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‘Very survival’ of Iraqi state at risk, UN mission warns

NEW YORK — The UN chief on Monday issued a call for “calm and restraint” in the Iraqi capital Baghdad following a day of reportedly violent protests in and around the national parliament building, in the wake of the announcement from political leader and cleric Muqtada al-Sadr that he was leaving politics.

In a statement issued via his Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, Secretary-General António Guterres said he’d been following events “with concern”, as demonstrators stormed public buildings.

Sadr’s alliance won the majority of seats in last October’s general election, but his parliamentarians resigned en masse after reaching deadlock with a rival Shia bloc over the appointment of a new prime minister, according to news reports.

His supporters have been camped outside the parliament building for weeks, and previously stormed the building to protest the political stalemate and lack of progress.

Several were reported killed during Monday’s clashes after supporters flooded in to the presidential palace.

Guterres urged all involved “to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation” and avoid further violence.

“The Secretary-General strongly urges all parties and actors to rise above their differences and to engage, without further delay, in a peaceful and inclusive dialogue on a constructive way forward.”

Earlier in the day, the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq, UNAMI, called on all protesters to immediately leave the Baghdad International Zone, vacate government buildings, and “allow the Government to continue its responsibilities or running the State, in service of the Iraqi people.”

UNAMI said the developments marked “an extremely dangerous escalation. State institutions must operate unimpeded in service of the Iraqi people, under all circumstances and at all times. Respect for constitutional order will now prove vital.”

The mission urged all Iraqis to remain peaceful, cooperate with security forces and “refrain from acts that could lead to an unstoppable chain of events.”

UNAMI also calls on all (political) actors…

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Clean-up progress slow in wildlife areas following June’s storm

Art Holden  |  Outdoor Correspondent

When a storm with high winds and confirmed tornadoes ripped through Richland, Ashland, Holmes and Wayne counties back in early June, thousands of homeowners were left with tree damages to clean up. Also, three agencies that provide recreational opportunities for tens of thousands of Ohioans were impacted, with the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area severely damaged, as was the Mohican State Forest and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s Pleasant Hill area.

For the three agencies, it’s a conundrum as to how to reopen the areas to the public, while managing how to best clean up the thousands of acres of timber both safely and economically.

Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area manager Dennis Solon has been sickened by the devastation of the woodlands on the Area’s 5,703 acres. While the storm happened June 13, there are trails and roads within the KMWA that are still not opened, and just finding a contractor who even qualifies to do the work is difficult enough, then finding one who has the time is even harder, all while being a good steward of the resources by trying to salvage the value of the downed hardwoods.

Clearing the tangled mess takes more than a comb and brush

One of the problems is the tangled mess created by the leveled trees, with the upper crown of branches and limbs making it difficult, and dangerous, to harvest the tree’s trunk, where the real value in the timber is. It’s been over two months since the storm, and Solon just this past week got a contract with Deer Creek Hardwoods to begin some of the cleanup.

“It takes a specialized crew and equipment to deal with this, to salvage the lumber,” Solon said. “Job 1 is getting Force Road open. They’re making progress, and we’re…

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Remains found in Luzerne County Saturday could be that of missing Nanticoke man

Remains found in Luzerne County Saturday could be that of missing Nanticoke man | WOLFPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility-1; } // command = ‘getUSPData’, version = 1, callback = function(uspData: uspdata, success: boolean) window.__uspapi = function (command, version, callback) { if (command === ‘getUSPData’ && version === 1) { if (isFullMeasure() || getPrivacyKVP()) { // enable via KVP or if the site is fullmeasure.news // check trustarc for privacy info var uspString = getTrustArc(); if (uspString) { // if the uspString was created and returned properly // Then perform callback with correct object var uspData = { version: version, uspString: uspString }; return callback(uspData, true); } } } // Case where command !== getUSPData || uspString returns null || version !== 1 || !usPrivacyEnabled // call callback with uspData = null and success = false return callback(null, false); } function getTrustArc() { if (window.truste && window.truste.cma) { // if the trustarc object and methods are available var url = location.protocol + ‘//’ + location.host; // Get consent decision by calling trustarc api var consentDetails = window.truste.cma.callApi(“getConsentDecision”, url); /* returns consentDetails: {consentDecision:$integer, source:”asserted”} consentDetails.source can be “asserted” or “implied” – ignore for our purposes consentDetails.consentDecision can be 0, 1, 2, or 3 0 – no decision (closing banner without making a decision) 1 – required – “opted out” 3 – advertising – accepted */ var uspPrivacyString = formatUSPrivacyString(consentDetails.consentDecision); return writeUSPrivacyString(uspPrivacyString); } else { return null; } } // Handle getting the value of the notice_behavior cookie (provided for us by trustarc) function getCookieData(name) { var value = ‘; ‘ + document.cookie; var parts = value.split(‘; ‘ + name + ‘=’); if (parts.length === 2) { return parts.pop().split(‘;’).shift(); } return null;…

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‘Very survival’ of Iraqi State at risk, UN mission warns, as Guterres calls for calm and restraint

In a statement issued via his Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, Secretary-General António Guterres said he’d been following events “with concern”, as demonstrators stormed public buildings.

