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The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Oh stop' – RTE Fair City viewers all have same complaint as Renee spoils new club
RTE Fair City viewers were all left with the same complaint as Renee spoiled their new club. Last Sunday Emma organised a book club and Renee got upset when she wasn't invited. Advertisement 3 Renee wasn't impressed by Sharon's book choices Credit: RTE 3 Sharon spoke about Fifty Shades of Grey Credit: RTE 3 Emma tried to keep the peace Credit: RTE Emma eventually extended an invitation, but Renee was quick to assert herself and tried to take a leading role. Tonight, Holly, Emma, Renee and Sharon all met up for the book club. However, after a few jokes about Fifty Shades of Grey, Renee became bossy over reading choices in the book club, to Sharon's disgruntlement. Emma tried to keep the group together. Advertisement read more on fair city RTE viewers were all left fuming at Renee as they discussed the book club. Mairin tweeted: "Oh stop talking Renee." One fan said: "Never heard a book club that actually read books." Ciara wrote: "Renee's book choice... boring." Advertisement read more on the irish sun Another fan commented: "Renee the nosey mare." John added: "Never seen anyone read or mention a book but they're starting a book club." RTE Fair City first look Elsewhere, Ray enforced strict new rules at the garage and insisted that no sales or purchases could happen without his approval, which frustrated Pete. Doug warned Ray that he was being overbearing and neglecting his own work to focus on Pete. Advertisement When Dolores heard concerns from Erica and Doug, she stepped in and told Ray to focus on his own duties, which left Ray frustrated and Doug smug. Meanwhile, after a break in at The Marketplace, Rafferty was furious when James admitted he was missing his keys. FUMING JAMES James suspected Ger stole his keys and accused her of breaking into the vacant unit. Ger denied it and demanded fair treatment as a potential tenant. Advertisement Rafferty and Emma considered letting her take the lease, but James refused to sign off. Emma sided with James and Ger was turned down. When Rafferty rejected James' request for an advance on his pay check and his financial pressure mounted. Also tonight Mairead and Dean acknowledged their ongoing connection but held back because of Damien. Advertisement Mairead felt obliged to stand by Damien with Mark's sentencing approaching. Damien, unaware of their feelings, insisted Dean hang out with him and Mairead.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Lottery ticket worth over $300,000 sold in St. Michael
A winning lottery ticket worth over $300,000 was sold at a grocery store in St. Michael, the Minnesota Lottery said Monday. The Gopher 5 ticket for Friday's drawing was sold at The Marketplace at 900 Central Ave. E. The winning numbers are 1, 7, 22, 26 and 29. Lottery officials say the ticket is worth $329,553, and The Marketplace has earned a $3,295 bonus for selling it. The winner must claim their prize at the Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville within one year of the draw date. Lottery officials recommend calling the office ahead of time to check hours and make an appointment. Details about the winner, including name and the city they live in, will not be released unless that person "opts into publicity," officials said. Drawings for the Gopher 5 are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Jackpots start at $100,000 and grow after each drawing until there is a winner. .
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE Fair City viewers say same thing as Ger takes a stand after James blocks her application
RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing as Ger took matters into her own hands after James' lies. In tonight's episode, Ger expressed interest in renting a unit in The Marketplace, but James blocked her application when he realised that she's Hayley's mother. Advertisement 2 Ger expressed interest in renting a unit in The Marketplace Credit: RTE 2 James lied claiming the unit was no longer available Credit: RTE When Ger confronted him, James lied claiming the unit was no longer available. Suspicious, Ger tested his honesty by calling him under a false identity. James fell for the ruse and revealed that the unit was still available. Determined to take matters into her own hands, Ger took James' keys without his knowledge. Advertisement READ MORE ON FAIR CITY William said: "Go on Ger Lynch." Sinead wrote: "Good woman Ger." Another added: "Excuse me Dean, Ger is right there. I hope she hides your body." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Breaking Elsewhere, Ray tried to have Pete removed from the garage, raising concerns about his secret dealings with Paul. He called for an emergency meeting but failed to gain support from the others. RTE Fair City first look Dolores and Nora wanted to prioritise the garage's stability. Without any solid evidence of Pete's involvement, Ray failed in his efforts to let Pete go. Advertisement Dolores suggested Ray sign off on all sales going forward for his own peace of mind. CITY SCANDAL Mairead returned to work after her head injury and brushed off concerns from Damien and Dean. She downplayed her recovery and assured them she is ready to take on full duties. When Emma organised a book club, Renee was upset when she was not invited. Advertisement Emma eventually extended an invitation, but Renee was quick to assert herself and tried to take a leading role. Mairead and Dean continued to keep their relationship under wraps, though others began to take notice.
