Twin Rivers denied the allegations in the complaint Under the terms of the settlement, Twin Rivers will pay equal shares of $300,000 to two nonprofit organizations combatting pollution in the Quincy Area: Tree Plenish and the Neponset River Watershed Association The remaining $121,000 Twin Rivers will pay to the Conservation Law Foundation to cover legal costs "Enforcing clean air and water laws ensures that large industrial actors are good neighbors to the communities they operate in,” said Conservation Law Foundation staff attorney Clare Soria in a press release leaving lasting damage to air we breathe and water we rely on for drinking and recreation This settlement will result in cleaner air and water for the residents of these communities.” In a statement emailed to The Patriot Ledger A Twin Rivers spokesperson said the settlement is not an acknowledgement of violations: “We have worked diligently with the Conservation Law Foundation and feel confident that we have reached a mutual agreement Although we dispute many of the assertions in the Notice Letter we are settling to avoid protracted and costly litigation and look forward to a swift resolution.” What is Twin Rivers and why were they suedTwin Rivers Technologies operates out of the former Procter & Gamble soap manufacturing plant on the Quincy side of the Fore River Bridge The glycerin and fatty acids made at the plant contribute to the production of soaps the complaint says Twin Rivers released excessive amounts oil form toxic products and harm aquatic life and wildlife."  The complaint also says Twin Rivers Technologies released three harmful pollutants into the air: carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and volatile organic chemicals These substances can lead to heart and respiratory disease and have been linked to cancer according to the Conservation Law Foundation Twin Rivers agreed to provide the Conservation Law Foundation with reports on the manufacturer's compliance with environmental regulations Conservation Law Foundation may also conduct scheduled site visits once annually for four years to inspect stormwater infrastructure Twin Rivers is also subject to a schedule of fines for failing to monitor report and reduce pollution to permissible amounts The Neponset River Watershed Association will use its share of the $600,000 for salt marsh restoration according to a Conservation Law Foundation press release “Restoring salt marsh health brings back habitats for local fish and wildlife and helps buffer neighborhoods from coastal storms," said Ian Cooke Neponset River Watershed Association's executive director Tree Plenish is a nonprofit that works with students on tree planting projects focusing on sustainability and environmental justice Tree Plenish will hold 15 tree-planting events over five years with the participation of Quincy and North Quincy High School Students the project will result in 3,000 new plantings leading to more tree cover and improved air quality "These funds are instrumental in helping Tree-Plenish fulfill our mission of building sustainable communities and inspiring the next generation of climate leaders,” said Sethu Odayappan “Tree-Plenish will increase tree canopy cover and provide environmental education to students in Quincy and the Greater Boston area Our youth-led team is excited to get to work!” Quincy housing: Developer wants to knock down historic granite home in Quincy. What he has planned Spark of inspiration: High school student's welding will wow you. So will her spirit. Hear her roar Peter Blandino covers Quincy for The Patriot Ledger Contact him at pblandino@patriotledger.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Patriot Ledger subscription. Here is our latest offer Neelyville’s seniors sparked a dramatic comeback as a three-run homer by Reese Dobbins and September Preslar’s squeeze bunt lifted the Lady Tigers to an 8-7 win over Twin Rivers in the third-place game at the OFC Tournament.By MIKE BUHLER Dobbins hit a game-tying three-run homer to cap a six-run rally in the fourth inning then Preslar laid down a squeeze bunt to push across the go-ahead — and eventual winning — run in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Lady Tigers rallied for an 8-7 win over the Twin Rivers Lady Royals at Rotary Park The Lady Royals took a 6-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning when Ivy Benson hit a bases-loaded triple to score Layla Tompkins then Alexis Parson laid down a squeeze bunt to score Benson and make it 7-1 Neelyville (16-3) answered with its own huge rally in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the score Miah Martin singled home Callei Moss to make it 7-2 then Alicia Barker stole third base and later stole home plate to make it 7-3 Martin later came home when September Preslar's flyball was misplayed to make it 7-4 Dobbins then came to the plate and made her final high school game one to remember as she took a 2-1 pitch over the center-field fence for a game-tying three-run homer scoring Preslar and Anna Lack to make it a 7-7 game The score remained the same until the bottom of the sixth inning when Lack hit a one-out triple to center field who laid down a perfect squeeze bunt to score Lack with the go-ahead run for an 8-7 lead Twin Rivers (13-6-1) had one last chance to tie or take the lead in the top of the seventh inning when Katie Acre hit a two-out single to put the tying run on base Preslar got the next batter to pop out to end the threat — and the game The Lady Royals took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Katie Acre singled home Benson with two out but Neelyville answered back in the bottom of the second when Martin singled home Parker Ernst to tie the score Twin Rivers took a 3-1 lead in the top of the third inning when Reagan Bader doubled home Crismon and Benson with two out Martin and Preslar each had two hits for the Lady Tigers while Dobbins drove in three runs and Martin drove in a pair striking out 15 batters while allowing five hits and three walks to earn the win while Benson drove in three runs and Bader drove in a pair Get ready for an inspiring evening celebrating the artistic talents of Twin Rivers Unified students The annual Festival of the Arts is set to take place on Wednesday This year’s festival promises a vibrant display of creativity featuring captivating performances by student bands Attendees can expect a dynamic program filled with music and movement showcasing the dedication and skill of our young performers the Festival of the Arts will also include a TK-12 visual art exhibit This exhibit will highlight the diverse artistic talents of students across all grade levels offering a glimpse into the imaginative world of Twin Rivers Unified’s young artists The event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and support the arts in education celebrating the hard work and achievements of the district’s students Mark your calendars for an evening filled with imagination and artistic exploration at the Twin Rivers Unified Festival of the Arts Contact/Feedback Submit Story Idea Anniversary AnnouncementBirth AnnouncementLetter To The EditorObituarySubmit Story IdeaWedding Announcement Please enter your username or email address to reset your password The Owensboro Times News By John Kirkpatrick This story is sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab has become a staple in the Owensboro community respite services and rehabilitation for decades the facility has operated under a few different names before officially becoming Twin Rivers in the early 2000s “We also have a contract with Hospice to be able to provide in-house services.” Miles said their facility boasts the largest therapy gym in the area a wound care doctor who visits twice weekly and an on-site wound nurse available daily are present in our building every day and always on call,” Miles said The facility has seen strong growth over the past year “After recruiting our current CEO and Administrator our administration team has made our facility a great place to work our staff has made Twin Rivers a great place to reside.” Miles added that census numbers continue to rise allowing Twin Rivers to serve more people from Owensboro and surrounding areas She said the team is always planning activities and community events that are open to the public Miles’ connection to Twin Rivers is personal having started there in 2013 shortly after graduating high school “I started at Twin Rivers in 2013 right after high school as a dietary aide while I got my SRNA certification,” she said “I’ve worn a few different hats over the years but I have found my calling as the Director of Admissions There is nothing more heartwarming than being able to welcome residents into our facility and provide them with a home-like setting for the extent of their stay.” Miles said the team at Twin Rivers strives to make an impact on the lives of residents and their families “The most rewarding part to our entire team here is to know that we have made a difference,” she said “We can be caregivers while families get to come and just be family without the worry of being a caregiver too We can provide peace to those that are passing Regardless of our titles here at Twin Rivers Miles encouraged anyone interested to stop by for a tour at any time or visit Twin Rivers online and on social media we continue to push to be better every day,” she said “We have grown a lot over the past few years and we continue to work hard and improve in all areas.” The Chamber Member of the Week program is a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce membership benefit the Chamber has worked to provide valuable benefits and services to member businesses and individuals for over a century the Chamber is a guiding force in community and business development initiatives and serves as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.  