Sanford police and EMS were called to the scene at 2:21 p.m. after receiving a report someone had been shot at the duplex at 2-4 Dorrington Ave Police said the person who was shot was transported to the hospital and has since been released “The victim is stable and is currently not at the hospital,” Sanford police Maj Dyer said a couple of people have provided witness testimony about what they saw outside the home we don’t have a definitive suspect for the shooting,” Dyer added Dyer reiterated what the Police Department stated on Facebook on Saturday: it appears to be an isolated incident “This is not a case where someone is running around and shooting at people at random,” he said Dyer encouraged anyone with helpful information to call the police at (207) 324-9170 “If anyone hears information about the incident they should call our tip line — even if they didn’t witness it,” he said Hours before a special surprise in the chapel loaded with confetti cannons, teammates and beloved residents, Good Samaritan Society – Water Valley administrator Amanda Kerr was trying to keep what was coming a secret was about to be named the National Ever Forward Employee Champion I hid from her for two hours,” jokes Blade Ota Good Samaritan chef supervisor and Meyer’s boyfriend Ota and Meyer work together in the kitchen and he admits he’s not good at lying to his significant other of four years “We kept him in the office and her out of the office,” Kerr adds with a smile and Meyer later sat down in a packed chapel thinking she was attending a town hall event That’s when Good Samaritan president and CEO Nate Schema announced Meyer is considered one of the best “I just fell to my knees and put my head in my knees and was just so shocked Resident Rick Newman was asked to hand Meyer some flowers and congratulations “30 seconds before it happened I kind of had a feeling what was going on The nutrition and food services supervisor Meyer tends the independent living location’s bistro while serving residents hungry for breakfast or lunch “She’s important to me,” Newman says regarding Meyer “She’s made a difference in what I’ve gone through.” Newman moved in two years ago after his wife was diagnosed with dementia “That’s something you don’t see in everybody Ota sees her efforts firsthand every day and notes “Amber deserves it because she’s a hard worker She goes above and beyond for a lot of the residents here.” A mom of two who managed restaurants and served as a cook Meyer didn’t know what to expect when she was hired at Good Samaritan It’s turned out to be way more than just a paycheck I make a difference here and I truly love that I’ve never had a job before that has allowed me to do that,” Meyer says the senior living community really comes together around food is the biggest social event we have here,” Kerr says “Amber touches each of the residents’ lives that she interacts with just by smiling by delivering food when they’re sick or just knowing if they’re having a bad day.” Setting that tone is helping create a culture unlike any other It’s a culture of loving each other,” Randy Fitzgerald “It is truly a remarkable community we have here at Water Valley.” Lou Warner still loves the Good Samaritan apartment she’s made home for eight years overlooking the nearby lake And when she heads down for her morning coffee She remembers what you want and how you want it,” Warner says I’m glad she is because I look for her every morning when I come down.” Fresh off a workout at the local community center Don Frevert is popping into the bistro to visit Meyer and pick up some omelets to go “I’ve only been here nine months but that’s nine months in the Amber fan club,” Frevert says “it really goes miles and miles how you treat people and a smile can do phenomenal things for people.” “I just want to make their experience in everything that they have with us She’s motivated because of her interest in and care for those she serves Support from teammates and Good Samaritan leaders also goes a long way truly valued here at work and I have never in my life she admits it feels good to know people think highly of her effort and attitude “I just believe that in life you truly get what you put into the world Maine (WGME) -- A person is recovering after they were shot in Sanford where officers found a person who had been shot The victim's condition at this time is unclear Officials say this is an isolated incident and the suspect has not been identified If you have any information about what happened John and Judy Gay Library welcomed voters to cast their ballot during early voting and on election day Shelbie joined Community Impact in August 2022 and has been the editor of the McKinney edition since July 2023 Shelbie served as a business news fellow for the Dallas Morning News She graduated with a degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University in May 2022 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Dorrington Avenue in Sanford - Google Earth Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio Sanford Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting Saturday at an address on Dorrington Avenue Officers say Sanford Officers and EMS arrived on the scene at 2:21 pm They say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident Sanford Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call their tip line at 207-324-9170 (option 1) Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington saying the Trump administration's massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the development of wind energy Accuweather meteorologist Joe Lundberg says it's coming from a weather pattern which is stuck in the region Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic LePage filed for the 2026 race late Sunday and a formal announcement is expected Monday Sanford Center for Aging reflects on the profound impact of its work in enhancing the lives of seniors in Nevada the organization celebrates the resilience and reaffirms the commitment to supporting them in living fulfilling and independent lives Founded with the mission to enhance the quality of life and well-being among elders through education translational research and community outreach Sanford Center has been a steadfast advocate for older adults in the community Through a diverse array of programs and services the organization addresses the unique needs and challenges faced by elders ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary to thrive Sanford Center is proud to highlight the following initiatives and accomplishments from fiscal year 2024 as the organization begins to pull data for fiscal year 2025: “Older Americans Month is a vital opportunity to share the important impact our programs make in the community for older adults and for those who care for older adults,” said Peter Reed elders are coming to us for help and support and we want to be able to continue to provide this necessary service Our work is possible thanks to support from our community and we encourage