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Caroga creeps closer to new $4.5 million town hall, golf pro shop
The Caroga Town Board is exploring plans for a new town hall and pro shop for the Nick Stoner Golf Course. A State Environmental Quality Review is needed first.
Indiana students head back to class with new rules on cellphone use
Supporters say the goal of the new law is to improve academic performance, reduce distractions and encourage more face-to-face interaction among students.

Weekend spotlight: Farewell Palladium, hello Woodz
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to Tampa Bay entertainment and the arts.
Northbound I-65 in Boone County to remain closed through overnight hours after crash
A reported crash and fire involving a semi on I-65 north of I-865 closed the highway Wednesday night.

Rome Health recognized for bariatric surgery
ROME —Rome Health Hospital is proud to be recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) with a Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC+) designation under the Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery program.
Gen Con is sold out, but you can still join the fun in downtown Indianapolis
The annual Gen Con Block Party is open to the public through Sunday, Aug. 2, taking place on South Street in front of Lucas Oil Stadium.

GLENFIELD NEWS: Time Capsule to be Buried on Martinsburg Day
There will be a craft fair by the Brantingham Snomads from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at the groomer barn, located at 7761 Brantingham Road, Greig. For more information, please contact Amy Spann at 315-551-0993 or amyterhune52@gmail.com.

Upcoming concerts at Skaneateles Festival
SKANEATELES — The second week of the Skaneateles Festival’s 47th season is underway and will continue through Aug. 22 in Skaneateles in Onondaga County. The season features concerts from jazz, to classical, to bluegrass, and includes thirteen main series concerts,…

I-65 in Boone County reopens after hours-long closure
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Interstate 65 reopened in Boone County Thursday morning after a closure that lasted several hours. According to the Zionsville Fire Department, all I-65 lanes between 82nd St and I-865 near mile marker 129 were initially shut down as a result of a semi fire.…

SUNY Poly joins national AI-driven semiconductor research initiative
MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute will play a major role in a new $19.9 million National Science Foundation research initiative aimed at accelerating the discovery and manufacturing of next-generation semiconductor materials through artificial intelligence, robotics and…

Arrests made in St. Pete Beach’s mothball mystery
More than 1,000 toxic mothballs were spread in shorebird nesting areas in April.

BOONVILLE NEWS: Member of ADK Class of 1970 Dies
Greetings folks, I just have a couple things to pass along to you this week. So let’s get on with the news for this week.