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Contribute to science by observing birds on Mount Royal: Les Amis de la montagne
From Black-capped Chickadees and American Goldfinches to House Finches, each observation offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Mount Royal’s biodiversity. This winter, Les Amis de la montagne invites
Scott's Stumper
The News-Gazette presents “Scott’s Stumper,” a feature by Scott Shaffer that shows zoomed-in photos of various things around Randolph County.
Redondo Beach bar still open for business despite major flooding
It’s going to take a lot more than high tides and flooding to stop the beer flowing down in Redondo Beach. Video shared on Instagram by Project Barley Taps and Grill shows inches of seawater …
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In this week’s scene we find this rooster that has gotten into the “spirit” of the Halloween season by dressing as a mummy, recently spotted on the lawn of a
Photos: 6th annual Family FallFest
Photos from the 6th annual Family FallFest in Goodrich Park on Saturday, October 24.
Scientists Discover Giant New Fungus That Can Weigh 5 Pounds and Grow 20 Inches Tall
Scientists believe its ancient ancestors may have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs disappeared — and have nicknamed the fungus “D-rex”
Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years
Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, raising intriguing questions about how that ancient catastrophe may have shaped its evolution.
Tickets on sale now for 49 Winchester's Charlottesville show next year
49 Winchester, a homegrown Virginia country rock band, is the first band announced for Ting Pavilion's 2027 lineup. Tickets are on sale now.
Scott's Stumper
The News-Gazette presents “Scott’s Stumper,” a feature by Scott Shaffer that shows zoomed-in photos of various things around Randolph County.
RayNeo Announces Canadian Retail Rollout for Its Next-Generation AR Entertainment and AI Glasses
GT MAX brings a virtual screen of up to 307 inches, while RayNeo iO Smart Glasses puts everyday AI in view, as part of a full Canadian lineup with glasses...
RayNeo Announces Canadian Retail Rollout for Its Next-Generation AR Entertainment and AI Glasses
GT MAX brings a virtual screen of up to 307 inches, while RayNeo iO Smart Glasses puts everyday AI in view, as part of a full Canadian lineup with glasses starting at $429 RayNeo GT MAX RayNeo GT MAX AR glasses pair a 59° field of view with virtual screens of up to 307 inches. Built-in audio is co-tuned by Bang & Olufsen, and Dolby Vision is supported when paired with the separately sold Pocket TV Pro.* MSRP $629 CAD. Screen image simulated. Photo: RayNeo RayNeo iO RayNeo iO AI glasses put live
Medicare paying billions in Utah health care, new study shows
Medicare is spending $6 billion on Utahns yearly as enrollment in the health insurance program inches closer to 500,000. That’s the most any federal health care program is spending on the Bee…
Scene
In this week’s scene, we find this skeletal fellow who has found a garbage can of toxic waste recently spotted in front of a Winchester home.
