Center Park Group, a premier general contractor and home builder specializing in build-to-rent (BTR) development and construction services across the Southeast, is excited to announce development at Banton Village in Navassa with vertical construction expected to start this summer and first move-ins this fall Banton Village is the latest addition to a growing portfolio of successful Carolina projects where Center Park Group has served as the general contractor partner for Maymont Homes Previous collaborations include Surfside Retreat in Myrtle Beach South Carolina and Hanahan Commons in Hanahan “We are excited to partner once again with Maymont Homes this time on a project in North Carolina,” said Jason Esposito CEO and managing partner of Center Park Group “This project is a testament to the strong relationship we’ve built with the Maymont team and we appreciate their continued trust in us as a partner.” Homes at Banton Village will offer five floor plan options ranging from three-to-four bedrooms with spacious primary suites chef-inspired kitchens and private yards with patios These pet-friendly homes will blend contemporary style and everyday functionality subway tile backsplashes and energy-efficient appliances Situated in northern Brunswick County near Interstate 140 and Highway 74 residents at Banton Village will enjoy convenience to the Wilmington Riverwalk and a variety of other popular dining On-site community amenities will include manicured walking paths and open green spaces As the region experiences impressive growth and transformation Banton Village reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality homes that offer both modern living and lasting value to residents Peter Kaspari is a blogger and a freelance reporter he has written for newspapers in both Iowa and Illinois including spending multiple years covering crime and courts he served as the editor for The Lake Forest Leader Peter is also a longtime resident of Wilmette and New Trier High School alumnus ALBION – The Albion Police Department on Monday received a report of an incident that occurred inside a Village Park on Friday at around 9 p.m A 15-year-old girl reported that she was forcibly raped by a male at the park Through an investigation of the incident and an interview of the suspect the Albion Police Department subsequently arrested 21-year-old Allan Bieber of Albion for his involvement in the incident Bieber was charged with Rape 1st Degree (Class B Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor) Bieber was processed at the Albion Police Department and remanded to the Orleans County Jail for arraignment at CAP Court If you have any further information regarding this incident or any other similar incidents involving the suspect please contact the Albion Police Department at (585) 589-5627 A proud member of LION Publishers – supporting local – Albion Police say a 21-year-old male has been arrested after being accused of forcibly raping a 15-year-old inside St Joseph’s Park on South Clinton Street in the Village of Albion they got a report from the 15-year-old victim that on April 25 at around 9 p.m. they reported they were forcibly raped by a male police say they were able to arrest Bieber and charged him with the following: Bieber was remanded to the Orleans County Jail for arraignment at CAP court Police are asking if anyone has any further information regarding this suspect or anything similar Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701 Sussex is set to get an improved outdoor space for concerts was awarded a $7.8 million construction contract for a new outdoor performance area and pavilion at Sussex Village Park The contract also includes the construction of a new maintenance facility Sussex Village Administrator Jeremy Smith said the current pavilion and outdoor space were built in 1986 calling the pavilion a "little metal shelter" that has "seen better days." He said the pavilion will have much improved amenities and will give the park a refreshed look outdoor performance area and the maintenance facility will be located at Sussex Village Park What amenities will be at the pavilion and outdoor space in Sussex?The pavilion and outdoor performance area which will be called The Ridge at Village Park will feature a 10,100-square-foot freestanding pavilion 14,500 square feet of covered outdoor space and an open-air stage area Smith said the community will appreciate the public restrooms because the space currently has only portable toilets He said the facility will be used for community concerts Smith said the covered area will be an area protected from the sun and the rain The Sussex Parks maintenance facility will be a 10,500-square-foot building that will serve as the Sussex Parks Department's new headquarters a workshop and vehicle service and maintenance spaces Construction is slated to begin for the new maintenance facility on May 1 work is set to begin after the three-day Sussex Lions Daze festival When will this project be completed?Smith said that all parts of the project are scheduled to be completed by June 12 (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @kozlowicz_cathy More: Indoor pickleball, a bakery and a gift shop are now open in Menomonee Falls and West Bend are Village Park ReImagined Committee Member Emma Wade Village Trustee and Village Park ReImagined Committee member Kristina Eckert and Village Administrator and Village Park ReImagined Committee member Colleen Landisch-Hansen are Village Park ReImagined Committee Co-Chair and Port Washington State Bank VP/Director of Marketing Tarrah Beyer Director of Community Services and Village Park ReImagined Committee member Andy LaFond THIENSVILLE — The Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation presented the village of Thiensville two checks one for the addition of a sports court and the other for a splash pad will be constructed at Thiensville Village Park as part of the Village Park ReImagined Capital Project that was launched in 2017 the splash pad’s design makes it fully accessible to all and extends water play earlier and later in the season The existing tennis courts will be updated to include two dedicated pickleball courts and one tennis court that can be converted into two pickleball courts 'The village of Thiensville is truly thankful for this generous partnership with the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation It’s a wonderful example of what we can accomplish together as a community,' Thiensville Village President John Rosing said 'It's just one more enhancement for the residents of Thiensville and Mequon and the surrounding community to have an additional attraction here at the Park with the splash pad for the recreational pursuit of the pickleball and tennis players The sport court is going to be