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Ontario County primary election: Early voting starts June 14
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Voters will be asked to decide primaries in eight Republican races and one Democratic race June 24. Many voters, however, will want to head to the polls early to cast ballots in these races. The Ontario County district attorney's race is the only countywide primary, but GOP primary elections also are scheduled in the towns of Farmington, Gorham, Naples, Phelps and Richmond. The sole Democratic Party primary is in the city of Geneva's Wards 5 and 6, for an Ontario County supervisor candidate. The winners run in November with the party designation, should there be a contested race. Here are some things voters should know. Early voting starts 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14. Also, voters can head to the polls 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15 and June 16; noon to 8 p.m. June 17 and June 18; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 19 and June 20; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 and June 22. Voters have three places to vote early. Polls will be open at the Ontario County Board of Elections office, 74 Ontario St., Canandaigua; the Geneva Housing Authority office, 41 Lewis St., Geneva; and Victor Town Hall, 85 E. Main St., Victor. Voters choosing to vote in person will cast their ballots at their normal poll site from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 24. All 44 county poll sites will be open on Election Day. Voters living in West Bloomfield will vote at the West Bloomfield Town Hall, 9097 Daylight Drive, West Bloomfield. Voters can verify their registration, current party enrollments and poll site information online at or Or, call the Board of Elections at 585-396-4005. Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Ontario County NY primary election: Early voting starts June 14
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Kroger customers get delicious news
Kroger (KR) differentiates itself from other supermarket giants with its produce quality and selection, and higher-end private labels. Did you know that back in the 1930s, Kroger Grocery and Baking Company became the first grocery chain to observe product quality and to test foods in their offering? Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter It was also the first to build a store surrounded by parking lots on all four sides. Pretty innovative and consumer-friendly, isn't it? Now, the competition is huge, and some of the biggest Kroger rivals include popular names such as Walmart, Albertsons, Publix, Target, Dollar General, Aldi, etc. To remain competitive, Kroger must continue to please its customers and to continually innovate and improve its offerings. Related: Dollar General CEO turns heads with earnings call comments The grocery giant currently operates more than 2,700 stores under various banner names. It also runs 35 food production or manufacturing facilities that produce high-quality private-label products, which are often praised by their customers on public forums. What's more, Kroger is also one of the 350 companies with the best loyalty and rewards program in the U.S. according to USA Today and its research partner Plant-A Insights Group. To remain competitive and to keep its loyal customer base, the retailer continues to innovate and upgrade its offering. On June 3rd it announced a delicious new giveaway. This summer, Kroger is giving away 92,000 pints of its limited Kroger Brand ice cream. Starting at noon on June 20, individuals can score a coupon for free ice cream. Which flavors? The giveaway serves a promotion of new flavors, however, coupons can be used for classic Kroger Brand ice cream favorites, like Kroger Brand Deluxe Cookie and Cream or Crumble. Four new flavors are: Italian Style Summer Fizz Fireside Nights Sandy Shores Poolside Tan Lines How to get coupons? On June 20, at noon, the website will go live and allow customers to claim a digital coupon for one free pint. The coupon is redeemable at many Kroger Family of Stores locations from Friday, June 20 through Friday, July 4. More Retail Stocks: Halloween retailer sounds warning consumers need to hearTarget expands same-day delivery to 100s of retailersWalmart makes surprise cuts as it looks at tariff price hikes This is not the first time Kroger has launched a free ice cream giveaway to celebrate the summer days. "Last year, we were blown away by customer excitement for our free pint offer and this summer we are making it even sweeter. Kroger is giving away 92,000 free pints of ice cream so more customers can celebrate the start of summer with a taste of our new flavors," said Mike Murphy, Group Vice President of Center Store Merchandising at Kroger. To say that running a large supermarket is quite a task would be an understatement. Imagine what it takes to organize everything in the store to run smoothly. There are as many prices and expiration dates to manage as there are grocery items. Then, there's customer service, making sure shelves are stocked, and so much more. Sometimes mistakes happen. In May, Kroger was accused of secretly charging higher prices to its customers, according to an investigation from Consumer Reports, The Guardian and the Food & Environment Reporting Network. Quickly after the investigation revealed results, several Kroger workers told Consumer Reports that managers were instructed to fix all price tag errors within "a matter of days." Furthermore, Kroger also announced it was hiring 15,000 new associates to "enhance the customer experience," in roles such as "cashiers, baggers, deli bakery clerks, pharmacy technicians, Kroger delivery drivers," according to a press release. Related: Target struggles to stop spiral amid customer backlash The retailers' online marketplace Kroger Ship, which offered products from other companies alongside grocery delivery, was shut down and removed from its website in March. So far, the company has not issued any official statement on the move. More recently, Kroger has been awarded the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a workplace certification that recognizes employers who are aiming to establish mentally healthy workplaces for their associates. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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PA coroners learn new ways to solve cases in state seminar