Happy Mexican on Winchester closed by Health Department
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Happy Mexican restaurant on Winchester has been closed by a Health Department order, according to signs posted on the front doors. One notice, from the Shelby County Health Departm…
Padres' offseason storylines include Sheets' health, Pivetta's contract
SAN DIEGO -- A fly ball that doesn’t hit a roof cable, a ninth-inning liner a few inches to the right, a deep drive from Manny Machado that carries just a bit farther -- with any of those things, maybe the Padres are preparing to host Game 3 of the
Daldrop Opens for Business in Southern Oswego County
$10 Million Facility in the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11076 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB CEO Jens Daldrop addresses attendees at the 2025 groundbreaking for the project. Daldrop also chairs the advisory board of Germany-based Daldrop Group.[/caption] A new era of cleanroom technology is underway in Central New York. The Daldrop Group’s advanced manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters is physically built within the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park. This industrial park is located in the town of Schroeppel. It marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history. Daldrop SBB is based in Neckartailfingen, Germany. It is a global supplier of cleanroom technology, primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. It designs and builds advanced cleanroom environments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries. It nvested $10 million in the new project. “We broke ground in 2025; we were under construction all winter. We just opened this spring, early spring,” said Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control. The company consolidated sites in Salina and DeWitt into the industrial park in Schroeppel, Morrow added. “The next move here is to maximize every square inch of this facility and then we are already looking at the expansion. So, it is more capital investment on equipment — definitely higher-end automation in additional equipment so we can produce more components and then to support the ever-growing base in North America,” Morrow continued. “We are the headquarters for service, maintenance and spare parts. So as Daldrop has more and more installations, they need more and more service, maintenance and spare parts. So that will come out of this facility as well — it already is.” “As a global leader in GMP (global manufacturing support) pharmaceutical cleanrooms for decades, I am very proud to bring manufacturing jobs to Upstate New York,” said Mike Sullivan, president of Daldrop US operations. Key to choosing Southern Oswego County [caption id=attachment_11077 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park when the company announced the start of construction.[/caption] Sullivan said that the selection of the Schroeppel industrial park was mainly due to the help of Operation Oswego County and two people in the organization. “Prior to being purchased by Daldrop International from the Stuttgart region of Germany, Vince Bongio was a founding partner in SBB Inc. as well as our head of engineering. We based out of Syracuse due to Vince’s skills in HVAC and the manufacturing capabilities found in Syracuse,” said Sullivan. Bongio moved to Syracuse from California in the 1970s to work in Carrier’s Industrial Division of Large-Scale Petrochemical Refrigeration. Next, he advanced to General Electric’s TV Tube Plant where he got into cleanrooms ,leading to his role of head of engineering for Clestra Cleanrooms where he met Sullivan, their New England distributor. “Vince Bongio is a phenomenal engineer. Formerly of Carrier, he grew up in California and went to Cal Poly,” Sullivan explained. “Carrier hired him right out of college and he moved to Syracuse. He is the reason we are in Syracuse today. He is retiring this year. We are very proud and his legacy is having brought Daldrop to Syracuse.” In 2000, Sullivan, Bazinet, Bongio Inc (SBB) was formed with engineering and manufacturing, based in Syracuse, and sales and construction based in Massachusetts as it is today. “SBB Inc. started in Syracuse. I had a design–build contracting firm out of Massachusetts that was primarily doing all the new technologies coming out of MIT,” Sullivan said. “I started a manufacturing side. A big thing for cleanrooms is the HVAC. Most cleanroom suppliers are architecturally focused people. The strength in Syracuse is HVAC. So, SBB developed with me running sales and construction out of Massachusetts and manufacturing out of Syracuse.” “Daldrop wanted to have a relationship in the States and of those who approached us, they were the only ones who really understood HVAC. So, we were the right fit for them. We did a joint venture focused out of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018 leveraging their technologies,” Sullivan explained. “The commitment was if we brought their product to the States, we would do that if they built it here. “The pieces that had to be in place to make the investment, they wanted to acquire us, we were great with that. If you looked at business recommendations the general guidance was to build in a low labor area — something like North Carolina — but Syracuse had a strong background in HVAC and we chose Syracuse and Oswego County to be our headquarters in the States. So, it is built off of history, technology and the existing supply chain — bringing jobs back to the area.” During the initial discussions with Daldrop about coming to the U.S., SBB agreed to sell under the conditions Daldrop would manufacture in the U.S. There are many areas that offer incentives and economic packages, but the strength of HVAC expertise and skilled manufacturing was a big part of the discussions for site selection. Coming home [caption id=attachment_11078 align=alignright width=451] Construction moves forward in March at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park.