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Stories in this Regional News Roundup are excerpted from weekly newspapers from around the region. This is part one, with part two scheduled to appear in Sunday’s Tribune. McCALL — A public hearing on the 97-home Boulder Creek development in Donnelly was continued to Feb. 9, with city council members saying they needed more time to consider the application. The public hearing will be taken up again to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 at the Donnelly Community Center and will be limited to discussion on the subject of a second access point for the development. Mayor Susan Dorris recused herself from the council deliberations for the hearing, citing herself as a neighbor to the proposed development. Ten people spoke in opposition and six people wrote in with concerns regarding the Boulder Creek proposal during the public hearing on Monday. The development is proposed to be built on about 23 acres on Eld Lane in Donnelly and includes 97 homes referred to as “multi-family units,” 14 recreational cabins, three short-term rentals,  » Read More

Jan. 31, 2026, 4:07 a.m. CT A former Peoria pastor was charged with distributing harmful materials to a minor. Michael Ritchason, 48, allegedly sent an illicit photo of himself via Snapchat to a minor in August 2025. He was released with conditions before trial, including no contact with the minor. Ritchason resigned from his position as lead pastor at Riverside Community Church in December. A former pastor at Peoria's Riverside Community Church was released with conditions before trial on charges that he sent illicit photos to a minor last year. Michael Ritchason, 48, of Pekin was charged with one count of distributing harmful materials to a minor on Dec. 22, two months after he had been arrested for allegedly sending a Snapchat photo of his genitals to a minor in August 2025, according to court documents. Ritchason made a first appearance in court Thursday in Tazewell County Circuit Court. The Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office did not file a petition to detain him before trial. Circuit Judge Chris Doscotch ordered Ritchason's release, requiring him to comply with pre-trial services reporting and subjecting his electronic devices and social media accounts to a manual search at their request. Ritchason is also ordered

Troy University has achieved a groundbreaking accomplishment in higher education and healthcare training. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has granted approval for the University’s new Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program. This regional accreditation milestone completes the necessary approvals following the earlier green light from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) in September 2025, allowing Troy University to officially launch this innovative doctoral offering. “This historic achievement represents Troy University’s continued commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare education,” said Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Chancellor of Troy University. “The program not only breaks new ground but also addresses critical needs by training the next generation of chiropractors dedicated to serving their communities.” A Pioneer in Public Chiropractic Education Troy University now stands as the second public university in the United States to offer a Doctor of Chiropractic program—the first public university in the South to do so. This distinction highlights TROY’s leadership in making high-quality, affordable doctoral education more accessible. “Becoming the first public university in the South to offer a Doctor of Chiropractic program positions Troy University as a leader in expanding access to this vital profession,” said Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice

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Executive Summary Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed a trilateral mediation framework to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States amidst escalating military threats. On January 30, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Istanbul for high-level discussions with Turkish leadership concerning regional security and bilateral interests. Despite its attempted role of mediation, Ankara maintains its NATO responsibilities and enhances border security measures to address the potential threats of regional warfare, regime volatility, and extensive migration. Key Takeaways Turkey has officially offered to mediate between Iran and the United States through a proposed trilateral video conference involving President Trump and President Pezeshkian. The United States has deployed a “massive armada,” including the USS Abraham Lincoln and strategic bombers, while maintaining a high-readiness posture at Incirlik Air Base. Conversations between Turkish and Iranian delegates underscore Ankara’s endeavours to mitigate regional risks and prevent involvement in any US military action targeting Tehran. Background Information On January 30, 2026 , Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conducted a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Istanbul, meeting with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Prior to these meetings, Erdoğan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had a telephone discussion where the Turkish leader

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