Sara Cushing News Today

On this date in 1917, American composer Charles Wakefield Cadman, and opera singer Tsianina Redfeather performed in Grand Forks at the Methodist Church after appearing at Bismarck at the City Auditorium the night before. They were doing a small circuit in North Dakota, thanks to the efforts of Sara Cushing of Fargo, wife of Walter Cushing, a well-known North Dakotan newspaper man.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is working to add two roundabouts on Ponce de Leon Avenue. The agency met with residents and government officials at one location in the fall to discuss the project. About six months later, residents say they have seen no visible action.

Leading by example: Dagwan of Hyannis urges people of color to run for public office.