[/caption] The second key person to building in Oswego County is Ben Morrow, Sullivan added. “Ben has been working with Daldrop SBB for more than 12 years and has advanced to COO of manufacturing and engineering. Ben grew up in Phoenix, so building a factory for the Germany company in Phoenix is a strong success for both his community and the appreciation of Ben’s skills as a team leader,” Sullivan said. “I went to high school in Phoenix. So, this is like full circle for me. It’s a small world,” Morrow said. “I hadn’t been back to Phoenix since graduation. This is one of the properties that John Trimble of C&S, he is the former president of C&S, he just retired, suggested. He and I were very good personal friends. John was from Mexico and I was from Phoenix. We knew each other from high school. And the architect of this building, Ed Smart of smartDESIGN Architecture in Batavia — I went to high school with him. So, this was a project that’s full circle a coming home kind of thing. The three of us knew each other — kind of like it was meant to be. Very serendipitous.” Schroeppel was one option for Daldrop to consider; the original intent was just to get a warehouse to store some product, he added. The facility is Daldrop’s largest outside of their native country. Total payroll at the facility will be approximately $2.4 million once fully staffed. “Here is 32,000 square feet and we plan to expand and put in an additional 10,000 square feet,” Morrow said. “We have 17.5 acres. We can put at least three more facilities here, just on this property. The master plan submitted for the current building is the first of possible three buildings on the campus.” “If we can find the right people and advance the production according to the plan, we should be able to grow for the next decade. One of the first jobs we filled was our new HR manager, with a primary focus posting and filling new positions,” Sullivan said. Stop the exodus, start hiring [caption id=attachment_11080 align=alignright width=452] Principals at the local Daldrop SBB headquarters, from left: Ben Morrow, Mike Sullivan and Jens Daldrop.[/caption] “I have been coming to Syracuse for 30 years. One of the things I had a hard time watching was the exodus of factories. One of the toughest things is to watch it with my partners’ kids who had to move away for jobs. It is important for us to give opportunity where people’s kids don’t have to leave the area to get work,” Sullivan said. “My responsibility is to find people who have skill sets that want to work and then I have to build opportunity for that work to happen. “After years of watching companies and Vince’s three sons all move out of the areas to get jobs, it is important to us to provide opportunities for the Syracuse region and help grow our company. We have been hiring for our new factory and will continue for the next few years.” “We are hiring and will continue to hire. Currently we have about 19 on staff right now,” Morrow said. “We expect to grow that by about 10 to 15 in the next 12 to 18 months or so. We are at 19 currently — one in the wings. It’s been great being able to hire locally. All these folks that we’ve been hiring, they all live within a few miles from here.” “We hired someone this past week (end of August). She grew up in the area, raised a family and is working down in Florida. She just took a job with us so she can move back and be with her family. We will be moving her back and she should be starting in October. We are very happy to see this happen,” Sullivan said. “I feel strongly about having a spot for the kids to not have to move out of the area. It is better to have people moving into the area.” Currently, Daldrop SBB has openings for finance manager, COO of construction and delivery, as well as mechanical, electrical designers and Revit modelers, construction managers, commissioning agents and many other skills that are needed. Along with Daldrop’s reputation in life science cleanrooms, there is a strong history in semiconductor, electronics, glass, photonics, aerospace and other markets. This may be helpful with any new technologies building in the market such as the Micron expansion and the support network, Sullivan said. “We acquired this property and closed on it two months before any announcement from Micron. It is serendipitous that they’re right down the street from us,” Morrow added. “Everybody started thinking ‘you guys are supporting Micron.’ We were here first. That is not a goal of ours. We may or may not … they are talking to us; it is an opportunity.” The long run [caption id=attachment_11079 align=alignright width=450] Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control at Daldlrop, speaks during a recent ribbon-cutting event in Schroeppel.