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Planned Tech Ridge apartment building causes concern among St. George residents
ST. GEORGE, Utah () — Some residents in St. George are concerned about a planned apartment building that is part of the Tech Ridge project. They came to a meeting at city hall on Tuesday to share those concerns. The is located on the former St. George Airport site, and it is a mixed-use development designed to draw tech companies to the area and help them attract and retain talent, according to their website. It will combine office and retail spaces with residential housing. One new measles case in Utah, bringing total cases to 11 There was a public meeting at St. George City Hall on Tuesday to discuss the apartment building, and spoke with residents to find out why it's controversial and why others are supporting the development. 'Development is the lifeblood of my business, so I'm definitely not gonna stand here and be like 'we don't want growth.' We need growth, I get that, I just feel like this is not the location for that building that close to the city park there, and that close to the traditional residential neighborhood that is already existing there,' Nearby resident Emily Murphy told This particular apartment building is planned to be five stories tall with 199 units. 'As a neighborhood up there, we've gotten involved before when we almost lost the city park in 2018. We found out, totally happenstance, that they were gonna be taking that park as part of Tech Ridge, and we came out in force and saved the park,' Murphy explained. 'And now this is happening right behind the park, and we're just not happy about it.' The residential portion of the Tech Ridge project will offer townhomes, apartments, and condos, in addition to 'trails, parks, and open spaces,' according to the website. 60 acres will be devoted to trails and parks, one third of the development. While some are expressing concern about the location of the apartments, others are optimistic about the economic impact the Tech Ridge project will have on St. George. Jill Hunt, another nearby resident, said, 'Mostly, if we can develop opportunities for our kids to have high-paying jobs, they can stay here and be able to afford to live here. That's one of the biggest complaints a lot of people have, that their kids can't stay here and afford to live here. Well, these are the ways that happens. We bring in these high-paying jobs, and while they're doing that, they need a place to live.' According to the Tech Ridge website, the construction of the project will provide nearly 25,000 jobs, and in the long term, it will create nearly 16,000 jobs. 'This is just one development of the many phases of [Tech Ridge] to provide housing for tech jobs,' Hunt added. Latest headlines: Farm theft caught on camera in Cache County — Do you recognize these men? Planned Tech Ridge apartment building causes concern among St. George residents Hogle Zoo's must see dog show is only here through Labor Day Duct Brothers offers a permanent fix to temperature control chaos Plexaderm: The 10 minute fix for wrinkles, bags, and dark circles Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
20 Ideas For Your Summer Picnic Charcuterie Board
Summer charcuterie boards are the ideal way to entertain this season. Charcuterie boards are a mainstay of grazing tables and dinner parties, but during the summer they take a fresher, brighter, and more fun spin. Summer is more relaxed and a great time to not be too busy about entertaining, and charcuterie boards are a casual way to incorporate fresh and seasonal ingredients into any gathering. 'This summer, we're loving a fresh take on the classic charcuterie board – it's all about bright, seasonal, and effortless flavors," said Emily Murphy, Director of Specialty Merchandising at Baldor Specialty Foods, who loves sweet melons and tangy cheeses, with bright pops of color from dried fruit and fresh produce. "This isn't your heavy winter board—it's playful, light, and made for sharing," said Murphy. Charcuterie Board Ideas For Summer Seasonal cheeses and fruits are a central focus of summer charcuterie boards. For a summer charcuterie board, you'll want to prioritize flavors and wines that are light and bright. "Start with a combination of textures for cheese like an herbed chèvre, triple cream brie, an aged Comte or manchego, and a light blue cheese; my favorite is Rogue River Blue," said Chef Kristen Hall of Birmingham, Alabama's celebrated French bistro and wine bar, La Fête. For Hall, the selection of meats on the charcuterie board should include a sliced salami, a prosciutto and a bresaola for some depth. "Add some sweet pepper jelly for the herbed chèvre, sliced peaches or figs for the brie, honey for the harder aged cheeses, and a robust plum or blackberry preserve for the blue. Bring in some crunch with Marcona almonds or spiced pecans, a selection of seeded crackers and bread. Don't forget the pickles! Cornichons, pickled okra, and sweet gherkins (they're perfect with aged cheeses)," said Hall. Consider adding a little spice while you're at it. "When summer sizzles, your cheese board can too. Turn up the heat with Henning's Mango Fire Cheddar—a white cheddar fused with tropical mango and spicy habanero," said Shannon Berry, Cheese Marketing Specialist, ACS CCP at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, calling it a fiery flavor bomb begging for a cooling cocktail. For the more demure, go for a cheese that whispers rather than shouts. "Hoard's Dairyman Farm Creamery Belaire offers a Port Salut-style experience that's as gentle as a Sunday breeze. Made from rich Guernsey milk, it embodies soft, buttery comfort," said Berry. As far as choosing bread for your charcuterie board, you can't miss by going with a classic. 