GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Road construction projects are continuing across Grand Island, and the Public Works Department reminds drivers to allow extra travel time and to obey traffic speeds in construction zones. The following is a reminder of current street closures and projects: Custer Avenue—Beginning July 23, Cuter Avenue between 10th Street and Vandergrift Avenue will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic for installation of a new sewer force main. The intersection of 13th and Custer Avenue will remain open to eastbound and westbound traffic. The area between 11th Street and Vandergrift Avenue is anticipated to reopen by July 31. The area between 10th and 11th Streets on Custer Avenue is anticipated to reopen by Aug. 6. 7th Street and Jefferson—Jefferson Street north of 6th Street to the north side of the alley is closed. 10th Street will be closed on the west side of the intersection of 10th and Eddy Streets 10th Street will be closed from Clark … [Read more...] about Grand Island reminds drivers of new, ongoing road work
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‘CSI’ creator embraces ‘the happy accident’ in work — and in life
Anthony Zuiker, creator of CSI television shows, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_VerduzcoDavid Zentz Michelle and Anthony Zuiker, founders of Zuiker Press, which debuts Nov. 6 with two graphic novel-style books focusing on young people dealing with the impacts of divorce and cyberbullying.Anthony Zuiker, creator of CSI television shows and founder of Divinity, during the display the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association convention, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 19, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_VerduzcoFILE*** BOOK - In this book cover image released by HarperCollins, "Mr. CSI: How a Vegas Dreamer Made a Killing in Hollywood, One Body at a Time," by Anthony E. Zuiker and Todd Gold, is shown. (AP Photo/HarperCollins) In this book cover image released by HarperCollins, "Mr. CSI: How a Vegas Dreamer Made a Killing in … [Read more...] about ‘CSI’ creator embraces ‘the happy accident’ in work — and in life
About 2K temporary employees worked WSOP in Las Vegas
Daniel Harris takes a break between dealing games at the World Series of Poker at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Todd Prince/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)Tournament Director Charlie Ciresi (center background) monitors a game at WSOP dealt by Daniel Harris at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Todd Prince/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)Tournament Director Charlie Ciresi (center background) monitors a game at WSOP dealt by Daniel Harris at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Todd Prince/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)Tournament Director Charlie Ciresi (center background) monitors a game at WSOP dealt by Daniel Harris at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Todd Prince/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)Daniel Harris dealing the Main Event on Day 7 at the World Series of Poker at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Todd Prince/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)Daniel Harris deals the Main Event on Day 7 at the World Series of Poker at the … [Read more...] about About 2K temporary employees worked WSOP in Las Vegas
Ohio 4 milling, paving work in Fairfield to start Sunday
By Michael D. Pitman, Staff Writer FAIRFIELD — Paving on Ohio 4 is set to soon begin, but crews will first mill the roadway along the northern corporation line with the Hamilton.Fairfield City Engineer Ben Mann said while this project is coming toward its end — and expected to be wrapped up by Aug. 20 in time for the start of school — “there’s still tons of asphalt to be put down.” RELATED: One of the country’s busiest McDonald’s reopens for business “Weather permitting, we’ll do the inside lanes from one end to the other to have a nice continuous lane,” he said. “It will take (the contractor) a few nights to mill and put the pavement back at the same time.”The near-$3.5 million project is part of a 4.5-mile repaving of Ohio 4 from Seward Road to the northern corporation line with Hamilton.Contractor John R. Jurgensen will mill 3 inches of asphalt off the roadway beginning Sunday night … [Read more...] about Ohio 4 milling, paving work in Fairfield to start Sunday
Letter to the editor: Time to work together improving health care
In her July 19 letter to the editor, Patricia Jones suggests that it is not possible for a person to advocate for opioid epidemic solutions while opposing Medicaid expansion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Good work gets done when you work together. It’s time to be resourceful and open to all possibilities. Yes, Medicaid expansion passed at the ballot box; however, there was no price tag, and no funding mechanism. People don’t agree to buy something without knowing the price and how to pay for it. Government shouldn’t, either. More letters Losing Maine farmers is not acceptableTrump administration fails to consider consequencesMainers called upon to support PRINT Act Substance use disorder is a disease of isolation and detachment. There are many pathways to treatment and recovery. Successful recovery happens when family, friends, employers, community and health care professionals come together to help. Through a process of healing, reconciliation and … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Time to work together improving health care