[/caption] “Long term, we will expand the Phoenix facility,” Sullivan said. “We built our facility with a campus approach. Sustainability is big. We designed our rooms to be more sustainable. Our building has no gas lines for heat. We put geothermal wells in the ground. We put heat pumps in for heating and cooling out of those wells and we put a large layer of solar panels up on the roof. We worked with National Grid for metering. Our building is a high efficiency model. We upgraded all the instillation and the glass filtering. So, it is a very green building. We will have a very minimal carbon footprint. It also adheres to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction standards.” “We are a bunch of HVAC engineers. We did a large scale geothermal and spent the money up front because we knew it made sense in the business sense in the environmental sense and sustainability,” Morrow said. “We have insulated metal panels on walls and roof; we are an envelope from the exterior.” Daldrop, as a global player, has a strong culture of sustainability that is found in all its products including the new facility. The building has been designed with (sixteen) 400-foot deep geothermal wells, high efficiency construction methods, approximately 70 kilowatt solar photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle chargers and 26% recycled content. “Daldrop thinks of long-term investing,” Sullivan said. “On the roof, photovoltaic panels supplement our power. Over half the energy that I use is coming from the sun. We have chargers up front for employee electric vehicles. This place is built to last. This slab that we are walking on, normal buildings are four inches, some go to six inches, we are nine inches all the way through — except where the heavy equipment is — that is 10 to 12 inches thick, solid concrete. It allows us to reconfigure for whatever type of equipment we want to bring in,” Morrow said. “We are authorized by Underwriters Laboratory to self-certify so we don’t need to have an inspector come out and recertify. We get audited often, but we certify our own electronics. The control system in this building is rather high-end. Our thermostat in every room is zoned, independent. We analyze the data; incorporate it with our solar panels.” “There is a lot of competition for people to work. It’s not just about how much salary they are going to make — it’s about the work environment, the ability for stability. We want to make sure our employees have the best environment to work in,” Morrow added. Similarities “One of the reasons I believe why Daldrop chose this area, Phoenix in particular, is because it is a village, a river-based village. Neckartailfingen in Germany where Daldrop is based is also a river-based village, manufacturing community. So, there is a lot of similarities — that smalltown feel,” Morrow said. “We have a lot of connections through multiple employees that lead back to Carrier, also. Everything came together, the timing everything.” “We are thankful for all the economic development support. Everyone has been helping make this happen. So, keep it up, it is working, that is all I got to say, Sullivan said. “If you look at historical industrial manufacturing, this region has skills that have been un-utilized. The northern industrial region has a lot of skills that if we can tap before they go away, we can leverage them. That is what we are trying to do. You’d be surprised at the supply chain left behind from Carrier — that supply chain is still there.” “Operation Oswego County has been fantastic,” Morrow added. “I can’t say enough good things about that group.” What Is Cleanroom Technology Cleanroom technology is a system of specialized engineering, filtration and operational controls used to maintain an extremely low concentration of airborne particles, microbes and chemical vapors. How It Works • Air Filtration: Uses HEPA or ULPA filters to remove 99.97% of tiny particles down to 0.3 microns. • Airflow Control: Directs air in a steady, unidirectional (laminar) or filtered turbulent pattern to push dust away from work areas. • Environmental Regulation: Maintains precise control over temperature, humidity and positive air pressure to block outside air leaks. • Specialized Attire: Requires personnel to wear full-body garments (“bunny suits”), gloves and masks to stop human shedding
Josh Allen clinches first overtime win of NFL career as Buffalo Bills beat Los Angeles Rams in thriller
Josh Allen rushes for 121 yards, passes for 210 yards and accounts for two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime; watch the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Houston Texans in the final NFL London game of the season at Wembley, live on Sky Sports from 2pm Sunday
Photo: Ridgeville Fall Festival
Visitors to the Ridgeville Fall Festival line up at the Old Fashioned Root Beer stand on Saturday evening. The fourth annual iteration of the festival featured a pancake breakfast, activities
Scene
This week’s scene is this group of ghosts made from gallon milk jugs recently spotted haunting the window of the Randolph County Recycling District office in downtown Winchester.
Photos: Main Street Festival (10/10/2026)
The Winchester Main Street Festival, previously known as Mardi Gras, closed its run on Saturday evening. Here are some photos from the evening.
Pumpkin festival is Saturday in Pennville
Annual event brings back skillet-throwing and scarecrow contests
Erie County Department of Health reports potential diphtheria exposure in West Seneca schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of bacterial illness diphtheria, with schools in the West Seneca Central School District being identified as potential exposure sites. According to the district, notifications have been sent to families at Clinton Primary, Northwood Elementary, Winchester-Potters Elementary & East Middle School. […]
Festival continues
Photos from the first day of the second Winchester Main Street Festival, which continues through Saturday.