Mr. Sadr’s alliance won the majority of seats in last October’s general election, but his parliamentarians resigned en masse after reaching deadlock with a rival Shia bloc over the appointment of a new prime minister, according to news reports.

His supporters have been camped outside the parliament building for weeks, and previously stormed the building to protest the political stalemate and lack of progress.

Several were reported killed during Monday’s clashes after supporters flooded in to the presidential palace.

Immediate de-escalation

Mr. Guterres urged all involved “to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation” and avoid further violence.

“The Secretary-General strongly urges all parties and actors to rise above their differences and to engage, without further delay, in a peaceful and inclusive dialogue on a constructive way forward.”

‘Extremely dangerous’

Earlier in the day, the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq, UNAMI, called on all protesters to immediately leave the Baghdad International Zone, vacate government buildings, and “allow the Government to continue its responsibilities or running the State, in service of the Iraqi people.”

UNAMI said the developments marked “an extremely dangerous escalation. State institutions must operate unimpeded in service of the Iraqi people, under all circumstances and at all times. Respect for constitutional order will now prove vital.”

‘Unstoppable chain of events’

The mission urged all Iraqis to remain peaceful, cooperate with security forces and “refrain from acts that could lead to an unstoppable chain of events.”

UNAMI also calls on all (political) actors to work towards de-escalating tensions and resort to dialogue as the only means to resolve differences. Iraqis cannot be held hostage to an unpredictable and untenable situation….

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HIGHLANDS HIGHLIGHTS: Delaware River National Park: The culmination of a great idea

This year we will have the opportunity again on Saturday, Sept. 17, in person, to collaborate with many different environmental and tourism supporters. Held at Centenary College in the beautiful Lackland Center, the conference allows many different ideas from varied viewpoints to flow freely between the participants. It’s a rare opportunity to incubate collaborative partnerships and cross pollinate proposals.

The leynote speaker this year will be New Jersey’s Secretary of State, the Honorable Tahesha Way. One of the great ideas being discussed at the conference is the proposed elevation of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA) to a National Park and preserve.

The proposal is sponsored by the Alliance for the Delaware River National Park and Lenape Preserve which is a group of citizens and 23 organizations concerned about our environment, outdoor equity, and the local economy.

The proposal would take the existing federally owned lands in the National Recreation Area (NRA) and divide them into a National Park section of 9,700 acres and a preserve of 56,000 + acres. You can see all the details at the website www.delvalpark.org.

The National Park is envisioned as an emerald, green ribbon along the Delaware River and includes two waterfalls at Dingmans Falls plus the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, Raymondskill Falls. On the New Jersey side, the National Park will start above Worthington State Forest and trace Old Mine Road and the river to just below the Dingmans Bridge. A map is available at: https://tinyurl.com/bdfk9yty.

Virtually all present uses will continue uninterrupted, except that hunting will not be allowed within the National Park section. However, the legislation will allow the traditional hunting to be enshrined more completely in the preserve and minimize National Park Service discretion on hunting rights. There will be no impact on state lands, private lands,…

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Explore Ohio’s Incredible Parks With The Ohio State Parks Passport

There’s an exciting way to track your visits to Ohio’s State Parks.

The Ohio State Parks Passport gives visitors an opportunity to chronicle their adventures at Ohio’s parks. At each destination, visitors can have their passports stamped. There are 75 state parks and each passport acts as a sort of guide, offering you highlights and insights into each park you stop by.

The passport acts as a record and a roadmap to your Ohio adventures and it’s especially fun for kids to keep track of their Ohio State Park memories. Each park has its own page and the passport includes a full set of custom state park decal stickers that visitors can use to commemorate each new stop along the way.

The passports are available for $10 and can be purchased online or at any of Ohio’s state park lodges, including Burr Oak, Deer Creek, Geneva, Hueston Woods, Maumee Bay, Mohican, Punderson, Salt Fork, and Shawnee.

There are a lot of incredible parks here in Ohio, so it can be a little daunting to know where to begin. But don’t worry, we’ve got suggestions!

via Blackhand Gorge. Photo via ODNR Facebook

Blackhand Gorge is a stunning nature preserve in Licking County. It’s a short drive from Columbus and you’ll feel utterly transported by the scenery. It’s a place that just feels ancient and a wonderful spot to begin your adventures in Ohio’s great outdoors. You can read more about it here.