anyone to donate so we can sustain our programs.” Throughout Older Americans Month and beyond, Sanford Center will continue its mission to empower seniors and ensure they can age with dignity, respect and joy. To learn more about the programs and services for seniors, please visit the Sanford Center for Aging website. To support these services, you can also donate online Project ECHO HPV Vaccination Series receives support in honor of UNR Med Alumnus John M A legacy of commitment to women's health and community service UNR Med’s Learning and Wellness Resource Center: Supporting medical students holistically The Center empowers students to intentionally integrate learning strategies and wellness practices into their medical school experience School of Public Health celebrates National Public Health Week UNR Med graduate programs receive national rankings Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology graduate programs recognized by U.S 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced A peek into Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the Year’s newest documentary Reynolds School of Journalism students awarded over $184,000 in scholarships More than 60 students were honored at the annual Savitt Awards Banquet Leading with safety: professor of microbiology and immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safety and research team voted recipient of 2025 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award Engineering faculty developing wearable tech that could treat depression Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Jihwan Yoon’s device would deliver radiofrequency pulses to brain regions involved in mood regulation and cognitive function Neighborhood ‘ambassadors’ needed to help prepare communities for wildfire Reno and the Nevada Division of Forestry holding informational meeting May 7 Giving Day: The Wolf Pack Way raises over $750,000 Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships Extension offers Home Horticulture Certificate Program Program provides information for home gardeners and those interested in becoming Master Gardeners College of Education & Human Development hosts first-ever Student Teaching Welcome Celebration Students discover where they will be student teaching in Fall 2025 By Lilly KershStaff Writer after neither candidate gained more than 50% of the votes Cox, a realtor and former council member, has received 47% of votes, according to unofficial results of the May 3 election posted on Collin County’s website a pastor and former Republican state representative Estate attorney Taylor Willingham received 7% and eye surgeon Matt Rostami received 6% Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy “We appreciate [voters’] support and look forward to working with those supporters during this runoff,” Cox said late Saturday The chairman of McKinney’s planning and zoning commission said his “hands-on” experience in local government sets him apart from his opponent Sanford thanked residents for voting and said he plans to “build a bridge” between residents and local government if elected “We‘re at a time of a lot of separation between the people and their city hall,” he said “This is an opportunity for them to get reconnected.” Around 19,000 votes were counted in the mayoral race The four candidates were vying to replace Mayor George Fuller who is term-limited after leading the fast-growing Collin County seat for eight years Voters also cast ballots for three seats in council races Geré Feltus is leading in her race to keep her seat and the city’s race for a new at-large council member will likely go to a runoff Feltus is leading challenger Tammy Warren for the District 3 council seat according to unofficial results posted by the county In the at-large seat’s race, Ernest Lynch is leading four other candidates to replace councilmember Charlie Philips followed by business owner Jim Garrison with 20% nonprofit leader Derrick Tarver with 18% and psychiatrist Taha Ansari with 14% Lynch and Garrison will face each other in a runoff ran for reelection unopposed and will now begin his second and final term Collin County saw an 11% voter turnout of its 740,500 registered voters Around 67% of votes were cast early and a third on Election Day She graduated in 2024 from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism and was born and raised in Atlanta Carson Kalish is the Swimmer of the Year and headlines the Delaware All-State Boys Swimming and Diving teams announced by the state’s coaches association The Sanford senior was the defending champion in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly at the DIAA meet and he knocked a couple of ticks off of his 2024 times in winning both again on Feb 22 at the University of Delaware’s Rawstrom Natatorium “I had a much more confident mindset going into this year,” Kalish said I didn’t really have anything I was disappointed with.” Tower Hill’s Jamie Brinsfield is also on the first team after sweeping the 200 and 100 freestyles The junior defended his title in the 200 free by finishing in 1:39.35 more than two seconds faster than last year He edged Appoquinimink’s Grady Redding in the 100 free in 45.64 seconds after Redding won the preliminary race two days earlier in 45.95 MAKING IT WORK Sussex Academy's track and field team succeeds without a track “I’m really happy with it,” Brinsfield said he beat me in prelims and his prelims time was an insane personal best for him Salesianum’s Tim Hanway (500-yard freestyle) Tower Hill’s Blake Erkenbrecher (50 free) and Mount Sophia Academy’s Joseph Duquette (100 backstroke) and Ethan Chipriano (100 breaststroke) were the other individual swimming winners and also made the first team Newark Charter’s James Beukema is a first-teamer after winning in 1-meter diving The other members of the first team are Appo’s Redding Cameron Byrd and Aidan Walsh of Saint Mark’s Cape Henlopen’s Jaxen Edwards and Wilmington Friends’ Conner Verbanas Salesianum swam to its ninth consecutive team title racking up 389 points to finish 116 ahead of runner-up Saint Mark’s The Sals have now won in 19 of the last 20 years and have earned 41 crowns in the 56-year history of the meet Contact Brad Myers at bmyers@delawareonline.com SANFORD, Maine — Police are investigating a shooting reported on Dorrington Avenue Sanford police and EMS were called to Dorrington Avenue at 2:21 p.m "Currently, the investigation has revealed that this appears to be an isolated incident and the suspect is still unknown," stated the Sanford Police Department in a press release posted on its Facebook page "We ask that the community be patient as our investigators uncover the facts of case." Police ask anyone with information to contact the department's tip line at 207-324-9170 (option 1) CBS17.com Homicide investigation underway after a gas station robbery turned deadly in Harnett County: Deputies Push for higher teacher pay in North Carolina The Carolina Hurricanes are ready for the start