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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Neoga church offers childcare, free meals for kids during school closure
NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) — Neoga schools will be closed this week after a tornado left damage in its wake, but one local church wants to help lighten the burden of families in the area. Grace United Methodist Church said that they will offer Neoga STRONG for kids each day this week from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to come to Grace Church for breakfast, lunch, and a day of activities. The church said that this will allow families to ensure that their kids are entertained and fed, while parents go about their week as normal. Neoga CUSD #3 closing all schools for week following tornado damage The church shared a statement about why they wanted to create this program on their page. It said in part: Understanding this unavoidable and unexpected week out of school has undoubtedly left a number of Neoga parents scrambling to figure out what will happen with their children while they are at work during the day, members of Neoga Grace UMC are hoping to lighten that mental burden on parents. Grace United Methodist Church UPDATE: Officials tour Neoga campus after damaging tornado Those participating in the program can be dropped off and picked up at any point throughout the day. If you are interested in signing your child up for the program, you'll need to complete and sign this waiver at drop off. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bitter cold and wind, modest snowfall put Rogers County on ice
Rogers County is on the other side of its coldest temperatures so far this winter. About 4 to 5 inches of snow fell in the Claremore area Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures spent most of the week in the teens, dipping into the negatives Wednesday and Thursday with brisk wind. Grace United Methodist Church in Claremore opened its warming center at 9 a.m. Tuesday, allowing people to have a meal, take a shower and stay nights until Friday at 9 a.m. Sunshine and no new snow Wednesday helped local, county and state crews make progress clearing the roads throughout the day, but area schools remained closed from Tuesday through Thursday. Rogers State University resumed classes Thursday after closing Tuesday and Wednesday. The weekend is ushering in warmer temperatures — up to 48 degrees Saturday and 61 degrees Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Most city and county buildings closed early Tuesday and stayed shuttered Wednesday, such as Will Rogers Library and the Rogers County Courthouse. John Feary, Claremore's city manager, said Tuesday police, fire, public works, construction and streets crews would work 24/7 in shifts during the week to treat city streets and respond to emergencies. The city said Wednesday that trash collection would be delayed by a day, ending Saturday instead of Friday, due to the weather. Diana Dickinson, spokesperson for Rogers County, recommended people to use the roads only if absolutely necessary while snowy and icy conditions persist. "This allows local, county and state crews to effectively clear and maintain the roads and bridges without the added obstacles of heavy traffic," Dickinson said. "Doing so makes it safe for everyone, makes snow and ice removal more efficient and allows emergency responders to reach their destinations with unimpeded access." People can use the Drive Oklahoma app or the state's Oklahoma Road Condition Map to survey the status of state highways. Photos from these sources come from cameras affixed to state snow plows.
Chicago Tribune
31-01-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Naperville City Council candidates forum set for March 8; DuPage health department offering pool safely grants
Naperville City Council candidates forum set for March 8 A forum for the candidates running for the Naperville City Council in April will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. The free, public event is sponsored by the Chinese American Women in Action and the Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area. Organizers noted Asian Americans make up about 20% of the city's population. 'We want the potential voters and the candidates to have an opportunity to interact and gain a better understanding about our community's needs and concerns,' Nancy Chen, president of CAWA, said in a statement. All eight candidates are confirmed to participate, organizers said. They are Meghna Bansal, Jennifer Bruzan-Taylor, Mary Gibson, Ian Holzhauer, Nag Jaiswal, Derek McDaniel, Ashfaq Syed and Benny White. Residents interested in attending should register at Naperville student helps church to earn Eagle Scout rank Naperville resident Henry Freeman, 18, earned his rank as an Eagle Scout after spending 149 hours creating a Little Free Library and restoring a picnic table for Grace United Methodist Church, troop leaders said in a news release. Freeman, a senior at Metea Valley High School, is a member of Troop 81 in Naperville. He and his team collected materials, assembled and installed a wooden Little Free Library in the upper parking lot of the church at 300 E. Gartner Road. They also reconstructed a picnic table by taking it apart, salvaging the top boards and building a new frame. Freeman has been a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church and said his project was a way to thank the church for what it's done for him, the release said. Wellness Series focuses on staying healthy while aging Joanne Whiteside, a holistic and wellness nurse coach, will lead an 'Age is Only a Number' discussion at 1 p.m. Monday, March 3, as part of the Fort Hill Activity Center's Wellness Series. The discussion will focus on ways to stay healthy while aging, including the importance of physical activity, nutrition, sleep and social life, a Naperville Park District news release said. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can improve physical and mental capacity, delay care dependency and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the release said. Participation is free for Fort Hill Fitness members and $5 for nonmembers. Members must register in person at the activity center or by phone at 630-995-8900. Nonmembers can register at DuPage health department offering pool safely grants Applications are due by Feb. 28 for public swimming facilities that want to receive a grant to provide free swimming lessons to Illinois children. The DuPage County Health Department has been the recipient of the Pool Safely Grant Program since 2018. As part of this initiative, the department offers grants in an effort to reduce childhood drownings, a news release said. Up to 10 Illinois public swimming facilities will receive awards ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 each to provide free swimming lessons to 3- to 5-year-olds. Eligible organizations include public swimming facilities, schools, municipalities, park and recreation organizations, swim schools, residential communities and health centers, the release said.