Today's biggest TV deal? $2,000 off a 100-inch Hisense TV (yes, really)
Prime Big Deal Days brings major savings on Hisense U7SG MiniLED TVs, with discounts ranging from $650 to $2,000 off. Shop every size from 55 inches to 100 inches.
Scene
This week’s Scene is this amusing Autumn-themed sign spotted recently at the Saratoga Church of God.
Main Street festival kicks off Wednesday
Event will feature concert with Neon Daisy
SUV crashes into Winchester business
The vehicle accidentally went through the front door of Melanie’s Premium Outlet on Bypass Road, according to a social media post by the business.
SUV crashes through front door of Winchester business
Melanie's Premium Outlet in Winchester is temporarily closed. The owners of the business say an SUV crashed into its front door Monday morning.
Answering Your Questions as Padres Near Disastrous End to Season
The San Diego Padres are inches away from total collapse, digging themselves into an 0-2 hole against the Milwaukee Brewers. They'll now turn home to a raucous Petco Park crowd with the hopes that they can stave off execution. The postseason allows for some insane turns of fortune. Could the Friars be the next recipient …
Scott's Stumper
The News-Gazette presents “Scott’s Stumper,” a feature by Scott Shaffer that shows zoomed-in photos of various things around Randolph County.
Microbiome testing company Tiny Health clinches $33M to scale research, enterprise partnerships
Tiny Health, a microbiome testing company, has clinched $33 million in an oversubscribed series B round. | Alongside the funding news, Tiny announced the launch of a $5 million Microbiome Research Program to enable researchers, clinicians and scientific partners to investigate important intervention strategies in microbiome health.
Scientists Alarmed by "Kelvin Wave" That Could Raise California Ocean Level by a Whole Foot
A massive surge of water is heading for California, as sea levels in Ecuador rise as much as 17 inches above average.
Photos: Goodrich Mill activites
Photos from the Goodrich Mill in Farmland on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Photos: Northeast Ohio Dukes Stunt Show visits Winchester Speedway
Photos from the Northeast Ohio Dukes Stunt Show visit at the Historic Winchester Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Another disappointing performance from Colston Loveland
Colston Loveland came within inches of scoring a touchdown against the Eagles on MNF but ultimately settled for just 31 yards in the win.
Scene
This week’s scene is this assortment of ghouls that were recently spotted on the lawn of a home in Winchester.
Whimsical debut
New community theatre will perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this weekend
Presidents Cup Sunday results: U.S. clinches victory with huge rally
On the final day of the Presidents Cup, the United States attempts to rally to victory over the underdog International team.
Braves Chop Down the Marlins in the Season's Penultimate Game
In the 161st game of the year, Miami clinches another losing season despite a valiant run
“One Tree Hill” star’s most embarrassing moment on set involves getting glass stuck ‘3 or 4 inches’ into his butt
The CW drama, which costarred Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty, ran from 2003 to 2012.
America’s newest soccer star, plus a bad night for Green Bay
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t get fined today. Coming up: 😮 A Falcons blowout win? ✅ The latest MLB playoff clinches 👋 Say hello to Cavan Sullivan Geoff Stellfox / Getty Images It’s a busy day, so this will be short. Important stuff from last night: The Falcons routed the Packers on the road, 35-14, in one of the more surprising results of the early NFL season. A lesson learned: Having a competent quarterback to go with Atlanta’s...
Costco clinches $184M in tariff refunds, with more expected
Costco confirmed it received $184 million in tariff refunds, with more on the way, according to its latest earnings call. On Thursday, the big-box retailer said the money was reinvested
The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge health updates, awards races, and more
Heritage Festival scheduled for this weekend
The sound of live music and the smell of caramel corn will fill the air at a celebration two and a half centuries in the making.