of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs which starts Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals Mayor Mitch Colvin and the Fayetteville City Council is holding an emergency meeting Monday to address violent crime in the city The man was shot and killed at the Barton’s Landing Place gated condo community in Fayetteville on Sunday morning An employee was shot and killed at a gas station convenience store late Saturday night and the Harnett County Sheriff's Office is still looking for the suspect Job Alert: US Customs and Border Protection Future plans for Wake County parks and trails Avelo Airlines cancels Bahamas route at RDU Wake County plans to invest in local parks and trails Teen shot and killed in Durham neighborhood VIDEO: Driver injured after smashing pickup truck into Sanford jewelry store DMV lines long as Real ID deadline approaches Crash investigation at I-440 and Brentwood Motorcyclist dies in Fayetteville crash along Pamalee Drive YMCAs in North Carolina launch online mental health hub for teens smashes into Sanford jewelry store (Courtesy: Balous Jewelers) Driver taken to hospital after plowing car into Sanford jewelry store: Police Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Charlotte was born in Champaign County on March 6 Charlotte was also preceded in death by sisters Virginia Smith and LaVonne Woodruff Charlotte is survived by her children: Candice (Tracy Prater) Hitt and Parry (Lacy) Hitt; and 2 grandchildren: Garrett Prater and Grace Prater Charlotte was a member of McKee’s Creek Chapel Pastor Chris Starbuck will officiate Charlotte’s memorial service on Tuesday at 12 noon at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home where the family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 10am – 12 noon Memorial contributions may be made to McKee’s Creek Chapel EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, West Liberty, is honored to serve the Hitt family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home - West Liberty Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors by Ariana St Pierre Maine (WGME) -- A Maine man has been arrested for allegedly stabbed a man in Sanford last month Police say 23-year-old Jonathan Gillis of Sanford stabbed a man on April 9 on Bodwell Street The victim was treated and is expected to recover police say they got a tip that Gillis was at an apartment on Breary Avenue in Sanford police say officers were able to get Gillis to come out and he was arrested Gillis was taken to the York County Jail where his bail has been set at $50,000 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — The Riverwalk in Sanford is a place for everyone That is why officials have renewed a $126,000 to deal with the unwanted visitors it’s just nature," exclaimed Sanford Environmental Administrative Specialist Marie Duffy Midges are small insects that look just like mosquitoes but do not bite or carry any diseases The height of midge season is between May and September but if not treated early swarms of these bugs can irritate tourists and residents and they don’t know what they’re dealing with," explained Tony Mann "I’m five generations from right here so I understand that it’s just a nuisance Although Mann is used to dealing with them he says that some seasons are so bad that he doesn't even bother going to the Riverwalk at certain times when the wind blows a certain way and it is just hard to take," Mann said "And I live about a block away from the water and sometimes they come as far down as my house.” That’s why Sanford has renewed its fifth $126,000 contract with Clark Environmental to stop the spread before it becomes a problem “We’re trying to do it before the midges come out and we have outbreaks We’ve been really fortunate the last few years "But there have been times when we weren’t so lucky.” Duffy says that crews go out on a boat and put a special larvicide in the water in zones where the midges breed in order to stop the growth "And what that does is that they drop the pellets and it’s time released for the chemical for the larvae of the midges," said Duffy "And the purpose is that it hopefully kills most of the larvae if not all of it.” and that Mann says is well worth the price tag “It has been better the last two or three years  And I have kind of noticed it," Mann explained The city is responsible for treating Lake Monroe because Seminole County only receives state funding for mosquito treatment Duffy shares that the chemicals used for treatment have been approved by the state and are not harmful to the environment or any wildlife She also says that the crews are usually out toward the end of the month so residents may see crews on the water after May 15 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMIDLAND Mich (WNEM) – A Sanford man has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexually abusive material has pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of sexually explicit visual or verbal matter to children the offense was committed in January of 2023 See previous coverage: Sanford man accused of sending sexually explicit content to child It has since been revoked with his guilty plea Jail records say Litchfield will register as a sex offender The prosecutor adds Litchfield will be sentenced June 26 and will be sentenced as a habitual offender for being a prior felon Subscribe to the TV5 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every day By Luke TuckerPublished: May 2025 at 10:50 AM EDT|Updated: 10 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSANFORD (WBTV) - A pickup truck reportedly crashed into a North Carolina jewelry store on Sunday The crash happened around noon at Balous Jewelers on Lee Avenue in Sanford The Sanford Police Department said the driver of the vehicle appeared to have experienced “some kind of medical episode” before the crash and was taken to nearby Central Carolina Hospital It was not clear how severe their injuries were Police said only the driver was hurt in the crash CBS affiliate WNCN said video showed a red pickup truck cut across the road and hit a ditch before it bounced into the air and went across the parking lot and hit the jewelry store The station said the collision caused “major” damage to the store According to the store’s website Balous Jewelers has been in business since 1987 The store would have been closed at the time of the crash Sanford is along the Highway 1 corridor in Lee County about halfway between Rockingham and Raleigh Also Read: 2 shot at Food Lion in eastern North Carolina Ann Noe Womble of Sanford died peacefully at home in May of 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends First Baptist Church family members and supportive friends Ann Paris Noe was born to Roma Lucille Paris and James Louis Noe Jr After graduating from Beaufort High School she attended Mars Hill College and graduated from High Point College with a bachelor’s degree in education They taught together for thirty years at Cameron and then at Sanford