state-of-the-art and accessible to all.' The 16.3-acre Village Park stretches along the Milwaukee River and sees over 100,000 visitors a year In addition to the Village Park ReImagined enhancements the village has also approved funding to add nearly 50 parking spots which includes reconfiguring the east parking lot to improve both foot and vehicular traffic flow 'Funding for the project was made possible by personal and corporate donations from our communities,' MTCF President Lori Lorenz said 'Thanks to our generous donors for their commitment to enhancing the quality of life within Mequon and Thiensville visit www.mtcfgives.org or email info@mtcfgives Photo courtesy of the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation "The village of Thiensville is truly thankful for this generous partnership with the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation It’s a wonderful example of what we can accomplish together as a community," Thiensville Village President John Rosing said "It's just one more enhancement for the residents of Thiensville and Mequon and the surrounding community to have an additional attraction here at the Park with the splash pad The sport court is going to be state-of-the-art and accessible to all." SIGN UP "Funding for the project was made possible by personal and corporate donations from our communities," MTCF President Lori Lorenz said "Thanks to our generous donors for their commitment to enhancing the quality of life within Mequon and Thiensville To learn more about MTCF, visit www.mtcfgives.org or email info@mtcfgives.org 10 things to know this week from the WOW counties (Waukesha Ozaukee and Washington) sent on Sundays Get the latest Ozaukee County news delivered Tuesday and Thursdays so you don't miss out on updates Have Ozaukee County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: MENOMONEE FALLS — Village leaders in Menomonee Falls announced new rules and initiatives at Village Park and other parks to address vandalism has experienced repeated incidents of vandalism according to village leaders in a Village Board meeting on March 3 Watch: Vandalism at Menomonee Falls park prompts stricter rules For the rubberized surface in the playground area “We’ve spent $9,000 just in materials to repair the damage The floor was burned and even hacked with a knife.” Leaders described other frequent acts like chopped trees The village now requires children over the age of 12 to be accompanied by a parent or assist a younger child while in the park The village made changes to village ordinances back in November including defined closing hours and the ability for police to eject people from the park A violation of an ejection order results in a $439 fine Playground-related violations start at $124 and increase to $250 for a third offense Officials are also working to install surveillance cameras at Village Park Menomonee Falls Police Chief Mark Waters said police will use surveillance footage to identify suspects for municipal court proceedings and restitution The village’s long-term goal is to install cameras in all parks New signage outlining a code of conduct will go up in all parks this spring “The groups that usually come are 12-17-year-olds and they’re not with any kids,” resident Sarah Thompson said Other parents disagree that an age limit is needed “I don’t think kids need an adult if they’re 12 or older,” resident Paige Knapp said Police Chief Mark Waters acknowledged concerns about limiting access for older children and noted the need for more gathering spaces “This village lacks places for kids between 12 and 16 to gather,” Waters said “We need to work with other village departments We’d like to be able to tell these kids 12 and older where they can recreate and do the things they should be doing versus hanging out on a toddler facility.” The village board approved a bid on March 3 for fiber optic construction along Menomonee Avenue and Village Park cameras are expected to become operational shortly after installation in May Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo Reconnecting waterways where our roads act as barriers is a priority for the state that means building hundreds of fish passable structures under state highways to create habitat essential for meeting fish recovery goals WSDOT will build multiple structures that may include new bridges on I-90 and local roads near Issaquah to restore natural stream conditions in Lewis I-90 travelers and users of local roads can expect: This project combines several fish passage projects into a single contract. Originally it included fish passage work on SR 900, but that work has been shifted to a separate new project we can’t say at this time when work will occur at the I-90 sites Survey work has started; roadway work could begin in late 2025 We anticipate construction at these locations could take two to three years each This map shows the location of a fish barrier on Lewis Creek where it passes under I-90 west of Issaquah WSDOT is correcting fish barriers found under state highways opening more than 1,200 miles of fish habitat West Village Park and Schneider creeks under I-90 and adjacent surface streets with new fish passable structures increases the likelihood of fish migration in these streams.   Opening habitat allows more salmon and steelhead at all life stages including juveniles that aren’t yet strong swimmers like adults to access important spawning and rearing habitat including areas that haven’t been accessed in years Improvements to fish passage also benefits commercial seafood operations recreational fishers and provides more food for our declining orca population replacing these culverts helps us meeting our obligation to remove barriers under a 2013 U.S Lewis Creek runs under I-90 near Lakemont Boulevard It serves as a tributary to Lake Sammamish The culverts under I-90 are considered completely impassable Replacing the existing culverts with a new fish passable structure will result in a potential habitat gain of more than 2.5 miles West Village Park Creek flows under I-90 just east of Southeast 51st Street The culvert carrying the creek is considered completely impassable There is a potential habitat gain of more than a half-mile by replacing the existing culvert with a new fish passable structure Schneider Creek is located near the west edge of Lake Sammamish State Park and runs under I-90 as well sockeye salmon and sea-run cutthroat runs will be better served by a larger structure offering a potential gain of nearly three-quarters of a mile of new habitat we cannot specify when the work on I-90 will begin Work at all locations is scheduled for completion by December 2029 these I-90 and SR 900 fish passage projects have been bundled The estimated total cost for all combined locations is $289 million The estimated total project costs for each of the I-90 locations are: Read about WSDOT's fish passage program.  