The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more
Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third-straight World Series title
Pigskin Palaver: Coaching Blunders & Empty Seats
“Alex, I’ll take Stupid Coaching for $800.” “Whose team up 17-0 went for it on 4th and inches at his own 14 at the 2 minute mark of the first half, costing his team a TD?” “Who is Dave Doeren/” “Correct.” “Stupid Coaching for $1000.” “Who up four points had his QB run around the […]
A New York City marsh was disappearing for decades; scientists added 20 inches of sand and watched what happened next
By Muskan Singh & ET Science Desk, Global Desk For decades, salt marshes across New York City’s Jamaica Bay had been disappearing. At Big Egg Marsh, scientists decided to try something that could reveal whether one damaged piece of marsh could be given a better chance to survive. The solution was surprisingly simple, to raise... Read More
Lesley-Anne Down says Burt Reynolds was obsessed with 3 things: ‘He wanted that extra… four inches or so’
The pair starred together in the 1980 heist movie “Rough Cut.”
Ten-man Jersey Bulls held to Winchester City draw
Ten-man Jersey Bulls are held to a 0-0 draw at Winchester City as they return to action in Isthmian League South Central.
Here's how Lakeland upended highly touted American Heritage
Matwain Bryant's interception clinches Lakeland's 21-16 victory over American Heritage.
Mill Avenue inches toward business recovery after years of construction setbacks, pandemic
Businesses along Mill Avenue were counting on two things: the return of Arizona State University students from summer break and the end of a lengthy downtown construction project.
Scott's Stumper
The News-Gazette presents “Scott’s Stumper,” a feature by Scott Shaffer that shows zoomed-in photos of various things around Randolph County.
STUFF Named 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year
The Orlando Magic’s legendary dragon clinches his third career title, cementing a record-breaking season of high-flying stunts, viral digital content, and unmatched comedic performances across the league.
Jacob Misiorowski gem, Cubs' loss to Braves clinches NL Central for Brewers
The Brewers will next seek to clinch the No. 1 seed in the National League in their quest to secure the franchise’s first World Series championship.
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing in Union city on Saturday night, the final of this year’s series of free concerts at the venue.
Scene
This week’s scene is this amusing sign recently spotted at the Wesleyan Church on Union St. in Winchester.
Rendezvous provides a living history
Event highlights Native American life of Great Lakes region
Jammin’ with Jamstar
Local band Jamstar performed for the crowd at the historic Winchester Speedway on Saturday night as a part of the World Stock Car Festival.
Sene
As Halloween approaches, this week’s scene spots Michael Myers standing at the grave of his sister Judith on the lawn of a home in Winchester.
Explore the universe
Within a relatively short drive, there are opportunities to explore the universe.
Winchester Health Department to provide School Flu Clinics for students
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: Parents can register their children for School Flu Clinics now through Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m.. You may select any open appointment time, but note that appointment times are not the actual time your student will be vaccinated.
A university professor spent 100 days living in a 100-square-foot habitat 22 feet beneath a Key Largo lagoon — and when he finally surfaced, he measured half an inch shorter after spending the entire mission under elevated pressure
Joseph Dituri went into the water at 73 inches tall. He came out, 100 days later, at just over 72. The final measurement came on a Key Largo dock in June
Tigers Hold On for Second One-Run Win Since July
A deep fly ball fell inches short of disaster as Detroit’s bullpen narrowly escaped a ninth-inning collapse to secure a rare, high-stakes victory over the Twins.
Brewers Thrilling Comeback Win vs. Cubs Clinches Season Series
Jackson Chourio’s clutch hitting and Luis Lara’s defensive heroics fueled a Milwaukee Brewers late-inning rally over the Chicago Cubs.
Health officials warn public to avoid Shiawassee River after sewage overflow
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell within two hours, overwhelming the city's wastewater treatment plant Thursday.
Drone business opens Winchester manufacturing facility
Sterling-based Heven AeroTech opens a 56,000-square-foot Winchester facility to manufacture hydrogen-powered drones
Something strange is happening to the Starcraft website, as BlizzCon inches ever closer
Strange glitches and visual distortion can be seen on the official Starcraft website roughly a week ahead of BlizzCon, prompting speculation among fans.
