>SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - For four hours Thursday, people waited to leave or enter Lambro Lane in Green Township, Ohio.

>The people who live there say this happens multiple times a week.

>“Does someone have to die,” Joyce Johnley wondered. “And then what happens when someone dies? Who’s going to be responsible?”

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>Construction is expected to enter its second phase in about two years. At that point, traffic will shift to the opposite side of the northbound span while crews continue work.

>The nearly $900 million project is expected to take four years. 

>The northbound span carries roughly 60,000 cars a day across the Thames River, serving as a critical link on I-95 and a key route for both commuters and freight traffic.

>The Federal Highway Administration is investing more than $158 million toward the rehabilitation project, which includes replacing the aging bridge deck and extending the structure’s lifespan.

>The rehabilitation project is expected to be completed in 2030.

>An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris has been described as a “major breakthrough” by France’s culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city’s original settlement.

>A roughly 20-metre (65ft) stretch of wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered in Paris this summer beneath a building on the Île de la Cité, near Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the French capital.

>The stone-and-wood structure is thought to be a fragment of the ramparts of Lutetia – the ancient name for Paris – built by the Gallic Parisii tribe who lived along the River Seine in the iron age.

>Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is shaping up to be the biggest entry in the remake trilogy by a considerable margin, as game director Naoki Hamaguchi estimates that a complete playthrough of everything that the game has to offer could take up to 100 hours. That includes the campaign, side activities, and endgame content–something that Hamaguchi has experienced dozens of times for himself throughout the development of Revelation

>In total, Hamaguchi said he had completed 46 playthroughs by the time he was interviewed. So how do you get so many game completions under your belt, when the game in question is so lengthy? Hamaguchi explained that he’d devoted all his time to playtesting the game, and he even slipped in a few testing sessions between interviews on the current Final Fantasy 7 Revelation press tour.

>Seth Bodnar pulls a shotgun from the back of his truck, lines up his mark on a tree stump with a bag of flour set behind, takes aim, and pulls the trigger.

>His target? A Flock camera.

>Or a stand-in for one at least. Bodnar, an Independent running for US Senate in Montana, performed the stunt in a new campaign ad shared this week. The veteran and former University of Montana president told Business Insider that Flock cameras are an issue on which voters across the political spectrum can agree.

>Bodnar said he supports the bipartisan Flock-Off Act, introduced this month by Reps. Thomas Massie and Eric Burlison, which is intended to cut federal funding used for automated license-plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras.

>"We should also close the private camera loophole so police can't use a retailer's camera to do without a warrant what they shouldn't be able to do," he said.

>In municipalities across Connecticut, Flock cameras have been installed without any public approval or even public knowledge.

>In East Lyme, the implementation of this surveillance technology went largely unnoticed as it was just a simple line item in the East Lyme Police Department’s 2023 IT budget. The threshold to trigger approval from the Board of Selectmen is $10,000 and the Flock camera purchases came in at $9,000 — although when the necessary $1,950 installation fee is added, it brings the total cost to well over the $10,000 threshold. 

>At the time these cameras were installed, the ELPD had no outside regulations specific to this new surveillance infrastructure. Only after public outcry did the state legislature realize the need and act in passing common sense regulations which become effective Oct. 1. The people of Connecticut are clearly not satisfied and are seeking additional regulations aimed at protecting citizens privacy and requiring complete transparency from the people surveilling them. 

>East Lyme Privacy’s next event will be an informational seminar on Oct. 1 @ 7 p.m. in the Senior Center. We will have a technical and data expert as well as other informed citizens that will be willing to answer questions. Residents of East Lyme are invited to email any questions they have about data, AI cameras or any other issue relating to our new surveillance infrastructure to EastLymePrivacy@proton.me 

>Kyle Busch’s legacy could soon become a permanent part of Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

>Clark County is set to consider a proposal to formally name private drive aisles at the speedway after Busch and his brother, Kurt, according to NBC News’ Vegas station KSNV News 3. The proposal is scheduled for consideration at the Clark County Planning Commission’s September 15 meeting.