Learn more about the 2013 U.S. District Court injunction requiring WSDOT to speed up work on removing barriers to fish passage Watch our video about correcting fish barriers under our highway system.  Tom PearceCommunications206-440-4696Tom.Pearce@wsdot.wa.gov Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024 96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers   Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience A 21-year-old western New York man was arrested after a 15-year-old reported being raped in a village park last week The Albion Police Department said the teen reported the rape on Monday, WKBW reported Allan Bieber was arrested and charged with first and third degree rape The rape took place in St. Joseph’s Park in the tiny village with a population of just over 5,500 people, according to WHEC Investigators asked anyone with information about the incident or others involving Bieber to contact them at (585)-589-5627 For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’ podcast [Featured image: Allan Bieber/Albion Police Department] Listen to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast Watch Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on YouTube CHANNEL FINDER: Watch Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on your TV MENOMONEE FALLS — The village is facing an increasing issue of vandalism in its parks Six newly planted trees have been cut down graffiti has been found all over the parks and equipment has been damaged Menomonee Falls Village Manager Mark Fitzgerald presented an update to the Village Board on March 3 regarding parks security and the plan to add surveillance to Village Park vandalism has become a significant concern to have a fairly active season moving forward," Fitzgerald said there was an agenda item related to a bid opening for a fiber optic extension that will allow for surveillance cameras to be placed in Village Park “Vandalism in our parks tends to be something that has really become There is active vandalism at the old gazebo and in the playground Fitzgerald said the bandstand has “an amazing amount of vandalism.” “Last year had so much vandalism for the rubberized at Village Park that we told you in November that we spent almost $9,000 just on materials to repair it was hacked up with a knife and or something more significant the amount of vandalism tends to be highest at Village Park and Rotary Park and because of the use and value that we now have at Village Park,” Fitzgerald said There’s active vandalism at the old band shell and there’s nuisance vandalism everywhere with people trying to pick locks and damaging the exterior doors Fitzgerald said there is graffiti that can be washed off or sealed over but what he was shocked by was hacking off new trees He added he assumed it is younger people such as adolescents Fitzgerald said the long-term goal is to get full surveillance cameras and systems in all of the parks so they can start to do justice to the growing ongoing problem SIGN UP discussed the ordinance changes that were adopted last fall we adopted a number of new provisions in parks in hopes of being a little bit more proactive to prevent these types of situations it was a little bit more vague with regards to being tied to sunset and so we now have defined closing hours,” Koenings said The police department is now authorized to eject people from the park for a period There is now an age limit in the Village Park playground so nobody over the age of 12 is allowed to utilize that space unless they are with a parent or if they are there assisting a younger child Menomonee Falls Police Department Chief Mark Waters discussed how North Middle School is located near the park “You have people age 12 and over going over there and not utilizing it for its function and the confrontations between those older kids and the younger kids we had no means or mechanisms to eject them from that facility Waters said he has talked to the Menomonee Falls School superintendent to inform and educate regarding the ordinance changes and hopefully gain compliance He added police presence will be increased at Village Park and warnings and citations will be issued it’s extremely difficult to identify the violators without the surveillance cameras but to hold somebody accountable for that damage is extremely difficult,” he said Waters also touched on how Village Park is right across the street from North Middle School but the park is not designed for most middle school-aged children “This village is sort of absent for activities and locations for individuals 12-16 years of age We need to work with other village departments non-governmental organizations and school districts We would like to be able to tell these kids where they can recreate and do the things that they should be doing versus hanging out on a toddler or under the age of 12 facility right now I think the village is absolutely void for recreational activities for individuals between 12 and 16 I think that’s something we need to address,” Waters said Get the latest Waukesha County news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Have Waukesha County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen At 12:54 p.m. on Wednesday, a vehicle was stopped at Michigan Avenue and Grandview Boulevard for a stop sign violation. The driver a… Read moreWaukesha police blotter: April 30-May 1, 20225 Lillee Rae Bronson made a splash in many people's lives during her brief time in the Campbell-Savona community generations of kids will be splashing in Lillee's memory Students from Cooper Campus GST BOCES recently broke ground on "Lillee’s Pad," a 1,200-square-foot splash pad under construction at the Savona Village Park a Campbell-Savona first grader who fought osteosarcoma cancer for 19 months Heavy Equipment Instructor at Cooper BOCES said students are getting hands-on experience in real-world job skills while working on Lillee's Pad tackling everything from the site preparation “They’re also sharpening their abilities in surveying and even design work skills that set them up for success in their future careers,” Fodge said It’s a high community-driven effort that will bring joy to families for years to come.”  Fodge said the experience the students are getting for giving back to the community has been awesome Fodge said students are currently knocking out space to build a pad to hold a new bathroom that will connect with the splash pad There is a rush to get the project completed in time for summer “The concrete will be in within the next two weeks and then the new bathroom will be built up from there,” Fodge said the splash pad and all the utilities must be completed by June 30.”  