Central High School (Lee Senior HS) chaired the Occupations Coordinator program and was active as FBLA advisor during her years at the high school She was Lee County Teacher of the Year in 1971-72 she wrote encouraging poems and stories for her students and to this day former students continue to share with her daughters the depth of influence she had in their lives As a member of First Baptist Church of Sanford for over sixty years Ann fulfilled her calling of service through many leadership roles She was ordained as a minister and spoke at FBC Ann served as the first female chair of the board of deacons along with filling the role of youth minister for several years along with teaching Sunday School classes for many years Under the pen name “Ruby Brown,” she launched the “Corner News” (a monthly newsletter mailed to college and career aged young adults) which she continued to write and edit for twenty-five years She wrote and edited “The Grapevine” for the Triple L senior adults Ann traveled and spoke at many women’s retreats She continued her passion for writing by publishing three books of poems and short stories – “Always and Forever,” “Memories are Forever,” and “In His Family Together Forever.” For several years she wrote for a column in the Sanford Herald called “Good Afternoon.” She also wrote a monthly newsletter “Encouraging Words” for over seven years Ann loved to share her testimony through her writing and speaking She enjoyed tatting and sharing the snowflakes and bookmarks she made with friends and family and spent time with her children and grandchildren Ann and James were married for 59 years and deeply loved their children Becky Carpenter (Rob) She wanted to be remembered as “a little old lady with lots of problems but was able to do anything God called me to do.” Ann was predeceased by her husband James Floyd Becky and Sara would like to acknowledge the loyal and faithful caregivers that took care of their mom throughout her extended illnesses They also appreciate the excellent care over several years by the wonderful team with Amedisys Hospice donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Baptist Church of Sanford at Flat Springs Baptist Church of Deep River A visitation will follow in Sanford’s First Baptist Church fellowship hall at 2:00 p.m. followed by Ann’s Celebration of Life Service in the sanctuary at 3:30 p.m If I Could Speak to You Today from “Memories are Forever” And share with you what I’d like to say I’d say: Praise God I’m free of pain Please think of me now – not my pain of the past He’ll walk with you each step of the way He’ll guide you and comfort you every day He too suffered from that death on the cross If anyone would like to share special memories of Ann with her family please send them to the following temporary email address: rubybrownlovesyou@gmail.com for the first time and was stunned to see this sign in their restaurant I was excited to meet my friends at Lord's I had only heard good things about Lord's Clam Box But not one person mentioned the most unique part about Lord's In a world where all you see is a screen that flips around and you are stuck deciding how much to tip and here you are faced with the guilt of whether or not to tip Lord's Clam Box has been around since 1969 with one mission: to keep the prices low and still serve the best seafood around. The prices ARE incredibly reasonable I asked the kind woman behind the register about it He pays us a wage that compensates for no tips READ MORE: 3 Maine Restaurants Land Top Spots for the Best Fried Clams in the World They've been at this for nearly 60 years and obviously are doing something very right Gallery Credit: Lori Voornas I went to Lord's Clam Box in Sanford, Maine, for the first time and was stunned to see this sign in their restaurant.\nRead More READ MORE: 3 Maine Restaurants Land Top Spots for the Best Fried Clams in the World The elimination of AmeriCorps projects throughout Wisconsin hit health systems like Sanford Health’s Marshfield Clinic region that have partnered with volunteers for the last decade According to an April 29 report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about 430 AmeriCorps members working in Wisconsin were told to immediately stop all activities by the U.S AmeriCorps focused on issues like literacy A spokesperson for Marshfield Clinic told a USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporter the health system region worked with AmeriCorps members in communities throughout the state for the last decade and helped support those in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders,” Marshfield Clinic said in a statement these programs will be discontinued going forward We are grateful to the many volunteers who have served to support these programs and for the positive impact they’ve had on our communities across the region.” More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Marshfield News-Herald app According to mchsamericorps.org the Marshfield Clinic region supported two public health AmeriCorps programs: Community Corps and Recovery Corps AmeriCorps helped Wisconsin nonprofit organizations tackle critical health challenges in local communities According to a Marshfield Clinic news release from 2022 about the AmeriCorps programs Community Corps volunteers helped with urgent health needs in a community increasing the capacity of organizations like Marshfield Clinic to address local health needs physical activity and more areas of health Recovery Corps volunteers help as recovery coaches Volunteers through this program have focused on reducing prescription drug opioid and other substance use disorders by one-on-one coaching outreach phone calls and community education Contact Caitlin at cshuda@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter @CaitlinShuda — Ingrid Nathan just recently discovered the legacy that her trailblazing mother left behind nearly seven decades after her death.   had served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) it was only this past Christmas she discovered that her mother helped make history by serving as a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion nicknamed “Six Triple Eight,” was the only all-black female unit to be deployed overseas during W.W According to the Army Women’s Foundation a total of 855 women of color were responsible for labeling sorting and clearing an average of 65,000 pieces of mail per shift for millions of American service members and civilians Millions of pieces of mail had been stockpiled and stored away into warehouses for extended periods of time Nathan will get to honor her mother and the hundreds of other brave women who served on the 6888th Battalion at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington D.C Walking through the doors of the Sunrise Funeral Home in Sanford brings Nathan back to when she was just a little girl “This was just a playground for us,” Nathan said as she played the piano in what was formerly known as the Burton’s Funeral Home