Two men missing for more than 24 hours following a Queensland mine collapse are the subject of an active search. According to local media, the ground gave way on Wednesday as the guys drove 125 meters (410 feet) below at the Dugald River mine outside Cloncurry. A third individual theyworkedg with managed to escape and …
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Chinese retirees have once more gathered to protest the reduction of their medical benefits. They met once more on Wednesday in the cities of Dalian in the northeast and Wuhan, where Covid was first discovered. Just weeks out from the annual National People’s Congress, which will elect a new leadership team, the second round of …
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Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins of Hays County, Texas, has stated that the grand jury investigation into the November 5, 2022 shooting involving Hays County Deputy Mohmmad Zaqzouq is concluded. No charges were brought forth by the grand jury. Two Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Victoria Court in …
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The commissioners of Manatee County have proposed making the county a “Gun Sanctuary.” At a meeting of the county commission on Tuesday, Commissioner Jason Bearden submitted the resolution, claiming that it was necessary to defend individuals’ “God-given” rights. The commission unanimously gave the county attorney the authority to write a resolution. “With all the gun …
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The Director of Human Resources for Huron County recently gave a presentation to the County Council about the difficulties the county is having in both attracting new employees and keeping the ones they already have. According to Lara Vanstone, the problem was made worse by the pandemic, but it is undeniably an employees market right …
The Post-Pandemic Personnel Situation in Counties Remains Difficult Read More »
The Santa Rosa County Central Landfill is scheduled to undergo two major expansion projects in the near future, hence the County Commission has decided to raise waste disposal fees. The Board of Commissioners voted to hike rates by $2 per tonne annually through 2025 (with Commissioner Sam Parker absent and Commissioner James Calkins voting nay) …
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There are now three applicants for the position of county treasurer now that Nancy Nix is serving as Butler County’s new auditor. n Monday, Judge Jennifer Muench-McElfresh of the Common Pleas Court of Butler County swore in Nix and his chief deputy, temporary Treasurer Lori Sullivan. After a new treasurer is chosen by the GOP …
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After the death of a county inmate, more than a dozen protesters have called for Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith to resign. Anthony Mitchell’s relatives hold the Walker County Sheriff’s Office accountable for their loved one’s untimely demise. Mitchell was taken into custody a month ago after he allegedly fired at law enforcement. According to …
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According to police, a Michigan-based Thai-American woman who allegedly fled to Thailand after a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a college student has decided to return to the country to face charges. Benjamin Kable, 22, a student at Michigan State University, was allegedly struck by Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, just before dawn on …
Throughout the month of February, the government of Burlington County and Rowan College of Burlington County (RCBC) will be holding a number of afternoon events to celebrate Black History Month. The public can enjoy dance performances, movies, gallery visits, and lectures, such as one about Muhammad Ali, a former heavyweight boxing champion who previously resided …
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