurred on August 12 when Hornidge allegedly slammed and dragged a two-year-old minor in her care The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit investigated after receiving a report on August 13 concluding that there was evidence to charge Hornidge Hornidge faces a sentencing exposure of up to 18 months in New Jersey State Prison for the fourth-degree abuse charge and up to 60 days in county jail for the disorderly persons simple assault charge The case has been referred to the Grand Jury for further review The school released the following statement:  “We are aware of and have been cooperating with this investigation from day one We terminated the teacher in question immediately in August and promptly notified parents as well as state authorities We maintain rigorous hiring standards and checks for our employees and the safety of the children in our care continues to be our top priority” It’s important to note that a criminal complaint is only an accusation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law