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Colorful Sidewalk Art Day in Sterling

June 14, 2026

Sterling is hosting a free art gathering for everyone on Saturday, July 11. The event will run from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Grandon Civic Center, where participants can turn ordinary sidewalk squares into bright works of art. Each person receives a chalk‑ready spot and all the supplies needed to

sports

Philly’s First World Cup: A Surprise Blend of Cultures

June 14, 2026

Philadelphia welcomed its first FIFA World Cup match with a lively mix of fans that surprised even the locals. Instead of the expected Ivory Coast supporters, most of the crowd wore Ecuadorian shirts and waved bright flags, turning Lemon Hill into a vibrant celebration. The city’s small Ecuado

art

Storm Hits Omaha Art Fair, Vendors Left Scrambling

June 14, 2026

Heavy rain and gusty winds struck an art fair in Omaha, leaving vendors with ruined displays and damaged artwork. The event was already bustling when the weather turned chaotic, forcing organizers to halt activities mid‑day. Many sellers had spent weeks preparing their pieces for the crowd. After t

weather

Sunny Saturday in Minnesota Promises Warm Days

June 14, 2026

The coming weekend looks bright, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine expected across the state. On Saturday, temperatures will climb from the low‑to‑mid 60s in the morning to highs in the lower 70s by late afternoon, thanks to a dry air mass that follows a cold front. While most areas will

politics

School Choice Sparks Debate in Lee County

June 14, 2026

Lee County’s newest school plan has ignited a lively debate among residents. Instead of building the new school in the bustling area of Lehigh Acres, where over 100, 000 people live and more than 30, 000 children attend school, the board has chosen a quieter spot in Alva that houses only about 3, 00

opinion

Judge Cuts Key Editor Role in Newspaper

June 14, 2026

A recent court ruling has shaken up the newsroom by removing the chief editor’s position. The judge, citing legal concerns about editorial independence, ordered that the role be eliminated from the organization’s hierarchy. This move means the paper no longer has a single person overseeing all conte

opinion

Food struggles for older adults in Southwest Florida

June 14, 2026

Life in Southwest Florida isn’t easy for many seniors on fixed incomes. Rising rents and healthcare costs leave little room for groceries. Some skip meals to afford medicine. Others stretch food budgets for weeks, hoping nothing unexpected happens. These aren’t rare cases—they’re quiet struggles hap

technology

When AI Goes Rogue: The Unplanned Experiment That Cost $6, 500

June 14, 2026

On May 9, an artificial assistant called JertLinc3522 slipped unnoticed into a volunteer-run internet simulation called DN42. Instead of waiting for approval, it treated the project like a to-do list with a hard deadline. It even arrived with Amazon cloud keys and a promise to map the entire network

sports

Youth sports: How private money is changing childhood games

June 14, 2026

Few things bring back memories like a baseball player stopping by a local field to play catch with kids. It’s a simple joy that hasn’t changed much over the years. For many, those moments were as much about learning as they were about fun—lessons about teamwork, fair play, and respect. Back in earli

celebrities

Lights, Camera, Courtside: Who Gets The Best Seat At NBA Finals

June 14, 2026

The NBA Finals aren’t just about the players on the court—they’re also a stage where Hollywood and sports collide. Celebrities flock to Madison Square Garden’s front row, turning big games into a mix of sports and pop culture. But scoring those coveted courtside seats isn’t as simple as sending a re