They knocked on three doors before walking in on a medical crisis in the making. A physically-disabled woman in her 60s had fallen on the floor of the small apartment where she lives alone. Dr. Michael Van Scoy and Theresa Sellers, a registered nurse, got her into her wheelchair and determined she had no fresh injuries. Read more » »

Today is Thursday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2015. There are 112 days left in the year. 1865 — 150 years ago: The new „Standard History of the American Rebellion” by Horace Greeley is ready for sale; His treatment of the subject is honest, impartial, straightforward and thorough. Read more » »

Amsterdam, 9/9/2015Dear Brothers and Sisters,A new year is about to begin. The Jewish people all over the world will be praying for peace , for tolerance, for mutual respect …They will voice their hopes for a better year to come, a year without violence, a year without suffering, a year that would bring solace to humanity. Read more » »

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Albany County officials delivered ice and bottled water to Albany residents after a power outage left them without cool air. National Grid workers were out in the city of Albany Tuesday night for a power outage on Quail Street. After power was restored, another outage took place at 2: 30 a.m. Read more » »

BOONE—Grammy-nominated producer Keith Weber will present a free recital of collaborative works for organ, voice, oboe, trumpet and percussion Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. at Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. In addition, he will conduct a voice master class Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. Read more » »

Wedding of Brenda and Edmon Rodman in 1980 at Temple Beth Emet, Anaheim. Photo courtesy of Edmon J. Rodman For many of us seeking a connection to our synagogue environments this High Holy Days season, the work of a mid-century Jewish Los Angeles artist, Joseph L. Read more » »