'For me, there is only one bread for a picnic. Two baguettes sticking out of a picnic basket is an image that says - this picnic is serious,' said Gadi Peleg, founder of Breads Bakery. "Baguettes are perfect because you can rip a piece with your hands, with no need for a serrated knife. If you want to make the perfect little sandwich from a beautiful charcuterie board, a butter knife is enough knife to cut a baguette lengthwise. A charcuterie board, a fresh baguette, a beautiful bottle of wine - it's a picnic.' Summer picnic with fruit, charcuterie board, baguette and rose wine. Wine That Goes Well With A Summer Charcuterie Board For wine with the charcuterie board, Hall loves a flirty Pet-Nat (Hall's pick: Kobal Bajta Pet-Nat), a Rosé with personality (Domaine du Petit Bonhomme 'Pipelettes'), a crisp Chenin Blanc (Domaine de Belliviere "Premices") and a chilled red (Kewin Descombes Cuvée Kéké Beaujolais). 'In the summer, people tend to gravitate to lighter, more refreshing white and orange wines," said Doreen Winkler, a sommelier and founder of Orange Glou, a wine store and subscription dedicated exclusively to orange (aka skin contact) wines. 'Orange wines, which are made with white grapes but in the way that red wines are made with the pressed juice staying in contact with the grape skins, are especially great with a charcuterie board in the summer (and any time of the year).' According to Winkler, the skin contact, which can range from a few hours to days, weeks or months, gives these wines a unique range of textures from light to tannic and colors from pale orange to dark amber, making the wines very versatile and food friendly. 'My ideal summer picnic charcuterie board includes nectarines with burrata and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, paired with a white wine like Furmint from Oliver Weingartner in Somló, Hungary. The wine has notes of honeysuckle, green apple, and the perfect light creamy consistency to stand up to the burrata while at the same time its subtle aromas work with the stone fruit,' said Winkler. Furmint also works great with blue cheese like gorgonzola dolce with honeycomb thanks to its fruit-forward aromas and refreshing acidity. 'An orange wine like Riesling Italico from Società Agricola Klanjscek in Friuli, Italy, will go well with the whole board, from cured meats to cheeses and summer vegetables: radishes, snap peas, and cherry tomatoes, and a red beet tahini dip. It has notes of red juicy apple, tropical citrus, and petrol notes, as well as wonderful texture due to 3 months of skin contact,' said Winkler. It also pairs very well with spicy sopressata, its acidity cutting through the fat and its body balancing the weight of the sopressata . 'I had this pairing recently and it's amazing!' said Winkler. A sparkling Pinot Grigio Ramato by Cantina Furlani in Trentino will go well with goat cheese with ash rind like Humboldt Fog and grilled figs. 'The wine has super soft and airy bubbles almost of the consistency of this fine cheese and its aromas include tart raspberry and orange popsicle, it works so well together. This Pinot Grigio also pairs really well with mortadella, the crisp acidity cuts right through the fattiness,' said Winkler. Foods That Pair Best With Wines On A Summer Charcuterie Board "A rillette or Finocchiona would pair beautifully with a classic cool-climate Riesling such as the Alloro 2023 Estate Riesling," said Denali Whaley, Executive Chef at Alloro Vineyard in Oregon wine country. This wine pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board because it's crisp, refreshing, and picnic-ready. For something a little unexpected, try boquerones or smoked trout with toasted corn from Albina City Nuts, cornichons, and marinated olives. "I would recommend a tangy cheese like Briar Rose Fromage Blanc or Cypress Grove's Humboldt Fog to complement the Riesling's acidity, and an aged gouda could kick things up a notch and add some variety," said Whaley. Fresh summer berries on a charcuterie board are a must this time of year! "No matter what you are drinking, locally grown berries have to be showcased for the sweet short season while they last!" said Whaley. When building a charcuterie board, Whaley typically likes to place items that complement each other next to each other. "For example, soft cheeses next to fruit or preserves, cured meats next to pickles or olives," said Whaley. Recipes To Try With A Summer Charcuterie Board One of charcuterie board maker Lauren Delp of Silverlake Socialite (whose boards have been served at the Grammys three years in a row!) favorite combos is Chevoo Urfa Chili & Lemon marinated goat cheese served on a Firehook Sea Salt Cracker. "The tangy goat cheese is infused with zesty lemon and a hint of warm spice from the Urfa chili, offering a balance of bright and savory flavors. The crisp, subtly salty cracker makes the perfect vehicle — not too bold, so it lets the