The Senate’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on Wednesday approved a bill chief authored by Senator John Jasinski, R-Faribault, that strengthens state criminal penalties for individuals who are convicted of
Whanganui news in brief: Arrest in city, rabbits under the gun, Pride walk rescheduled and more
11 Mar, 2021 06:01 PM
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Arrest in city
A 48-year-old man was arrested in Niblett St in central Whanganui on Wednesday after reports of a historic charge. He appeared in Whanganui District Court that day charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Walk rescheduled
The 2021 Pride Walk, postponed because of Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions, has been rescheduled. It will be held on Saturday, April 24. The family friendly event to support Whanganui s LGBTQIA+ community will start from the Bearing (silver ball) sculpture on the riverfront. Meet at 9.45am for a 10am start. A gold coin donation is requested, with all money going to Pride Whanganui.
With Penn Stateâs university-wide wellness day on March 11 approaching, the HUB-Robeson Galleries are preparing to entertain and educate audiences about mental health and toxic masculinity through a new show centering around toilet paper.
âFrozen in the Toilet Paper Aisle of Life: Man Up!â was written by theater professor William Doan and Tyler Sperrazza, assistant production manager at the HUB-Robeson Center.
The upcoming simultaneously virtual and in-person performances of the show will take place at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, with Q&A sessions following the last two showings, according to a Penn State News release.
Doan said his play showcases 65 of his own drawings during a 30-minute telling of a series of funny yet serious stories about his life, of which he refers to as a âliving comic book.â
Let’s restore respect to our House Author: Cathy Tilton Published March 5
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Print article We can be better. That much, I knew when I ran for reelection in the Alaska State Legislature. Last week, words spoken by a colleague of mine on the House floor reminded me of that. Since then, the representative has apologized for his objectification of a female House member. He says he did not intend to cause harm, and I believe him. Yet, the concession remains: We can be better. For this reason, a core principle of the caucus I lead, the Alaska House Republicans, has been to restore respect and dignity in our state Legislature.
Tobacco manufacturers have gained at least an additional three months before potentially having to place graphic warning labels on their traditional cigarette packs.