To learn more about becoming the Chamber Member of the Week or inquire about Chamber membership, contact Kitty Jones, director of membership, at 270-926-1860 or [email protected]. Sports Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West The Twin Rivers Spring International showed that there isn’t just one right answer when preparing your horse The CCI4*-S served as a qualifier in the US Equestrian Open of Eventing but before the $200,000 finals at Morven Park in Leesburg seven of the 11 horses were competing in their final prep before the approximately 2,300-mile haul to Lexington for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in two weeks Alliston Equestrian's Karma (Escudo II x Travita) was champion in a CCI4*-S at Twin Rivers for the second time having previously been victorious at the 2023 Twin Rivers Fall International The 11-year-old Oldenburg mare that has represented the United States at Boekelo in the Netherlands and Aachen in Germany was the only horse to finish inside the optimum time on the four-star cross-country track designed by Morgan Rowsell She added just 0.8 time penalties on William Robertson’s show jumping course to her dressage score of 36.4 for a finishing score of 37.2 I need to ride her a little better in two weeks Alliston was also second with Cora (Commissario x La-Montana) the winner of the CCI4*-S at the 2024 Twin Rivers Fall International he was third Irish Pop (Inliner x Norma Jean) in the horse’s four-star debut and fifth with his previous Kentucky five-star mount Paper Jam (Paparazzo x Reely Jamin) “It was good to get them in the heat of battle and see what they look like,” Alliston said so just making sure I’m sharp and going at a competitive speed and the horses are used to that as well you don’t want to hurt them and take risks but what I’ve done over the years is don’t go mad but go quick enough so that it’s a fitness run and equivalent to what you’re going to do in two weeks.” The Twin Rivers Spring International was also the first event in almost two years for Nemesis (Novalis x Sara’s Muse) since the Canadian Warmblood gelding was the youngest horse in the Kentucky five-star field in 2023 at 9 years old He made his comeback at Intermediate after dealing with foot troubles from a digital flexor tendon “I wasn’t sure he’d ever return to the level but now I’m a little bit more optimistic that he can have a future.” Alliston has chosen Nemesis and Cora as his mounts for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S “It was good to do that to narrow it down,” Alliston said just making sure he’s sound enough to do it.” Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF (Banderas x Power Point) finished on their dressage score of 29.0 and followed up on their win at Intermediate at the Twin Rivers Winter H.T She and “Pierre” started competing together at Beginner Novice when the Oldenburg gelding was a 4-year-old in 2019 “Last year was a bummer; it was just one of those seasons,” Kellerhouse said It actually does make everything a little sweeter when you rise up from the ashes a little bit.” After what she described as “really consistent” dressage and how “he’s an easy horse to go fast on because he doesn’t pull at all” on Adri Doyal’s three-star cross-country course Kellerhouse said her goals are the CCI3*-L at The Event at Rebecca Farm in Montana in July and the CCI3*-L at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in October Grandia and the 8-year-old Levino (Lint x R-Cora II) took the next step in their journey that began when Levino made his USEA-recognized debut at Novice in 2022 Grandia credits Amber Birtcil for bringing the Holsteiner gelding to the United States and the Full Gallop Syndicate for their support over the past decade “He might be our fourth horse we’ve gone through,” Grandia said “Each time we buy one and we find out what the horse is made of and what it wants to do We’ve been able to upgrade as we go along.” Grandia says Levino has been “quite a blast” as “he keeps checking off the boxes.” Levino has been particularly suited to the long FEI levels He has made time on cross-country in each of his two longs while not making time in any of his six shorts He won Twin Rivers’ CCI3*-L on a dressage score of 31.7 “It’s so nice to have this event for his development and be able to run around past 8 minutes on cross-country and develop their fitness and training,” Grandia said noting that Twin Rivers hosts the only CCI3*-L in the spring west of the Mississippi “The highlight is obviously coming through the end finishing on your dressage score I’m really happy to have this event to produce our horses on the West Coast.” The full list of winners from the 2025 Twin Rivers Spring International include: The 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships were an incredible success ushering the programs forward as the first standalone championships knock on the door for 2026 The Intercollegiate and IEL Programs were merged for their year-end championships to ensure that the USEA’s junior and young adult members have a goal to continue to pursue their passion for eventing throughout their educational years and beyond and the support the event has received in the last two years has been astounding A pre-purchase examination (PPE) is big part of investing in a new eventing partner but there are so many options and add-ons that can be done in a PPE that the process can feel a bit daunting USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown sat down with equine veterinarian and USEA Board of Governors member Dr and more in this week's episode of the USEA Podcast This episode is a great one if you anticipate you will be in the market for a new horse soon Amidst the unbridled enthusiasm of the USEA Intercollegiate teams competing in this weekend’s USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View (Aiken the Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) riders have held their own with displays of teamwork and horsemanship all weekend long While all teams put their best foot forward The Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club came into the weekend with one goal in mind—to win They achieved that goal by such a large margin that they were able to claim the title of champions before their last rider The University of Kentucky has claimed top honors at the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship they not only secured the title of “School with the Largest Presence” once again but also rode away with their second national championship title the Kentucky Wildcats (made up of Callia Englund,Sarah Ertl and Emerson Padgett) dominated the championship finishing 11 points ahead of second place with a total score of 77.76 Official Joint Therapy Treatment of the USEA Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA Ward and Smith is thrilled to support this important event which has been inspiring healthy habits in communities for over 30 years This free community event offers a variety of interactive activities and wellness resources—all designed to encourage children to stay physically active and socially connected throughout the summer and beyond Healthy Kids Day is open to everyone, and no registration is required. 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Disclaimer | Terms of Use | Privacy Notice | Accessibility Law firm web design by New Media Campaigns — Charlotte County’s new semi-professional soccer team is getting ready to take the field for the first time on Saturday and fans can watch the inaugural game for free founded and owned by Cory and Katie Schleyer joins the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Cory told Fox 4 he had the idea to start the team just 13 months ago with a mission to bring high-level soccer to the area Watch Fox 4's Alex Orenczuk report on Twin Rivers United's first game: “This is kind of like a lifelong dream type of thing,” said Cory Schleyer We’re here to provide a championship-level soccer team—that is the goal The team’s roster was finalized in January head coach Miguel Dotres has been working to get the team ready for the season “We’re going to play a very aggressive game We’re going to be very strong on the defense We’re going to play a very fun and interesting game The fans are going to have a great time watching us.” says the team is focused on setting the tone for the club’s future I think we just want to put on a good performance,” said Berajas so we want to set a good example for what we can bring in the future as well.” Twin Rivers United will play their inaugural match at 5 p.m March 29 against Upper 90 FC at Charlotte High School TWO RIVERS – The body of 7-year-old Jacob Baer was recovered from the West Twin River Sunday morning, Two Rivers police confirmed in a news release Baer had been missing since Saturday night when he was last seen around 4:36 p.m Police said in the release that Jacob was described as an autistic boy who was playing outside when his parent lost sight of him An immediate search was conducted using many resources throughout the night as well as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident A Missing and Endangered Alert and a local alert were sent through the Emergency Operations Center Search efforts located several items belonging to Jacob and they were recovered from the water Saturday night Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources identified a possible location in 5 to 6 feet of water Recovery operations then continued until late Sunday morning when a body was recovered from that location and positively identified as Jacob Baer Missing Wisconsin children: Elijah Vue, later found deceased, was one of more than 30 missing children in Wisconsin “This tragic event is a reminder of how dangerous the ice can be on our waterways especially this time of year when it is very thin,” the release from police said “Please stay off the ice and keep your children safe by monitoring them closely when around any waterway.” Police said they also respect the family’s right to privacy and added the incident is under investigation and no further details would be immediately released Agencies assisting with the search included the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources the Wisconsin National Guard and local fire departments and law enforcement Anyone with information can call Two Rivers Police Department at 920-686-7200 Fatal crash: 2 die in crash on Interstate 43 in Manitowoc County Sunday morning Contact Brandon Reid at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com, or follow him on X at @breidHTRNews The Twin Rivers High School softball team did more than just extend its spring softball season with a resounding 10-0 win over Puxico in the opening round of the Ozark Foothills Conference Tournament on Monday at Clearwater High School.Tom DavisThe Twin Rivers High School softball team did more than just extend its spring softball season with a resounding 10-0 win over Puxico in the opening round of the Ozark Foothills Conference Tournament on Monday at Clearwater High School which set a new mark for the program in the spring over the past 16 seasons “(We face) different competition (in the spring) than we face in the fall,” Twin Rivers coach Casey Parson told Semoball.com earlier this month “You get the fall to get all the kinks worked out hopefully.” The Royals (12-4) put a couple of runs across in their initial at-bat before exploding for five more in the third inning The big inning began with a couple of Indian errors that allowed Twin Rivers freshman Ivy Benson to reach second base She advanced to third base on a passed ball before scoring on an RBI triple by Royal junior Alexis Parson for a 3-0 margin Twin Rivers freshman Landry Benson served as a courtesy runner on third and following a walk drawn by sophomore Katie Acre she made it a 4-0 game on a fielder’s choice from freshman Reagan Bader Twin Rivers junior Isabella Price replaced Acre on the base paths and scored on an RBI single to left field by Royal senior Layla Tompkins for a 5-0 margin Tompkins moved to third base on a double to left field by freshman Abbi Rayburn and both runners scored on a fielder’s choice from freshman Mattie Musgraves for a 7-0 lead added a couple more runs in the fourth inning and another in the fifth and final inning Rayburn notched a double in the win to go with a run while Parson had a triple Twin Rivers senior Reese Crismon had one hit drove in a run and walked twice from her leadoff spot while Isabella Benson (three runs and Landry Benson (one stolen base) also contributed Parson threw four innings and allowed just two hits Freshman Marlee Musgraves closed the game with the final inning on the mound She did not allow a hit or a run while giving up one walk and striking out two Puxico (4-9) got a hit from freshman Lily Foster while junior Abigail Cookson added a hit in the loss Foster pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits and just two earned runs Puxico will visit Van Buren on Saturday for the Lady Dawg Softball Classic Entering the 25th year that the Baxter family has owned Twin Rivers Ranch the 2025 eventing season in California’s wine country kicked off with the Twin Rivers Winter Horse Trials from Feb 28 to March 2—the first of five USEA-recognized events to be held in Paso Robles came down to the wire between Regalla ridden by Taren Hoffos and Disco Traveler ridden by Molly Duda Hoffos and the 14-year-old Oldenburg mare (Sir Donnerhall x Rubiera) came into the final phase of show jumping on Sunday with a lead of just 0.3—with less than a second to spare—after recording the fastest cross-country round on Saturday on the course designed by Morgan Rowsell Hoffos and “Luna” had zero jumping penalties over the show jumping course designed by William Robertson They added 1.2 time penalties for victory with a final score of 43.2 after Duda and “Disco” picked up penalties at two fences “She is just a beast,” Hoffos said about how cross-country propelled Luna and her to victory She’s just so honest and wants to go through the flags for me.” the Revitavet USEA Young Rider of the Year in 2023 and 2024 and her 15-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Donatelli x Cadence) had made their debut at the Advanced level and won at this event last year They then went East for the CCI4*-S at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and competed overseas in England and Ireland as part of the U.S Equestrian Federation European Development Tour They finished the year winning the CCI4*-S at the Woodside Fall International in Woodside and the CCI4*-L at The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs in Temecula Duda said she hopes to return to the Kentucky CCI4*-S and make the European Development Tour “Disco was excellent this weekend,” Duda said “He came out for his first event of the season feeling better than ever I was especially proud of him in the first phase which was a personal best for both of us at the Advanced level We had a steady run on the cross-country just to get him back in the groove and he handled all the technical combinations with ease.” This was the first Advanced horse trials for Regalla She made her four-star debut with Hoffos at the 2024 Twin Rivers Fall International having won twice at three-star at Galway in 2023 and 2024 Hoffos has brought Luna up the levels from Beginner Novice starting in 2018 “The best thing that I ever did for her was do so much at three-star and Intermediate,” she said about their 17 events before moving up “She saw everything and all different courses and types of questions By the time I stepped her up last September it really didn’t feel like that big of a jump.” Hoffos said she will point Luna to CCI4*-S competitions at Galway at the end of March and at Kentucky in April She also credits enrolling in a program called “How to Heal” with Natalie Hummel and Hannah Sue Hollberg “about controlling your nervous system and rewriting your patterns figuring out where your show anxiety and competition hangups and blocks are,” Hoffos said especially after my big fall at Maryland a few years ago and it’s been a game changer for me,” Hoffos said “I’ve been feeling so prepared and really trusting my program and instincts I’m seeing such good results and feeling so much better about the riding and the showing.” Erin Grandia and Hyacinth (Contendro I x Vesper) who won the CCI3*-L at the 2024 Twin Rivers Spring International finished third in their move-up to the Advanced level The 10 entries at Advanced represented the most at this event since 2021 Bon Vivant GWF and Erin Kellerhouse won the open Intermediate They turned in one of just two double-clear cross-country rounds out of 22 at the level on the course designed by Adri Doyal they were double-clear in show jumping to win with a score of 28.8 “I loved the courses at Twin because they are so open and gallopy,” Kellerhouse said “Time wasn’t on my radar and just looked at my watch coming across the finish He was super happy and confident—maybe a little too confident at the end of the course—but show jumped like a dream today.” Kellerhouse and the 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Banderas x Power Point) have quite the partnership They first competed together at the Beginner Novice level when “Pierre” was 4 years old in 2019 They won the CCI3*-S at the 2023 Twin Rivers Fall International “Bon Vivant had a bit of a rough last season but I really felt like it came together this weekend,” she said “My goal was to just go give him a positive ride and not pick at the gallop fences Megan McIver and Kapitan Sparrow XII (Cador x Stutbuch) were second and Kellerhouse also rode the third-place finisher Ringwood Adios Amigo (Ringwood Adieu Z x Ringwood Operetta) “It’s such a treat to have two great horses at this level that I’m so fond of,” Kellerhouse said “The two horses couldn’t be more different Bon Vivant is a true gentleman and will go whatever speed I want him to Twin Rivers Ranch is scheduled to host the Twin Rivers Spring International from April 10-13 the Twin Rivers Fall International from Sept and the USEA Young Event Horse West Coast Championships & Last Chance Qualifier from Oct The full list of winners from the 2025 Twin Rivers Winter H.T.: Advanced: Taren Hoffos and Regalla (43.2) Open Intermediate: Erin Kellerhouse and Bon Vivant GWF (28.8) Open Preliminary: Amber Birtcil and Kingston 60 (27.4) Preliminary Rider: Elsie Patterson and Finnigan R-E (21.2) Open Modified: Helen Alliston and Fary Prince (28.0) Open Training: Tommy Greengard and Shannondale Fionn (21.7) Training Rider: Fiona Lempres and Hathaway Royale (25.6) Open Novice: Katherine Robinson and Magheraboy (17.5) Novice Rider: Kris Greenway and Ash B’dash (28.8) Open Beginner Novice: Gina Miles and Gadget de Baimont (17.1) Beginner Novice Rider: Elisa Karnavy and Buzz Ryder (34.1) Open Starter: Elisa Karnavy and Foxens Little Treat (24.0) Starter Rider: Lotte Merrill and Sunshine Valley’s Maevie (16.5) Links: Entries & Results | Website Twin Rivers was proud to host the 2025 Twin Rivers Winter H.T Presenting sponsors for the season include: Auburn Labs manufacturers of the adaptogenic APF Formula for horses people and dogs; Best Western PLUS Black Oak which offers exclusive discounts for exhibitors; Professional’s Choice manufacturers of sports medicine boots for equine athletes; and Whirlwind Excavating excavating contractors in San Luis Obispo County For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Christina Gray of Gray Area Events at [email protected] Volunteers play a major part of events at Twin Rivers Twin Rivers’ generous volunteer incentive program includes vouchers for show stabling and credits for schooling between events at the beautiful 500-acre venue That is in addition to the genuine appreciation of the Baxter family and the entire Twin Rivers team please visit www.twinrivershorsepark/volunteer and Olive Dumais have been riding together for more than two years through their membership in the Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club the teenagers have tackled Pony Club rallies the intimidating Pony Club tradition of Quiz they’re tackling one of their biggest obstacles yet—the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Championship During this informative session presented by Ward and Smith Terri will break down the key components of a strong estate plan guiding attendees through essential documents such as a Last Will and Testament She will also share practical steps to prepare for the unexpected and explain why keeping beneficiary designations up to date is critical or divorce—can have a significant impact on estate planning and Terri will discuss how to ensure legal documents reflect these milestones she will highlight the importance of pre-planning for funeral services helping individuals and families make informed decisions in advance The free Learning Lunch series is part of the Twin Rivers YMCA’s commitment to providing valuable educational opportunities to the community This free session is open to members and non-members For more information or to register, visit the Twin Rivers YMCA website Twin Rivers Royals topped Doniphan 6-3 at home led by Bryce Dollins’ pitching and Luke Hester’s three RBIs pushing their season record to 11-5 as they maintain momentum this spring.By MAX SEALS Contributing Writer secured a 6-3 home win over the Doniphan Dons on Thursday Starting pitcher Bryce Dollins delivered a steady performance on the mound allowing just three runs over six innings and striking out two closing the game with two more strikeouts and a scoreless seventh inning the Royals kept the pressure on Doniphan with timely hitting and heads-up base running Will Galloway racked up three total bases and a stolen base Drew Solomon and Jake Hester contributed with key at-bats and smart base running Galloway went 3-for-4 at the plate and scored two runs Doniphan junior Blake Lewis led his team with two hits and one RBI He would also pitch five innings for the Dons The win reflects the Royals’ discipline and teamwork under Newman’s leadership as they continue to gain momentum heading deeper into the season They’re scheduled for a home game against East Prairie on Friday followed by away games Monday at Cooter and Tuesday at Dexter They’ll play a home game against Dexter Monday Additional reporting by Delta Dunklin Democrat Sports Editor Kaelin Triggs An official website of the United States government Open Search  Mobile Menu < All Press Releases – The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office today issued a decision record approving the Two Rivers wind energy project on 4,507 acres of BLM-managed land near Medicine Bow and Rock River in Carbon and Albany counties “BLM continues to ensure that our public lands deliver clean energy to the nation while also protecting wildlife habitat and other natural treasures,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning “The company’s proposal and the jobs it will create was shaped by the work we did with the Tribes the state and the public —and it was made better for it.” The approved project will encompass up to 15,953 acres and include up to 38 wind turbines capable of generating up to 280 megawatts The project would contribute enough electricity to power 120,196 homes for one year The project will be developed in two phases across separate locations with transmission lines connecting facilities constructed during each phase to PacifiCorp’s Freezeout substation Construction is expected to start this coming summer Commercial operations for all areas are anticipated by 2027 BLM has approved 45 renewable energy projects on public lands (11 solar and 18 gen-ties) and exceeded the goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2025 BLM has permitted clean energy projects on public lands with a total capacity of more than 33 gigawatts – enough to power more than 15 million homes This year BLM also issued a final Renewable Energy Rule that will lower consumer energy costs and the cost of developing solar and wind projects and incentivize developers to continue responsibly developing solar and wind projects on public lands The environmental analysis was open for a 30-day public comment period before BLM made its final decision, which includes protections for eagles, raptors, and other bird species and their nests. The decision record, environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact, and supporting documents are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2003881/510 please contact Tim Novotny at 307-328-4311 The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations An official website of the Department of the Interior (This story was updated to add new information.) TWO RIVERS – Several items believed to belong to missing 7-year-old Jacob Baer were recovered in the water of the West Twin River Saturday night Update - body recovered: Body of Jacob Baer, 7-year-old missing in Two Rivers, recovered from West Twin River Two Rivers Police Department shared the update on the search for the missing boy early Sunday morning adding the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources had identified “an area of interest” in the water near the items The update said a search of the area of interest and additional resources was being coordinated for operations Sunday morning No further updates were immediately available Sunday morning Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing Persons issued a Missing Child Alert for Jacob Saturday night stating he was last seen around 4:36 p.m about 3-foot-5 and 56 pounds with blue eyes and shaggy blond hair He was last seen wearing a black jacket with green on the hood Two Rivers police said Saturday night the public is asked to avoid the area near the West Twin River City Marina and Veterans Park to give crews room to search It also said the ice on the river was very thin and dangerous and should only be accessed by rescue crews People can help by checking their property especially the area east of the 1800 block of School Street The search for Jacob has included assistance from the Wisconsin DNR volunteer and local fire departments and law enforcement Anyone with information is asked to call Two Rivers Police Department at 920-686-7200 A ribbon-cutting ceremony was help in November for Twin Rivers Park in Richardson and covers businesses and restaurants in Collin and Dallas counties He joined Community Impact in June 2023 and previously covered the cities of Wylie The coaching staff immediately secured the duffle bag and moved the student to the front of the bus They contacted the building principals and the superintendent to confirm the presence of the handgun and the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office was called to meet the bus at Naylor High School one coach escorted the other students into the gym while the other coach and the bus driver remained on the bus with the student and the duffle bag A Ripley County deputy and a Juvenile Officer confiscated the handgun and conducted interviews the student was awaiting transport to the Stoddard County Juvenile Detention Center The district emphasized that student and staff safety remains a top priority “I want to personally commend our coaching staff and bus driver for their swift and calm demeanor,” the district’s statement read “The district has zero tolerance for prohibited weapons on our campuses Any violation of this policy will result in severe consequences.” The district reassured the community that the investigation is ongoing but believes this to be an isolated incident “I understand that incidents such as this can be unsettling and I want to assure you that we are taking all necessary steps to address this situation and prevent similar incidents in the future,” the statement said Parents and community members with further questions can contact the Central Office at 573-328-4321 © 2025 KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News    Author Dean Robbins enjoys an ice cream sundae and even malted milk was developed and introduced to the world right here in the dairy state Two Rivers is the home of the first ever ice cream sundae How Two Rivers Invented the Ice Cream Sundae I like driving across Wisconsin to see legendary historical sites I’ve planned whole trips around the Eau Claire baseball field where Hank Aaron got his start and the Janesville house where Abraham Lincoln spent the night But every once in a while I stumble across a bit of Wisconsin history I knew nothing about That happened on a recent drive through the northeast part of the state, when I