Should the city of Erie move to a new form of government? Voters could be asked to weigh in as soon as 2025. Erie City Council, at its regular meeting Wednesday morning, signed off on requesting that City Solicitor Ed Betza draft a resolution that would authorize the creation of a ballot question regarding what’s … Read more
Throughout her four years at Pike High School, Brandi Molina-Menjivar struggled with social anxiety. After starting as a freshman in the fall of 2020, Molina-Menjivar confined herself to a small bubble of friends and familiar faces. Then, partway through her senior year, Molina-Menjivar took a bold step. She applied for a spring internship with the … Read more
Orlando’s power provider plans to vote Tuesday on revamping its billing structure, changing incentives for when and how customers consume power, which has fueled a combative controversy over what’s best for local solar energy and electricity users. The publicly owned Orlando Utilities Commission contends it needs to restructure rates to be modern, nimble and fair … Read more
As the temperature continues to cool, homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Helene face extra obstacles in keeping warm. “The damage to our home was pretty significant,” said Martinez homeowner Margie Britt. “We had three or four trees fall on our house. “We have three bedrooms upstairs and all of them have holes in the … Read more
Now that New York has seen its first few snowfalls of the season, it’s always good to have a refresher when it comes to driving in snowy and icy conditions. According to AAA, about 46% of crashes involving bad weather happen during the winter months. Here’s what to know about winter driving. Tips for driving … Read more
Now that New York has seen its first few snowfalls of the season, it’s always good to have a refresher when it comes to driving in snowy and icy conditions. According to AAA, about 46% of crashes involving bad weather happen during the winter months. Here’s what to know about winter driving. Tips for driving … Read more
Two men salute while participating in New York City’s Veterans Day parade Nov. 11. Republican and Democratic lawmakers in some two dozen states have introduced bills aimed at restricting or legalizing the practice of for-profit companies charging veterans fees for help filing disability claims — an issue that often has pitted veterans against one another. … Read more
Remembering Mark Brighton’s immodest proposal to scare off helicopters Dec. 5 − To the Editor: I would like to offer my belated condolences to Mark Brighton’s loved ones because I learned of his passing just before embarking on a 2-week vacation. What I appreciated most about Mark was his wit. One of my favorite letters … Read more
Clyde Bunch, who was first elected to the Sangamon County Board in 1978 and was recognized as the longest-serving county board member in Illinois, died at Bridge Care Suites in Springfield on Dec. 3. He was 88. Bunch was one of eight Democrats to serve on the 29-member board. He represented District 21, which encompasses … Read more
BROCKTON — One of the city’s highest-ranking police officers makes shocking allegations in a whistleblower lawsuit. Capt. Arthur McNulty, a 20-year veteran of Brockton Police, sued the city, Police Chief Brenda Pérez and Mayor Robert F. Sullivan. McNulty claims Brockton failed to investigate criminal activity like snorting cocaine in a police station bathroom. He also … Read more