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San Juan Water District Faces Budget Overrun Amid Legal Battle Over Running Iron Ranch Sale

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San Juan, Colorado – In recent months, the financial burden of ongoing litigation has placed the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) under fiscal pressure as they debate the potential sale of Running Iron Ranch. The property, co-owned with the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD), has become a contested asset as plans to construct a reservoir on the site clash with PAWSD’s intentions to sell. The controversy began in the fall of 2024 when PAWSD initiated efforts to sell the ranch, a move opposed by SJWCD based on an agreement made in 2015 … Read more

Local School District in Turmoil as Investigation into Former Officer’s Conduct Reveals Possible Student Victims

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Manchester, Conn. — A former school resource officer’s questionable conduct has prompted a legal notice of intent to sue on Tuesday, though specifics of the document were withheld pending redactions by Town Attorney Tim O’Neil. The officer, referred to only as Moan, faced arrest under allegations not tied to his duties within the schools, according to police statements. These charges reportedly did not involve any Manchester residents or students directly. Initial investigations have revealed that while the accusations are not linked to Moan’s role in the educational system, concerns have arisen about possible victims from … Read more

Middletown School Board Reinstates Bruce Padula as District Lawyer Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — In a recent turn of events, the Middletown school board has reappointed Bruce Padula as the legal representative for the district, following a divided initial response. The decision was finalized in a unanimous vote during last Friday’s board meeting, succeeding a contentious discussion last Wednesday which saw several members resistant to the immediate re-hire. Board president Frank Capone, who advocated for Padula’s reappointment, faced opposition initially, with some members criticizing the rush in decision-making. However, the pressing need for legal expertise in ongoing court cases eventually swayed the board. Joe Fitzgerald, a … Read more

Impact Charter Faces Legal Challenge: Lawsuit Filed in 19th Judicial District Court

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Baton Rouge, LA – A significant legal battle is unfolding in the 19th Judicial District Court today as Impact Charter School seeks a temporary restraining order against state officials. The school aims to halt proceedings that could close its doors, pending the resolution of its lawsuit over a recent academic performance evaluation. Located in Baker, Impact Charter School is contesting the methodology used by the state to assess its academic performance, arguing that it has consistently met the required standards for charter schools in Louisiana. At the heart of the dispute is Impact’s claim that … Read more