Category: Mohican

Ever true to his origins, Jean-Marie Le Pen liked to say that his surname meant ‘boss’ in Breton. Yet it is ironic to hear his enemies and detractors now calling him that. An intelligent man and a cunning politician, he was also ironic, and he often used irony as a weapon in verbal confrontations.

His career was as difficult as it was formidable: from his humble beginnings to his election as MP when he was just 27 years old; from his experience as a volunteer fighter to the founding of the Front National (FN); from 1972 onwards until he reached the second round of the presidential elections, 30 years later, to general astonishment. He inspired passion and hatred, and he suffered political, personal, and family attacks; but he never gave up.

The press was eager to see his failures, but Le Pen was able to combine erudition with truculence into a combative eloquence. Unsurprisingly, he became a media phenomenon and an important political figure in France and Europe. He was an inspiration for many European movements and parties. It is therefore easy to understand why a man who had lived through war and political struggle with the greatest of his time would regard today’s politicians in the way that a giant would view a bunch of dwarfs.

In 1997, in Libération, Jean Baudrillard wrote that “The only political discourse in France today is that of Le Pen. All the others are moral and pedagogical, the rhetoric of teachers and lecturers, managers and programmers.” He made mistakes and excesses, he was uncompromising, provocative and aggressive, but he always defended his France, his people, and his civilization. He was eternal in resistance.

There is an iconic poster from the 1990s, made by the FN Youth, showing…

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Baton Rouge, LA (June 23, 2025) – A traffic crash involving injuries was reported late Monday morning in the 3700 block of Mohican Street near the intersection with N 38th Street and Tunica Street. The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) responded to the scene shortly after 10:54 a.m.

Emergency crews provided medical assistance to at least one individual who sustained injuries in the crash. The extent of those injuries has not been confirmed, but responders remained on site to stabilize the scene and assist those involved. Traffic in the area was temporarily disrupted as officials worked to clear the roadway.

Authorities have not yet released details about the number of vehicles involved or the factors that led to the crash. An investigation is underway by BRPD to determine the cause and whether any citations will be issued.

We extend our thoughts to those injured and wish them a full and swift recovery.

Neighborhood Traffic Accidents in Baton Rouge

Streets like Mohican, N 38th, and Tunica in North Baton Rouge see a mix of local residential and commuter traffic. Intersections in these neighborhoods can be especially prone to collisions due to narrow roads, inconsistent signage, and unexpected cross-traffic. Even at lower speeds, crashes in residential areas often result in injury—particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers in smaller vehicles.

Monday’s crash is a reminder of the risks drivers face when navigating older, high-density neighborhoods. Quick stops, blind turns, and varied road conditions contribute to a greater likelihood of accidents. For those injured, recovery can be complicated by lack of access to immediate transportation, financial stress, or unclear legal options.

In these cases, understanding your rights and securing prompt support is essential. Medical care, insurance claims, and legal questions often arise quickly after the scene clears.

If you’ve been hurt in a traffic…

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19th century American screw sloops

The Mohican-class sloop was a series of screw sloops operated by the United States Navy during the American Civil War and last half of the 19th century. The ships were designed as part of a larger push to develop steam-powered ships with a light draft for coastal missions. During the war, the class supported various Union operations, most notably the destruction of two Confederate commerce raiders. In peacetime, the ships protected American interests and were all decommissioned by the 20th century.

Development and design

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By the late 1850s, the United States Navy had begun the transition to steam-propelled warships across its fleet. However, these new vessels were generally large, had deep drafts, and were poorly suited for operations in shallow coastal waters. To address this gap, the Navy initiated the development of a new class of shallow-draft steam vessels in 1857. These ships were intended to feature “light draft, great speed, and heavy guns.” The project received strong support from Southern congressmen, who were concerned about the possibility of the Royal Navy intercepting American ships during the enforcement of the Blockade of Africa against the Atlantic slave trade. In 1858, Congress authorized the construction of eight such vessels. One was built as a paddle steamer, while the remaining seven were ordered as screw sloops. Of these, three had a draft of 10 ft (3.0 m), and the other four had a draft of 13 ft (4.0 m).[1]: 71 

Three of the 13 ft (4.0 m)-draft vessels–Mohican, Iroquois, and Wyoming–shared a similar design. In February 1861, Congress authorized an expansion of the class. The design of Iroquois was replicated in Oneida and Wachusett; Tuscarora was based on Wyoming; and Kearsarge was…

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BUTLER, Ohio — Their bodies are maimed or burned. Their childhoods have been shattered. And their futures are filled with uncertainty as war rages in Gaza.