anywhere from 10-30 students are working on the Lillee’s Pad project Throughout the project anywhere from 200-400 students will take part in the work The project has been supported by community fundraisers and it has received grant funding including $10,000 from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools and a $25,000 grant from local Architectual Concrete Plus and Custom Mix Concrete More: High electric bills? NYSEG to host 'Community Connection' event April 16 in Campbell “This grant funding is very important for the project the community and for our students,” Fodge said BOCES student also tore down an aging building at the softball field at Savona Village Park “We're going to put in a new backstop for the softball field after the building is taken down,” Fodge said A parking lot that has become a paradise for Utah skiers and snowboarders is about to be paved over Construction of a five-tiered parking structure on the Cabriolet lot at Canyons Village is set to begin Monday the disruption will lead to reduced parking in the dirt lot near State Route 224 the garage could spell the demise of one of the few free first-come-first-served ski lots left in the Wasatch Mountains The rudimentary lot has served as the main access to the Canyons Village since long before Vail Resorts bought the mountain and combined it with Park City Mountain creating the largest lift-accessed ski resort in the United States Yet even as most other Wasatch ski resorts have turned to both charging for parking and requiring reservations — including around Park City Mountain Village — the Cabriolet lot has remained free and easily accessible Parking there will continue to be free — albeit limited to roughly half its current capacity — through the end of this ski season (tentatively set for April 21) and throughout the 2025-26 s`eason. During that time, carpools of four or more will be able to park in Lot 4 in the Upper Village parking (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Vehicles fill the parking lot at Canyons Village ahead of construction of a new three-story parking structure to be built in the Cabriolet lot Most of the Cabriolet lot will be closed throughout this summer. If everything goes according to schedule, the first two levels of the garage will open during the 2025-26 season. That should coincide with the opening of the new Sunrise Gondola which will deliver guests from lodging in the Canyons Village base to near the Red Pine Lodge The rest is set to be completed by the following winter “We recognize that it’s a little bit of an inconvenience,” Park City Mountain spokesperson John Kanaly said of the spring parking reduction “We’re going out of our way to open up these other lots to keep things flowing as smooth as possible.” which currently serves as the access road to the Cabriolet lot Vehicles will be able to park on the top two tiers will feature a transit plaza with a bus stop as well as a pedestrian plaza with shops The structure is slated to have 1,850 parking stalls That accounts for all the current public parking at Canyons Village the upper village lots are expected to be made available for development by TCFC Finance which owns most of the land in and around Canyons Village “This is a project all done by TCFC,” Kanaly said “So those are their lots to do with what they want.” is whether Park City Mountain will require parking reservations or paid parking in the once-freewheeling lot A press release detailing Park City Mountain’s vision for the project said it “will increase carpooling and reduce congestion, while positively impacting traffic throughout the region.” The release also highlights the benefits the resort has seen since implementing parking changes at its Mountain Village base in the heart of Park City in 2022-23 paid reservations at all of its surface lots until 1 p.m. Kanaly did not rule out the use of reservations at Canyons but said the resort is making those decisions season by season “We have received good feedback on the reservation system,” at the Mountain Village we anticipate it being a combination of the [paid] reservation The structure, Kanaly said, is designed to nudge guests to take advantage of Park City’s free public transit as well as ridesharing make it easier to arrive to the resort through carpooling and public transit There will be a nice drop off center that is going to be a great improvement,” he said “So we really want to start the community taking advantage of some of those resources.” On Friday, the Utah Department of Transportation announced it had selected a plan for easing congestion at the intersection of Interstate 80 and SR 224 The plan calls for adding extra lanes to the highway and the interstate on and off ramps More and more Utah ski and snowboard areas have turned to reservations and paid parking in recent years to manage traffic congestion. Solitude Mountain Resort broke the seal in 2019 when it began charging for parking in its lots. Now three of the four Cottonwood Canyons resorts require paid reservations on weekend mornings Powder Mountain became the first Ogden Valley resort to charge for parking on weekends Prior to the change at Park City Mountain’s Mountain Village in 2022-23 none of the three Wasatch Back resorts charged for parking nor required reservations free parking at a resort is likely to be a luxury (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Parking lots for the Snow Park Lodge at Deer Valley on Saturday In addition to the potential changes at Canyons Village Deer Valley Resort is set to begin construction of its own parking structure at its main Snow Park base this summer The resort will charge for parking in the four-story The Park City Planning Commission mandated Deer Valley charge for parking in the garage when it issued the project’s conditional use permit last month The commission has also asked Deer Valley to consider implementing a reservation system Construction will cut parking at Snow Park roughly in half through the 2025-26 ski season, according to a report by KPCW. The report said the number of stalls is expected to drop to 400 — or a quarter of the area’s current capacity — during the 2026-27 ski season. However, parking at the new Deer Valley East Village, off of highway 189, and at Woodward Park City along I-80 are expected to remain free — for now. Correction: March 15, 2025, 8 p.m. >> The parking garage at Canyons Village will have five tiers and is expected to be completed in 2026-27. Some of the Cabriolet lot will be open during the summer. This information was incorrect in a previous version of this article. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune The segment of Ewing Avenue from Gertrude Street to Kemble Avenue will be closed through early June as part of the project's first phase Motorists are asked to use designated detour routes using Dubail and Prairie avenues as alternate routes Work to be done on Ewing includes a new 10-foot multipurpose path and curbs on the south side of Ewing Avenue raised intersections and pedestrian safety bumpouts at the Walker Field shelter house and at Webster and Walnut streets and a new pedestrian and bicycle entrance to Rum Village Park Ewing Avenue also will be repaved from Walnut to Webster streets The project's second phase will then begin and is expected to be done by the end of July It will include the installation of a new staircase and ramp connection to Rum Village Park City officials said no street closures are anticipated for the second phase of the project. For information on the project, visit together.southbendin.gov/ewing. Email Tribune staff writer Greg Swiercz at gswiercz@gannett.com the football field at Village Park in Wellington was filled with the spirit of community and hope as hundreds of people came together to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer part of the Flags for the Cure’s initiative participating in a friendly competition to help find a cure Hart Collier, the director of Flags for the Cure (FFTC) "flags for the Cure is a non-profit flag football tournament that donates all its money to the American Cancer Society." The event is more than just a 5-day flag football tournament consisting of around 12 teams See Also: Sportsplex plan presented to Palm Beach County “Cancer is something that touches everybody," Hart continued "Everyone can talk about a favorite aunt that's all been affected by cancer itself." Among the participants was Austin Barndollar a 19-year-old athlete who lost his grandparents to cancer "There's one cause and it's to battle cancer." One of the many teams participating this year was Tracy's Angels "Tracy from Tracy's Angels is actually my sister,” she said Tracy was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 34 years old she lost her battle about four years later It's not just Tracy,” Musgrave continued "We try to find a cure because there's just way too many people who have lost their lives due to cancer This is just a fun way to come out and get the community together." The idea for Flags for the Cure began 18 years ago FFTC helped raise nearly half a million dollars over the last 18 years The tournament will end Sunday January 5 at Village Park Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video Immerse yourself in Halloween tales as you take a walk down a spooky trail The Little Park of Horrors Halloween Spooky Walk is the newest addition to the Old Falls Village Park “Old Falls Village Park is a historical park," said Nancy Greifenhagan they are historical buildings of Menomonee Falls We don’t use the whole park and we thought this area which is all wild and overgrown with the forest and such would be a great place for a spooky walk The perfect place for the entire family to enjoy some spooky season fun “We have this wonderful new event that we’ve created at the Old Falls Village Park,” said Greifenhagan We’ve been planning it for months but only building it for three days and it all starts tonight.” The park will be open Wednesday through Saturday The recommended age to attend is 13 years old and up “We have a great bunch of volunteers who are helping us," said Greifenhagan "What we wanted to do was have something that’s not too tame but not too gory We started out with 13 and up is recommended It’s up to you but that's what we were going for It is an uneven trail so it’s not good for toddlers or strollers But we wanted to have something for everyone.” The event is organized by Friends of Old Falls Village and all proceeds support improvements at the historic park “We have helped all summer with some of the events with food and so some of those proceeds go back into the park for fundraising and we helped with some of the characters here," said Stacie Estrada Greifenhagan says you should dress for the elements since the spooky walk is outdoors it’s not paved or anything," said Greifenhagan “We have spooky trials and have so many haunted things and some tame things,” said Greifenhagan Admission is $10.00 and will be open from 5 pm-9 pm at the Old Falls Village Park The surge of opportunities in Richmond during World War II led to immediate and dramatic population growth. This rapid influx of workers placed intense strain on the city's infrastructure, particularly in terms of housing. Workers arriving in these rapidly expanding urban centers were often forced to find whatever accommodations they could, frequently resulting in overcrowded and substandard living conditions. In response to the urgent need for adequate housing, the government and private industry collaborated to construct planned communities across the nation. These communities were designed to include not only housing but also essential amenities such as schools, fire and police stations, childcare facilities, and recreational areas. Atchison Village was one such community, developed to provide permanent, high-quality housing for the burgeoning workforce. Built in 1941 as part of the defense housing program, Atchison Village was intended to provide housing for shipyard workers and their families. The community was designed with a focus on durability and livability, featuring well-constructed homes and a layout that encouraged a strong sense of community among residents. Today, Atchison Village is a unique historical landmark. Unlike many other wartime housing projects that were demolished or fell into disrepair after the war, Atchison Village remains a vibrant community. It is now a collection of privately owned houses, managed cooperatively by the homeowners. This cooperative management model has helped preserve the character and historical integrity of the village while fostering a sense of shared responsibility and community spirit among residents. While many of the dormitories and temporary housing structures built during WWII have since disappeared, Atchison Village endures as a successful implementation of government and industrial collaboration in addressing urgent social needs. The village's preservation allows current and future generations to explore and understand the living conditions and community life of the WWII home front. Visitors to Atchison Village can witness firsthand the enduring impact of wartime housing initiatives and the continued relevance of cooperative living arrangements. The village serves as a living museum. The houses in Atchison Village reflect the practical and functional architectural style typical of wartime housing developments. Built in 1941, these homes were designed to provide comfortable and efficient living spaces for the influx of workers and their families during World War II. Overall, the houses in Atchison Village are a great example of practical and community-focused design principles of wartime housing. They provide a glimpse into the living conditions and architectural trends of the 1940s, reflecting the efforts to create stable and supportive environments for the workers who contributed to the war effort. The preservation of these homes allows visitors to appreciate their historical significance and the enduring value of Atchison Village. Note: Visitors may view the village during a driving tour. However, please be aware that there are current residents that live in the housing units and there are no NPS staff at the site. This brief audio program takes a look at Atchison Village, a part of the housing that was build during the WWII Home Front, for shipyard workers. Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go. President Donald Trump participates in a National Day of Prayer at the White House. WATCHNorth Platte breaks ground on historic Village Park Flats to tackle housing crisisby Jack Bartlett NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — It was a historic milestone in North Platte’s history as community leaders broke ground Wednesday on the first development for new homes to meet the city's housing shortage with major new employers opening in the communiyt. “It’s more of an answer, but it's also a solution. It really is because the development started with businesses, and now were growing, and it's like, 'Ok, we've got to get this going on.' At the same time, recognizing there's been a problem for a while, so that's why it's on the mass scale that it is,”Blu McGrath, Gateway Realty Realtor, said. City officials call the Village Park Flats one of the biggest housing developments in the city's history, spanning over 40 acres. Developers anticipate the full project to be completed in four to six years with construction set to start in November. “Originally there was fourphases, and they were going to think it was going to be a six-year project but depending on the, you know, need for housing and how fast they get developed and the triplexes and all that they are anticipating maybe four years, but it is a six-year project,”Aaron Vieyra, Gateway Realty Owner and Broker, said. The village park flats will include triplexes, townhomes and single-family homes. Every unit will feature a storm shelter, and Gateway Realty is excited to bring these new, safer homes to the city. “We've got a lot of great homes in town. A lot of them a little older, a lot of them are coming up on 50 years, 100 years old, you know, and this is a new development and a mass scale with over 250 homes,” McGrath said. Gateway told NTV News that the cost of development is just over $170 million, and they anticipate triplexes to built as soon as March of next year. President Donald Trump delivers Investing in America remarks from the White House. WATCHBench dedicated to 12-year-old Alex Doom at Sherman Village Parkby WICS (WICS) — A bench dedication ceremony was held today at Sherman Village Park in memory of Alex Doom a 12-year-old who passed away in December due to complications from an illness said the dedication is a way to keep his memory alive "It means not only a lot to me but also to his classmates and his friends," Bjork said "I plan to come walking here with my other two kids in the morning and we’ll be able to walk by his bench and be able to sit and take breaks there and just remember him." Alex was a proud member of the Williamsville Middle School community A Columbus man has filed a lawsuit over the renaming of Christopher Columbus Park accusing the city of not following its own process — and informing at least one city leader of the park's renaming filed the lawsuit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on Aug Cardi says the city ran afoul of its naming process by renaming the open space in Italian Village Cardi says in the lawsuit the name change took effect in September 2022 and is one of several moves the city has made to "distance itself from its namesake." including the city's seal that depicts one of Columbus' ships Columbus set an administrative procedure in 2018 for renaming facilities and parks which allows for a park or facility to be renamed if the namesake "comes into disrepute in relation to the community at large."  Cardi says in the lawsuit that the city used "scant and limited" information to decide to rename the park "The determination was not based on a scientific poll of residents or community members and only select respondents to surveys conducted by the Italian Village Society," the lawsuit says some survey respondents objected to the name change while recognizing that Christopher Columbus was not perfect take pride in his historical accomplishments."  Cardi also says the city made the change without consulting local Italian organizations The renaming of the park was also a surprise to some city leaders City Attorney Zach Klein's office said in a statement Monday that his office was unaware the park's name had been changed "The City of Columbus embraces the diverse people cultures and communities that make us a world-class city and routinely works with area organizations and individuals on various public project in each of our neighborhoods," Klein's office said "The City Attorney's office was unaware of a name change to this public park space and will review the complaint and respond accordingly." Cardi is asking the court to find the city violated its own processes for an order forcing the city to follow its own expressed policies equally and a requirement that the city does not use again the process used in renaming the park and the park's name to be changed back Ginther's office had no comment regarding the lawsuit on Monday bbruner@gannett.com Every product is independently selected by editors Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories We’re combing the market for particularly spacious or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points This week is all about location — we’ve got listings in prime West Village plus a one-bedroom with two balconies on East 78th Street 354 West 12th Street #2A plus the natural light and high ceilings help open it up (Also: A one-bed upstairs went for nearly twice as much.) The kitchen manages to fit a six-burner stove and a dishwasher and the solid cherry cabinets are a nice touch The location is obviously the big sell — you’re on a classic cobblestone street just one block to Hudson River Park and the building has a lush-looking shared garden 130 Eighth Avenue #6B this time a one-bedroom a block from Prospect Park and close to the main branch of the Brooklyn Library The windows are all east-facing so you’ll get a lot of morning light streaming in on the original parquet floors The kitchen has been redone and if you can stand the tiling