RTÉ News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Fair City on Tuesday: 'You stole my keys!'
After a break-in at The Marketplace, the accusations fly in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. "I love the layout and the colour scheme, but maybe improving the display lighting," says Ger at her meeting with Rafferty and Emma. "How did you see the unit?" asks James. "It's locked," he continues. "And I never showed it to you." "You had a good look when you broke in on Sunday night," he says. "You stole my keys!" Fans can find out what happens next on Tuesday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:30pm.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Basalyga redoing several buildings in 100 block of Wyoming Ave. in Scranton
SCRANTON — Building by building, John Basalyga aims to bring new life into the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton. Basalyga, who owns numerous properties downtown, including The Marketplace at Steamtown, has in recent years acquired half of the dozen buildings in the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue. This block is anchored by the Lackawanna County Government Center at the former Globe department store. The buildings he now owns are or were mostly vacant. He has total renovations underway of two adjacent former eyesores, and has plans in the works for either redeveloping or filling other structures with commercial and residential tenants. 'I have an opportunity here to really change the look of downtown in this block, and I want to take advantage of that,' Basalyga said. Photo on top shows a renovation by John Basalyga underway at 107-109 Wyoming Ave. and the adjoining 111 Wyoming Ave., which are two buildings with three addresses. The image on bottom is a rendering of a renovation of two connected buildings owned by John Basalyga at 107-109 and 111 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton. (PHOTO ON TOP / JIM LOCKWOOD/STAFF PHOTO ; BOTTOM IMAGE PROVIDED / COURTESY OF JOHN BASALYGA) Here's a look at the properties and plans: 130 Wyoming Ave.: A three-story former Wells Fargo bank building, purchased by Basalyga a year ago, will soon get a Building Blocks Learning Center occupying about 10,000 square feet on the first and second floors. Building Blocks Learning Center has locations in the areas of Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Back Mountain, Mountain Top, Hazleton and the Lehigh Valley, according to its website. It lists 130 Wyoming Ave. in Scranton as a 'coming soon' location. The rest of the building would become residences. This building is fronted by curved canopy structures. 'I think that's a unique building for downtown. I've heard for so many years that people said it's ugly, but I have some great ideas that will make it beautiful and stand out. That building is going to come alive,' he said. He wants to 'get really creative with the landscaping and the lighting on it and figure out something to do with all of these different canopies,' he said. 'It's one of two things: they (the canopies) are either really ugly and have to go or they're going to make the building, and I don't know which one it is yet.' Another idea is to use a driveway along the side of the building for a streetscape attraction there. 134 Wyoming Ave.: A vacant, five-story former Dime Bank Building, which later became a Mellon Bank, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and also was purchased a year ago. It is on the corner of 400 Biden St. Built in 1891 by architect Frederick Lord Brown, the bank was designed in the Chateauesque style with orange-brown sandstone work and a heavy cornice, according to historical accounts. 'We've had some financial institutions looking at the lower level. It kind of lends itself to that. And then the upper levels, we've got drawings from the previous owner for apartments,' Basalyga said. 'I would say it's a 2026 project now.' 117 Wyoming Ave.: Dolly's Boutique relocated here in January. In 2022, Basalyga's JBAS Realty bought this four-story Place 1 building, which formerly had a women's clothing store, and the former Steamtown Trading Post next door. Place 1 has an L shape that wraps around the rear of the former trading post pawn shop. The second floor currently has another commercial tenant, and the third and floor floors have remnants of a former gym that had been in that building. He has no plans for apartments in this building. 115 Wyoming Ave.: Also purchased in 2022, the one-story former Steamtown Trading Post most recently had the Dusk & Dawn Coffeeshop and Purgatory Lounge, which are no longer there. Instead of having one business in a narrow, deep building, Basalyga plans to install windows in the wall along the Center Street alley and make spaces for three or four smaller stores there. 