Civic Leaders Call on Commissioner Dixon to Step Aside

What began as an internal inquiry into the alleged distribution of the illicit substance known as “confetti” has grown into a consequential investigation facing the recently reinstated Cinniapolis Police Department. According to multiple officials familiar with the matter, investigators have now identified at least eleven officers believed to have participated in what internal documents describe as a coordinated distribution network operating across several city districts … Continue reading Civic Leaders Call on Commissioner Dixon to Step Aside

Summer 2026 Forecast

Summer is arriving the way it often does in Cinniapolis, from a crisp Spring morning into one hot Summer afternoon with no turning back. The jackets disappear. The lawns demand mowing until they demand watering. The Sun sits higher than it has all season. And once again, the city prepares for another sizzling Summer beneath cotton candy skies. Regional forecasters released their Summer 2026 outlook … Continue reading Summer 2026 Forecast

Backyard Supplies for Sale

PATIO ROCKER TABLE SET I’d wager I own more outdoor furniture than the Lake Sinnissippi Beach. My overcrowded deck won’t take that bet! Available immediately: Patio side table and rocking chair set in good condition. Cushions not included, plant not included, lamp not included, wall painting not included. These rockers have hosted neighborhood cookouts, lazy Sunday nappers, and at least one four-hour debate regarding whether … Continue reading Backyard Supplies for Sale

Noise Camera Program Contract Records Draw Scrutiny

What began as a public-safety initiative aimed at reducing excessive vehicle noise is increasingly becoming a political flashpoint, as newly obtained records have prompted questions about who is benefiting from the city’s rapidly expanding network of automated noise-enforcement cameras. The controversy centers on a series of contracts awarded during the implementation of the city’s Acoustic Compliance Initiative, commonly known as the noise camera program. The … Continue reading Noise Camera Program Contract Records Draw Scrutiny

Spring Rains Leave Strange Stains Across Cinniapolis Region

Residents across Cinniapolis and neighboring Walesburg are reporting dark streaks, pale residue patterns, and unusual discoloration appearing on home siding, rooftops, vehicles, and public buildings following the recent spate of Spring thunderstorms. What first appeared to be ordinary seasonal grime has now drawn the attention of environmental monitors and municipal officials after preliminary testing showed elevated concentrations of industrial compounds and airborne particulate agents within … Continue reading Spring Rains Leave Strange Stains Across Cinniapolis Region

Thick Pickins 10 Days of May Day Sale Returns!

From May 1 through May 10, Thick Pickins invites Cinniapolis and Walesburg to step into the 2026 Outdoor Season with its May Day Sale! A ten-day shopping spree of well-timed savings to install, upgrade, or design your perfect Summer space! Whether you’re rebuilding that neglected garden bed, reclaiming that neglected wooden deck, or neglecting to host the first backyard cookout of the year, Thick Pickins … Continue reading Thick Pickins 10 Days of May Day Sale Returns!

Walesburg Reopens 2022 Derby Inquiry, Buck Gondola Once Again Under Review

Nearly four years after the dust settled on what officials called a “waste of time and money,” the newly formed Walesburg Municipal Review Board has formally voted to open their own independent investigation into the 2022 Cinniapolis Derby, placing longtime public figure Buck Gondola back under public scrutiny. The decision, confirmed late Monday following a closed-session vote, marks a return to the inquiry originally concluded … Continue reading Walesburg Reopens 2022 Derby Inquiry, Buck Gondola Once Again Under Review

Colorful Allegations: Reinstated Police Department Linked to Confetti Distribution Ring

Now years after its controversial reinstatement, the Cinniapolis Police Department (CPD) finds itself at the center of an investigation officials are describing as “highly irregular,” “deeply concerning,” and, in one case, “unexpectedly festive.” According to preliminary findings released late Monday, multiple members of CPD are alleged to have participated in a coordinated distribution network involving industrial-scale quantities of an illicit street drug known as “Confetti“. … Continue reading Colorful Allegations: Reinstated Police Department Linked to Confetti Distribution Ring

Spring 2026 Forecast

The snowbanks are shrinking, the river is loosening its grip on winter, and across Cinniapolis, the early signals of spring are beginning to register. CNPS-TV Meteorology forecasters are projecting a gradual warm-up through late March, with daytime temperatures climbing into the 50s before more consistent 60-degree stretches arrive in April. As is tradition, that progression will not be linear. Expect frequent rain, sometimes theatrical, as … Continue reading Spring 2026 Forecast

Barry Linsington Expelled From Cinni State

In a decision sending shockwaves through the campus community, Cinniapolis State University announced yesterday that student-athlete Barry Linsington has been formally expelled, effective immediately. The announcement, delivered through the Cinniapolis State University Board of Regents, cited “repeated violations of the Student Conduct Code” and a “pattern of behavior incompatible with university standards.” While no single incident is listed as the sole cause, the university characterized … Continue reading Barry Linsington Expelled From Cinni State