cheese shine," said Delp, who believes this pairing is especially lovely with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc or even a citrus-forward rosé. Delp says this is another classic flavor combination that gets elevated with the addition of creamy burrata and seasonal cherries. "The saltiness of thinly sliced prosciutto complements the sweetness of cantaloupe or honeydew, while the cherries bring a tart, juicy pop," said Delp, who says burrata adds a luscious creaminess that ties everything together — decadent, but still unmistakably summery. "Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic glaze, and flaky sea salt for extra depth!" said Delp. For Delp, this combination is a quintessential summer bite — bright, juicy, and cooling. "I recommend using a sheep's milk feta like President Valbreso Feta. It's notably creamier and richer than standard cow's milk feta, which balances beautifully against the sweetness of ripe watermelon," said Delp, who offers a fun tip: 'A fresh basil leaf adds an herbal note that ties the flavors together, creating a Mediterranean-inspired bite that's both visually striking and refreshingly light.' How To Build Your Summer Charcuterie Board Include a variety of cheeses for an intriguing and exploratory charcuterie board. "Try to include a spectrum of textures from soft to hard, and an assortment of flavors: mild, grassy, nutty, funky. Maybe it's the teacher in me, but I like to have 1-2 specialty cheeses that my guests are probably not familiar with, to enrich their experience and expand their cheese knowledge a little. Brie, gouda, gruyere, muenster, and manchego are crowd pleasers that even the biggest cheese snob can't resist," said Ann Ziata, chef at the Institute of Culinary Education. . Consider the season. "Harder cheeses can stand warmer weather, so if you are planning on being in the sun for a while, firmer cheeses like cheddar and parmesan will keep best," said Ziata. Don't just cut all the cheese into cubes. "Remember that different cheeses have different ways that they need to be cut. Soft to medium cheeses can be kept as whole and guests can serve themselves from the log or wedge. Firm cheeses should be cut before serving. If the firm cheese has a rind, start by cutting it first into wedges. Then cut off and discard the bottom and top of the rind, and finally slice the cheese so that the slices all have rind on only one edge, like the crust of a slice of pizza," said Ziata. Don't just throw a bunch of raw vegetables on the board and expect it to be appetizing. "Grilled then pickled mushrooms, summer squash, peppers, and eggplant all add a light, refreshing contrast to meats and cheeses, but with enough smokiness and acidity to make them hold their own," said Ziata. Make some sweet and spicy bar nuts. "Roast almonds or pecans with oil, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne for a flavorful, crunchy bite," said Ziata. Stone fruits like nectarines, peaches, and apricots can be sliced and fanned out. "Try to find fruits that are ripe but not overripe; they should be sweet but still solid enough to sit on the board without making a juicy mess," said Ziata. If you are looking for some spreadable preserves to include, fig or blueberry jam is always a hit. "I'm a big fan of mostarda, an Italian condiment made from candied fruit and mustard that is the perfect sweet-and-spicy accompaniment to cured meats," said Ziata. Charcuterie boards are all about being informal, not fussy or taking yourself too seriously. So choose a great wine and interesting cheeses, and have some fun with it!
Irish Independent
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Rampant USA too hot for Ireland to handle once again in scorching Cincinnati heat
Ireland produced some better moments, many from Emily Murphy, but not of sufficient sustenance to offset their inability to either win the ball consistently, or then retain it. When Borussia Dortmund played in this TQL stadium last week, their subs stayed in the air-conditioned dressing room rather than take seats in the arena. Ireland's reserves eschewed such an option; it would not have seemed an apt sign of solidarity with their tiring colleagues. They began with the high defensive position head coach Carla Ward insisted had worked well in Denver before her team 'blew up' by the 50th minute. But, as per usual, poor passing invited pressure for lengthy periods until they enjoyed a brief flourish in between two first-half concessions to Lynn Biyendolo and Izzy Rodriguez. Yazmeen Ryan atoned for much profligacy when netting a deserved third in the 65th minute. Sub Alyssa Thompson, the scourge of the tourists, completed the scoring with a well-finished fourth in the 86th minute. Ward would have rotated her entire team, like counterpart Emma Hayes, were she capable; regrettably, her players were not, a clutch still only deemed physically ready to play only a handful of minutes. Ruesha Littlejohn's Achilles injury restricted her to a cameo when the day was done and with Megan Connolly also dropping out, Tyler Toland and Marissa Sheva filled in at midfield. Amber Barrett was not required to repeat her fruitless chasing of the channels, Saoirse Noonan deployed as a hold-up merchant instead, with Abbie Larkin's youthful exuberance preferred to Lucy Quinn. Noonan's ability to retain possession earned her