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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A record-breaking field of more than 17,500 runners filled the streets of downtown Indianapolis today for the 18^th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. The 13^th consecutive sellout of the event showcased elite performances, including a new men’s marathon course and event record and 14 athletes achieving qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.

The Men’s Champion, Joseph Whelan, broke the tape in 2:12:29, setting a new men’s marathon course record and solidifying his place among the fastest marathoners ever to race in Indianapolis. On the women’s side, Amanda Mosborg delivered a victory in 2:32:01, leading a strong field of competitors that included several returning champions and Trials qualifiers.

In total, 14 athletes earned 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifying marks in the marathon distance, further establishing the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon as a key stop on the national competitive circuit.

Beyond the elite performances, the 2025 event featured a new start line on West Street, the largest marathon field in event history and the 10^th anniversary of CNO Financial Group’s title sponsorship. More than 6,600 marathoners earned their finisher medals and participants represented all 50 states and 22 countries, underscoring the event’s growing global reach.

Results:

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Men’s Champion: Joseph Whelan of Webster, N.Y., broke the finish tape and set a new course record with a winning time of 2:12:29. Ben Decker of Cambridge, Mass., and Andrew Bowman of Ferndale, Mich., finished second and third in a time of 2:15:23 and 2:15:33, respectively.

Women’s Champion: Amanda Mosborg of St. Paul, Minn., finished first overall in a time of 2:32:01. Lucy Dobbs of Indianapolis crossed the line second with a time of 2:32:42, and Anna Benedettini of Virginia Beach, Va., finished third, coming in at 2:33:12.

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon
Men’s Champion: Skylar Stidam of Bloomington, Ind., led the men’s race and finished first in a time of 1:02:47. Second-place finisher Curtis Eckstein of Batesville, Ind., ran a time of 1:03:06, and third-place finisher Alec Basten of St. Louis, Mo., crossed the line in a time of 1:03:15.

Women’s Champion: Carrie Ellwood of Boulder, Colo., won the women’s race in a time of 1:08:33. Kasandra Parker of Waverly, Iowa, finished in second place with a time of 1:10:18, and Molly Grabill of Lafayette, Colo., finished in third at 1:11:00.

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental 5K
Men’s Champion: Scott Spaanstra of Indianapolis, in 14:38.
Women’s Champion: Sammy McClintock, Flagstaff, Ariz., in 16:17.

Other Highlights:

• The 2025 event featured the 13^th consecutive sellout and welcomed 17,500 participants from every U.S. state and 22 countries.
• For the second consecutive year, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon featured a record number of marathon finishers in the largest field ever.
• Beyond Monumental’s Run for a Cause program saw more than 240 participants run with a charity, such as Team World Vision, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, International Justice Mission and more, all of which served to raise funds and awareness as they trained for the race.

This marks CNO Financial Group’s 10^th year as the title sponsor of its hometown marathon. CNO’s partnership with Beyond Monumental underscores the organizations’ shared commitment to health, wellness and the central Indiana community. The sponsorship continues to provide significant growth opportunities for Indy’s premier running event.

Full results, when available, can be found here.

Plans are already underway for next year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Participants can secure their spot for 2026 this weekend at monumentalmarathon.com. Registration closes Sunday, Nov. 9 and will reopen for the tradition of special Monumental Resolution pricing on Jan. 1, 2026.

About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating over $1.7 million since inception. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 15 marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners’ World as one of “Ten Great Marathons for First Timers”. The 19th annual running is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2026. For more information, please visit beyondmonumental.org.

About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.3 million policies and $38.3 billion in total assets. Our 3,300 associates, 4,900 exclusive agents and more than 6,500 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

        

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DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board voted to approve a Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The enforceable agreement requires the ports to develop and implement charging and fueling infrastructure plans and includes annual reporting requirements and agency oversight.

“This is a milestone more than a decade in the making and reflects a collective commitment to cleaner air for the South Coast region,” said South Coast AQMD Governing Board Chair Vanessa Delgado.

