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Off the Beaten Path: Pine Hollow Arboretum

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you're pining for a 'tree-mendous' outdoor experience, look no further than Pine Hollow Arboretum. At this green oasis, you can connect to nature while admiring a wide-variety of different trees from around the world.Pine Hollow Arboretum is a 22-acre free public arboretum open all year long. Its “living museum” of more than 3,000 trees from around the world, that dates back to 1966 when Dr. John W. Abbuhl began planting trees around his property.Pine Hollow was recently upgraded to a Level II Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. The accolade was garnered for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta andbotanic gardens, according to the nonprofit organization.The arboretum entrance is located at 34 Pine Hollow Road in Slingerlands. Admission to the is free and open to the public 365 days a year, from dawn until dusk. The nonprofit welcomes donations to help ...

Plaques stolen from Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis County

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Several military memorial plaques were stolen from Jefferson Barracks in South County.This happened at the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater at Jefferson Barracks Park just off Bagby Road. Two plaques were originally reported stolen, but as of Tuesday morning, all five plaques for the different military branches are missing. It's unclear whether county workers took the other three down as a precaution.St. Louis County Police shared that the investigation into this case is ongoing.St. Louis County officials released photos from the spots where two of the plaques were taken from the amphitheater on Monday. County officials also shared another picture where a memorial plaque dedicated to the Wagner Electric employees who gave their lives during World War II was also stolen. ‘Blind Side’ lawsuit: Michael Oher alleges family pushed ‘false’ adoption story to make money A bench plaque for the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge was also taken from the area. Authorit...

Crews responding to 3-vehicle crash on I-270 NB

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area located on I-270 northbound between Gravois and 44, where slowdowns can be seen as crews are loading one of the involved cars onto a tow truck. City of St. Charles shuts down water treatment plant due to ammonia drop The cause of the crash has not yet been reported, and so far, there have been no injuries. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Clothing giveaway starting today in Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - There's a clothing giveaway taking place in Cahokia Heights this week.It's in the Jerome School District. The first giveaway is Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. City of St. Charles shuts down water treatment plant due to ammonia drop The next is Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the last one is Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

'Kids in Need' Foundation hosting backpack filling and giveaway today in Maryland Heights

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Shane Company is partnering with the 'Kids in Need' Foundation to give students school supplies.On Tuesday and Wednesday, they'll hold a backpack-filling event at the KidSmart facility in Maryland Heights. ‘Blind Side’ lawsuit: Michael Oher alleges family pushed ‘false’ adoption story to make money The backpacks will be given to students at underserved schools.

Water plant shut down in St. Charles County

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The city of St. Louis is now the sole provider of water for the city of St. Charles.The city of St. Charles has been dealing with a contamination problem with its water for quite some time, but Tuesday morning a key component - ammonia is missing from the water, and now the water treatment plant is shut down.The city of St. Charles has a total of seven drinking water wells at the Elm Point wellfield. The last operational well was number ten, but the city had to shut it down over the weekend because of a drop in the level of ammonia in raw water. Ammonia is used to disinfect the water. City of St. Charles shuts down water treatment plant due to ammonia drop Well number 10 provides 1/6 of the water demand for St. Charles customers, and summer demand is between 6 and 7 million gallons a day. City officials have requested that the EPA investigate the cause of the sudden change in ammonia levels.You may remember that the city of St. Charles filed a lawsuit aga...

This is the best place in Denver to geek out on eclipses, stars, planets, telescopes | Opinion

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).The older I get, the more fascinated I am by the stunning precision of celestial events, the ways our solar system works, and the wonders of the universe beyond. And, while learning about lunar cycles, planetary orbits and other marvels that sparkle in the vast darkness of outer space, I discovered the Mile High Astronomy store in Lakewood, a fantastic place to geek out on astronomy.It’s the only dedicated telescope store in Colorado, and it isn’t just for experts. It’s a welcoming place for novice stargazers, too.The owner, who goes by his one-word legal name, Sorin, said there are only about a half dozen dedicated telescope stores in the United States since much of the business has gone online, adding that the closest ...

Broncos Mailbag: Is sky really already falling after one preseason game?

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.My glass is usually always “half full,” but after Friday night, it’s half full of vinegar. What changes do you foresee to correct our offensive offensive line performance, other than Mike McGlinchey stepping in? Friday’s OL performance was very concerning. Even a Garett Bolles holding call is better than getting Russell Wilson cremated!— A Referee, GreeleyHey Ref! Thanks for kicking us off tonight. You’re a glass half full guy, eh?I suppose the main reason for optimism is just not declaring the whole thing too broken to repair after 20 preseason snaps. Really, it’s pretty much that simple. Certainly Friday night was not pretty for, in particular, Denver’s left-side pair of tackle Garett Bolles and guard Ben Powers. It’s also their first time ever playing another team together. It was Bolles’ first time on a game fi...

Car ripped apart in violent Santa Ana crash; 1 dead at scene

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

Police are investigating a crash that tore a car apart, leaving one person dead in Santa Ana Monday night. The single-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m. in the 3900 block of Flower Street. Officers arrived to find the mangled wreckage of a BMW 528i. SoCal woman sues after she was struck by garbage truck An unidentified occupant of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene, a Santa Ana Police Department spokesperson confirmed. A SigAlert was issued in the area while police conducted their investigation.No further details about the crash were immediately released.

Sale closed in Saratoga: $6.3 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:06 GMT

20405 Thelma Avenue – Google Street ViewA 3,945-square-foot house built in 2017 has changed hands. The spacious, recently built property located in the 20400 block of Thelma Avenue in Saratoga was sold on July 27, 2023, for $6,250,000, or $1,584 per square foot. This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property is equipped with forced air heating. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In March 2023, a 2,411-square-foot home on Glen Brae Drive in Saratoga sold for $4,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,721. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Chalet Lane, Saratoga, in September 2022, a 2,862-square-foot home was sold for $3,750,000, a price per square foot of $1,310. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 2,541-square-foot ho...