>According to the county agenda, Nevada Speedway, LLC has submitted two street-name change requests involving private drive aisles at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. One proposal would formally name a drive aisle “Busch Brothers Drive,” while another would name a private drive aisle “Rowdy Road.” Both items are listed for possible action at the September 15 Planning Commission meeting.

>The proposed Busch Brothers Drive would run along a portion of the existing private L-shaped drive connecting Las Vegas Boulevard North with Checkered Flag Lane. County records indicate the road has long been signed as “Eren Drive,” despite never being officially named.

>The proposed names would recognize Kyle and Kurt Busch, with “Rowdy Road” referencing Kyle’s longtime nickname. The speedway says the Busch Brothers Drive proposal would also recognize the family’s longstanding ties to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR, and the Southern Nevada community.

>“The Legend of Zelda” turns 40 this year, but the titular princess at the center of the franchise doesn’t look a day over whatever ethereal age the Nintendo video game franchise needs her to be for any given game.

>The magic of the fantasy character is in large part thanks to actress Patricia Summersett, who has been voicing the English-dub version of Princess Zelda since 2017’s “Breath of the Wild.” But Summersett says she crafted the now-iconic voice without knowing it was Zelda she was portraying.

>See below for more from Variety’s interview with Summersett about her career and the 40th anniversary of “The Legend of Zelda.”

>District data show that 61% of morning buses on the first day Tuesday made it to school before the morning bell, while 73% of afternoon buses were on time.

>That’s worse than last year's 66% on-time performance for morning drop off — a record high. In the afternoon last year, 75% of the afternoon buses were on time.

>Boston Public Schools contracts out bus service to Transdev, which is responsible for hiring and training bus drivers, maintaining the fleet of buses and managing bus operations. The company has been under scrutiny for safety issues and late buses. From March to June this year, Boston Public Schools fined Transdev $405,000 for late buses or uncovered routes.

>In Boston, the last day the sun will set past 7 p.m. this year is Friday, Sept. 11, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.

>The last day the sun will set past 6 p.m. this year will be Friday, Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.

>In Boston, the last day the sun will set past 5 p.m. this year will be Saturday, Oct. 31 – the day before daylight saving time ends this year.

>We won't see another sunset past 5 p.m. until Feb. 2, 2027.

>Connecticut could be in for a colorful fall foliage season this year.

>With less than two weeks to go before the start of fall, experts say the state could start seeing foliage a little later, and it could potentially last a little longer.

>This year's foliage season could arrive a little later than usual.

>While some leaves are already beginning to change in early September, peak foliage is still expected to arrive in October across Connecticut.

>I am proud that the State Bond Commission has approved a significant portion of $20 million in funding for improvements at Harkness Memorial State Park, following months of collaboration with local advocates, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and park staff.

Thank you to Gov. Ned Lamont, House and Senate leadership, the Bonding subcommittee chairs, and the the State Bond Commission for this immense investment in one of the gems of our state in Southeastern Connecticut!

The funding –- which was approved by the State Bond Commission’s today -- will support priority projects at Harkness Memorial State Park, including improvements to the Eolia Mansion, Carriage House, Office, Water Tower, Greenhouse Complex, formal gardens, landscaped grounds, walkways, drives, parking areas, utility and maintenance structures.

“This funding is about making sure Harkness Park has the resources it needs to remain one of Connecticut’s most treasured public spaces,” Rep. Gauthier said. "We brought together the people who care for our park most — including the Friends of Harkness, DEEP officials, and park staff — and are overjoyed that our priorities are reflected in the state’s bonding package."

>"Harkness is an incredible resource for our community and for people across Connecticut,” said Sen. Marx. “The best way to protect and improve it is to listen to the people who care for the park, the people who use it, and the professionals who understand what it needs. This funding is the result of that collaboration, and I’m proud to have advocated for these investments.”

>Sen. Marx said the funding reflects a collaborative effort to identify and advance projects that will have a meaningful impact on the park.

>“This meaningful support will bolster our local organizations, preserve local recreation and benefit our communities,” said Sen. Marx. “I look forward to seeing the work get underway and am grateful to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their continued support of our region.”

