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aba council

Local Print Shop Wins City Award for Community Spirit

March 5, 2026

A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the February 2 city council meeting. The award highlights how local companies can help a comm

weather

Storm Season Builds: Many States Face Weeks of Dangerous Weather

March 5, 2026

The weather radar is pointing a warning toward large parts of the United States, signaling that people in the south and central regions should brace for a chain of severe storms. The national agency says that damage from winds, hail and tornadoes will peak on Friday, yet danger could linger each day

sports

Reinier de Ridder: A Dutch Fighter’s Roots and Rise

March 5, 2026

Reinier de Ridder stepped into the UFC arena on March 7 to face Caio Borralho, a fight that could shift his career after a recent loss. He is 35 and every match counts. But people wonder about the man behind the gloves. Where did he grow up? What shaped his calm fighting style? He was born on

politics

New Plan: Turning Streaming Fees into Live‑Music Funds

March 5, 2026

Portland is set to shake up its long‑standing arts tax. Council President Jamie Dunphy says the current $35 yearly levy on adults earning over $1, 000 is outdated and poorly managed. He plans to reallocate some of the unused $9 million that sits in reserve, aiming to give about $1. 5 million a year

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

environment

Celebrating Ohio’s Nature Heroes

March 5, 2026

Ohio people who protect the land and water deserve a big thank‑you. The state’s Department of Natural Resources has a Hall of Fame that honors those who work hard to keep Ohio beautiful. Since 1966, about 200 people have been added to this list. Names like Johnny Appleseed and Louis Bromfie

sports

Mobile Arena’s Half‑Way Milestone and the New Hockey Team Reveal

March 4, 2026

The Mobile Arena is halfway finished, with a big beam lifted to the top of the frame in a ceremony that marked 50 % completion. City officials, builders and the arena’s future manager from Colorado signed a beam to celebrate this progress. The mayor said the structure is now a “catalyst” for jobs, t

politics

U. S. Eyes Iran’s Future After Military Action

March 4, 2026

The White House said President Trump is talking with his advisers about what the United States might do in Iran once a recent military campaign ends. Trump’s team is also watching reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s former supreme leader, could become the next top religious ruler. The a

politics

Israel Expands Military Presence in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation

March 3, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed its troops further into southern Lebanon, moving beyond the five posts it currently holds. This shift is part of a new forward defense strategy aimed at blocking potential attacks from the Hezbollah group, which has begun launching rockets and drones toward

crime

Risk Scores Work for Men with Low IQ and Past Sexual Crimes

March 3, 2026

The use of risk calculators has become a standard part of how courts and treatment programs handle people who commit crimes. These tools were created in the 1990s and later, and they help decide sentences, therapy plans, and how to keep society safe after release. Most of these tools were made using