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LV Petroleum Names Jamie Hubbard SVP Construction and Maintenance

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LV Petroleum Names Jamie Hubbard SVP Construction and Maintenance

Las Vegas – September 16, 2026 -- LV Petroleum LLC has appointed Jamie Hubbard as Senior Vice President of Construction and Maintenance, bringing more than 30 years of construction, maintenance, procurement and supply chain leadership to the travel center operator's executive team.

Hubbard joins from TravelCenters of America after leading construction and procurement functions

Hubbard previously served as SVP of Construction, Facilities, Environmental and Procurement at TravelCenters of America (TA). Earlier in his career, he spent eight years with Ascena Retail Group's Procurement Center of Excellence overseeing construction, maintenance and energy, and more than a decade at Burlington Coat Factory, including a stint as vice president of procurement.

EscapeSquid Seeks $2.5M Seed to Link Virtual Cycling With Travel

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EscapeSquid Seeks $2.5M Seed to Link Virtual Cycling With Travel

Newark, Del. – September 16, 2026 -- Xanh Entertainment Inc. is pursuing a $2.5 million seed funding round to scale EscapeSquid, its platform linking virtual stationary cycling with fitness studios, local events and destination travel.

Xanh Entertainment targets $2.5 million to build fitness-to-travel infrastructure

John Phung, Founder and CEO of Xanh Entertainment Inc., said the proposed seed round is intended to fund technology development and partnerships across fitness, hospitality and travel sectors. The capital would support a model designed to move participants from at-home virtual rides into studio classes, local experiences, regional events and destination travel.

Kentucky American Water Completes Lexington Main Replacement

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Kentucky American Water Completes Lexington Main Replacement

Lexington – – September 16, 2026 -- Kentucky American Water has completed water main replacement projects in the North Limestone, Euclid and Fontaine areas of Lexington, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the region's water distribution system.

City of Lexington to handle final paving and restoration work

With Kentucky American Water's construction finished, the City of Lexington will now perform final restoration and paving in the North Limestone and Fontaine Road areas. At the city's request, Kentucky American Water will handle paving on Euclid Avenue after Sept. 18.

Project replaces aging pipes to cut break risk and improve fire safety

The initiative replaced aging water infrastructure with modern mains intended to improve system resiliency, maintain fire safety, and reduce the risk of service interruptions. The company said the work required thousands of hours of planning, engineering and construction.

Armor Health Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Public Safety Pledge

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Armor Health Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Public Safety Pledge

Miami – – September 16, 2026 -- Armor Health, a correctional healthcare provider that has served local detention facilities across the United States for more than 22 years, used the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to reaffirm its operational commitment to law enforcement and corrections partners nationwide.

Armor Health ties its correctional healthcare mission to the legacy of first responders

The Miami-based company said its daily work delivering medical and mental health services inside correctional facilities is directly connected to the public safety community honored on the anniversary. Armor Health emphasized its role as a partner to sheriffs, wardens and corrections leaders who oversee incarcerated populations requiring consistent healthcare access.

Devonian Health Group to List on NYSE American Under 'DHGR'

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Devonian Health Group to List on NYSE American Under 'DHGR'

Quebec – September 16, 2026 -- Devonian Health Group Inc. (TSXV: GSD) (OTCQB: DVHGF) expects its common shares and warrants to begin trading on NYSE American LLC as early as September 16, 2026, under the ticker symbols "DHGR" and "DHGR WS."

Devonian pursues dual listing tied to underwritten public offering

The proposed NYSE American listing is connected to an underwritten public offering of Devonian's common shares and warrants. The company will retain its existing listing on the TSX Venture Exchange and has reserved the symbol "DHGR" there, with plans to later change its TSXV ticker from "GSD" to "DHGR."

Listing remains contingent on NYSE American's final authorization

Trading commencement on NYSE American depends on market conditions and final approval of Devonian's listing application, as well as the company's continued compliance with exchange rules.

