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STOCKBRIDGE — Leaders of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians want the Select Board to tighten up reviews of any future projects involving digging on their original homelands.

Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians President Shannon Holsey, shown in 2023, told members of the newly formed Stockbridge Mohican Commission that she appreciates “the opportunity to expand our relationship and work collectively on behalf of our nation and Stockbridge.” 

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At a recent Select Board meeting, Shannon Holsey, president of the tribe, voiced concern about the major construction project on the 375-acre site of the Congregation of Marian Fathers.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a permit for the work without any state or local review of the historical, archaeological and cultural impact, she said.

Town Administrator Michael Canales suggested there had been a mix-up between the state and the federal agency.

Canales said that “anytime there’s digging happening anywhere in town, we want to make sure to check with a tribal officer.” He offered to explore bringing a new bylaw to next May’s annual town meeting.

When completed, the 40-room, 20-office complex costing nearly $30 million, including a new community chapel and monastery, will be home to the 40 priests, brothers and seminarians based at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy.

“We want to take a very pro-active approach, strengthening our relationship and relating some of our concerns about archaeological cultural resources, specifically on construction projects within the town,” Holsey told the Select Board members via Zoom. 

She emphasized that important artifacts need to be…

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Jul 15, 2025

Four new members were inducted into the Wintersville Woman’s Club during the group’s final meeting of the club year, held May 15 at the St. Florian Event Center in Wintersville. The new members, along with their sponsors and club officers, stopped to have their photo taken during the monthly luncheon. Those who were recognized included, from left, President Cheryl Taylor, membership chairman Pat Ketzell, leadership chairman Marjean Sizemore, sponsor Janet Liggett, new member Cathy Povich, sponsor Mary Lucille Smith, new member Judy Galbreath, sponsor Mary Beth Allan and new member Maureen Giandomenico. Sheila Milic is also a new club member. Club members will reconvene in September, according to officers, who noted a planning meeting has been set for Aug. 7 at A Touch of Elegance in Steubenville. The officers will discuss the Mohican Memorial Shrine honoring Ohio’s war dead, along with Gold Star Mothers. The event is scheduled to take place on Sept. 28 in Loudenville. Taylor noted at the May meeting seven members of the club attended the 127th-annual GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Club Convention in Dublin, Ohio, taking place April 24-27. The club was honored with the following awards and certificates: Past President’s Award “Bee the One,” awarded for fundraising projects and the recycling of old tennis shoes to raise money to purchase and plant a Buckeye tree in Wintersville. The club also received a creativity award for its environment program, featuring local Chief Meteorologist Jeff Oeschlein and keeping with the weather theme, collecting 42 rain ponchos and 32 umbrellas for three local shelters. The club was named No. 6 in the Top 20 Clubs, and awards…

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PERRYSVILLE — A new system for campsite reservations is now available for Hocking State Forest and for Mohican-Memorial State Forest.

There are 23 campsites available for reservation at the Hocking State Forest Horse Campground, and seven Park-and-Pack campsites available at Mohican-Memorial State Forest. The sites were previously first come, first served camping areas.

“Ohio’s state forests provide visitors with a unique camping experience,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser.

“This new system will not only allow people to plan ahead but give us a better idea of who is using the campground and allow us to improve our services.”

The new reservation system is now available to book reservations that start on Monday, Sept. 1 and beyond. When making a reservation, people will be asked to provide their name, address, vehicle license plate number, as well as the camping equipment they plan to bring to the site.

After Monday, Sept. 1, all campers at Hocking and Mohican-Memorial state forests will be required to show a valid camping permit.

All permits will be issued through the new reservation system via email when booking reservations are completed. Campers can bring a printed copy or save a digital version on their phones.

The ODNR Division of Forestry provides the following guidelines for making reservations with the new system:

• There is no charge to set up an account. Accounts are set up using the OH|ID secure login system.
• There is no charge to create or cancel a reservation.
• Users may reserve a campsite up to 90 days in advance.
• Users are limited to reserving 14 days within a 30-day window.
• Users may reserve up to two campsites for the same dates at one campground.
• Check-in starts at 3 p.m. on the start date of the reservation. Check-out time…

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Columbus, OH (July 2, 2025) – A vehicle collision on Tuesday at the intersection of Hiawatha St and Mohican Ave resulted in injuries and required emergency medical assistance in the South Linden area of Columbus. The crash occurred during the afternoon hours and involved at least two vehicles.

Reports from the scene indicate that the vehicles collided near the center of the intersection, causing one to veer off the road and strike a stop sign. The force of the crash prompted multiple 911 calls from nearby residents, and the Columbus Division of Fire quickly arrived to provide aid.

Individuals involved in the collision sustained a variety of injuries. Paramedics treated several people on-site, and at least one victim was transported to a nearby hospital for additional care. Although officials have not yet released full details on the severity of the injuries, responders confirmed that the situation required immediate medical attention.

The intersection was partially blocked for over an hour while investigators collected evidence and crews worked to clear the wreckage. Authorities have not yet confirmed what led to the collision, though factors such as visibility issues or driver inattention are being considered.

We send our thoughts and well wishes to those recovering from this crash.

Residential Crashes in Columbus Neighborhoods

The South Linden neighborhood, where Hiawatha St and Mohican Ave intersect, is composed of narrow roads and densely spaced intersections. These conditions, combined with fluctuating traffic volumes, create an environment where serious crashes can occur even at lower speeds.

Tuesday’s incident is a reminder of the importance of cautious driving in residential areas. Even a brief distraction or rolling stop at a low-traffic intersection can result in major damage and personal injury. Victims of such crashes often deal with more than immediate physical harm—they may face ongoing medical needs, emotional…

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Rural tribal clinics like Stockbridge-Munsee Health and Wellness Center provide medical services to tribal and community members, but proposed spending cuts to the Indian Health Service — the federal agency that provides tribal medical services across the country — to Medicare and Medicaid would cut across all Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

“It’s not just a budget,” says Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band Of Mohican Indians, “it’s a trust in treaty responsibility that the United States has entered into with tribal nations for what was taken, and what was supposed to be returned, and the loss of our land. That is the unique relationship that exists and the agreements that were entered into between the United States and tribal nations.”

While the proposed $8 billion budget for IHS is an increase, Holsey says the package lacks advanced appropriations that are needed for funding predictability.

“One of the essential threats of this Big Beautiful Bill is that they’re going to strip the advanced appropriations, and we’re going back into a dysfunctional cycle,” Holsey shares.

Funding the tribe’s health center is complex. “It costs our nation about $16 million to operate it annually. Of that, in it, it’s multifaceted in the resources that come, a mix of both private insurance and Medicare,” explains Holsey.

27 percent of the tribal clinic’s funding comes from Medicare and Medicaid, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The proposed bill would reduce federal Medicaid by $793 billion.

“We have a responsibility to our citizens as a sovereign nation, so it’s going to be up to our tribal government to come up with that offset to meet the basic needs and to manage,” Holsey asserts.

According to Holsey, some of the health concerns that tribal members are facing…

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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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