choices and black cabinetry 508 East 78th Street #5D This apartment is in a classic old New York building that comes with requisite quirks — the kitchen is long and narrow There are not one but two balconies that you can lean out on and see the East River The living room comes with hardwood floors Monthlies are $1,271 in the four-building co-op that surrounds a serene courtyard and cobblestone streets 55 Hicks Street #42 This co-op sponsor unit just squeaks in under a million but it’s a newly renovated two-bedroom in the middle of Brooklyn Heights The electrical and plumbing is all upgraded and the kitchen has been nicely redone with an electric stove and dishwasher You’re located on a quiet street just one block away from the Moonstruck house The monthlies are a very livable $983 and you won’t need board approval Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More The city of Rochester cut the ribbon on the finished renovations at Norton Village Park playground on Monday improvements include new pre-teen and tot playsets The playground was also relocated to the side of the Norton Village Lodge to increase visibility to the picnic area I will tell you that you can’t underestimate the value of a good playground; and as the Mayor I will tell you the same thing,” Mayor Malik Evans said in a statement “Playgrounds are as much a part of the city’s infrastructure as roads and bridges because they create safe and inviting spaces where children can have fun and learn to play well with others Investing in the healthy development of our children moves us closer to creating a safe equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone.”   Officials say the nearly $500,000 project was done using funds from a U.S 919-996-4848 Catherine Worthington Directorcatherine.worthington@raleighnc.gov  Get DirectionsKnow Before You Go Greystone Recreation Center offers three unique rooms available for rentals that are ideal for birthday parties and meetings View other playground locations. 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For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory – The City of Rochester is celebrating a new place to play A nearly year-long renovation project of the Norton Village Park playground is now complete The playground was relocated to the side of Norton Village Lodge and includes new playsets The space also includes a new path system and the removal of old basketball and tennis courts "We want to make sure we still have these great spaces for our young people to come out and run around and play and exert energy," said Rochester Mayor Malik Evans we want them to get in touch with nature." everyone was outside," said Recreation Commissioner having a space where you can be outside [with] not just a playground basketball...eventually we're bringing tennis and pickleball as well We want kids to engage in multiple opportunities We know they have computers and screen time [but there's] nothing like fresh air and being outside." is part of a year-long project at Norton Village Get your baskets ready for Wellington’s annual Egg Hunt The Egg Hunt will return to the Village Park softball fields and will be divided into four age groups: ages 2 and under or those in need of special accommodations; ages 3 to 4; ages 5 to 7; and ages 8 to 10 two eggs will have a pink bunny ticket inside Remember to bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs The village thanks featured event sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center for their generous support. Learn more about Wellington’s Egg Hunt at www.wellingtonfl.gov/egghunt 2025 at 11:45 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A cleanup contractor was fined nearly $40,000 for failing to meet safety criteria during demolition at the Tinley Park Mental Health Center property IL — Village leaders on Tuesday rebuked the Tinley Park-Park District citing nearly $40,000 in fines against a contractor tasked with cleanup at the dilapidated Tinley Mental Health Center land Village Manager Pat Carr pointed out the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's fine for safety violations by a demolition contractor A report detailing the fine lays out that work Omega II LLC performed on a building at 7600 W 24 involving demolition of interior walls coated with lead-based paint disregarded safety protocol found that the contractor did not collect personal samples to determine employees' exposure to lead and did not provide appropriate change areas in turn exposing employees to lead hazards “This involves the safety and well-being of our residents employees and visitors of our great village,” Carr said during the conference “There were three serious violations that were noted that put employees at risk for lead exposure What is really disturbing is the fact that this is all preventable What we know now is that there is zero management oversight on this property.” Carr went on to say that the park district had hired a prominent environmental legal firm and a project manager whose job is to monitor the site Park district officials responded promptly following the conference the park district and Village have been sparring over the property for some time "The contractor responded on the spot—during the OSHA site visit—and put in place safety precautions to remedy the issue," reads their statement We will continue to ensure diligence by the contractor at the site." Carr on Tuesday said in the park district's assuming ownership of the land Village officials with historical knowledge of the property its buildings and infrastructure have essentially been shut out of its future “What’s done is done in relationship to the ownership of this property,” Carr said “And I don’t blame the staff or the park district because unfortunately they have never undertook a project like this The "environmental debacle" comes down to state legislators "have pitted professional staffs against each other .. Carr said that the Village has no say in the processes surrounding the property stating that it's due to Hastings and Rita negating the Village's home rule governance on the land "They weaponized their legislative power to write us out of our own home rule authority," Carr said Legislation advanced eliminated the need for permitting for the project safety measures and more involving contaminants and debris at the property "We just take their word for it," Carr said He then called for state and federal regulatory and investigative agencies to dig into the project "for the protection of our residents Visibly absent from the conference was Mayor Michael Glotz who's running for reelection leading the One Tinley Park slate was a "political stunt packed with false information in the middle of an election season "This press conference was nothing more than sour grapes from an administration that was unable to clean up this site on its own and a sad reflection of the leadership at Village Hall," the statement reads "The fact is that multiple layers of government are overseeing this project and routine documentation and reporting for the government’s review the General Assembly removed the Village’s oversight and allowed the state and federal agencies with expertise to step in." have always been against the park district's ownership and planned overhaul of the property "The Village has always opposed our clean-up efforts and without the help of our legislators to acquire a $15 million grant we would not have been able to clean the site," the statement reads we have made great progress in cleaning the site and making it open land for our community." 