Ball Corporation to Build Third India Can Plant in Uttar Pradesh by 2029

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Ball Corporation to Build Third India Can Plant in Uttar Pradesh by 2029

Westminster, Colo. – September 16, 2026 -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) will build a new two-line beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, expected to be operational in 2029, marking the company's third production site in the country.

Ball adds third India plant to existing Taloja and Sri City operations

The Uttar Pradesh greenfield facility joins Ball's established plants in Taloja, Maharashtra, and Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The company entered the Indian market in 2016 and has steadily expanded capacity to serve both global and domestic beverage brands.

Investment backed by customer contracts, expected to generate strong EVA

Ball said the project is supported by existing customer contracts and is expected to generate strong economic value added (EVA). The company noted the investment aligns with its guidance that capital expenditures will average depreciation and amortization over time.

LifeCare Units Win 2025 SHPBest Awards for Patient Experience

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LifeCare Units Win 2025 SHPBest Awards for Patient Experience

Irving, Texas – September 16, 2026 -- Four locations within LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family have earned 2025 SHPBestTM awards from Strategic Healthcare Programs, ranking among the top tier of providers nationally for patient and caregiver experience.

Eternal Faith Hospice repeats as top 5% national performer

Eternal Faith Hospice in Warner Robins, Georgia, secured the 2025 SHPBestTM Hospice Caregiver Experience Award as a Premier Performer, placing it in the top 5% of SHP's national CAHPS Hospice benchmark. It is the second consecutive year the location has achieved Premier Performer status.

Wichita Falls unit joins top 5% in home health rankings

Beyond Faith Homecare's Wichita Falls, Texas team was named a Premier Performer in the 2025 SHPBestTM Home Health Patient Experience Awards, ranking in the top 5% nationally based on HHCAHPS survey results.

GNYADA Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Dealer-Led Relief Mobilization

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GNYADA Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Dealer-Led Relief Mobilization

New York – September 16, 2026 -- The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks by detailing how the automotive industry mobilized hundreds of thousands of dollars and dozens of vehicles for recovery efforts within weeks of the tragedy.

GNYADA seeded a $250,000 disaster relief fund within two weeks of the attacks

On September 26, 2001, GNYADA announced the Greater New York Auto Dealers Disaster Relief Fund with an initial $250,000 contribution from the Association, calling on dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and other dealer associations to add to the pool.

CID Capital Acquires Kaiser Garage Doors in Third Fund IV Deal

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CID Capital Acquires Kaiser Garage Doors in Third Fund IV Deal

Nashville, Tenn. – September 16, 2026 -- XLCS Partners, Inc. served as buyside advisor to CID Capital on its investment in Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates, LLC, a deal that closed on August 14, 2026.

CID Capital completes third platform investment from its latest fund

The Kaiser transaction marks the third platform investment from CID Capital Opportunity Fund IV, L.P. CID Capital, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a private equity firm that takes control positions in lower middle market companies, focusing on founder- and family-owned businesses.

Kaiser brings 30-plus years of regional operations across Arizona

Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Kaiser installs and services residential and commercial overhead doors and gates across the Phoenix, Tucson, and White Mountains markets. The company has built its footprint over more than three decades, establishing long-standing customer relationships in the region.

St. Johns County Preps $191.6M Tax Revenue Hit From Amendment 3

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St. Johns County Preps $191.6M Tax Revenue Hit From Amendment 3

St. Johns County, Fla. – September 16, 2026 -- St. Johns County has built a fiscal contingency plan around estimates showing property-tax revenue could fall by $68.3 million in Fiscal Year 2028, $136.1 million in FY 2029, and $191.6 million in FY 2032 if voters approve Property Tax Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, 2026. The projections, sourced from the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, have driven a countywide budget review underway since May.

County identifies $108.6 million in spending for post-election reassessment

Staff flagged approximately $100 million in capital improvement projects for hold status, alongside $4 million tied to vacant positions, $2 million in unfunded FY 2027 roles, and $2.6 million in paused-but-recommended positions. County Administrator Joy Andrews said the approach lets officials avoid committing resources that may not be available later while protecting long-term financial stability.