>Following the legislative session, Sen. Marx and I joined Friends of Harkness, DEEP officials, park staff and volunteers on June 2 for a meeting at the Eolia Mansion to discuss the park’s needs and collaborated on how to best approach funding.

"Friends of Harkness is excited to hear that the state is focusing spending on Harkness Memorial State Park and other properties in the area,"  Randy Fahey, vice president of the board of directors of Friends of Harkness, said. "We have been advocating for maintenance of the park’s buildings and hope that this means we will see meaningful action and stabilization of these unique structures. We look forward to continuing our work with DEEP supporting the various projects around the park."

>Separately, Camp Harkness received $500,000 from the State Bond Commission for accessibility and capital improvements. 

>“Camp Harkness is dedicated to providing Connecticut citizens with disabilities access to camping, swimming and other outdoor activities that they otherwise might not be able to experience,” Stan Soby, Chair of the Camp Harkness Advisory Committee, said. “From summer camp programs to year-round individual and family activities, the positive impacts are many. The proposed funding for accessibility and capital improvements would help continue and improve the experience for all of Camp's users.”

Finally, the Montville VFW Post 10060 will receive $75,000 for renovations and upgrades.

>WEST HAVEN, Aug. 26, 2026 — Mayor Dorinda Borer has announced a new ordinance requiring all city departments to donate eligible surplus food to local assistance programs.

>The new policy establishes direct compliance with the federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act while providing vital support to West Haven residents facing hunger.

>Borer said the resolution aims to capture edible food that would otherwise go to waste in city-run facilities.

>“This resolution will greatly assist in the alleviation of food insecurity affecting a significant number of residents, including children, seniors, veterans and families who rely on community-based food assistance programs,” the mayor said.

>Councilman Ronald M. Quagliani, D-10, added: “I am proud to partner with Mayor Borer on this resolution to continue to help address food insecurity in our community by having city departments donate surplus food to local food banks and nonprofits. No one should go hungry while good food is being thrown away. We have a responsibility to care for all members of our community, and that means doing everything we can to reduce waste and help those in need.”

>By adopting the resolution, West Haven aligns its municipal operations with federal standards established in 1996.

>The Emerson Good Samaritan law was enacted to reduce food waste and protect donors from lawsuits if good faith donations accidentally cause harm.

>As a state representative, Borer championed measures to address food insecurity, including creating a Food Policy Council that brings together organizations from across West Haven to identify and close the gaps in providing food to those in need. As a result, the organizations are now coordinated on what, how and when meals are provided in the community.

>Borer said the city’s resolution removes the last legal barriers for municipal departments to safely give away surplus food, strengthening public health and contributing to a more resilient and compassionate food system in West Haven.

>“Establishing a consistent and coordinated food donation policy across all city departments will improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in our efforts to address food insecurity,” the mayor said.

>Under the city’s food donation requirement, “All departments, offices, commissions, and entities under the jurisdiction of the City of West Haven that produce, purchase, prepare, or manage food as part of their operations shall, whenever feasible, donate surplus wholesome food to qualified community organizations assisting West Haven residents experiencing food insecurity.”

>Food eligible for donation includes any surplus food that is safe and fit for human consumption at the time of donation, is properly handled and stored according to applicable safety standards, and is free from contamination or spoilage.

>Under the resolution, each department will identify surplus food for donation, coordinate with approved partner agencies for pickup or delivery, maintain internal records of donations, and provide staff members with guidance on food handling and donation procedures.

>Approved partner organizations include nonprofits, food rescue groups, food pantries, shelters, community centers and any other qualified entities tackling food insecurity in West Haven.

>After years of construction at Interstate 89's Exit 16 in Colchester, drivers are getting closer to navigating Vermont's first diverging diamond interchange.

>Before the new traffic pattern opens, the Vermont Agency of Transportation is giving drivers a chance to practice.

>VTrans has set up a driving simulator at the Champlain Valley Fair that recreates the new Exit 16 interchange.

>Drivers use a steering wheel and screen to travel through a virtual version of the roadway, including the crossover that will temporarily move traffic to the left side of the road.