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Representatives from Downtown Thiensville presented their donation check to Village Trustees during their Feb Downtown Thiensville presented Thiensville Village Trustees with a $10,000 donation earmarked for improvements to Thiensville Village Park The donation to the Village Park Reimagined funding drive will help pay for park upgrades such as the Splash Pad being constructed this spring Downtown Thiensville is a nonprofit organization that puts on many of Thienville’s signature events including the Eats & Beats Concert Series the Nightmare on Elm Street Halloween event and the Thiensville Farmers Market — all of which are held in Village Park This $10,000 donation to Village Park Reimagined comes directly from proceeds raised during Downtown Thiensville events "Village Park is a beautiful space for the community to gather and it has served us very well as we host public events," Downtown Thiensville Board President Katherine Egelhoff said "This donation brings it full circle—we love being able to give back to the park and the community." Thiensville Village Park is situated along the Milwaukee River directly across from Village Hall For more information about Downtown Thiensville and its events, visit www.downtownthiensville.com OH – Some exciting changes are coming to a local park and it’s all thanks to a generous helping hand from a community-focused foundation Straker Charitable Foundation recently donated over $68,000 to the Village of South Zanesville to support the South Town Park Project The project includes adding a brand-new big toy playground and making the park more interactive and family friendly “We’ve chosen a plan that includes a big toy for kids from ages five and up We’re also going to have slides down the hill and we’re going to have interactive things like a fire truck hopefully We want to make this an interactive park for families,” Council Member Paul Lowe said Construction is expected to begin in June of this year meaning families could be enjoying the upgrades before summer’s over “It’s very important for us all to exercise and to get rid of the stress that we have in this society today Taking the time to bring your children to the park there’s a lot to do here and when you put time into your family that’s what makes a difference in society,” Lowe said Plans also include a second pickleball court along with installing new nets Because Local Matters © 2025 WHIZ – Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting Joe Coughlin is a co-founder and the editor in chief of The Record. 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Follow Joe on Twitter @joec2319 The Village of Wellington held its annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday This year’s theme was a “Daddy Daughter Prom” and included dinner The young ladies got a chance to meet Cinderella and Prince Charming Canyon's Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Photo: TownLift // Randi Sidman-Moore Utah — Santa didn’t miss a beat at Canyons Village Friday night making the rounds at the resort’s annual tree lighting While the Metro Music Club kept the crowd moving an ice sculptor drew crowds with their frozen creation One lucky kid got the coveted job of placing the star atop the icy masterpiece A post shared by TownLift (@townliftnews) officially kicking off what locals hope will be a snow-packed holiday season The TownLift News Desk specializes in delivering concise Our expertise is in covering local stories that matter most to the Park City community Post A JobView All Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates https://townlift.com Old Falls Village in Menomonee Falls will hold its first Elizabethan-era Renaissance Faire Saturday and Sunday The Renaissance Faire will host a marketplace with vendors selling pieces of fine craftsmanship harkening back to the Renaissance period It will also feature live entertainment such as sword fighting demonstrations from the Society of Creative Anachronism members Menomonee Falls Zoning and Planning specialist and volunteer event coordinator Nancy Greifenhagen said One music group featured in the event lineup is Bounding Main, an ensemble that performs maritime music and sea shanties. The Old Falls Village Park website said the ensemble will add an authentic touch of the Elizabethan era to the festivities The event will also include falconer demonstrations a scavenger hunt and other activities for children and beverages from the Old Falls Biergarten and I've reached out to a lot of vendors," Greifenhagen said Proceeds from the event will help fund improvements to Old Falls Village ParkThe funds raised during this and other events held in the park will go toward improvement projects the Friends of Old Falls Village Park plans on executing in the park and the historical buildings within it Old Falls Village offers visitors a glimpse into life from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s with an array of historic homes and buildings to explore Friends of Old Falls Village Park and the Menomonee Falls Historical Society teamed up to maintain and improve the parkFriends of Old Falls Village Park is a nonprofit organization formed in 2022 and teamed up with the Menomonee Falls Historical Society to co-manage the park Constructing a pergola in the Miller-Davidson house's garden is one of the items on the list of improvements The Miller-Davidson house was the summer home to the Davidson family of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company Installing an ADA-compliant path to the park's pavilion that connects to an existing asphalt path is also planned There is currently a gravel path where the new path is planned to go A firewood shelter and additional bathrooms are also on the list of future improvement projects Greifenhagen said additional restrooms have been in the works for many years however all weapons must be sheathed and/or tied down for safety purposes the admission to the Biergarten will be free