Zaleski backpacking trail via Facebook

Zaleski State Forest is a total hidden gem. It has some fantastic hiking trails that offer overnight camping, so you can really immerse yourself in the experience. You can read more about it…

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Nanticoke

Search for missing man turns up human remains

Search and rescue teams, along with several K-9 units, recovered a body in the area of McDonald Street in Plymouth Township on Saturday while conducting a search for Brian Rogozinski, who was reported missing on Aug. 11. The county coroner’s office hasn’t positively identified the body yet, but said in a report issued Sunday that the body size and characteristics are consistent with Rogozinski. Courtesy of Nanticoke City Fire Department

Search and rescue teams, along with several K-9 units, recovered a body in the area of McDonald Street in Plymouth Township on Saturday while conducting a search for Brian Rogozinski, who was reported missing on Aug. 11. The county coroner’s office hasn’t positively identified the body yet, but said in a report issued Sunday that the body size and characteristics are consistent with Rogozinski.

Courtesy of Nanticoke City Fire Department

Search and rescue teams working to locate a Nanticoke man reported missing earlier this month found human remains in the area of McDonald Street in Plymouth Township on Saturday.

The victim has not yet been positively identified, according to the Luzerne County Coroner’s office, but the body size and characteristics are consistent with that of Brian Rogozinski, 49, who was reported missing on Aug. 11.

The coroner’s report also notes that the estimated date of death on the body is consistent with the date Rogozinski was reported missing. No suspicious circumstances are noted.

After a search for Rogozinski on Aug. 12 was unsuccessful due to limited resources, volunteer teams from all over the region joined forces with the fire and EMS departments from Nanticoke, Newport Township and Plymouth to comb a large search area.

According to the Nanticoke City Fire Department, the…

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Donald Trump to hold Save America rally in Wilkes-Barre

Former President Donald Trump will host another one of his Save America rallies, this time in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The former president will speak in support of Republican candidates Mehmet Oz and state Sen. Doug Mastriano ahead of their crucial midterm elections in November.

Save America rally in support of Dr. Oz will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena

President Trump’s rally will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena. The rally comes just over two months before Election Day, in a race in which both Oz, the Republican Senate nominee, and Mastriano, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, trail their Democratic opponents in polling and fund-raising.

Mr. Trump announced the rally in an email from his Save America PAC while Mastriano was in Pittsburgh for an event with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Please join us for a Save America Rally in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA! Entertainment and Concessions will be available throughout the day,” read the official announcement.

Donald Trump announces Save America rally in Wilkes-Barre

The speeches at the Trump rally will start at 4 p.m., with the former president scheduled to speak at 7 p.m.

On Friday, Donald Trump‘s Save America PAC announced the rally as one for “the entire Pennsylvania Trump Ticket.” Jim Bognet, a Republican congressional candidate running in a rematch against U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, is also expected to attend.

Mehmet Oz, who trails Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in recent polls by five to ten points, also trails him in fund-raising. Last quarter, the Democratic candidate raised about $11 million. Oz raised only $3.8 million, including $2 million for his campaign.

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Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County, which shifted from supporting Democrat Barack Obama in 2012 to supporting Trump in…

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Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey to open Wisconsin Leadership Summit on Indigenous Peoples Day

President Shannon Holsey delivers the State of the Tribes Address, February 22, 2022.

Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, will deliver the opening address at the Wisconsin Leadership Summit presented by UW Credit Union, which falls on October 10, Indigenous Peoples Day.

“Opening our family reunion Summit on Indigenous Peoples Day and on Indigenous land, it’s important that an Indigenous voice welcome our guests and set the tone. I can’t think of a more important  voice than President Holsey’s,” said Henry Sanders, CEO of 365 Media Foundation, which hosts the Wisconsin Leadership Summit. “It’s going to be two incredible days of sharing wisdom and building community and I’m grateful to President Holsey for helping us kick it off.”

Shannon Holsey. Photo supplied.

The Wisconsin Leadership Summit returns in-person October 10-11 at the Wisconsin Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club for the first time since 2019. The event will feature more than 20 panel discussions on topics ranging from education to executive leadership to health care, along with the Wisconsin Leadership Community Choice Awards, a youth summit, entertainment by Kinfolk and more.

Holsey delivered the State of the Tribes Address to the Wisconsin Legislature in 2017 and 2022.

Holsey was elected as president in October 2015, following eight years as a member of the Tribal Council. She is the youngest to ever lead the Stockbridge-Munsee, which has about 1,470 enrolled members and is the largest employer in Shawano County. She grew up on the Stockbridge-Munsee reservation in Bowler, Wisconsin. Holsey also serves as vice president of the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC), which represents 11 member tribes with a land base of about one million acres spanning 45 counties. She is appointed as the Wisconsin…

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