🌱 Downtown Resurfacing Project Underway + UAH Researchers Win Funding

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Nice with plenty of sun. High: 78 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. Downtown Huntsville kicked off its two-week resurfacing project on Tuesday. While the project is taking place, traffic control will assist with detours. To see a full list of which streets will have lane closures, click here. (WHNT News 19)
2. Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) won $750K in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Mechanical and engineering faculty at UAH won a pair of research awards to collaborate with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to advance toward plasma fusion energy. The project marks the first experimental collaboration between the university and the LANL. (Press Release Desk)
3. At around 5:13 p.m., HEMSI and HPD responded to a vehicle and bicycle wreck on Hobbs Island Road. Authorities reported that an adult male who was riding the bicycle was transported to the hospital after the incident in stable condition. (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

• GED Class At The Downtown Huntsville Library (9:30 AM)
• Wednesday Knitters And Stitchers At The South Huntsville Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting For Pool Scouts of Huntsville At The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Give thanks to your local telecommunicators. Did you know that it's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week? This week is all about showing appreciation to personnel in emergency communications. Give them a shout-out via social media! (Huntsville Fire and Rescue via Facebook)
• Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is offering a chance to win a grand prize giveaway that includes an overnight stay at the AC downtown and other exciting prizes. For contest details, click here. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)
• Did you know that the City of Huntsville supports dozens of nonprofit agencies working to provide services for residents of all ages, from helping the homeless to offering programs for teens, seniors, and those with disabilities? Learn more about these efforts here. (Huntsville City via Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.