16 Indicted in Federal Drug Investigation
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Law enforcement officials announced the early success of a major, ongoing investigation into the sale and trafficking of drugs in Idaho, including the synthetic cannabis product spice.
U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson made the announcement flanked by representatives of a number of entities who worked together in the investigation.
"Yesterday, a Grand Jury sitting here in Boise delivered 11 indictments against 16 individuals trafficking drug paraphernalia through businesses commonly referred to as head shops," she said.
Ten men and one woman were implicated in the two-year investigation, Operation HeadshopNot For Human Consumption. Most of those indicted range in age from the mid 20s to the late 30s.
Source: Boise Weekly
Afa Gallery hosts artists from across US
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Intramurals" carries a sense of playfulness with it, from its name to the man behind it to the colorful works that will light up the gallery where this new exhibit now is on display.
Ten artists from across the country will show paintings and sculptures at Afa Gallery this month in the show, which opens today and runs through May 25. An opening reception will take place Friday during the First Friday art walk.
Curating the exhibit is Shickshinny native Christopher Moss, a graduate of Marywood University's art program who now lives in Brooklyn. He works at an art gallery and has been an artist for years, but this is his first time curating a show.
"Everybody I worked with was great and terrific and easy to work with," he said.
Source: Scranton Times-Tribune