A new stretch of the Fox River in McHenry County is being analyzed by local government agencies preparing a plan for the long-term future management of the waterway, and community members can weigh in on what it should entail through an online survey. McHenry County, the city of McHenry and […]
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Getty Images In a letter to English local authorities updating them about the forthcoming second round of Emergency Active Travel funding, the U.K. Transport Secretary concluded by saying “no one should be in doubt about our support for motorists.” This […]
Sarah Henrickson, a social worker with Journey Mental Health Center and a member of the Madison Police Department mental health unit, talks with Madison police officers during a joint patrol shift in 2018. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES David Wahlberg | Wisconsin State Journal Suicides are up in Dane County […]
Missing their signature event, organizers of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo chose to take advantage of the ghost-town atmosphere created by COVID-19 restrictions. “Haunted Hills” offers a drive-through experience at the Santa Maria Elks/Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, for six nights this month. The rodeo grounds sit east of Highway 101 at Santa […]
Can I travel in the lockdown areas? You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, the Government advises you to: Share the transport with the same people each time. Keep to small groups of people at any one […]
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A Liberty Township teen is hoping to take his inventions to the next level by appearing on “Shark Tank.” He’s already sold thousands of products across the country and even overseas, but what will the sharks say? From his home in Liberty Township, 15-year-old Carson Grill […]
Can I travel in the lockdown areas? You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, the Government advises you to: Share the transport with the same people each time. Keep to small groups of people at any one […]
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – President Trump arrived at Pitt-Greenville Airport around 1:20 p.m. and spoke for just over an hour. He hit on common themes — attacking Joe Biden and Democrats, and criticizing the media. The president also touched on issues like the economy, unemployment, the coronavirus and more. He […]
The Baker City Council has chosen two men from out of state and one Oregonian as finalists to replace Fred Warner Jr. as Baker City manager. The three are Steve Ashworth of Alpine, Wyoming; Jonathan Cannon of Saluda, North Carolina; and Scott McClure of Monmouth. The seven city councilors voted […]
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) President Donald Trump will hold its campaign rally Thursday at Pitt-Greenville Airport. The rally is scheduled to start at 1 p.m, and doors will open at 10 a.m. Currently, President Trump supporters are on line outside of PGV: Employees at Pitt-Greenville Airport have been busy preparing for […]
By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) — In a normal year, hundreds of book lovers would have descended on Winchester this summer for Shenandoah University’s annual children’s literature conference. Some would have made their way to Christine Patrick’s bookshop downtown. Winchester Brew Works would have rolled out […]
TUPELO • Although their primary mission is to provide lightly-used clothing and toys to children in need, local nonprofit agency Cami Jo Cares is broadening their scope by raising funds to build a playground for children with disabilities. The agency began fundraising Wednesday to purchase inclusive playground equipment for Veterans […]
As families adjust to a school year centered largely around online education, Central Oregon community members are working to fill gaps in education and childcare. Tutoring businesses, pod networks and childcare programs are mobilizing to help families in need. At Central Oregon Tutoring, co-founder Chris Lawler and his network of tutors have been inundated with requests since March, […]
While it’s been a difficult year of isolation for most people during the pandemic, it’s been especially hard on members of the autism community, whose access to schools, recreation, arts and support programs has been limited. But this month, a small group of San Diego children and adults on the […]
Here are some local businesses, organizations and events that have been affected by COVID-19. State of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a Safe Recovery Order, which encourages the use of face coverings but does not require them. Restrictions in the executive order 1525 include: • Public and private social gatherings […]
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — Gould and Grandview schools in North Caldwell will close for two weeks starting Monday and switch to all-online classes amid an outbreak of the coronavirus in the region, officials announced. Part of the reason for the shutdown is that parents and guardians in the district aren’t […]
The Ellis County City of Maypearl, located 10 miles southwest of Waxahachie, is called “a pearl in the heart of North Texas”. Its citizens would heartily agree. In 2018, Maypearl’s population was recorded at 1,033; today the area around the city is exploding with growth. Founded in 1904, the Maypearl […]
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — A group of local travel agents spent the night in Cancun doing exactly the opposite of what the sun-soaked travel destination is known for. “Noise crashing on the windows and the doors, winds out of this world, spooky sounds,” […]
SCOTTSDALE (Jaime’s Local Love) — Think of Jaime’s Show The Love as a virtual cash mob. We have partnered with Local First Arizona to find businesses that have had unique struggles during the global pandemic. You can help these businesses with purchases, social media likes/follows/shares, and simply telling your friends! […]
Halloween planning is underway in the Yakima Valley, with decorations going up on private homes and in public places. It won’t look the same this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a quiet Barge-Chestnut neighborhood the most obvious difference. Trick or treating is considered a high-risk activity by the […]
VALDOSTA — Dr. Ransom Gladwin is the recipient of the Valdosta State University Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching. The Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates a strong commitment to quality online teaching and learning; employs innovative online teaching practices; and develops rapport with […]
While Denver’s ballot looks dauntingly long, many of the items are simply housekeeping measures — but we all know how dirty houses can get. There was plenty of down-and-dirty fighting over a few of the proposals that Denver City Council referred to the ballot. This year, Denver voters can decide […]