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania coroners flocked to Johnstown to kick off the PA Coroners Conference at Penn Highlands Community College on Friday. 80 participants from 19 counties across the state heard from speakers about different tips and experiences from their time out in the field. Mike Murphy, the CEO of MPower USA, an international management consulting firm providing management and leadership guidance to public and private agencies, shared different ways his team solved cold cases, using image canvassing, DNA samples and mental preparation when talking to families and religious groups in terms of exhumation. Criminal justice advocates call for changes in Pennsylvania 'You're always going to have those cases that your leads have exhausted, whether it be 10 years ago, 20 years ago or even a current case,' Cambria County chief deputy coroner Joseph Hribar said. 'So learning new technologies and learning the new methods that are available to give more forensic science and leads to those cases are very important.' Through the event, each office's members have discussed cases they have worked on. This leads to others implementing tactics mentioned in each discussion and inspires new ways to do the job efficiently. 'We may be talking about our own cases we have back home. Insight and ideas may come from other folks,' Hribar added. 'So sometimes, folks are going back home with ideas to add to their cases and potentially solve some of them.' The conference has aided state coroners for 24 years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Livingston County child predator suspects handed over to ICE, sheriff says
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy reports his department has turned over two men 'believed to be in the Country illegally' to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — better known as ICE. Sheriff Murphy reports that on Wednesday, his deputies were dispatched to Audrey Rae Lane near Latson Road in Genoa Township for a suspicious person complaint. When they arrived, they were met by a group calling themselves Bikers Against Predators, whose members said they were 'trying to identify the subject or subjects who reached out to one of their decoys on social media.' The members of the group, according to the sheriff in a news release, said while texting someone, they 'clearly stated that they were 13 years of age' and that that conversation 'became explicit in nature and the subject requested the 13-year-old meet up with them at the above location for sex.' The sheriff says the members of the group 'identified two Hispanic males as the subject or subjects they were talking to.' Deputies took the men to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, where they were interviewed with the help of a translator, the sheriff says. The sheriff's office then contacted ICE because 'both males are believed to be in the Country illegally.' At this time, it's not clear if the county will still be investigating the two men for the claimed child predation. It's also not known at this time where the two men were taken, where they are being held, or if their citizenship status has been confirmed. The sheriff's office says the 'incident is still under investigation.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Kroger makes big move to be much cooler store
Kroger is introducing several 'trendy' new items to its own labels as it looks to add over 900 new items in 2025. Our Brands is Kroger's lineup of private label brands, which includes over 13,000 items across Kroger®, Private Selection®, and Simple Truth®. These brands aim to provide consumers with high-quality products at an affordable price, making daily grocery staples more attainable for all types of consumers. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter "Our product innovation is rooted in a deep understanding of what our customers want and need. We know these exciting, trendy items will soon earn a place on families' dinner tables because they offer great flavors at a price point that fits any budget," said Kroger's Group Vice President of Center Store Merchandising Mike Murphy. Related: McDonald's menu adds beloved Easter favorite (there's a catch) This month, Kroger (KR) is launching five new trend-forward products from diverse food categories to better adapt to ever-evolving consumer preferences. Here are all the new items set to hit its store shelves nationwide. Kroger® Brand Kettle Style Tortilla Chips Chips and salsa are a beloved snack combination and among the top appetizers. Because Kroger knows how much Americans love chips, the company created its own to make them even more affordable. The new Kroger-branded Kettle Style Cooked Tortilla Chips come in two flavors: Traditional for those who enjoy the original flavor and Hatch Chile for spice lovers. Kroger® BrandRestaurant Style Italian Dressing Buying a salad at a restaurant can be pretty pricey and not as healthy as it should be. To ensure a salad remains on the healthier side and doesn't go over budget, the next best thing is to make it at home. And dressing may be the most important ingredient to make a salad taste good. Kroger's own Restaurant Style Italian Dressing can make salads at home taste just like the ones at restaurants, but for a fraction of the price. Related: Hershey creates new candy that's a dream combo Simple Truth Organic® Instant Mushroom Tea Reducing caffeine intake can be very difficult for many, especially when it has become an essential part of our morning routines. Mushroom tea has become a popular alternative and can provide many health benefits. The only downside is that it tends to be far pricier than regular tea bags. To make it more accessible to consumers, Kroger is releasing Simple Truth Organic® Instant Mushroom Tea in Black and Chai, two popular blends among tea lovers trying to reduce their caffeine intake. Private Selection® Muffins Although breakfast is the most important meal of the day, most people don't have enough time in the morning to make it. To make breakfast more convenient and require no preparation time, Kroger is launching Private Selection® Muffins. These come in four delicious flavors: Banana Bread, Blueberry Lemon, Coffee Cake, and Triple Chocolate. Private Selection® Salad Kits Kroger is helping make lunch easier and less pricey by introducing new salad kits perfect for those with busy schedules. The new kits are quite diverse and adapt to various palates and preferences. They each feature fresh, high-quality ingredients, nutritious greens, vegetables, and flavorful dressings, all prepped and ready to eat. The new lineup includes Cheddar Truffle, Blueberry, Cheddar Bacon Poblano, Sweet Onion Gruyere, Cherry Bacon Cheddar, and Asian Sesame Ginger. All the newly launched Kroger Our Brands products are currently available for purchase in stores and online or via the Kroger mobile app for pickup, delivery, or shipping. More Food and Beverage News: Food giant releases new products ranch fans will loveStarbucks makes shocking pricing move customers will loveNew Taco Bell menu items combines multiple classics However, availability varies based on location, so make sure to check your local Kroger's availability on its official website. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
