2026 – Page 12 – Sightseers' Delight

Standing tall in Smyrna’s history, Fanny Williams left a legacy of Civil Rights activism

April 4, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Fanny Williams left a legacy of Civil Rights activism.

Buxton Inn in Granville, Ohio, has new owners

April 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The former Worthington Inn owners bought the Buxton Inn in Granville, one of Ohio’s oldest continuously operated hotels, according to The Reporting Project at Denison University.

Two exhibits on display at the Smyrna Library

April 3, 2026 Community News

Two new exhibits are now on view in the wall and display cabinet areas on the second floor of the Smyrna Library.

Metuchen moves to open 32-acre park At Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve, mayor says

April 2, 2026 The Turnaround

Borough officials say a long-blighted industrial property is nearing a public comeback as the largest open park space in Metuchen, with improvements expected to wrap up later this spring.

Star Alliance adds ITA as Aer Lingus rolls out Starlink and SAS marks 80 years in the sky

April 2, 2026 The Turnaround

Three European carriers are making different bets at the start of 2026 on what matters to flyers: bigger networks, better onboard connectivity and brand legacy.

Trump addresses nation on U.S. military strikes against Iran

April 2, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

In a primetime address to the nation on Wednesday, President Trump highlighted what he dubbed the extraordinary achievements of the U.S. military, saying it has delivered swift, overwhelming blows to the Iranian regime.

Hotel Indigo Atlanta undergoing major renovation

April 1, 2026 The Turnaround

Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings Galleria is in the middle of a major renovation aimed at overhauling guest-facing areas ahead of the busy summer travel season, according to a notice posted on the hotel’s website.

New Zealand Police: No clear uptick in fuel theft yet as prices jitter

March 30, 2026 The Turnaround

New Zealand Police say there has been no discernible change in reports of fuel theft so far, but they are watching closely for any rise in offending as global fuel pressures leave some people worried about crime.

Trump moves to pay TSA workers as shutdown chaos chokes airports

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security and the White House budget office to find a way to pay tens of thousands of unpaid TSA workers during the ongoing DHS shutdown, warning that airport security lines and staffing losses have pushed the system into what he called a national security “emergency.”

Study suggests travel may boost health and productivity

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Travel may do more than provide a break from work and routine. Research led by a Texas A&M University professor suggests vacations can reduce stress, boost productivity and strengthen relationships, with potential benefits for heart health.