Stephen Hemelt, Author at Orange Leader - Page 9 of 18

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MASTER GARDENER — Bonsai gardening for everyone with small start, big Zen

A reader recently asked me to write about bonsai tree requirements, but more specifically, how to keep bonsai trees alive during the seasons. Let’s begin ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:08 am

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Orange Mayor says hometown champion’s parade serves as inspritation to local youth

WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie “Shock” Foster was the toast of Orange with a parade in his honor. The Orange native was also presented a ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 12:24 am

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Orange Police update fatal crash investigation; say victim struck multiple times

Criminal charges are not likely following a fatal auto-pedestrian crash last week in Orange, authorities said. “It is investigated by us,” Orange Police Department Det. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 12:22 am

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Step Forward Treatment Center offers mental health, drug treatment assistance in Orange County

PINEHURST — Two uncles in Dana Teate’s family died due to drug overdoses. She, in turn, has worked in the drug treatment field since 2003. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:20 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Small business drives Orange County on path to major news, groundbreakings

Major plant groundbreakings may make headlines in Orange County, but our small business success is what makes this community a home. For every new plant ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Boxing champ “Shock” Foster talks homecoming parade; Art in the Park and car show fun planned

O’Shaquie “Shock” Foster considers it a blessing, and he is “happy, excited and anxious” to see how everything turns out this weekend. “I am happy ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:20 am

Local

West Orange-Cove superintendent building “dialogue” following major Golden Triangle Polymers announcement

WEST ORANGE — Dr. Rickie Harris is scheduled to meet early next month with representatives of Golden Triangle Polymers Company in an effort to clear a ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, March 24, 2023 12:14 am

Local

SPRING BREAK SHOOTOUT SUCCESS — First-time Orange event lays groundwork for return

Don’t let the rain or small spectator attendance fool you. Last weekend’s Spring Break Shootout jet ski competition in Orange was a huge success. Explore ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:18 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Orange County has billion-dollar opportunity following major plant groundbreaking

Golden Triangle Polymers pulled out all the stops last week with an Orange County ground breaking ceremony celebrating a new $8.5 billion Marlex polyethylene plant. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 18, 2023 12:02 am

Local

Special needs athletes complex unveiling major upgrades this season

NEDERLAND — $1.5 million worth of improvements that are three years in the making are just a couple of weeks from their public debut. “The ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:20 am

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