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The Marion County Board of Commissioners met for the regular meeting and as usual, the main topic was roads in Marion County. County Engineer Brice Goebel opened up the roads portion of the meeting answering public questions about a road that was part of a bus route. Goebel wasn’t sure what all had been done on the road, but he said he would look into it. The commissioners and Goebel discussed the need for getting more complete sections of roads done rather than “just patches here and there...

Madison, wisconsin. they made the largest cut to their police department in more than a decade. now its creating a crisis response team for behavioral health emergencies so police dont have to respond to them. they didnt come up with this out of nowhere. they are looking at cities like denver who already done it. a look at denvers star program back in february. >> 911, whats the address of your emergency? >> at the denver call center, they are trying something new. >> she is having a mental heal...

Miss Alabama 2021: Meet 39 women competing for this year’s crown AL.com 2 hrs ago Mary Colurso, al.com © Dennis Victory Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington, a Helena graduate, sang the National Anthem during an AHSAA Class 6A round 1 baseball series at Helena High School in Helena, Ala., Friday, April 23, 2021. Tiara Pennington, the current Miss Alabama, is nearing the end of her reign. Pennington won the title in 2019 and kept her crown for an extra year, as the state pageant ...

Following these tips will ensure restaurants save money, while also keeping the environment in mind. Unsplash/Eiliv-Sonas Aceron In the ongoing struggle to limit overhead costs, an energy efficient ice maker can save you hundreds of dollars a year. Its been a difficult year for the hospitality industry and many businesses are looking for energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions for their commercial equipment. Ice machines require both electricity and water to function, which can lead to...

We could have used some civility in last four years I have to comment on the irony of the column in last Sunday’s Sentinel titled “Sentinel failed to tell the whole truth” written by Janet Roland, Cody Davis and Scott McInnis, all staunch Republicans, which ended with this paragraph: “So enough with the name-calling and half-truths. If you want people to be civil to each other, start telling the truth, stop the name-calling, and lead by example.” Tell me, where were you...

Free to Choose is in effect today Mesa County’s Free to Choose Resolution goes into effect today and some minor changes are being made to the 5-Star Program. A joint program by Mesa County Public Health and the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the 5-Star Program was launched in the summer of 2020 to help support local businesses. In this next phase, the program will re-launch with a new website. Visit mesacounty5star.com to see the full list of partners and specific recommendations...

Mesa County’s Free to Choose Resolution goes into effect today and some minor changes are being made to the 5-Star Program. A joint program by Mesa County Public Health and the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the 5-Star Program was launched in the summer of 2020 to help support local businesses. In this next phase, the program will re-launch with a new website. Visit mesacounty5star.com to see the full list of partners and specific recommendations for participating businesses. A M...

Colorado mountain towns rebound – and then some – from coronavirus Durango, Colorado Currently Sat 0% chance of precipitation 18% chance of precipitation 0% chance of precipitation Despite grim projections, many communities saw waves of in-state visitors Saturday, April 10, 2021 9:49 AM Updated 5 hours 12 minutes ago Derailed Pour House, Fired Up Pizza, Switchback Taco Bar and Durango Rug Co. are just a few of the businesses in downtown Dura...

Back To Level Yellow: Jeffco Reports Rises In Cases & Hospitalizations CBS Denver 4 days ago Syndicated Local – CBS Denver JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Starting April 9, Friday, Jefferson County will move to level yellow restrictions on the state’s COVID-19 dial. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment cites a rise in incidence rate, test positivity and hospitalizations. © Provided by CBS Denver (credit: Colorado Department of Public Health and En...

The Mesa County commissioners were expecting to do battle with the state over a plan to fully reopen the county by the middle of next month, but Gov. Jared Polis isn’t fighting back. Instead, the governor fully expects that what the Mesa commissioners want to do is entirely appropriate, at least by then. As the state continues to ramp up the number of people who have access to one of the coronavirus vaccines, counties need to starting planning now for simultaneously opening up their econom...