Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break in Portage
PORTAGE, Mich. — A boil water advisory has been issued in parts of Portage as a precaution after a water main break Saturday morning. The advisory effects part of South Sprinkle Road and part of Colonial Acres. The water main break happened at the intersection of South Sprinkle Rad and Winthrop Drive. Officials say in […]
Ticks are lurking in Northern California woodlands and beaches. Here’s what you need to know
“Right now would be the time of year when you might be at higher risk of having one of these human-biters get on your clothing,” said Bob Lane, professor emeritus of medical entomology at UC Berkeley, who has been studying ticks in California since the 1970s. California is home to 48 species of ticks, the […]
OP-ED | The Time is Now to Stand with Connecticut Students and Educators
Students in a classroom. Credit: Contributed photo / CEA KATE DIAS and JOSLYN DeLANCEY With only a handful of days left in the 2022 legislative session, we are at a pivotal moment for passing legislation critical to Connecticut’s children, teachers, and public schools. Throughout the pandemic, educators have been applauded for the vital role they’ve […]
Range Rover Velar now also available in a mild hybrid derivative – South Coast Herald
The Land Rover Velar line-up in South Africa now offers you no fewer than 13 models. This award-winning mid-size luxury SUV range boasts a 2.0-litre four-cylinder P400e plug-in hybrid offering a combined 297kW and 640Nm of torque from its 221kW petrol engine and 105kW electric motor and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds. The P340 […]
Biden Quits the Covid Fight
On Monday, a Trump-appointed judge of questionable legal credentials and an appetite for fileting the English language struck down the CDC’s requirement that “a person must wear a mask while boarding, disembarking, and traveling on any conveyance into or within the United States.” Within hours, major carriers lifted the mask requirements, in some cases during […]
State bill provides funding for water infrastructure
In March, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Building Michigan Together Plan, which included the largest infrastructure investment in state history. Included in that investment is nearly $2 billion for water infrastructure, which breaks down to more than $1 billion for drinking water improvements, including: At least $325 million to replace lead service lines, including 100 percent of […]
Why an Israeli farmer was celebrated for killing his crops (Hint: It’s in the Bible)
MOSHAV AZARIA, Israel (JTA) — Doron Toweg’s farmyard is as quiet, peaceful and unruffled as his voice. Apart from the occasional bleat from Gila and Simcha — two sheep kept by Toweg and his wife Ilana — the farm is perfectly still. It’s a far cry from the bustle that unfolded on a daily basis […]
Henry County Youth Leadership Class gets hands-on lesson in water | News
McDONOUGH — The Henry County Water Authority recently hosted 40 students for the utility’s Youth Leadership Class. The group visited the Tussahaw Water Treatment Plant and Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center. Activities included a lesson on the water industry that covered sewer collection and treatment and safe drinking water. A tour of the Tussahaw Plant was […]
Bergdorf Goodman gets eco-friendly makeover with new chillers
Neiman Marcus Group is working toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030. As part of its commitment, the luxury retailer is collaborating with Trane Technologies to decarbonize its footprint through capital and operating investments in four key areas: renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency and refrigerant management. The two companies recently […]
Peace of mind for diners across Taiwanese restaurant chain
Peace of mind for diners across Taiwanese restaurant chain Signify installs its Philips UV-C lighting disinfection solutions in 80 restaurants run by TTFB, the largest Asian cuisine chain restaurant operator in Taiwan. Restaurants were among the hardest hit business sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. When lockdown regulations were lifted in August 2021, TTFB began the […]