“Environmental progress and economic leadership are no longer competing goals—they must move forward together. This collaborative agreement marks a major step toward a more sustainable port complex that protects community health, advances our climate action commitments, and strengthens regional economic growth with good-paying jobs,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. “By accelerating zero-emission infrastructure, we will deliver cleaner air, healthier neighborhoods, and a greener global supply chain that reaches far beyond our two cities.”

“I want to applaud the South Coast AQMD Governing Board for approving this landmark Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “This collaborative agreement represents our shared vision for cleaner air and healthier communities across our region. I look forward to the Harbor Commissions of Los Angeles and Long Beach approving this agreement so that we can move forward together toward a zero-emission future.”

The Cooperative Agreement prioritizes the development of zero-emission infrastructure at the Ports—the first critical step towards eliminating emissions from cargo handling equipment, harbor craft, trucks, trains, and ocean-going vessels and attaining clean air in the region. Under the agreement:

• The Ports will develop comprehensive zero-emission Infrastructure Plans in three phases, including planning targets, key milestones, and public input.
• South Coast AQMD will verify progress through annual reports and regular reporting to its Governing Board on implementation and progress.
• Penalties for noncompliance range from $50,000 to $200,000 per default and will be used towards projects benefiting near-port communities.
• A 45-day exit clause was to provide flexibility for either party to withdraw if necessary.

Since 2022, South Coast AQMD has hosted nearly 30 public meetings, including Board and Mobile Source Committee meetings, community meetings, and office hours. Public feedback directly influenced key items such as enforcement, doubled penalties and public process for the development and modifications of infrastructure plans.

The Governing Board also adopted a resolution to pause rulemaking for five years—unless the agreement is terminated early—allowing time for the infrastructure planning needed while preserving South Coast AQMD’s authority to resume rulemaking if needed.

The Cooperative Agreement will still need to be approved by the Boards of Harbor Commissioners for both the Port of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Those approvals are expected to take place in the next several weeks.

South Coast AQMD and the Ports will continue to negotiate on additional measures to expand emission reduction efforts, with updates expected in Spring 2026. These future actions will focus on near-term emission reductions and support for long-term zero-emission goals. 

For more information, visit: www.aqmd.gov/portsagreement.

South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov, download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.

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WARREN, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE Amex: AWX) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

Net operating revenues in the third quarter of 2025 were $25.7 million compared with $24.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. The Company recorded net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2024. For the third quarter of 2025, basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.49 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.47 in the third quarter of 2024.

For the first nine months of 2025, net operating revenues were $62.1 million compared with $66.2 million for the first nine months of 2024. The Company recorded a net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of approximately $0.7 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.8 million in the first nine months of 2024. For the first nine months of 2025, basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.17 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.47 in the first nine months of 2024.

Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Avalon Holdings Corporation also owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., which includes the operation of a hotel and its associated resort amenities, four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center.

 

 

 

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FISHERS, Ind., Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AHEPA Senior Living (ASL) has launched an emergency fundraising effort to assist residents affected by the federal government’s initial suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will partially restore SNAP funding after a federal court order, tapping $4.65 billion in emergency funds to cover about half of this month’s benefits. Millions of Americans, including older adults living in affordable housing, will still receive reduced or delayed aid.

At AHEPA Senior Living, more than half of residents—over 2,500 seniors across 92 communities nationwide—depend on SNAP benefits averaging about $190 per month. Without these critical resources, many risk losing access to the nutritious meals they rely on each day.

“This partial restoration offers some relief, but for our residents, the need remains immediate,” President and CEO Steve Beck said. “We’re working closely with local partners to ensure no one goes hungry.”

To complement the fundraising effort, AHEPA Senior Living’s Service Coordination Department has activated an internal action plan across all communities, coordinating with local food banks, Meals on Wheels providers, and churches to ensure residents have access to food resources, transportation, and community meal programs. The plan includes resident surveys, priority tracking, and peer-led initiatives such as “Food Swap & Share” tables and “Cooking Together” gatherings to promote mutual support during the disruption.

