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Police, court and fires August 22, 2026

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Tyrone Vincent Brown, Jr. to Sakina Natesha Mitchell on Aug. 12. — Samanta Pierre to Jacob Daniel Young on Aug. 12. — Waukera Ranee Burkey to Frederick Lyle Packard on Aug. 13. — Colton Shane Calhoun to Jessica Lynn Evans on Aug. 14. — Kelsey Angel Johnson to Daniel Allen Pellacore on Aug. 14. — Matthew Lee Keefer to Brittany Renea Meyers on Aug. 14. — Sydney Elizabeth Keller to Michael S. Weaver on Aug. 14. — Haley C. Fuller to Tyler L. C. Guerriero on Aug. 14. — Logan T. Gallo to Katelyn L. Mrozowski on Aug. 17. — Raymond ...

Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say

Local news August 22, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states. State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and ...

Trump announces plan to lower beef pr ices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking

Local news August 22, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs, as he remains under pressure to cut costs and address affordability issues ahead of November’s midterms. Beef ...

Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents

Outdoors August 22, 2026

GOTHIC, Colo. (AP) — Last winter was tough for marmots living high in the Colorado mountains, where researchers say two-thirds of one population died while hibernating because of insufficient snow cover. Those that survived are doing well, fattening up in time not just for fall and ...

Local church briefs

Religion August 22, 2026

Blessing of the Backpacks Caldwell/Woolrich Charge of the United Methodist Church will be holding a Blessing of the Backpacks Service on Sunday, Aug. 23. Caldwell Church service will be at 8:30 a.m. and Woolrich Church service will be in the Woolrich Park-Pavilion #2 at 10 a.m. Kids should bring their backpacks and their parents to the services. During the sermon, we will pray over you, your backpacks, teachers and school. A potluck picnic will follow in Woolrich Park after the Woolrich service. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on and if staying for a picnic, a dish to share. ...

Days Gone By: New antique shop in Mill Hall offers unique space for shoppers, vendors alike

Local news August 22, 2026

MILL HALL — What began as a longtime dream for Billie Houser-Evers has quickly become a reality with a new destination for antique lovers, collectors and small vendors in Mill Hall. Days Gone By, a new antique vendor market at 3064 Eagle Valley Road, opened its doors to the public on ...