Miami Herald
29-01-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
An altar for a kitchen island? This Gothic church-turned-house has that and more
Does anyone ever sit in church and think, 'golly, this would make a nifty home?' Because someone did with this 20th century Gothic Revival-style house of worship and made the executive decision to turn it into an unbelievable residence. And it's for sale. Listed for $1.249 million, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom, 5,153-square-foot property not only thrives in its unique nature, but it also has a rich history. 'Designated a historic landmark by the HDLC, construction on the church began in 1903 with architect Louis A. Gauther,' the listing on Zillow says. 'It was originally built for the Evangelical-Lutheran St. John Congregation, but became home to Grace United Methodist Church in 1917 until 2005. The property now enjoys a more residential setup. The property has incredible historic architectural details throughout including impressive solid wood doors, soaring ceilings with intricate archways, and gorgeous stained glass windows.' Flipping through the photos, it's easy to see just how posh a new owner could make it, especially since it's an open floorplan that allows natural light to flow through nearly every corner. Through its transformation from church to home, it kept many original features, including the kitchen that features the church's altar, the listing points out. Every bathroom appears to have its own personality as well — along with, what appears to be, the primary suite behind a stained glass door. The home nabbed the attention of Zillow Gone Wild, a popular Facebook page that highlights interesting properties listed all over the country. People were obsessed. 'This is stunning! I have always dreamed of owning a repurposed gothic style church as a home and love how they stayed true to the style,' one person said. 'Those stained glass windows are GORGEOUS!!' another noted. 'If I had the money, I'd be on my way to NOLA to consider this listing,' someone said.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dayton's House of Bread non-profit has a new executive director
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A new executive director for the non-profit House of Bread has been appointed by its board of trustees. Sherry Gale, the former pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton and recent administrator for the Dayton Public Schools, has worked for multiple non-profits throughout Dayton. 'We received nearly 80 applications for the executive director's job, and Sherry quickly rose to the top of the list,' said Lisa Henderson, board chair. 'Her understanding of the mission of House of Bread, and of the needs of our guests, made her an obvious choice. She will do great work.' Gale is transitioning into her new role under the guidance of Melodie Bennett, the former executive director of 15 years. Bennett is moving on to new opportunities. The House of Bread's upcoming Empty Bowls fundraising event will provide guests with a chance to meet Gale. It will be at the Dayton Marriott on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and 20 different soups from around the Miami Valley will be available to taste. Gale spoke about what made her interested in leading the House of Bread in the announcement release. 'My personal and professional life are guided by the goals of empowering people to live to their greatest potential and building community. Food, shelter and community are certainly some of the most basic building blocks in empowering people. Food and community abound at House of Bread. Shelter for a couple of hours mid-day is also a key component of the House of Bread experience. The mission and work of House of Bread, preventing hunger and building community, match so closely to my own life mission and work. I have had some interest in leading a small thriving non-profit organization,' said Gale. She continued on her hopes for House of Bread and the guests it serves. 'Even as we are sharing the nourishment of food nourishing bodies, I hope we are also nourishing minds and spirits. I hope everyone leaves House of Bread feeling better – body, mind and spirit – than when they entered,' said Gale. 'I hope that as our guests, volunteers and staff move throughout our city the positivity of our House of Bread shared community experience here on Orth Avenue begins to spread across our city.' House of Bread provides both kitchen services as well as food pick-up options. To learn more about its services click here. To learn more about volunteering click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