Scott's stumper
The News-Gazette presents “Scott’s Stumper,” a feature by Scott Shaffer that shows zoomed-in photos of various things around Randolph County.
Activities aplenty on holiday weekend
Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer, and this weekend features several events in the area to help celebrate the occasion.
Lenovo's latest expandable screen laptop concept feels like its ready for the real world
The Project Swan concept features a 14-inch screen that stretches to 17 inches in just a few seconds.
Apple Apparently Cancels Plans for Two New MacBooks
Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. In a new research note, Omdia said Apple has scrapped development of a large foldable MacBook that would have measured between 16.1 and 18 inches when unfolded.
Here’s the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical lens shift
Produces a 120-inch image on a wall from just 7.5 inches away.
Cool Science Club uses hands-on learning to help Winchester kids solve mysteries
An engagement ring is missing. But no worries. The kids at the Cool Science Club are on the case. That’s right, more than 50 kids in grades Pre-K to rising ninth graders spent the week of Aug. 24 not only investigating who swiped Mike “Mr. Mike” Awvisus’ prized
Shenandoah County Fair offers nine days of entertainment, competition and community
The Shenandoah County Fair returns Friday for nine days of music, midway rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, food, family activities and grandstand entertainment.
Fire crews called to overnight business fire on Winchester
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department responded to a business fire overnight near the airport area. WREG crews captured photos of the fire department who were on the scene in the 3400 …
BenQ's New iScreenBar is a Monitor Light Bar Made for the iMac
BenQ today announced the launch of the iScreenBar, which it says is the first monitor light bar built for the iMac. The iScreenBar is meant to look like an extension of the iMac, offering desk lighting that does not clash with the iMac's design or block the camera or microphone. It's made from aluminum and lights an area of 33.5 by 19.7 inches at 500 lux.
iPhone 18 Pro Latest Release Schedule: What To Expect When
As August ticks away into September, the next iPhone launch inches nearer. Here’s the latest on what to expect when.
LG Display unveils FLiPP OLED technology with up to 1.6x higher brightness and 2.4x longer lifespan
LG Display says FLiPP improves OLED aperture ratio by 55%. The process supports panels from 1 to 100 inches and can improve substrate utilization by up to 64%.
Bronx Teens See Major Health Gains — One Reverses Prediabetes, One Reverses Fatty Liver — Through North Central Bronx Program
One teenager reversed his prediabetes and shed nearly 40 pounds. Another lost 11 pounds while growing 2 inches taller and improved his liver enzymes—and
Winchester families can now register for Cool Science Club
The following was submitted by the Cool Science Club: Registration for the Cool Science Club is now open for the summer of 2026! We are excited to welcome both new and returning students to the Cool Science Club for another summer of discovery! CSC offers a wide array of engaging,
Science reveals birdsong shares hidden pattern with human language
By Stephen Beech Birdsong shows patterns similar to human language, according to a new study. Researchers have uncovered a previously undetected structure in the songs of Bengalese finches that has th...
U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals
Food science College Bowl team clinches its first national title with the largest margin ever in the competition’s finals
Bigger Displays Rumored for Next Year's iPhone Models
Apple is prototyping a second new iPhone display, this one measuring around 6.4 inches, that could be destined for the 20th anniversary iPhone, according to a Chinese leaker. In a recent post on Weibo, the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station" said Apple is currently sampling two new display panels.
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds a mysterious honeycomb landscape on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has entered a Martian valley covered by an astonishing “sea” of tiny polygon-shaped fractures. The honeycomb patterns, each only a few inches wide, stretch across the landscape and even wrap around a nearby 20-foot-tall butte.
Scientists found evolution repeating itself in the Galápagos Islands
More than 150 years after Darwin’s finches helped reshape biology, Galápagos plants are exposing another evolutionary surprise. Giant daisies repeatedly developed similar heat-tolerant leaf shapes, but each lineage used a different combination of genes. Researchers also found major genetic differences among isolated populations, suggesting new species may be forming right now.