The suspension of SNAP benefits compounds existing strains on nonprofit meal providers such as Meals on Wheels, from which many AHEPA residents receive services, including those that combat social isolation. Delays and shortfalls in federal funding for the Older Americans Act program have already created ongoing challenges nationwide.

“Across our communities, we see firsthand how fragile food security can be for older adults living on fixed incomes,” Chairman of the Board Ike Gulas said. “This crisis underscores why our mission, to provide safe, affordable housing and services that help seniors live independently and thrive, is more vital than ever.”

Between November 1 and December 31, 2025, AHEPA Senior Living aims to raise $250,000 for emergency food assistance and resource coordination.

• Donations can be made at ahepaseniorliving.org or through the company’s GoFundMe campaign.

“Every dollar counts, and every act of kindness makes a difference,” Beck said.

About AHEPA Senior Living

Serving more than 5,000 older adults across the United States, AHEPA Senior Living is a mission-driven, nationwide provider of affordable independent and assisted senior living communities.

Since 1980, it has developed and managed more than 90 affordable senior housing communities in 21 states administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.

Through its subsidiaries, AHEPA Senior Living, through its Hellenic Senior Living brand, owns and manages four affordable assisted living communities with 532 units in Indiana.

The mission of AHEPA Senior Living is to provide older adults with safe, healthy, and enriching affordable residential communities and quality services that allow them to thrive and enjoy peace of mind.

To support our mission, please visit https://ahepaseniorliving.org/donate/

AHEPA Senior Living is based in Fishers, Ind.

CONTACT: Andrew Kaffes, akaffes@ahepaseniorliving.org, (202) 441-5099

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ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forest Investment Associates (FIA) today reaffirmed details of its previously announced agreement to acquire approximately 86,000 acres of high-quality timberland in Georgia and Alabama from Weyerhaeuser. The privately negotiated, off-market transaction, valued at approximately $220 million, was originally announced on October 30, 2025, and remains subject to customary closing conditions.

The purchase, on behalf of a long-term FIA separate account client, expands FIA’s Core+ portfolio in the U.S. South. The acquired properties consist primarily of loblolly pine in exceptional growing conditions, ranking among the top quartile of FIA’s regional portfolio. A well-balanced age class structure supports sustainable harvests, and more than 90% of the estate offers year-round operations for management flexibility.

“FIA’s investment approach is rooted in acquiring and managing high-quality timberlands through disciplined, sustainability-focused stewardship,” said Mike Cerchiaro, President of FIA. “Our Core+ strategy builds on these fundamentals, leveraging active management and exposure to alternative and growing value drivers. Timberlands offer inherent land optionality, positioned to benefit from rising values linked to natural capital, conservation demand, rural property needs, and emerging energy and infrastructure trends. We see additional return potential as diversified income from nontimber revenues grows alongside strong asset fundamentals.”

This transaction underscores FIA’s ability to secure large-scale, high-quality assets outside competitive bid processes through our industry relationships. FIA’s intended management will focus on stable yields, diversified income, and long-term biological asset quality, demonstrating the Core+ timberland model’s ability to align client objectives with evolving market opportunities.

Andrew Boutwell, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Management, added, “Our relationships and market insight enable us to source transactions that align with investor priorities and execute them efficiently. Here, strong timber productivity, expanding local mill capacity, and favorable supply-demand fundamentals position these properties to benefit from expected strengthening in U.S. South sawlog pricing dynamics, with our local analysis indicating above average pricing pressure as new mills and infrastructure come online. The proximity to growing population centers of Atlanta, Birmingham, and Chattanooga also supports premium recreational leasing and targeted rural land sales.”

FIA will manage the forest under its Sustainable Forestry Initiative® certification, aligning with rigorous environmental standards. The acquisition includes the 931-acre Coosa Valley Prairie, protected under a conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy, preserving rare habitat within a working forest.