pulled into Two Rivers. In Central Park, I noticed an official Wisconsin Historical Marker claiming it as the birthplace of the ice cream sundae—coincidentally my favorite dessert Could such a major phenomenon have originated in this small town a local man named George Hallauer walked into a soda fountain on 15th street in 1881 He asked owner Edward Berner to top a dish of ice cream with chocolate sauce a substance previously reserved for ice cream sodas and Berner began selling it for a nickel—but only on Sundays who insisted on having a dish of ice cream “with that stuff on top” on a different day of the week That was out of the question for Berner—until the girl charmingly suggested that they “pretend it was Sunday.” That opened the floodgates with the shopkeeper offering the dish every day in many flavors The unusual spelling of “sundae” started when a salesman placed an order for Berner’s canoe-shaped dishes with his glassware company He requested “sundae dishes” with an “e” at the end rather than a “y,” and the rest is history I searched for “ice cream sundae origin” on my phone which points to a 19th century newspaper ad for a locally served sundae In a New York Times article on the dispute “We have the historical documents and they don’t.” Two Rivers refused to take that lying down The city passed a resolution demanding that Ithaca “cease and desist” with its sundae slanders Residents also deluged Ithaca’s mayor with postcards picturing the Wisconsin Historical Marker Ithaca surely learned that you cross the Dairy State at your peril I strolled to the Two Rivers visitor center in a 1850s inn You can bet the complex houses a soda fountain Purely for the sake of historical research Was it a descendant of the world’s first sundae overflowing whipped cream and juicy cherry Song: “September Song” by Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Craft distillery elevates cocktail culture in Stevens Point Sober Social’s Kristi Tanner is reimagining Wisconsin’s drinking culture Ashland motorcyclist earns Guinness World Record after global journey Three generations tap maple trees during Saint Patrick’s season Love Wisconsin? 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Produced by Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin © Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin, services of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents (WLUK) -- Police confirmed Sunday morning that the body of 7-year-old Jacob Baer was recovered from the West Twin River in Two Rivers "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Jacob Baer," says a release from the Two Rivers Police Department Community members were shaken by the incident it really hit home," said Amy Van Rooy of Two Rivers On Saturday, officers were dispatched for a possible missing child at 1818 School St. A Missing Endangered child alert was initiated shortly after 4:30 p.m was described as a 7-year-old autistic boy who was playing outside when his parent lost sight of him," the release states Officials say an immediate search was conducted and continued throughout the night Two Rivers Police said the Coast Guard Ice Search and Rescue Team joined the search on the West Twin River and the Wisconsin National Guard joined to provide aerial support with a helicopter police said the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began assisting the search on the West Twin River described to FOX 11 what he heard and saw Saturday night 'Hey is that a helicopter we hear?' and sure enough there was a helicopter for about a hour searching back and forth," said Psenicka officials say those search efforts located several items belonging to Jacob in the water the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was able to identify a possible location Recovery operations continued until late this morning A body was recovered from that location and was positively identified as Jacob Baer," police said in a release Sunday Officials ask that community members respect the privacy of Baer's family during this time Two Rivers Public Schools posted to social media Sunday confirming that Baer was a second grade student at Koenig Elementary Counselors will be available Monday for any students at each school in the district for any type of assistance surrounding Baer's death as well as two other cases brought by the state of Washington related to safety violations Two Rivers Terminal received two other state-issued fines in 2022 and 2023 for safety violations totaling $672,320 according to Washington’s labor department The Pasco-based fertilizer manufacturer is also considered part of the labor agency’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program which requires heightened follow-up state inspections until worker safety conditions improve Two Rivers Terminal was appealing both of its previous fines It has received citations for 96 serious and 43 general violations over the past three years “This incident is heartbreaking and frustrating,” Craig Blackwood assistant director for Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health Voloshin’s death was completely preventable … We hope this significant fine will motivate them to do the right thing to protect their workers.” Surveillance footage from the June 7 2024 incident shows Voloshin inserting a ladder into an opening at the top of a tanker truck at Two Rivers Terminal’s Pasco plant He then entered the tanker trailer with a garden hose to clean it out before his next delivery of fertilizer Voloshin, a Ukrainian immigrant and father of 12, was later discovered unresponsive in the trailer, the Tri-City Herald reported. State inspectors say that fertilizer residue inside the tank created hydrogen sulfide gas that killed him This is not the first time someone has died at a Two Rivers Terminal facility. In 2012, a worker was crushed to death after a wall crumbled under the weight of fertilizer bags at a location in Moses Lake, the Columbia Basin Herald reported Three other workers have been sent to the hospital due to injury since 2010 a worker fell off a railcar and suffered injuries after being exposed to hydrogen sulfide at the Moses Lake facility Washington inspectors noted the worker was not wearing proper protection and that gas monitors were not issued until the day after the fall “It’s hard to overstate how serious a risk they were taking with their workers’ lives,” Blackwood said in a statement dated Aug Neither Two Rivers Terminal nor attorneys representing the Voloshin family could be reached for comment prior to publication Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Drugmakers have been slow to adopt the production process which experts say can streamline operations boost data quality and reduce time to market The technology can make it easier for companies to use 3D printing and enhance the design process.  Subscribe to Manufacturing Dive for top news Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Williamson County property price tops 2024 mark previously set by Frist family residential deal  A Leiper’s Fork home and its surrounding land have become the most high-dollar residential real estate transaction this year with a $42.5 million sale Twin Rivers Farm sits at 5845 Old Highway 96 and offers 383 acres and a custom-built 10,000-square-foot home Also included in the deal are a covered pool The property most recently was listed for $53 million The sellers were Larry Keele and Leiyan Keele and had put the property in a conservation easement according to a release from listing agent Dan McEwen which does not offer details or a registered agent on the Tennessee Secretary of State website “We knew this was a special property when we acquired it and worked hard to ensure that it would become even more special for an even longer period of time; and we knew it would require a lot of work to find the right buyer," the Keeles said in the release and we will remain forever proud of the fact that we were caretakers of Twin Rivers Farm for a period of time." co-founder of Los Angeles-based Oaktree Capital is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and a native of Lewisburg The Keeles also own the historic Beechwood Hall property in Franklin The home was designed by architect Steve Giannetti who also is from California and moved to Leiper’s Fork design and lifestyle firm Giannetti Home and operate a store for home goods Earlier this year, HCA Healthcare co-founder Tommy Frist Jr. set the record for the most expensive residential home sale when their home in Nashville sold for $32 million This story first ran in Post sister publication the Williamson Scene Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: A missing 7-year-old Two Rivers boy was found dead Sunday after an overnight search The Two Rivers Police Department released a statement confirming they had recovered the body of Jacob Baer Sunday morning from the West Twin River Police said they were called for a report of a possible missing child late Saturday afternoon and had been playing outside at about 4:30 p.m Saturday when his parents lost sight of him which is along the bank of the West Twin River in Manitowoc County “An immediate search was conducted using many resources throughout the night as well as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” police stated A Missing and Endangered Alert and local alerts were issued Searchers found several items belonging to Jacob in the river Saturday night the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources identified a possible location for Jacob in 5 to 6 feet of water The boy’s body was recovered from that area “This