But for one week, three dozen wounded Palestinian children and members of their families have found a respite from the fighting at a summer camp in Mohican State Park, just an hour north of Columbus.

Thanks to HEAL Palestine, a nonprofit group that aids the youngest victims of the Gaza war, children like 7-year-old Qamar Alkordi, who uses two-hand crutches to walk, have been able to play in a safe place with other wounded children and feel less alone.

Huda Alkordi and her daughter Qamar.NBC News

“There’s other kids, they have the prosthetic, they are walking, and this is, like, it makes me happy to see this,” her mother, Huda Alkordi, said about the sleepaway camp, where Qamar played in an inflatable pool and sprayed other kids with water.

“And I really hope that Qamar, one day, she gonna walk, inshallah [God willing].”

Qamar Alkordi with her brother.

HEAL runs field hospitals and food kitchens in Gaza and runs educational programs for children who haven’t been inside a school since Israel Defense Forces invaded the crowded Palestinian territory after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed and 250 were taken hostage.

“A lot of them are facing a future of near illiteracy,” said a HEAL co-founder, Dr. Zeena Salman, referring to how schools have largely ceased functioning in the shattered enclave.

In the 19-plus months since Israel began bombing Gaza and with most of its 2 million residents forced from their homes, Gaza has become an especially dangerous place for children.

About 1,309 children…

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Thunderstorms blanketed the D.C. region on Thursday evening as quick-moving storms dropped buckets of rain and brought in powerful, damaging winds.

Chevy Chase Parkway NW blocked by oak tree and power lines in the roadway. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

WTOP/Dave Dildine

A truck in the Mohican Hills neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland, after it caught on fire following a storm Thursday. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

WTOP/Jimmy Alexander

A truck in Mohican Hills in Bethesda, Maryland, after it caught on fire following a storm Thursday. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

WTOP/Jimmy Alexander

A house is damaged in Potomac, Maryland, after the severe storm that came through the area Thursday. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

WTOP/Mike Murillo

A photo of storm clouds in Culpeper, Virginia, on June 19, 2025. (Courtesy WTOP listener)

Courtesy WTOP listener

A photo of the storm in Chevy Chase, Maryland, around 4:30 p.m. (WTOP/Abigail Constantino)

WTOP/Abigail Constantino

Tree down on Riggs Road between Adelphi and 25th, blocking one lane with power lines also in the road. (Courtesy Jessica Mack)

Courtesy Jessica Mack

Downed tree crashes into Vienna, Virginia, home. (Courtesy Barnaby Harkins)

Courtesy Barnaby Harkins

A downed tree spears through the roof of a Vienna, Virginia, home. (Courtesy Barnaby Harkins)

Courtesy Barnaby Harkins

The view of the Washington Monument before the storm Thursday from downtown D.C. (Courtesy Christina Dixon)

Courtesy Christina Dixon

Downed tree in the Glover Park neighborhood of D.C. (Courtesy Nick Nguyen)…

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Hike This (Not That) takes you on an adventure to experience both the well-known trail and the hike you probably haven’t heard of. We share how to get to both, what to expect, and why we would choose to hike each trail. Maybe you’ll want to visit both or maybe one of these hikes will seem more appealing; but you’ll leave with an appreciation for all that awaits you out on the trail.

This is a tale of two hikes. The first is a trail that includes on its route the most visited site in the Buckeye State’s only national park, which happens to lie within the state’s most populous metropolitan area. The second is a state park trail in rural northern Ohio that’s located several miles from any major city. Both are worthwhile, but if you’re looking for a less-trafficked alternative to the often-crowded Brandywine Gorge Trail in Cleveland’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Hog Hollow, Lyons Falls, and Green Trail Loop in Mohican State Park is an excellent choice.

• Distance: 1.4 miles, loop
• AllTrails Rating: Moderately challenging
• Suitable For: National park visitors who love waterfalls and nature; urbanites looking to escape from the city
• Best Time of Year to Hike: Late spring for best waterfall views; April to October for general hiking

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is Ohio’s only fully-designated national park, and it’s located on the southern edge of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area—the state’s most populous. In 2024, the park saw more than 2.9 million visitors—more than Mammoth Cave, Indiana Dunes, New River Gorge, Shenandoah, or Gateway Arch National Parks. Among the most visited sites—if not the most visited—in this busy national park is Brandywine Falls.