that her parents used to run when she was a child Not only did she learn how to walk and play the piano there but the funeral home is where she spent the most time with her mother “Nobody thought about historically her mom died when she was 5 so let’s give her this information about her mother No one thought about that and so there was no one around People were around who could’ve told me things Nathan is still patching up the pieces of her mother’s life But it wasn’t until this past Christmas that she learned who her mother truly was after watching Tyler Perry’s movie “The Six Triple Eight” depicting the story of an 855-member unit consisting of all-black women that were deployed to Europe during W.W The women were deployed from 1945 to 1946 to help sort and route the backlog of mail She was civil rights before the civil rights movement,” Nathan said When she saw her mother’s name appear in the credits of the movie She said it made her feel even closer to her mother She did so much before I was born,” Nathan said At a time when it felt impossible to do so An act of bravery that Nathan confidently says helped shape her into the woman that she is today a lot of these women — they didn’t say anything about it when they got back and that’s how I was when I integrated schools,” Nathan explained who was the first Black student to integrate Seminole County Public Schools in 1964.   She is forever proud to be known as Edna Cross Burton’s daughter.  And my mom was one of them,” Nathan said as she looked through old photographs of her mother only part of Edna Cross Burton remains at the Page Jackson Cemetery in Sanford.  her mother’s grave was desecrated by a group of students at a neighboring school from where she was buried she is still seeking answers as to who was responsible Nathan said she is working to restore what was lost with the help of family Nathan said she is fortunate to have pictures and even a movie to help keep her mother’s memory alive Nathan and her family are among those that were invited to attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on April 29 at the Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Descendants and loved ones will honor the Six Triple Eight-unit members who served for their country including the only two remaining living survivors — Private First-Class Anna Mae Wilson Robertson and Major Fannie McClendon The ceremony comes three years after the Congressional Gold Medal Act was signed into law during the Biden administration The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor awarded by congress and is used to recognize individuals or groups that have made a significant impact to American history and culture the largest rural health system in the U.S. have completed their merger and are now one nonprofit integrated health system operating as Sanford Health marking the beginning of a new chapter for the future of rural health care “Today’s historic milestone paves the way for us to advance world-class care across the rural Midwest and accelerate vital investments in the communities we have the privilege of serving,” said Bill Gassen patient-centered nonprofit health care by expanding services enhancing access and harnessing innovative technologies to improve the health of our communities We are thrilled to welcome 13,000 new employees from Marshfield Clinic Health System to our Sanford family and look forward to embracing all of the new possibilities that lie ahead.” The Marshfield Clinic region is a new health services delivery region of Sanford Health that will continue to serve communities in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Additionally, each organization’s respective health plans, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan will continue current operations under a common management reporting and governance structure “Our partnership brings together two organizations deeply committed to advancing health care for the people and communities we serve in rural America,” said Brian Hoerneman who previously served as interim CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System and has now transitioned to the role of president and CEO of the Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health “I am excited about the opportunities ahead as our teams learn from each other and combine our complementary strengths The combined system will serve patients and communities across the upper Midwest Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan The organization includes nearly 56,000 employees specialty pharmacies and nationally recognized research institutions Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan will serve more than 425,000 members An integration process is underway to create a unified organization Patients will continue to receive care from the same trusted providers at the same locations Moving forward together under the Sanford Health parent organization will bring more resources expertise and innovation to patient care in communities across the rural Midwest now Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health is an integrated health system whose mission is to enrich lives through accessible The health system serves Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with more than 1,400 providers comprising 170 specialties Primary operations include more than 60 Marshfield Clinic locations Security Health Plan and Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation Sanford Health is reminding families to check the backseat May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day there were 39 child hot car deaths — a number Sanford Health says is preventable Sanford Health urges parents never to leave a child in a car under any circumstance Teaching children not to play in vehicles and leaving a work bag or other essential item in the backseat can serve as a reminder to check twice before exiting the vehicle — simple tools to avoid a tragedy Sanford doctors say could happen to anyone and then it's been 20 minutes have gone by and they return to the vehicle and that child is in danger or has already passed away,” said Greta Miller Miller says about half of vehicular heatstroke deaths are caused by forgetting a child in the car -- The early morning thunderstorm was quite loud for 10 minutes According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne the Interstate 4 corridor from Orlando to the Atlantic shoreline should expect rain throughout the week and into the weekend Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms The west wind is around 5 mph and is becoming calm in the evening Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 pm then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4 pm and 5 pm then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon The chance of precipitation is 60% -- new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm West northwest wind is around 5 mph and becoming calm in the evening Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 