tragic event is a reminder of how dangerous the ice can be on our waterways especially this time of year when it is very thin Please stay off the ice and keep your children safe by monitoring them closely when around any waterway,” police stated The search was aided by multiple police and fire agencies Coast Guard and Wisconsin Army National Guard Police said the incident is still under investigation Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board state water managers are considering a land swap that would give nearly 700 acres of North Florida state forest land to a neighboring peanut farming company The proposal comes more than a decade after a separate peanut operation sought the same swath of Madison County land within the Twin Rivers State Forest — dubbed the Ellaville Tract — in a similar trade offer But that deal never went through: Citing the risk to endangered species on the property federal wildlife biologists urged state leaders at the time to keep the land for conservation “If the land being swapped is developed or unmanaged in the future it will erode protection of several imperiled species,” the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service wrote in a December 2012 email Today, the land’s owners, the Suwannee River Water Management District, say the Ellaville Tract was hit hard by Hurricane Idalia and, if it weren’t for a packaged land deal nearly four decades ago, it’s not the type of land the group would typically acquire. In exchange for the state forest land, the district would receive roughly 550 acres of Lee Peanut Farms LLC’s farmland along the Withlacoochee River, a waterway that officials say gives the property “significantly higher” value than the high-and-dry state forest uplands being traded away. The district’s land committee voted March 11 to formally put the swap up for consideration, and its governing board will vote on it at a future meeting. Sayler, a biologist and Southeast representative with the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife, said she and Florida Forest Service staff saw “really clear evidence” of a flourishing habitat: active gopher tortoise burrows a few dozen feet apart, deer tracks, woodpeckers and more. Even in parts of the property where harvested slash pines were reduced to stumps, Sayler found burrows with signs that tannish-brown tortoises lived inside. Large longleaf pines, remnants of a habitat that once dominated America’s southeastern coastal plains, stretch across 300 acres of the Ellaville Tract. “This is a very unique ecosystem with tall, beautiful trees,” Sayler said in an interview. After her hike, Sayler took her observations to the land committee on March 11. As the officials gathered to discuss the land swap, she outlined what she saw on the state forest property: healthy wiregrass beds, longleaf pines and markings in front of burrows where the underside of tortoise shells rubbed against the sandy ground. Subscribe to our free DayStarter newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. “The district has not demonstrated that this parcel no longer has conservation value,” she told them “It is very important that the district follows the letter of the law on these types of actions,” Sayler said. “As such, Defenders of Wildlife recommends that you deny this proposal to convert imperiled gopher tortoise habitat into a peanut field.” A spokesperson for the district, Troy Roberts, said the land owned by Lee Peanut Farms has more than 400 acres within the floodplain and stretches for more than a mile alongside the Withlacoochee River — all important features for water managers. The Suwannee River water managers bought the land it wants to trade in 1988 using land management trust funds, and the parcel was part of a large transaction spanning several counties, Roberts said. Staff have been working with the Florida Forest Service to restore longleaf pine habitat within Twin Rivers State Forest since then. In a letter dated March 10, a top official with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission outlined to the head of the Suwannee River water management board how the state forest land is important for Florida wildlife species. “The Ellaville Tract is ecologically significant” because it’s habitat for species like swallow-tailed kites, kestrels, eastern indigo snakes, gopher frogs, fox squirrels and the Florida black bear, wrote Jennifer Goff, head of the state’s species conservation division. “Also of note, previous (wildlife staff) observations on the Ellaville Tract indicate that the tract supports a large, viable population of gopher tortoises,” Goff wrote. The state led a gopher tortoise population count in April 2017, when they found as many as 440 tortoises on the state forest land, according to Goff. Goff also noted that the proposed exchange would affect hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and other small species. Elizabeth Fleming, a senior Florida representative with Defenders of Wildlife, said advocacy groups see the value in the roughly 550 acres of land the state would be acquiring along the banks of the Withlacoochee River — but not at the expense of a state forest. “The things in public ownership we assume are safe — like this forest — may not be safe, and we have to keep an eye on these things,” Fleming said. “In this case, they want to trade gopher tortoises for peanuts.” Max Chesnes is an environment and climate reporter, covering water quality, environmental justice and wildlife. Reach him at mchesnes@tampabay.com. Two Rivers Public schools said they have a crisis intervention team ready to help students faculty and parents with the loss of 7 year-old Jacob Baer Jacob was a 2nd grade student at Koenig Elementary in Two Rivers and we want to have all students create a pinecone bird feeder to hang either at school or at home in his memory." The school will honor Jacob by wearing his favorite color They say that they will update the public this week on more ways to support the family The school shared this document on strategies to talk to a child about death .. Two Rivers Police confirmed they found the body of missing seven-year-old Jacob Baer in the West Twin River (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.) something bad like this," Two Rivers resident said Kurt Psenicka the remains of a young boy were found in Two Rivers 2024 Officers were dispatched for a possible missing child complaint the missing child was described as a 7-year-old autistic boy who was playing outside when his parent lost sight of him," the Two Rivers Police Department wrote on Facebook Sunday Baer had last been seen at Veteran's Park in Two Rivers around 4:30 p.m Kurt Psenicka lives in Two Rivers and says when he saw the search party Saturday night "I glanced over here and I was like wow what's going on over there you know There's an awful lot of lights and we got home looked at the phone and the phone was blowing up They were searching for a missing child." said Psenicka Two Rivers Police announced they had located items believed to belong to Baer in the water of the West Twin River Police are now urging the community to be careful "This tragic event is a reminder of how dangerous the ice can be on our waterways especially this time of year when it is very thin," the department posted on Facebook Sunday "Please stay off the ice and keep your children safe by monitoring them closely when around any waterway." "My heart goes out to the parents because that's like a parents worst nightmare" said Psenicka The Two Rivers Police Department say that this incident is still under investigation and no further information will be released at this time The community now grieves another loss after the remains of three-year-old Elijah Vue were discovered in September We cover stories making an impact in Two Rivers. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Two Rivers and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood CA – The Twin Rivers Unified School District is inviting aspiring and experienced educators to its Teacher Recruitment Fair on Wednesday The district is actively seeking new talent to join their team and is offering a $4,500 signing bonus for eligible candidates The recruitment fair will be held at the Twin Rivers Unified School District office Attendees will have the opportunity to RSVP for interviews at the fair and participate in “10-Minute Talks” covering various topics relevant to new teachers These talks will feature information from the New Teacher Support Team These sessions aim to provide valuable insights and support information for prospective educators the Twin Rivers Unified School District emphasizes its commitment to providing support for new teachers      During its regularly scheduled meeting on November 21 the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the appointment of new principals at Harmony Elementary School Nelson has been named the new principal at Harmony Elementary Nelson currently serves as assistant principal at Harmony Elementary and will replace Jonathan Day Gypsy Hernandez has been named the new principal at McClure Health Science High School She currently serves as principal at Coleman Middle School and will fill the position formerly held by Nicole Mosley Wallace has been named the new principal at Twin Rivers Middle who currently serves as Assistant Principal at Lanier High School 2013-Present               Assistant Principal 2004-2013                   1st Grade Teacher and Literacy Coach Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education—University of Georgia Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy—Walden