107-109 Wyoming Ave.: A former Blue Wireless discount cellphone store, purchased in 2023. 111 Wyoming Ave.: A longtime Curry Donuts store that most recently contained Wanda's Mofongo House II restaurant; also purchased in 2023. Basalyga has a total revamp well underway of these two connected, three-story buildings, with commercial spaces on the street level and apartments above. He also will unify the facades of these two buildings and will return to the city's Historical Architecture Review Board for review and approval. Photo on top shows a renovation by John Basalyga underway at 107-109 Wyoming Ave. and the adjoining 111 Wyoming Ave., which are two buildings with three addresses. The image on bottom is a rendering of a renovation of two connected buildings owned by John Basalyga at 107-109 and 111 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton. (PHOTO ON TOP / JIM LOCKWOOD/STAFF PHOTO ; BOTTOM IMAGE PROVIDED / COURTESY OF JOHN BASALYGA) A new bookstore opened earlier this month at 111 Wyoming Ave. in the street-level space. Friendly Alien Books held a grand opening June 6, coinciding with First Friday events. Bookstore owner Brigid Lawrence expressed optimism about Basalyga's plan to enliven the block. 'It's the perfect location (for a bookstore) and he does have so much planned for this stretch and there's already so much happening' with other buildings and businesses in the block and nearby, Lawrence said. Basalyga also plans to have another commercial space on the street level of 107-109 Wyoming Ave. 'I want to bring more business downtown. We need more businesses,' he said. Initially, a few years ago, Basalyga planned to raze the three buildings at 107-109, 111 and 115 Wyoming Ave., and construct a six- to eight-story, mixed-use building on the footprint of 107-109 and 111, and build a sky bridge over the Center Street alley to 117 Wyoming Ave. He has since scrapped those plans in favor of renovating the existing buildings. Meanwhile, in another area of the downtown, Basalyga's plans are on hold for a 17-story building at Franklin Avenue and Mulberry Street, on the lot of the former Red Carpet Inn & Suites, pending the outcome of a countywide tax reassessment, he said. 'I'm just waiting to see what happens with the property taxes,' Basalyga said. 'I don't know what's going to happen after the reassessment. It's certainly something to be concerned with. A building of that size, that could be millions of dollars a year in (property) taxes. I don't want to build something that isn't financially viable. So I'm just waiting to see.' * Developed John Basalyga discusses development and some of his properties in the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, June 10. (CHAD SEBRING/STAFF PHOTO) * Developed John Basalyga discusses development and some of his properties in the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, June 10. (CHAD SEBRING/STAFF PHOTO) * Developed John Basalyga discusses development and some of his properties in the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, June 10. (CHAD SEBRING/STAFF PHOTO) Show Caption 1 of 3 Developed John Basalyga discusses development and some of his properties in the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, June 10. (CHAD SEBRING/STAFF PHOTO) Expand Buildings owned by John Basalyga at 115 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, at left, and 117 Wyoming Ave., at right, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)John Basalyga owns 111 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)A building owned by John Basalyga at 130 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)A building owned by John Basalyga at 134 Wyoming Ave., at a corner of Biden Street, in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)The new Friendly Alien Books bookstore in a building owned by John Basalyga at 111 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)A building owned by John Basalyga at 130 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)Two buildings owned by John Basalyga at 115 and 117 Wyoming downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025/A building owned by John Basalyga at 130 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)A front and side wall of a building owned by John Basalyga at 115 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)A vacant area between two buildings now owned by John Basalyga at 130 and 134 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)The front and side wall of a building owned by John Basalyga at 115 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, shown here on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (JIM LOCKWOOD / STAFF PHOTO)