pm Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2 pm Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 pm Thursday​​​​​​: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2 pm Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms are likely The long-range forecast: East Central Florida is expected to see rain or mostly cloudy skies until Sunday Tweets by headlinesurfer 75 of Sanford peacefully passed away Monday 2025 from 5-7pm at Cool Springs Baptist Church he was a son of the late Robert Neville Hayes Sr and Jackie McFadyen Hayes he was preceded in death by brother Chris Hayes Patricia Faulk “Pat” Hayes; children “Rob” Hayes III (Tiffany) he worked for Central Carolina Supply until 2003 The next 21 years were spent working alongside a group of amazing coworkers at Cruco Supply until he retired in 2024 He was an avid Duke fan and a member of the Iron Dukes for over 40 yrs You could always find Robert on the golf course or in front of the T.V A special thanks to FirstHealth Hospice for the attentive care Memorial contributions can be made to the Kent Bullard Scholarship Fund at Cool Springs Baptist Church He enjoyed growing up in Burrillville where he was able to walk to the fishing pond and generally enjoy all the activities afforded a young boy growing up in the country At the ripe old age of 14 he got his first job setting up pins in the local bowling alley and was never without a job until he retired from Cadence Manufacturing in 2022 Don spent his teenage years in Esmond and graduated from North Providence High School He served as an apprentice toolmaker and eventually became a Master Toolmaker and Lead Toolmaker for Monocraft He also worked as a toolmaker for Monet and Swarovski Jewelry manufacturing companies Don was a member of the IAM and participated in contract negotiations between the manufacturers and the union workers Don served honorably in the Army National Guard as well as in the reserves They built a house in Scituate where together they raised two sons Don also leaves behind four grandsons Cole Hunter and Sergio Sanford (the lights of his life) Don has enjoyed coaching his young sons in little league he has immensely enjoyed the closeness and adult friendships he has developed with his sons from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St What happens when someone needs legal help but can’t afford an attorney The piece, titled “Lawyer Up? Increasingly, Americans Won’t, or Can’t,” examines how everyday people are often shut out of the U.S especially when they lack legal representation It draws on Sandefur’s decades of work investigating how the very structure of the legal system affects who — and who doesn’t — get help One part of the article highlights Sandefur’s analysis of over 70,000 civil cases ranging from housing and disability hearings to custody disputes and benefits claims The analysis finds that people facing legal challenges often go without a lawyer they experience worse outcomes as a result at one point designed to handle everyday civil claims more expediently well-resourced organizations with legal teams routinely have the upper hand over the average person.  Sandefur’s work also explores why people avoid court entirely the legal process feels so inaccessible that they opt to live with unresolved problems like garnished paychecks or unstable living situations rather than try to work through the system “Courts were not designed for people,” Sandefur notes in the article “The processes that you have to navigate to use them were implemented for a very narrow part of the population that invented them and speaks in Latin and knows what pleading is.” This framing sets the tone for a broader critique The article challenges the way legal systems operate as if all participants are trained professionals It also urges a shift in how people think about justice: not as an unapproachable government entity but a system that is primarily funded by citizens and should therefore be designed to serve them Sandefur is internationally recognized for her contributions to law and society research. In addition to directing the Sanford School, she is a faculty fellow at the American Bar Foundation and a MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient At ASU, she leads efforts to reimagine justice access through the Justice Futures project, an interdisciplinary group focused on making legal systems more people-centered. She is also a recurring co-organizer for the annual Access to Justice conference series which convenes law advocates nationwide to discuss new approaches for improving the justice system Sandefur’s New York Times Magazine feature drives home just how pressing and relevant the issues she studies have become While attorneys remain out of reach for many she hopes her work will continue to bring attention to practical solutions like community-based legal support or plain-language reforms so everyday people can find justice.  York College is proud to announce that the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York has approved its request to honor the iconic Regent Adelaide Sanford will receive the 2025 York College/CUNY Honorary Doctorate Degree at its May 28 Commencement ceremonies Regent Sanford will also be amongst those addressing the Class of 2025 during the ceremonies at UBS Arena in Elmont and principal in the New York City School system Regent Sanford taught education courses at Baruch College and Fordham University She was a visiting practitioner and teaching fellow at the Principals’ Center at Harvard University Honorary doctorates were conferred on Regent Sanford by Mercy College Sandford’s accomplishments as “an extraordinary educator and tireless advocate for educational equity whose storied career and unwavering commitment to advancing opportunities for the underserved and underrepresented and particularly for people of African ancestry has profoundly impacted communities in New York and beyond.” and earned her doctorate degree at Fordham University as a Ford Foundation Fellow in Urban Education On the occasion of the 125th Anniversary of Wellesley College in Massachusetts the African Studies Department presented The First Distinguished Black Alumna Award to Adelaide Sanford in recognition of her lifetime accomplishments the Crispus Attucks School in Brooklyn earned a reputation as an outstanding inner-city school where pupil achievement and special programs for gifted and talented students brought city-wide recognition the New York State Chapter of the NAACP recognized P.S.21 for achieving the highest reading score of an urban school in New York State Adelaide Sanford one of CUNY’s most outstanding daughters for her profound impact on the landscape of education and on the lives of thousands of children throughout her lifetime,” said Dr Claudia Schrader,” president of York College to the esteemed halls of Harvard University Sanford has championed underserved communities and paved the way for future generations through an unwavering commitment to excellence We are honored to award her with an honorary degree as a sign of gratitude and as a reminder to all educators that with passion and purpose we can create pathways to success for all.”  