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Hopkins County is receiving over $5 million in federal funding for the cleanup and disposal of debris from the Dec. 10, 2021 storm, thanks to recent approval from FEMA. “The FEMA process has been agonizingly slow, but I am glad that progress is being made to help all the areas affected by the tornado get …

Hopkins County will Receive Federal Cash for Tornado Cleanup Expenses Read More »

A former commissioner in Lycoming County has advised the current commissioners to reach out to their Pennsylvania counterparts for assistance in their most recent dispute with the county controller. Former commissioner Jack McKernan asked the commissioners to get in touch with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) as they prepare to file an appeal …

Commentary on the Controller Controversy From a Former Commissioner of Lycoming County Read More »

The Barrington Irving Technical Training School will soon welcome students interested in careers in aviation thanks to funding from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. In contrast to existing facilities that train pilots, flight attendants, or airport workers, this new facility will address the rising demand for corporate aviation executives in the airline and …

An Aviation Career Training Center to be Funded by Miami-Dade County Read More »

Run-down. Short-staffed. And riskier than any maximum-security prison in the country. In terms of the percentage of detainees who died while in jail, last year the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar in Downtown Memphis exceeded Rikers Island. Pretrial detention occurs at the county jail. Until they’ve been found guilty in a court of law, …

The Commissioner of Shelby County Expresses Indignation Over Conditions at 201 Poplar Read More »

Ramez Al-Jassem lost ten loved ones in the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey on Monday morning. Al-Jassem found out from afar that his cousin, her husband, and eight of their children had been killed in the earthquake, he lived in Prince Edward County, about 65 kilometres west of Kingston, Ontario. “Some people have …

Syrian Earthquake Kills Ten Members of a Man’s Family From Prince Edward County Read More »

In recent months, Delta County residents have repeatedly disrupted the land-use code change process, culminating in the postponement of the in-person section of a planning commission meeting. The land-use code specifies the processes that must be followed for various land uses and variances, as well as what landowners can do with their land depending on …

Sheriff and Commissioner of Delta County React to Land Use Code Revision Interruption Read More »

Jeff Lehner is currently working with officials to build what he calls a more rational and efficient system before he is even sworn in as the Ross County auditor in March. The present bed tax is his current aim. Ross County’s existing bed tax ordinance dates back to 1982 and was last updated in 2013. …

The Ross County Auditor’s Office Has Proposed New Bed Tax Regulations Read More »

The Honorable Sherri B. Richard, who has served as the Register of Deeds for Craven County for many years, has announced her retirement, starting July 1. With her retirement just a few days short of 17 years as Register of Deeds, Richard will have served the people of Craven County for nearly 22 years. After …

A Retirement Announcement Was Made By The Register Of Deeds For Craven County Read More »

On February 3, Ball State University played host to over eighty-five middle and high school students from Delaware County for the university’s second annual Peer Tutoring Day. Every year, this event is hosted to honor and support the area high school students who dedicate their time to serving as peer writing tutors at their respective …

Delaware County Schools Attend Annual “Peer Tutoring Day” at Ball State University Read More »