side an early free-kick after Kyra Carusa was fouled collecting her flick; Anna Patten headed weakly wide from Chloe Mustaki's lofted delivery. Hydration breaks were in operation but the first came earlier than the Irish would have wished as the hot and bothered visitors conceded early. Once more, inability to retain simple possession damned them in the 11th minute. The US recycled swiftly and decisively on the right flank from where Sam Mears scythed to the bye-line, before zapping a cross that free-scoring veteran Biyendolo nonchalantly volleyed for her 25th international goal with the side of her foot. One captain defying another. Looming clouds above no longer threatened the forecast rain but merely heightened the oppressive humidity, with the mercury not dipping below 30 degrees throughout. The hosts found the net before the first official water break but the captain's close-range prod was rubbed out by Ryan's foul on right-back Jessie Stapleton, once more enduring discomfort out of position. ADVERTISEMENT Ireland were better on the other flank, with Larkin offering some neat touches and turns; inspiration was rare. Murphy had a fine break but, with defence stretched and Carusa on her right, she failed to make the pass. She was then floored while trying to meet Stapleton's cross from a rare sortie; slowly, the only way in this heat, and surely, Ireland were regaining confidence. Their best moment of the week, as the US passing rates dipped, arrived before the break, Murphy again through the middle with the burst, fouled but still releasing Noonan, then finding Carusa whose arrowed drive went narrowly wide of Mandy McGlynn's left-hand post. US boss Hayes gave debuts to Sam Meza in midfield and Rodriguez at left-back and Jessie Stapleton would have been relieved that livewire Thompson began on a stronger bench to back up this weakened side, the least experienced in 24 years. It hardly showed. As in Denver, Ireland couldn't make it to half-time; this time undone by a pretty necklace of intricate passes inside the area, evading a green phalanx before Rodriguez celebrated a debut goal, pinging in a rebound after Sears' searing shot was saved by Brosnan. As in Denver, the US jogged off; Ireland trudged. They switched to a back five at the interval, Ward presumably attempting to avoid the physical 'blow up' that her side suffered on Thursday. The changes made little impact, Ireland now constantly penned in, a looming home bench press poised. Chances came and were wasted regularly by re-established, dominant hosts. Ireland's flight to Heathrow couldn't come quickly enough. USA: McGlynn; Sams, Bugg, McKeown; Bethune (Sentnor 63), Meza (Lavelle 88), Rodriguez, Moultrie (Hutton 80); Sears, Ryan (Thompson 80), Biyendolo capt (Coffey 63). Ireland: Brosnan; Stapleton, Hayes, Patten (Littlejohn 75), Mustaki (Nolan ht); Larkin (Quinn ht), Toland (Atkinson 84), Sheva, Murphy (Connolly ht), Carusa; Noonan (Barrett 58). Ref: Janeishka Caban (Puerto Rico).
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Loxley 8-year-old surprised at OWA as ‘Magic Moments' families celebrate
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — It's tradition, one day a year, Magic Moments families enjoy all that OWA has to offer free of charge. Mobile secures historic funding for affordable housing 'We have a heart for our state, our people. We just want to give back. That's what we do,' said Poarch Creek Tribal Council member Sandy Hollinger. For almost 300 family members who have been granted wishes in the past by Magic Moments, it was a day of celebration. 'This is the seventh time we have done it,' said President and CEO of Creek Enterprises, Cody Williamson. 'Hopefully, we will do it a lot more after this.' The Murphy family, from Loxley, arrived at OWA with a secret. 'We've known for a while. We haven't told her,' Emily Murphy said in a whisper. Their daughter Johanna, adopted four years ago from India, would be the latest recipient of a Magic Moment. The 8-year-old was born with a genetic disorder called sacral agenesis that requires her to use a wheelchair. That doesn't stop her. She does just about anything she wants, and she loves amusement parks. The visit to OWA was about to get even better for Johanna. Thanks to Magic Moments, the Murphy family received a 'Passport to Magic' donated by the Poarch Creek Indians. The 'Theme Park Experience' began at OWA and will continue to Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando. 'It is a blessing to my heart to know that there are good people who want to support those families that need it,' said Murphy. 'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts to perform in Atmore A little magic can go a long way when it comes to kids and families. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Independent
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘I feel like I've thrown everything out there' – Emily Murphy one of four Irish players to share €30k Sky bursary
This has been quite a significant week in the educational life of Irish striker Emily Murphy – both on and off the pitch. After clinching a last-minute winner for Carla Ward's side in Istanbul's great escape last Friday, she firmly established herself as a potential first-choice pick in Cork last night, delivering a powerful performance on both flanks in the 1-0 victory against Slovenia.