Regent Sandford has received numerous awards during her career They include the Humanitarian Award from the Congressional Black Caucus the Distinguished Alumna Award from Brooklyn College The Ellen Lurie Award from the Community Service Society and the Josephine Shaw Lowell Award for her work in empowering low-income communities Consumer InformationDiversity and ComplianceEmploymentPublic Safety DirectoryAccessibilityWebsite© 2025 Sanford Health Fargo is the first hospital in North Dakota to participate in the Hospital at Home program Hospital at Home gives patients the ability to transfer from the hospital to their home while continuing to receive care Patients who are admitted to the emergency room or an inpatient unit and qualify for Hospital at Home can receive IVs treatments and ongoing care and observation from home until they are eligible for discharge The program includes two in-person caregiver visits a day from a nurse or community paramedic, as well as daily virtual visits with a provider using a TytoCare device Transportation is provided if patients need diagnostic tests at the hospital “Hospital at Home has a chance to be a real game changer for our patients We are dedicated to ensuring high-quality care is accessible to all patients regardless of their location or health challenges,” said Susan Jarvis better sleep and greater independence with clothing This program also leads to less hospital-acquired infections shorter hospitalizations and lower readmission rates Sanford Health is committed to addressing rural health care challenges and providing high-quality affordable care to everyone in our communities.” The admitting provider and care team will assess each patient for eligibility in the Hospital at Home program It is recommended that patients have a caregiver in the home when joining the program Building upon a shared commitment to advancing excellence in rural health care Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center and Black Hills Surgical Hospital announced today they are joining together to expand comprehensive world-class care to patients in western South Dakota and across the region Sanford Health will be the parent organization of the Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center the Black Hills Surgical Hospital and the group’s associated facilities in Rapid City and Black Hills Surgery Center in Gillette these locations will transition to nonprofit status and begin operating as part of Sanford Health The region can continue to expect high quality patient-centered care from the combined organization Patients will be more easily connected to Sanford Health’s full range of integrated health care Sanford Health will continue to partner with local independent physician groups to ensure the full health care needs of the community are met for decades to come “As a mission-driven nonprofit health system, our sole purpose is to care for the local community, and every dollar we earn is reinvested back into patient care. We are committed to engaging with local stakeholders to ensure we’re meeting community needs today and well into the future,” said Bill Gassen “We look forward to establishing a more permanent presence in the region and continuing to work with others to expand comprehensive health care services to patients in western South Dakota including Rapid City and the surrounding area “We could not be more excited to welcome this extraordinary team of caregivers to Sanford Health and to growing longstanding partnerships with local independent physician groups to provide the best possible care for our patients when they need it,” added Gassen “We sought out a partner who shares our unwavering commitment to exceptional high-quality care and a vision for bringing innovation and the most advanced medicine to those we serve,” said Lew Papendick “We’re inspired by Sanford Health’s commitment to being the premier rural health system in the United States and excited to help move that forward in western South Dakota and Wyoming on behalf of our patients.” This partnership builds upon Sanford Health’s long history of providing care in the region AirMed transport and other vital services for Rapid City and western South Dakota Sanford Health also operates a specialty reference laboratory in Rapid City and has provided specialty outreach for families in the area for more than two decades Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center has been western South Dakota’s premier physician-owned orthopedic practice for more than 50 years Their team of orthopedic surgeons and doctors provide a full continuum of care and innovative technology to support their patients Black Hills Surgical Hospital is also known for its dedication to delivering exceptional nationally recognized care in a range of areas The combination is expected to close in the next week A regional board of community leaders will be established to govern the operations and strategy of the western South Dakota/Wyoming region with Dr a longtime physician and community leader serving as chair Kyle Wiese will serve as regional president and CEO and local physician leaders will represent the western South Dakota/Wyoming market within the Sanford Health organization Nestled among tall trees and a quiet neighborhood stands a castle The main entrance opens to a double-decker throne room complete with a fireplace This isn’t any ordinary castle. Inside these walls is the Sanford Children’s Hospital the only freestanding children’s hospital in South Dakota queens and court jesters don’t call it home Going to the hospital means spending time in a strange place seeing new people and breaking from the daily routine Sanford Health has prioritized creating this space that puts the comfort of children first but the spaces are disguised with child-friendly and playful details that make going there a little less scary “It helps kids know it’s a place where they can be a kid first,” said Kindopp kids are greeted by nurses who call them by name and offer well wishes for the first day of school Child life specialists often come by with birthday gifts “Big life events continue to happen while kids are in the hospital,” Kindopp explained nurses weave in and out of kid-friendly waiting rooms that feed into colorful hallways each one representing a different set of specialties families are asked if they have enough to eat at home distributes over 3,000 pounds of food every week but it’s a responsibility the hospital is passionate about Head up the elevator and enter the Wild Windy Prairie a make-believe grassland on the first floor It’s home to local creatures like prairie dogs and bison which are depicted in the murals and artwork The colors and characters of each piece add playful touches to what could otherwise be a lackluster environment but take a closer look