Individuals, couples and families looking for a Black Friday shopping alternative or a break from their relatives on the day after Thanksgiving can "opt outside" at the Indiana Dunes. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is waiving admission fees Friday at all DNR properties, including Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton. "Visit any of our properties on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and you’ll score the best Black Friday deal around — free admission to explore the beautiful scenery and the chance to get away from it all, relax and recharge," said Dan Bortner, DNR director. In addition, state park visitors who upload photos of their Black Friday adventure to social media sites or participate in a scavenger hunt may eligible for prizes, including state park annual passes, guided tours, and gift cards for camping and inn stays. A state park naturalist is scheduled to lead a two-mile, moderately rugged hike from the Nature Center to the Beach House Blowout and back, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday. On the other hand, those preferring to stay warm on what looks to be a frigid day might instead choose to attend a 2 p.m. program in the Nature Center auditorium highlighting a Lake Michigan shipwreck located inside the park. Registration is not required for the hike or the program. Individuals with questions about the events can contact the Nature Center, 219-926-1390, or search "opt outside" at in.gov/dnr . The state park also is hosting bird feeding and beaver dam programs Saturday, and a winter beach walk at 10 a.m. Sunday.Charges against a McAlester couple who investigators claimed were “erotically dancing” in downtown McAlester during auditions for a mobile adult entertainment business were dismissed. Pittsburg County District Court records show Jean Sipes, 60, were charged Oct. 31 with acts resulting in gross injury/outraging public decency and John Sipes, 64, with outraging public decency. Investigators believed the two were involved with public auditions held by Jimmy Plummer for a mobile adult entertainment business held at a public bandstand in downtown McAlester on Oct. 25. Plummer, 48, was also charged Oct. 31 with one count of acts resulting in gross injury/outraging public decency and is scheduled to be in court on Dec. 4. Court minutes filed show the charges against the Sipes were dismissed Nov. 21 “on motion of the state without costs.” An affidavit filed in the case states Cody Vaughn, an investigator with the District 18 District Attorney’s Office reviewed a private message sent from Plummer to a person on Facebook that said “Jean and John Sipes were not at fault.” Vaught then wrote he then conducted an open records search and believed he positively identified a female dancer as Jean Sipes. No video reviewed shows the Sipes’ on stage “erotically dancing” that evening. The woman seen dancing in the videos has not been charged as of Monday. In social media posts that have since been deleted, Plummer promoted hosting open tryouts for a mobile adult entertainment business on Oct. 25 at the downtown bandstand. The criteria, according to one post made by Plummer, were “for freestyle dancing plus lap dance dress, tight cut tops, and short bottoms. Color: Neon colors are always popular, and black or red can be very dramatic. You should of course take into consideration which colors look best with your skin tone and hair color. If you really plan on stripping avoid white.” Plummer said several times in posts the people who participate would have to stay covered due to the event’s public nature.
Five free initiatives for jobseekers from careers in coffee to creative skills and energy conservationCHARLESTON, S.C. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today filed a Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that the Company concluded a material pre-tax noncash impairment charge, which may be up to approximately $415 million , is required for its EVERFI asset group and will be recorded during the fourth quarter of 2024. As previously disclosed, due to EVERFI performing below expectations, Blackbaud is considering a range of alternatives for EVERFI, one of which includes a potential divestiture of the business. The impairment charge was determined to be necessary as part of this process. "To comply with generally accepted accounting principles, we're planning to record this noncash charge in the fourth quarter," said Mike Gianoni , president, CEO and vice chairman of the board of directors. "We want to emphasize that EVERFI remains well positioned to support its customers and continue helping companies dedicated to social impact reach communities through custom education and workplace solutions for today's key issues. In addition, Blackbaud's core business remains strong, and we are committed to helping customers around the world use technology to drive meaningful social impact. As we determine our long-term strategic approach to the EVERFI business, we will continue to provide updates." Additional details can be found in Blackbaud's Form 8-K filed today with the SEC. About Blackbaud Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States , Australia , Canada , Costa Rica , India and the United Kingdom , supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook . Media Inquiries media@blackbaud.com Forward-looking Statements Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are forward- looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's estimates regarding the impairment charge related to the EVERFI assets. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although we attempt to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the risk factors set forth from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from our investor relations department. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward- looking statements, except as required by law. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackbaud-announces-impairment-charge-related-to-everfi-assets-302330791.html SOURCE Blackbaud Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today
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OSWEGO, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James A. Dowd, President and CEO of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank (NASDAQ: PBHC) (listing: PathBcp), has announced that the Company has declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company's voting common and non-voting common stock, and a cash dividend of $0.10 per notional share for the issued warrant relating to the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024. The fourth quarter 2024 dividend will be payable to all shareholders of record on January 17, 2025 and will be paid on February 7, 2025. About Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Pathfinder Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank headquartered in Oswego, whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ SmallCap Market; symbol: PBHC, listing: PathBcp). The Bank has twelve full service offices located in its market areas consisting of Oswego and Onondaga County and one limited purpose office in Oneida County. This release may contain certain forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact the Company's earnings in future periods. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, pricing, products, and services. CONTACT: James A. Dowd, President and CEO, (315) 343-0057
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ’ lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. And when Murray takes the court against the , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God’s way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray’s mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching,” Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram’s status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. “That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” ___ AP NBA:Harvey Fierstein reveals how he used weight loss drug to shed 120 pounds: 'I don't feel like I'm dieting'
Polls open in the general election on Friday, but have you decided which party will get your vote? If not, you can read the manifesto of each of the main parties on this page, to see where they stand on the most important issues to you. Advertisement A manifesto is the list of pledges parties make to voters, explaining what they would do if elected. Some of the headline promises made by the main parties include: Fine Gael wants to cut taxes by €7 billion and establish a savings account for every newborn in Ireland, which will have a State contribution of €1,000. Fianna Fáil has pledged to reform health services and cut waiting times for patients, accelerate home building and decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. Sinn Féin wants to deliver a mini-budget in its first 100 days of government and “real” cost-of-living measures. The Social Democrats pledge the delivery of 50,000 affordable homes in the lifespan of the next government and the full implementation of the Sláintecare healthcare reforms. Labour has proposed that parents would be able to take a full year of parental leave, as well as introducing pay-related maternity benefit. The Green Party has pledged to spend €10 billion on public transport, impose a tax on business class flights and private jets, and create a State-led childcare system. People Before Profit has called for the foundation of a State construction company to build 30,000 social and 5,000 affordable housing units per year, financed through the Apple back taxes. Independent Ireland wants to a make new independent oversight body – recruited from the private sector – to “tackle Government waste, radically improve efficiency and deliver accountability”. Aontú pledges to tackle waste in public spending and create a new agency for “border control, processing of applications and enforcement”. The full version of each manifesto can be viewed below to compare where the parties stand on the key issues. Fine Gael – "Securing your future" Fianna Fáil – "Moving Forward. Together" Sinn Féin – "The choice for change" Green Party – "Towards 2030. A decade of change" Social Democrats – "For the Future" Labour Party – "Building Better Together" Independent Ireland – "Common Sense Solutions for a Better Ireland" Aontú – "Our Common Sense Manifesto" People Before Profit – "Another Ireland is possible"Luigi Mangione Judge Married to Former Healthcare ExecOn a rare two-game skid, No. 24 Arizona faces Davidson