The Brandywine Gorge Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park shares not only a trailhead with the path to unspeakably popular Brandywine Falls, but several…

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COLUMBUS – As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is hosting a special competition for Ohio students who love the outdoors. ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip competition offers students in grades 3 through 12 a chance to participate in an exclusive field trip of their choice with ODNR staff.

“These field trips are one-of-a-kind activities that truly highlight some of the most unique aspects of Ohio and our natural resources,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “I look forward to seeing all the submissions from our young people across the state and seeing what nature means to them, especially in this celebratory year!”

Students can submit art or a written essay as part of ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip Competition. Photo courtesy ODNR.

Contest applications for ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip are now being accepted online. To enter the contest, students will submit either a piece of artwork or short essay about how Ohio’s natural resources have played a role in their life. One winner will be selected for each of the following categories:

• Art: Grades 3-5
• Art: Grades 6-8
• Art: Grades 9-12
• Writing: Grades 3-5
• Writing: Grades 6-8
• Writing: Grades 9-12

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of ODNR staff for all six categories. Winners who are selected can choose from a variety of field trips put together by staff. Some amazing examples of exclusive experiences are as follows:

Step Back in Time: Heritage Hike at Mohican State Park
Join historians and park naturalists on an exclusive guided hike as you explore the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This special hike will take you along the scenic Lyons Falls Trail to Pleasant Hill Trail, where you’ll uncover the stories behind the CCC’s…

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Resident Clear Cuts 66 Trees, Inundating Neighbors Below

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:07 Last Updated: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:21 Published: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:07 Joanne Wallenstein Hits: 1076

In perhaps one of the most egregious incidents of tree destruction that we’ve seen, Mohican Trail residents removed 66 trees on a steep slope to accommodate a basketball court.

The clear cutting did more than destroy the view from the homes below. It caused significant erosion and mud slides into the yards, pools and streets.

The surprising fact is that the residents removed the trees with the approval of the Village.

That’s right. Scarsdale Village signed a permit to remove 39 Norway Maples, 22 dead or diseased deciduous trees and 5 native deciduous healthy trees to build a sports court.

Here’s the note on the property record below:

February 27, 2024

“REMOVAL OF 66 TREES CONSISITING OF 39 INVASIVE NORWAY MAPLES, 22 DEAD DISEASED NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREES, AND 5 NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREES WHICH ARE HEALTHY. (REMOVAL LIST ATTACHED) PROPERTY CONTAINS TEN TREES WHICH WERE FLAGGED BY VILLAGE ARBORIST TO BE PRESERVED AND PROTECTED. (PROTECTED LIST ATTACHED) ARBORIST REPORT PROVIDED. FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT TREES REQUIRED FROM GROUP A OR GROUP C OF VILLAGE LIST.”

About the Village Code that allows Norway Maples to be removed without a permit, the neighbor writes, “Norwegian Maples were planted widely in Westchester in the 1700’s to replace the trees that had succumbed to Duthc Elm disease. The trees were hearty, growing tall, and providing a beautiful canopy.”

The residents on Mohican Trail were supposed to plant replacements for some of the downed trees, but instead they have applied for a special use permit to build a 2,200 square foot sports court on the steep slope which a neighbor says will “exacerbate stormwater flooding, environmental…

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TIME OUT OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, June 11

Pull Invasive Species with
Otsego County Conservation Association

CONSERVATION—6-8 p.m. “Chop and Cheese.” Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association. Volunteer to remove the invasive Japanese knotweed. Hard work followed by refreshments in the garden. Tools available or bring your own. Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. volunteer@occainfo.org or https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/chop-and-cheese-1

STORY TIME—9:30 a.m. Staff share stories, activities and play. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Held each Wednesday. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/programs-and-events/childrens-and-youth-programs/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Free. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/601665592340276/601665605673608/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

STORY TIME—10:15 a.m.  Held each Wednesday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1149503537217439&set=a.557428283091637

SENIOR MEALS—Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and brownies. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession

LIBRARY—2-4 p.m. “Technology Help.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=686462034014515&set=a.182156554445068

CRAFT—3-4:45 p.m. “Crochet Circle Plus.” All crafters, from knitters to scrap bookers, are invited for inspiration and good company. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or 

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