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Local organizations tell Black birthing stories through poetry

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Black Mamas ATX and Torch Literary Arts organized a poetry night in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week and in celebration of National Poetry Month. ‘Breaking Water: An evening of poetry and storytelling’ was inspired by Wangechi Mutu’s Water Woman, and spoke to Black women’s physical and mythical connection to water, specifically during and around the process of childbirth. 'Breaking Water' highlighted the power of art to raise awareness and called others to choose change.Tova Charles, Jennine 'Doc' Krueger, and Qi Dada of Riders Against the Storm shared original poetry along with birth storytellers from Black Mamas ATX.Torch Literary Arts’ mission to "promote the work of Black women by publishing and promoting creative writing by emerging and experienced writers alike" aligns with Black Mamas ATX’s goal to reduce and ultimately eliminate the alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black women.“Sharing our stories amplifies the full lives of our ...

Obituary: For John Soderberg, new St. Croix River bridge was ‘signature achievement’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

Half a century ago, John Soderberg led the charge to save the Willow River in Wisconsin.Soderberg, the longtime president and CEO of First National Community Bank in New Richmond, Wis., founded Restore Our Willow River and spearheaded the creation of the Upper Willow Rehabilitation District, which required the signatures of 51 percent of the affected landowners; Soderberg got 62 percent.The skills Soderberg gained during that process were instrumental in his work as a stakeholder in the development of the new St. Croix River bridge south of Stillwater, said his son, Scott Soderberg, who lives in Hudson.“He knew you had to involve all the stakeholders,” Scott Soderberg said. “You had to have people who were knowledgeable and include people who were opposed to it to get things done. Those efforts really paid off for him when it came to the bridge.”The bridge project was “dead as a doornail” when Soderberg joined the St. Croix River Crossing Coalition, a 28-member stakeholder group tha...

Capital Hills Golf Course opens for the season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan kicked off the golf season with the annual first putt at the Capital Hills Golf Course. The park has a few new features this year including pickle ball courts and tools for golfers, including new signs, GPS monitors and online reservations. Sheehan said the pandemic highlighted the importance of outdoor spaces for city residents and the course will be open to runners and walkers before golf kicks off every morning.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! She encouraged everyone to take advantage of the park’s beauty and the warm weather.“This is an amenity that’s really unique in cities the size of Albany," Sheehan said. "To have a place like Capital Hills where, not only can residents play golf but, we can really enjoy the beauty of this city and enjoy the opportunity to come together in many different ways.”The course is open 8:00 a.m. to dark on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to dark ...

Road closure starts Monday in Greenwich

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Washington County announced a planned road closure in the town of Greenwich, set to begin on or around Monday, April 17. A section of Christie Road will be closed until mid-July, in accordance with a project by the New York State Department of Transportation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The affected section of Christie Road passes over Whittaker Brook, running between State Route 29 and Mahaffy Road. Between April and July, work will be done to replace the aging bridge over Whittaker Brook.Detour routes were not announced on Friday, but will be posted by signage in the area of the closure. Christie Road leads north, staying south of Cossayuna. Mahaffy Road continues south, becoming Ryan Road and connecting with a lower point of Route 29 towards the village of Greenwich.

NYSP: Woman arrested for not returning U-Haul

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, New York State Police of Cobleskill arrested Emily G. Blond, 33, of Middleburgh. According to the police, Blond had rented a U-Haul from Warnerville in December 2022 but failed to return it the next day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The U-Haul was recovered on April 11 in Middleburgh. Blond was arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Third Degree. She was issued a ticket to appear in Richmondville Town Court on April 26 and released.

One dead in auto-pedestrian crash on Maple Avenue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash involving a pedestrian was reported on Maple Avenue around 8:18 p.m. on Thursday. Police say, Mary L. Farrington, 79, of Saratoga Springs, was struck while crossing the roadway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with police investigations. Farrington succumbed to her injuries at the Saratoga Hospital. Investigations are ongoing.

Repairs underway on Glens Falls bandstand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Another busy warm season is on the way for downtown Glens Falls, which means many more events coming to city park. Starting Friday, the city is getting work done on the park bandstand to ensure it can hold the weight of that much fun. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The city announced on Friday that repairs and upgrades had begun at the bandstand, located near Crandall Public Library and the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council. The work is expected to be complete by the time of Glens Falls Wing Fest, set for Saturday, April 29. The Glens Falls Business Improvement District has supported the work.Wing Fest is one of many events coming to city park this summer. Glens Falls Pet Fest returns to City Park on Saturday, May 20. The park is also typically home to parts of the Take A Bite food festival, as well as events held by Crandall Public Library such as outdoor book sales in the summer.

Talk on Philip Schuyler coming to Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The history of the village and town of Lake George isn't easy to ignore, with the names of Battlefield Park and Fort William Henry evoking the area's history in the Revolutionary and French & Indian wars. This month, a program hosted in the village will put a spotlight on one chapter of the region's rich history - the life and death of Philip Schuyler. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The program "Philip Schuyler: His Life, Death and Legacy" will be held on Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George. Presented by multiple area historical groups, the program will be led by historian Michael P. Barrett, who will speak on Schuyler's career as a British officer in the French & Indian War, as well as a Major General under George Washington during the Revolutionary War. The program is hosted by the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, Albany Rura...

Man gets life sentence in deadly St. Louis County parking lot shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man was handed a life sentence in a deadly parking lot shooting in north St. Louis County that happened several years ago. Investigators say Anthony Tate, 27, fatally shot one man and hurt two others in a shooting on Dec. 12, 2019. He opened fire at a vehicle in a parking lot on Lewis and Clark Boulevard. Tate killed Timothy Simmons and seriously hurt two others in the shooting. Trending: The MASH spin-off set in St. Louis you probably forgot about According to court documents, Tate was recorded on video approximately four minutes after shooting at a gas station, leaving behind the vehicle tied to the homicide. Cell phone records placed his phone in the vicinity of the shootings moments before.Upon his arrest, police obtained a firearm that matched ballistic evidence in this case. The St. Louis County Police Department investigated the incident. Tate testified in his defense, arguing that a business associate who is now deceased had their shared phone in ...

Man shot before crash in north St. Louis County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One driver was shot before he ended up in a crash early Friday morning in north St. Louis County. Police responded to assist the victim around 4:30 a.m. Friday after the crash, which happened near Highway 367 and Dunn Road. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse Before that, police say the driver, a man, was shot in the 12000 block o Covington Gardens. He was rushed to the hospital, though his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. No one else was injured in the shooting or crash. Police have not yet disclosed any suspect information. The St. Louis County Police Department is handling this investigation. Additional details are limited. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.