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ST. JOHN — The town is considering a 30% increase to its water rate and a 10% increase to its sewer rate.  During a study session Wednesday, the St. John Town Council introduced and discussed the hikes, which will be considered at its regular meeting later this month.  The discussion comes after the town asked residents to be mindful of their water usage in August after town officials raised concerns over a fast drop in water at one of the town's towers, according to a previous Times report.  "Our water usage continues to grow, not just in the matter of as the residents grow, ou...

“I’ll see you in heaven.” It was the last thing Al Braccolino, 90, of Crown Point, told one of his daughters as paramedics loaded him into an ambulance Nov. 16. COVID-19 forced him into the final fight of his life. Ten days later, the chair Al usually occupied at the Thanksgiving table would sit empty. The husband to his wife of 70 years, father of three and grandfather of six died on the holiday. Al’s daughter, Sandra Noe, was herself suffering from COVID-19, which she contracted while caring for her sick parents, when the virus forced Al’s hospitalization. Noe, 66, ...

“I’ll see you in heaven.” It was the last thing Al Braccolino, 90, of Crown Point, told one of his daughters as paramedics loaded him into an ambulance Nov. 16. COVID-19 forced him into the final fight of his life. Ten days later, the chair Al usually occupied at the Thanksgiving table would sit empty. The husband to his wife of 70 years, father of three and grandfather of six died on the holiday. Al’s daughter, Sandra Noe, was herself suffering from COVID-19, which she contracted while caring for her sick parents, when the virus forced Al’s hospitalization. Noe, 66, ...

cartographyos mapstolkien As a full-time cartographer with previous experience as an ecologist, our guest blogger Dan Bell is a huge advocate of the outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoys fell/long distance running and is currently training to become a Mountain Leader in the Lake District! If that wasn’t enough, he also runs Middle Earth’s Maps. Here, he tells us how he has used (Ordnance Survey) OS data in his Tolkien-inspired mapping… Why are maps useful? Maps are a window into an unknown landscape. They are simplifications of an increasingly complex world, affording us the opportunit...

TOWAMENCIN — A new event could be a new way for residents across Montgomery County to build closer ties, as soon as this fall. Township officials heard details last week about a proposed "Multicultural Fair" that could be held at Fischer's Park in September. "It's a timely opportunity to try to bring this county together, from both sides of the county, and really accentuate the wealth of diversity that we have," said organizer Carmina Taylor. - Advertisement - On behalf of the "Movement for Black and Brown Lives in Montgomery County," Taylor outlined her proposed event to the township...