Margaret Reist

2 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

City planners got one step closer to making the South Haymarket a local historic landmark district Monday, an effort that would recognize the role the area played in Lincoln’s industrial and manufacturing growth from 1890 to 1946. Becoming a local landmark district has other advantages for property owners and developers, including relaxing the floodplain requirements for businesses, allowing zoning flexibility for redevelopment projects and making them eligible for federal tax credits.

3 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

The Lancaster County Election Commissioner’s office has begun mailing early vote ballots for the May 6 city general election. Every voter who requested an early vote ballot through last Friday should receive their ballots by the end of this week, said Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen. Voters can check the status of their early vote ballot at www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov. Early vote ballot envelopes must be signed and received by the Election Commission by 8 p.m. on May 6.

4 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is planning to launch free online training for community health workers — the people who take the work of organizations outside the office and into the homes of those who need their help. “Community health workers are really that link between that clinical setting and what’s happening in the community,” said Kerry Kernen, director of the Health Department.

4 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

Age: 61Occupation: Founder and Executive Director of MyBridgeParty: RepublicanAddress: 723 Lancashire CourtFamily: Wife of 40 years, Rachel, three adult children, Josiah, Karis and Shalom; two grandchildren, Titus and RubyEducation: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, bachelor of science in business administration Elected offices held: No response What experiences qualify you for this office?

6 days ago | journalstar.com | Margaret Reist

There’s been little public discussion about the fate of 24 trees along Goodhue Boulevard since the city put the brakes on a controversial plan to remove and replace them. So the Near South Neighborhood Association and members of the Community Forestry Advisory Board decided it was time to organize and educate. They’re planning a Goodhue Boulevard Tree Walk on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.