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New Book Haven Opens in Westfield Downtown

July 26, 2026

A fresh spot for book lovers has appeared on Elm Street. In May, a local graduate named Colin McGrady launched Margin Books in the historic H. S. Eaton Building. The shop sits on the second floor, reachable by stairs or elevator. McGrady grew up in Westfield and went to the local high school before

opinion

Tents, Marketing and the Homeless: A New Kind of Campaign

July 25, 2026

A Los Angeles cannabis‑additive maker has stirred controversy by handing out more than 500 branded tents to people without homes on Skid Row. The company says the move was a win‑win: it gives shelter and promotes its logo at the same time. A store manager explained that there was no hidden agenda, o

politics

Oregon News Team Wins Big at Local Journalism Awards

July 25, 2026

The Oregonian/OregonLive newsroom captured a remarkable haul of honors at the annual contest hosted by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Over 30 prizes were awarded, a noticeable increase from last year’s total. The awards spanned every category, from business reporting to spot news cover

crime

A TV Boss Who Pretended to Be an Heiress

July 25, 2026

Mary Carole McDonnell started her career as a secretary and climbed the ranks in television. She built a company that made low‑budget true‑crime shows, which became popular when the genre exploded on podcasts and streaming services. To keep producing new episodes fast, she relied on cheap crews, scr

politics

Neighborhoods Fight to Keep Closed Store from Reopening

July 25, 2026

In a quiet part of Flint, people who live near a closed liquor shop on West Court Street are rallying against the idea of letting it open again. The building, once known as Cheers Market, has a history that many residents say is dangerous. A group called the Glendale Hills Neighborhood Association

education

Local Students Shine in National Honors

July 24, 2026

A handful of students from Osceola County have recently earned notable academic recognitions at universities across the United States. In May 2026, Logan Nicoll from Reunion graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, while Gabriel De Luca

health

Medicare’s New Pay Plans: Who Gets Covered?

July 24, 2026

In recent years, Medicare has shifted from paying doctors simply for the number of visits to rewarding them based on how well patients stay healthy. This approach, called value‑based payment, aims to cut costs and improve care quality. But not everyone benefits equally. The first change involves a

health

Warranted Warnings: West Nile Virus Hits Tarrant County

July 24, 2026

Tarrant County Public Health has announced a new case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2026 season, marking the first human infection recorded in the area this year. The case is classified as neuroinvasive, indicating a more serious form of the disease that can affect the nervous system. In 2025,

technology

Choosing the Right Base for Proxmox Containers: Ubuntu or Debian?

July 24, 2026

When you create a new LXC in Proxmox, the first question is which Linux distribution to use. Many people recommend Debian because Proxmox itself runs on it, so the container’s user space feels very familiar. However, Ubuntu LTS is often the better choice for most setups. Ubuntu LTS pulls in a large

sports

Colin Simmons: Quiet Force Shaping Texas Football

July 24, 2026

Simmons is known for his quiet confidence on the field, but his impact goes far beyond that. After two standout seasons, he has grown into a disciplined leader who chooses his moments wisely instead of shouting from the sidelines. His style has become more subtle, yet his ability to disrupt opposi