About Forest Investment Associates

Forest Investment Associates is a specialist investment manager with over 39 years of experience in timberland and natural capital. We partner with institutional investors globally to create value through disciplined, data-driven forestry asset management and environmental stewardship. The firm’s mission is to provide high-quality, sustainable forestry investments that deliver superior investment performance while cultivating client relationships based on mutual trust and exceptional service. FIA is majority employee-owned and manages more than 2 million acres of certified forests in the United States, Brazil, and Chile. Learn more: www.forestinvest.com.

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Investment strengthens community food resources for families struggling to access healthy meals

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Carolina Complete Health and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across North Carolina. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious meals due to recent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity currently affects approximately 47.4 million people nationwide, including 13.8 million children.

Carolina Complete Health, one of Centene’s Medicaid plans serving over 275,000 members in North Carolina, is facilitating over $200,000 to support food banks and organizations addressing food insecurity across the state. Beneficiaries include:

• Common Heart
• Crisis Control Ministries
• Food Bank of the Albemarle
• Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
• Harnett Food Pantry
• Manna Food Bank
• Nourish Up
• Salvation Army
• The Poe Center for Education Health
• Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry
• We Care Food Pantry

Additionally, ten Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) will receive funding, enabling them to distribute food directly to patients in need. This initiative reflects Carolina Complete Health’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and advancing sustainable solutions to hunger and nutrition challenges.

“As a local Medicaid health plan, Carolina Complete Health is deeply committed to helping address the issue of food insecurity in North Carolina,” said Chris Paterson, CEO of Carolina Complete Health. “Our members are among the most vulnerable, and we see firsthand how lack of access to nutritious food affects their health and well-being. Supporting solutions that bring nourishment and dignity to our communities is not just part of our mission — it’s part of who we are,” added Paterson.

Over the past 18 months, Carolina Complete Health has invested over $3 million and hundreds of volunteer hours to help combat food insecurity across North Carolina. Projects have included a $600,000 investment to help rebuild a food pantry for A Lot of Direction Love and Affection (ADLA) and a $250,000 investment for a prescription produce program for the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization (GRRO). Carolina Complete Health has also provided financial support to Food Connection, Second Harvest Food Bank and several other organizations.

This most recent investment is part of a $1.5 million commitment from the Centene Foundation to organizations across the country, particularly food banks and other community-based groups that are typically preparing for winter but may already be experiencing critical shortages.

“Families across the country are facing unprecedented challenges as essential nutrition programs experience strain and demand for food assistance continues to rise. Local organizations have been working tirelessly to meet these needs, and this emergency funding will strengthen their efforts — helping ensure that children and families most at risk have access to healthy meals during this critical time,” said Centene’s Chief Health Officer Alice Chen. “Access to nutritious food is foundational to good health, and sustained investment in these programs is essential to reducing disparities and improving long-term outcomes for vulnerable communities.”

Centene has long championed the fight against food insecurity. With more than 95% of its Medicaid plans offering food or nutrition intervention programs, which help address the social factors driving 80% of health outcomes, access to nutritious food remains a vital health priority.

In 2024, Centene invested $77.1 million toward food security. Specifically, Centene’s efforts have spanned multiple states, leveraging innovative, community-based partnerships to combat food insecurity and chronic disease – from Fresh Food Pharmacies in Michigan to farmers market produce vouchers in Illinois, grocery support for diabetic members in Nebraska and maternal care food programs in Arkansas – reinforcing Centene’s long-standing commitment to food as a critical driver of health.

These investments reflect Centene’s broader mission to transform community health through locally driven solutions, addressing drivers like access to nutritious food and promoting long-term sustainability by integrating food access with healthcare services.

About Carolina Complete Health
Carolina Complete Health is the first and only Provider-Led Medicaid Managed Care plan in North Carolina, established through a joint venture between the Centene Corporation, North Carolina Medical Society, and the North Carolina Community Health Center Association. Carolina Complete Health is committed to providing our 275,000+ members with access to quality healthcare and to supporting health equity.

About Centene Foundation

The Centene Foundation (the “Foundation”), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) (“Centene”). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene’s mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation’s website.

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