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Dolly Parton’s birthday celebrated in style with ponies, cowboy hats and costumes at Michigan senior home
Happy birthday, Dolly!
Dolly Parton turns 78 on Friday, Jan. 19, and one senior living facility has taken great pains to help celebrate the special day.
All week long, members of the Waltonwood Senior Living home in Rochester Hills, Michigan, have been celebrating Parton’s birthday and the launch of the facility’s book drive — benefitting Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program for high-poverty communities.
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The senior living home hosted a “Waltonwood to Dollywood” party, featuring a Dolly-styled miniature pony, a Dolly-inspired dress-up station, festive souvenirs and more.
Throughout the celebration, members of the facility have been enjoying everything from a Dolly lookalike day to line-dancing lessons.
Waltonwood Main brought in a mini pony for the occasion of Dolly Parton’s January birthday. (Waltonwood Senior Living)
Waltonwood Main director of life enrichment Lindsay Charlefour told Fox News Digital that seeing the excitement on residents’ faces for the celebration was a joy.
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“It’s an absolute joy creating specialty programs for our residents, especially when celebrating an incredible, genuine woman who is her authentic self,” she said of Parton.
Residents are able to visit the Dolly dress-up area and put on their best Dolly-style outfit. (Waltonwood Senior Living)
On the Dolly lookalike day, residents were offered the opportunity to “Dazzle Like Dolly” with a rack of pink, sequin and girly clothes to try on for fun.
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The home also featured a section set-up where residents could learn more about the legendary singer in honor of her 78th birthday.
Over 80% of the residents at the Waltonwood Main community participated in Dolly-inspired events — and Charlefour noted it was the best turn-out they have ever had.
The festivities also kicked off a book drive to donate to Parton’s Imagination Library charity. (Waltonwood Senior Living)
“We all felt a bit of Dolly’s magic in us this week, adding that special sparkle to our experience that only she could inspire,” she said.
“It’s an absolute joy creating specialty programs for our residents, especially when celebrating an incredible, genuine woman who is her authentic self.”
Charlefour told Fox News Digital that the celebration also coincided with a book drive for Parton’s Imagination Library.
Born in Tennessee, Dolly Parton turns 78 on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (David Becker)
Imagination Library began in 1995 by Parton with the hope of bringing books to local schools and shelters for children in need, according to Waltonwood.
The senior living facility is hosting a book drive from now until March 1.
Anyone can donate books for children over age 12.
A senior living facility held a Dolly Parton-themed birthday party in honor of the singer’s 78th birthday. (Waltonwood Senior Living)
Residents were seen giving Parton a big “happy birthday” at the Waltonwood celebration.
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Illegal dumping plagues closed Pick ‘n Save
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
MILWAUKEE – Neighbors say since the Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
Trash piling up
What we know:
There are old mattresses and furniture in the parking lot. There are piles of garbage at the entrance of the old grocery store. Behind the building, there are tires, more mattresses and more trash.
Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee
The Pick ‘n Save stores closed in July 2025. Since then, the building has sat empty.
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FOX6 News was contacted by a man who manages senior and family housing in the area. He said in the last couple of months, he has noticed the stile turn into a place for illegal dumping. The man said he was so fed up, he called the office of Milwaukee Alderman Russell Stamper about the problem. The man said the whole site is an eyesore, and something needs to change.
Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee
Change sought
What they’re saying:
“As the snow melts, it’s full of garbage. People are dumping furniture on it, tires,” said Jeffrey Sessions, who manages nearby property. “If you drive around it, it’s garbage everywhere. It’s unsightly for the neighborhood, and it’s probably going to create rats and mice problems.”
FOX6 News reached out to the Department of Neighborhood Services. Officials said the dumping has not been reported. They said the department’s commercial team will now be made aware of the issue.
Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee
“It makes the whole neighborhood look like garbage, like nobody’s taking care of anything around here,” Sessions said. “It’s a detriment, it’s unsightly, and it needs to be addressed.”
Illegal dumpers could face fines
Dig deeper:
If the dumpers are caught on camera, they could face fines.
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The owner of the property may also be ordered to clean it up.
Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee
The Source: Information in this post was provided by a person who owns property near the former grocery store, as well as Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to temporarily extend the eviction notice period for renters in an effort to help support residents impacted by Operation Metro Surge.
Under the ordinance, which was approved 7-5, landlords would need to wait 60 days — not the typical 30 — before bringing an eviction notice to a renter. If approved by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, the 60-day requirement would stay in effect until Aug. 31.
Supporters of the ordinance said Operation Metro Surge left residents out of work and relying on mutual aid networks to pay rent.
“Preventing eviction is always more cost-effective than trying to re-house someone who has been evicted,” said Council Member Robin Wonsley, who represents Ward 2.
Wonsley, alongside members Elliott Payne, Jamal Osman, Aisha Chughtai, Soren Stevenson, Jason Chavez and Aurin Chowdhury voted in favor of the resolution. Council member Jamison Whiting abstained from voting.
The city estimates Operation Metro Surge led to an additional $15.7 million in monthly need for rental support. Last month, council members approved $1 million in rental assistance for Hennepin County to help families impacted by the surge.
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Chase Sexton out for at least another round, Indianapolis Supercross, with practice injuries
Chase Sexton will miss at least one more round of the SuperMotocross World Championship to heal from injuries suffered in practice prior to the Daytona Supercross, the Kawasaki Racing team announced on social media. He will miss Round 9 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sexton got off to a disappointing start with his new team, finishing eighth in the season-opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. He rallied to finish fourth the following week in San Diego after coming out of the gates slowly, and then won his first race with the team in the second Anaheim event.
With a forthcoming off-week following the Indianapolis Supercross, Drew Adams could return in time for the East / West Showdown in Birmingham.
Since then, his best finish has been fifth, which he scored in the Houston Triple Crown event and in Seattle.
After missing Daytona, Sexton is fifth in the championship standings, tied with Justin Cooper at 49 points behind the leader, Hunter Lawrence.
An off-week follows the Indianapolis Supercross, giving Sexton additional time to heal.
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