Victoria Ayotte

17 hours ago | theindependent.com | Victoria Ayotte

The Fourth Street Business Improvement District will get vastly improved lighting in the near future to improve safety and the nighttime look of the area. The City Council voted Tuesday to use $250,000 in keno funds to pay for the poles and lights from Eddy to Kimball streets on Fourth Street. Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz said the number of lights is about 30 right now and will be increased to 52 soft white LED lights over the nine-block area.

1 week ago | theindependent.com | Victoria Ayotte

The number of hungry people in Hall Country has increased rapidly in the past few years, according to data shared by Food Bank of the Heartland leaders. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2023 report (based on 2021 data) showed the county with 10.5% of people being food insecure, while the rate went up to 14.8% in the 2024 report, based on 2022 data.

3 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Victoria Ayotte

At the Board of Education’s April meeting, Grand Island Public Schools decided to move toward a new math curriculum for elementary students. GIPS chose an elementary curriculum for math six years ago — Origo Stepping Stones — and the prepaid period for those materials will end after next school year. GIPS won’t be renewing with Origo.

1 month ago | yorknewstimes.com | Victoria Ayotte

Since Feb. 3, when a cyberattack shut down most systems at Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the York News-Times, teams have been working day and night to bring you the complete newspaper you expect. Today, we could not be more pleased to tell you we are back to full strength. For the past week, you’ve probably noticed the e-editions are back on Sundays and Mondays. We never stopped giving you the latest local news, sports and entertainment on YorkNewsTimes.com.

1 month ago | theindependent.com | Victoria Ayotte

Grand Island’s vision for the Good Life District is moving ahead, promising a major increase in housing, a trail, expansion of Eagle Scout Lake and more. One projection in January had the city turning dirt this summer. The master plan approved by the City Council earlier this year shows 1,388 multi-family units, 291 single-family units, a 2.6-mile trail, 10.77 acres for a possible future school and a 19.6 acre expansion of Eagle Scout Lake can be built within the district.