and you’ll spot even more art in some unlikely places Look upward and find a collection of hand painted ceiling tiles customized by kids spending time in the hospital These make the space beautiful and spark connectedness “Seeing all the tiles helps kids realize how many people have been here before,” said Elizabeth Schuster a pediatric occupational therapist at Sanford Children’s Hospital They are incentives for getting up and moving around but there’s a gem behind each door,” said Schuster “They motivate children to get out of their rooms convincing a child to move around when they aren’t feeling well is difficult Getting kids to engage is easier when there are interesting things to look at a walkway through water – it can become anything they imagine if it helps them get moving.” It’s hard to make a hospital room look like something other than a hospital room Silly cartoons play in the background while kids do craft projects or play with blocks “It’s all about engaging kids,” said Kindopp “We try to divert their attention to help them feel more comfortable.” there are spots for families and visitors to step away from the hustle of the hospital The lounge areas are nice places to have a quick meal or a quiet moment with books and games that can keep siblings occupied If someone needs more intentional quiet time the Everist Chapel on the second floor is available to both families and employees There’s no denying hard days happen in the castle and mental well-being is important for everyone “The chapel is inclusive of all faiths,” said Jayme Nelson the pediatric chaplain at Sanford Children’s Hospital “We offer many sacred texts as well as prayer rugs.” The chapel is available 24/7 and is also used for centering sessions wolves and foxes – decked out in medieval gear – greet visitors and patients as they walk through the halls the radiology unit is known as the Deep Blue Sea Underwater creatures add a touch of whimsy that keeps kids comfortable during X-rays and CT scans The whole hospital features spaces meant to make kids feel like kids “Having these spaces available really shows off the caliber of care we can provide while also looking after the whole child,” Kindopp said you’ll find a classroom where kids stay caught up on their lessons so they aren’t too far behind when they get back to school “There’s also a wall of books,” said Schuster “We have all the best kids’ books in that library.” full of toys that kids of any age might want what kids need is play and discovery,” said Kindopp Additional programming arranged by the child life team includes visits from the Great Plains Zoo the Outdoor Campus and artists in residency “We want whatever we bring in to be complementary to our goals and objectives,” said Kindopp “We choose programming that is normalizing as well as fun Inside the Storybook Room is Truman’s Closet they find hand-picked costumes and accessories to try on “It’s usually for special occasions,” said Kindopp “Maybe a birthday or end of treatment celebration His family understood the value of play for kids in the hospital and found a special way to keep his memory alive the newest addition to Sanford Children’s Hospital is the Billion Pavilion “To have the Billion Pavilion front and center speaks volumes to our patients and families,” said Kindopp The Billion Pavilion was designed with therapy in mind It’s a great place to go when kids need fresh air or motivation “If a kid needs to work on getting dressed we can use going outside as an incentive,” said Schuster Along with many other resources available at the children’s hospital, the Billion Pavilion was made possible because of donations given through the Sanford Health Foundation The community has consistently shown up to support the hospital and the children in a variety of ways a physical therapy gym that’s currently under construction has been funded through donations Plans for the space include adding a climbing structure shaped like a tree with a slide and stairs the team is excited to soon share plans for a playroom refresh which will include more space for dramatic play as well as new activities and toys so eventually stuff wears out and needs to be updated “But that’s what the Sanford Children’s Hospital is for,” said Schuster “It’s one hundred percent the kids’ castle and we want them to treat it that way.” Find care that does more for kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital Bryan Enterprises, a subsidiary of Bryan Health, and Sanford Health Plan a provider-led health plan that is part of Sanford Health’s integrated system of care innovative Medicare Advantage plan that will keep patients at the center offer a more personalized experience and deliver better outcomes which have a shared legacy of serving rural Midwest communities will develop a Medicare Advantage product driven by input from a provider advisory council and designed to meet the unique needs and expectations of seniors in the greater Nebraska area Bryan will help build out the provider network while Sanford Health Plan will provide core health plan operations through an administrative service agreement “We chose to partner with Sanford Health Plan because it is an established provider-owned health plan that understands the unique needs and challenges of rural healthcare,” said Ben Sparks based on feedback from providers and patients will focus on empowering providers and addressing administrative barriers We can deliver a better experience by giving providers a seat at the table and by working collaboratively to provide high-quality high-value care in communities of all sizes.” “We know from experience that Medicare Advantage plans offered through regional nonprofit health systems can offer a truly differentiated experience for the members we serve,” said Tommy Ibrahim executive vice president and president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan “We are excited to partner with Bryan to expand access to comprehensive affordable and personalized health coverage for Medicare beneficiaries in rural Nebraska Physician alignment is a shared north star that keeps both our organizations laser-focused on delivering better outcomes for the communities we have the privilege of serving.” This nonprofit provider-led Medicare Advantage plan will be a win-win for patients and providers: The partnership will be set up through a joint venture and will be governed by a board with equal representation from both Bryan and Sanford Health Plan Sanford Health Plan will provide core health plan operations through an administrative service agreement while Bryan will lead clinical services and help build out the provider network The Medicare Advantage product will initially be available in 20 counties surrounding the Lincoln is a legal entity for joint ventures between Bryan Health and businesses to deliver health services Bryan Health includes Bryan Medical Center Bryan Health Connect and Bryan Enterprises Bryan College of Health Sciences has 773 students in its undergraduate