University Specialist degree in Educational Leadership— Georgia State University Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership—Georgia State University Nelson is a member of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy and a graduate of the 2013 Quality-Plus Leader Academy 2021-Present               Principal 2002-2005                   Research Specialist II, Emory University Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Immunology—University of Havana Master’s degree in Science Education— Georgia State University Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— University of Georgia Hernandez is a 2022 Quality-Plus Leader Academy 2014-2015                   Math Specialist, Nesbit Elementary School 2005-2009                   Teacher Decatur Intermediate Learning Center (Indianapolis Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education—Indiana University Master’s degree in Administration and School Leadership—Indiana University Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership—University of Georgia Wallace is a 2023 Quality-Plus Leader Academy View All News This web page contains links to one or more pages that are outside the GCPS network GCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages This website provides the option to use Weglot translate; GCPS cannot assure accuracy of the translation TWO RIVERS – With the discovery of human remains Saturday at a private property in the town of Two Rivers, people are wondering if there is a connection to the case of missing 4-year-old Elijah Vue Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Sunday investigators will not know about any connection to the missing toddler until testing has been done on the humans remains which the sheriff's office said "will be a lengthy process." While the identity of the found remains are still unknown here's what we do know about the discovery and about Elijah's disappearance A local deer hunter notified law enforcement immediately when they found human remains on private property in the town of Two Rivers on Saturday Law enforcement had a presence in the area where the remains were discovered through early afternoon Monday when they were observed leaving the scene by a USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin photographer but the sheriff's office said it will be working with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department Two Rivers Police Department and the Manitowoc County Coroner's Office The sheriff's office said in a Facebook post that "further updates will be provided as they become available." Dan O’Donnell, host of the Dan O’Donnell Show on News Talk 1130 in Milwaukee, first reported in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that a child’s remains had been found Saturday A representative for Two Rivers police Sunday night said the department had "no comment" on reports that human remains were found who was at her Wisconsin Dells residence at the time Elijah was 3 years old when he was reported missing but the community celebrated his fourth birthday in his absence Aug just a few days after the six-month anniversary of his disappearance Vang told police the last time he saw Elijah was at around 8 a.m 20 after Vang had ordered the then 3-year-old to stand next to Vang's bed and pray as a punishment and when he woke up nearly three hours later the boy was gone and he called 911 to report him missing at 10:59 a.m More about Jesse Vang: What to know about Jesse Vang, the Two Rivers man charged with neglecting missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue Baur and Vang were both arrested in February shortly after Elijah’s disappearance and were charged with child neglect They remain in custody at Manitowoc County Jail Baur is being held on a $15,000 cash bond while Vang is being held on a $20,000 cash bond The Wisconsin court system requires people to pay the full cash bail to be released from custody Baur has been charged with felony child neglect misdemeanor child neglect involving another child and two misdemeanor charges of resisting or obstructing an officer Her next court date is a status conference at 3 p.m Vang also faces neglect charges in relation to Elijah’s disappearance He is due in court for a status conference at 2 p.m Katrina Baur case: Katrina Baur, mother to missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, expected to enter plea in child neglect case later this month March 18, Two Rivers police confirmed they had located a red-and-white plaid blanket belonging to Elijah earlier in the investigation on Goodwin Road east of County B in Manitowoc County They said the location was 3.7 miles away from the apartment building in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road in Two Rivers where Elijah was reportedly last seen With the search in its 15th day March 5, Two Rivers Police Department said in a news release a vehicle they recovered — a 1997 four-door Nissan Altima bearing Wisconsin registration beginning with “A” and ending with “0” — was not owned by either Baur or Vang Police had asked people and businesses in Manitowoc County and those in adjacent counties to check their security camera footage for the vehicle between 2 and 9 p.m They said their “interest is not with the current owner of the vehicle Vang said he had assisted with Elijah’s care and discipline on and off for about a month Elijah was dropped off to stay with Vang at Vang’s residence in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road in Two Rivers Feb 12 and was supposed to return to his mother on Feb Vang told police he saw the boy sleeping on a sofa in the living room when he woke up at 7:30 a.m to help his own son get on the bus for school He then woke Elijah up and gave him cereal to eat and then had him stand next to Vang’s bed and pray Vang said he shut the door and fell asleep at around 8 a.m The Two Rivers Police Department sent out a Wisconsin AMBER Alert which is an emergency child abduction alert for Elijah a few hours after he was reported missing Vang told police he would force Elijah to stand for two to three hours without sitting as a punishment and he would threaten Elijah with cold water Missing Wisconsin children: Elijah Vue is one of more than 30 missing children in Wisconsin According to a criminal complaint in the case against Baur Elijah was staying at Vang’s Two Rivers residence at an apartment in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road for more than a week before he was reported missing Baur told police she wanted Vang to teach Elijah “how to be a man.” She typically resided in Wisconsin Dells with Elijah The misdemeanor child neglect charge against Baur involving another child pertains to a 6-year-old and stems from a visit Baur made to Vang’s residence Feb She brought the 6-year-old child with her but left her in the car while she went inside to have sex according to the amended criminal complaint The complaint notes that the National Weather Service listed the temperature for Feb 14 at a low of 27 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 36 degrees and Baur had texted Vang about leaving the car off so the lights wouldn’t draw attention Police also found a deleted photo on Baur’s phone from Feb The photo showed Elijah had a blindfold over his eyes and appeared to have bruising on his jawline Baur and Vang spent time at a Kwik Trip and at Saucy’s Sports Bar in Manitowoc the 6-year-old child was left with a neighbor in Wisconsin Dells during that time but police believe Elijah may have been left alone at Vang’s residence “Law enforcement has been unable to locate anyone other than Jesse Vang or Katrina Baur who cared for the child (Elijah) on February 16 and 17 The complaint listed a series of texts from Feb Vang told Baur to trust him regarding Elijah’s visit with him and that he’ll make sure “he hates me and being here.” She responded that she only wanted Elijah to fear him “he did fear me … but he didn’t respect me … now I’m making him respect me.” months-long search for Elijah has included everything from canvassing of urban and rural neighborhoods; searches of rivers a landfill in Calumet County and a farm waste container in Manitowoc County; aerial searches using drones; K9 teams “checking and rechecking various areas”; searches by horseback of rural farmland; investigation in Baur’s hometown of Wisconsin Dells; and the analysis of extremely large amounts of video data Community members and family related to Elijah Vue held volunteer searches of public property throughout Manitowoc County and Wisconsin for months after Elijah was reported missing the six-month anniversary of Elijah's disappearance Andrew Raatz said: “We feel it’s important for the public to know that while they might have seen us in the last several months resuming standard operations within our community such as calls for service the search for Elijah and the investigation still continues and remains our priority led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is actively working on this investigation as are other entities outside our department." Raatz said investigators continue to analyze “extensive amounts of data” from searches done on land water and by air by private search-and-rescue groups The analysis utilizes “specialized equipment and technology such as software designed to detect anomalies in the earth,” he said Reward money is still being offered for information leading to the discovery of Elijah or the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for his disappearance: $15,000 through the FBI $10,000 through Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers and $15,000 through the city of Two Rivers Anyone with information about the case can contact the tip line at 844-267-6648 or submit information via the Crime Stoppers app P3 Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com MANITOWOC – Construction along Memorial Drive means some bus route changes work along State 42 (Memorial Drive) from Waldo Boulevard to the West Twin River bridge in Two Rivers will close the Maritime Metro Transit Route 1 bus will be detoured As the bus leaves the Bayshore Drive/Johnston Drive transfer point in Manitowoc heading to Two Rivers it will travel north on Johnston Drive to State 310 the bus will head north to 12th Street and continue on the normal route Tell us: Who has the best bar pizza in the Manitowoc area? Six temporary bus stops are located along the route: Construction on Memorial Drive is expected to last until about May 23 according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Call Maritime Metro Transit at 920-686-3560 or visit manitowoc.org/maritimemetro for information Read more: SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry helps Michigan family turn tragedy into a new life path Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575 on Instagram @PGPatti and on Bluesky @PGPatti I'm your neighborhood reporter for Manitowoc and the Lakeshore region MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — The main highway that connects Manitowoc and Two Rivers will soon be out of commission of lakeshore drivers use Highway 42 to get between the communities each day those drivers will have to find another way "It's basically the only route between Manitowoc and Two Rivers,” said project manager Brian Haen Highway 42 from Waldo Boulevard in Manitowoc to the West Twin River in Two Rivers will be shut down from April 1st to May 23rd Haen is from Wisconsin's Department of Transportation ”We want to interrupt people in their daily lives as little as possible but we do need to get the work done,” says Haen The detour will take drivers north of Manitowoc as opposed to hugging the lake This will divert traffic away from places such as the Village Inn on the Lake "Are they going to loop in the businesses on what that will look like?” asks Morgan Swetlick “Will it be affecting anybody's entrances along the lakeshore?" Swetlick is the general manager of the inn and has many questions it will interfere with the draft a little bit so we'll see what kind of challenges that brings,” she mentioned "This has been a talk for the last several years and I think we're just ready to have a nice new drive on the lakeshore here,” Swetlick said she's looking at the opportunity on the other end tourism season should be here and it should be a hit,” Swetlick said Wisconsin DOT is asking drivers not to drive through the ongoing project unless absolutely necessary We cover stories making an impact in Manitowoc. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Manitowoc and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood TWO RIVERS – Jacob Baer was known as a cheerful and outgoing kid before he died tragically in the West Twin River Nov described him as spontaneous and the life of the party wherever he went She said Jacob was also known for his love of pinecones something that started with the two of them "His great-grandfather lives in the country and has evergreen trees and Jacob and I would always pick them up when they fell," she said Jacob would often pull the pinecones apart to find the seeds and get them out to plant His love of pinecones came hand-in-hand with his love of nature and being outdoors talking to his grandma and to his cousin Tasha on video call," Kimmy Baer More news: Kiel Post Office to be renamed in honor of Trevor Casper, state trooper killed in 2015 Lauren Herrmann, Jacob's former teacher and respite provider, started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for Jacob's funeral. People can find the GoFundMe at https://tinyurl.com/bde9bwtp the fund had raised around $400 toward a $5,000 goal "Jacob's family needs support during this very difficult time so they have extremely limited income and are not able to financially cover the funeral Jacob deserves," Herrmann wrote in the fundraiser's description Herrmann affectionately referred to herself as Jacob's second mom and described Jacob as a one-of-a-kind kid who made people laugh and enjoyed things like sorting Uno cards with his teacher sucking the juice out of oranges at lunch and playing with clocks Although he was diagnosed autistic and that's what the news keeps focusing on He was so extremely intelligent in so many ways." Jacob was reported missing Nov. 30 after he disappeared while playing outside with his father in the woods near Veterans Park in Two Rivers According to a news release from the Two Rivers Police Department, they immediately sent out all of their search-and-rescue resources to look for Jacob through the night, which led to several items belonging to Jacob to be found in the West Twin River The next day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources identified a part of the river they believed Jacob was in and his body was recovered from that area later that day the community has come together to honor his life Two Rivers Public School District held a gathering for students and staff Tuesday and encouraged wearing green in remembrance of Jacob More news: Manitowoc's MantyDance launches class for those with special needs: 'This is their time' The school district is also accepting donations of birdseed creamy peanut butter and pinecones with open scales which will be used by students to create pinecone bird feeders The Facebook post for Two Rivers Public Schools states: "Jacob had a deep love for nature Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department also announced a new tree dedicated to Jacob Baer is now located in Central Park East People are encouraged to help decorate the tree with pinecones in Jacob's memory There are currently no funeral plans for Jacob at this time Contact Alisa M. Schafer at aschafer@gannett.com TWO RIVERS (NBC 26) — After Jacob Baer passed away the Two Rivers community is reeling from another tragedy (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story) Seven-year-old Jacob Baer was last seen alive at Vet's Park in Two Rivers His body was then found in the nearby West Twin River Neighbors continue to share their shock and sadness and his school is announcing plans to honor his life A day after Jacob Baer's body was recovered in the West Twin River this community is still struggling with the news Kurt Psenicka is a father living in Two Rivers and has a son that "A person can lose a lot of sleep over something like this,” said Psenicka He very much loves coming down to the river and loves fishing Jacob was reported missing on Saturday afternoon after his parents lost sight of him while he was playing in Vet’s Park Police say they're still investigating and don't suspect foul play Jacob was a second grader at Koenig Elementary and the school district says he loved nature and pinecones they're planning to have every student build a pinecone birdhouse and are asking for donations Owner Lee Hansen says he was shocked to hear of Jacob's passing Jacob's death comes after the disappearance of three-year-old Elijah Vue from Two Rivers earlier this year Vue's remains were discovered just a few months ago “Two little kids and they're no longer here." "I just can't believe that in a small community We will continue to keep you updated on how this community is coming together NBC 26 speak with the police about their investigation and how the department is dealing with another tragedy Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTWO RIVERS (WMTV) - Two Rivers Police Department has confirmed the human remains found over the weekend in a wooded area were that of missing boy Elijah Vue Elijah was 3 years old at the time he went missing, in February of this year. Two Rivers Chief of Police Ben Meinnert recounted that the Manitowoc County sheriff called him on Saturday to report deputies were responding to skeletal remains found in Two Rivers. A resident who was getting his land ready for the hunting season found the remains on private property The area where the remains were found was just over three miles northwest of where Vue went missing Chief Meinnert noted this area had been searched several times by the land owner and a forensic anthropologist confirmed the remains were human Two Rivers Police Department staff assisted Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office the Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation and the State Crime Lab with recovering evidence and the remains “It is with a heavy heart that I announce to you today those remains were identified as Elijah Vue,” Chief Meinnert said Chief Meinnert said now that the remains have been identified as Elijah The chief also asked residents to respect the family and private property owner Up until the point Elijah’s remains were found Chief Meinnert said there were plans to keep searching “This is not the outcome that we hoped for our community is devastated,” Meinnert said but I watched that 3-year-old bring out the best in this community I can’t thank the public and our businesses enough.” Elijah’s cause and manner of death was not revealed Anyone with any information on his death was asked to contact law enforcement Elijah’s mother, Katrina Baur, and Vang have been charged with child neglect, but not with anything related to Elijah’s disappearance and death Baur is set to appear in court again on Oct