Drought shuts down Otter Tail River tubing business
A longtime Detroit Lakes tubing business is closed for now as drought leaves the Otter Tail River just inches deep in certain spots.
Troy Jackson officially clinches Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination
Former logger from Allagash turned politician Troy Jackson on Saturday officially became the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race for longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat.
Chicago-area warehouse vacancy inches up as companies shed space
The recent uptick reflects a pullback in demand that defined 2025 and has continued to make an impact this year.
Arts & Entertainment Agenda, July 25 to 30
‘Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,’ exhibition on view Casterline|Goodman Gallery is hosting “Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,” which opened July 20 at 611 E. Cooper Ave. It’s a landmark group exhibition featuring works by Cara...
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Fort Bend County Fair Announces 2026 Entertainment Lineup Featuring Sawyer Brown, Pat Green
ROSENBERG, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The Fort Bend County Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for its 90th annual celebration, featuring a mix of Texas country stars, Tejano favorites and nationally recognized performers during Championship BBQ Weekend and the fair's 10-day run. The 2026 Fort Bend County Fair begins with Championship BBQ Weekend on Sept. 18-19, followed by the fair Sept. 25 through Oct. 4. The entertainment schedule opens Friday, Sept. 18, with Tejano group Los Morales, followed by Texas country artist Cole Phillips on Saturday, Sept. 19. Phillips has gained attention for his traditional country sound influenced by classic honky-tonk music. The fair officially opens Friday, Sept. 25, with Tyce Delk, a New Mexico native whose touring schedule has expanded across the country. Country music veterans Sawyer Brown will headline Saturday, Sept. 26. The band, whose career spans more than four decades, remains known for hits including "Some Girls Do," "The Race Is On" and "Thank God for You." Go Tejano Day on Sunday, Sept. 27, will feature Prófugos de Nuevo León, along with performances by Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio. The second week of the fair begins Wednesday, Sept. 30, with Bellville singer-songwriter David Lewis, a recent Texas Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year nominee. Oklahoma Red Dirt artist Josh Meloy will perform Thursday, Oct. 1. Texas country star Pat Green returns to the Fort Bend County Fair stage Friday, Oct. 2. Green, whose career includes three Grammy Award nominations, has sold more than 2 million albums and amassed more than 200 million career streams. He is best known for songs including "Wave on Wave" and "Carry On." Country newcomer Vincent Mason will perform Saturday, Oct. 3. Mason has accumulated more than 500 million career streams and was recently nominated for Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year. The fair concludes Sunday, Oct. 4, with Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn, whose "London Homesick Blues" remains one of the state's most recognizable songs. Weekend visitors also can enjoy performances on Music Row by J Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds, Southern County Line, Los Rangerz and Horizon. The Fort Bend County Fair Association, a nonprofit organization, supports youth, agriculture and education. According to the association, it has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships during the past decade and generated $1.4 million through its 2025 youth auctions. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and select the specific day they plan to attend, as tickets are valid only for the date purchased. Admission includes entry to the fairgrounds, access to the carnival, shopping, exhibits, food vendors and, when scheduled, admission to the rodeo and that day's concert. Season passes and single-day tickets will be available. For tickets and additional information, visit fortbendcountyfair.com or call the Fair Office at 281-342-6171. The address of the Fairgrounds is 4310 Texas 36 S in Rosenberg. 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Entertainment Schedule Championship BBQ Weekend Friday, Sept. 18: Los Morales Saturday, Sept. 19: Cole Phillips Fair Entertainment Friday, Sept. 25: Tyce Delk Saturday, Sept. 26: Sawyer Brown Sunday, Sept. 27 (Go Tejano Day): Prófugos de Nuevo León, Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio Wednesday, Sept. 30: David Lewis Thursday, Oct. 1: Josh Meloy Friday, Oct. 2: Pat Green Saturday, Oct. 3: Vincent Mason Sunday, Oct. 4: Gary P. Nunn × Expand FBCF Fort Bend County Fair 2026 Artist Lineup
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