Thomas Suddes is a former legislative reporter with The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and writes from Ohio University. tsuddes@gmail.com. Ohio Democrats will never claw their way out of the party’s slump in this state unless they stow the happy talk. Recent example: Ballyhooing a gain of two seats in Ohio’s House, boosting the number of Democratic … Read more
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,419 in the week ending November 30, down from 3,829 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 224,000 … Read more
BROCKTON — A female pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle at North Main and Battles streets early Tuesday morning. The Brockton woman died from serious injuries at Good Samaritan Medical Center following the collision, according to a statement from Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz. A Plymouth woman was arrested Wednesday after she … Read more
No. 20: Young mom of three looks for new career, needs toys and diapers The case manager referring this young mother to Share Your Christmas said she is “very composed, organized, and knows what she needs to do to be able to take care of her children, not only in the short term, but in … Read more
No. 20: Young mom of three looks for new career, needs toys and diapers The case manager referring this young mother to Share Your Christmas said she is “very composed, organized, and knows what she needs to do to be able to take care of her children, not only in the short term, but in … Read more
WORCESTER — A project would convert the former Waldo Street police headquarters and Worcester District Court building into a mixed-use building with 44 apartments and a restaurant. City Council will consider an application from the city administration Tuesday to designate the former police station property listed at 57 Exchange St. a certified project under the … Read more
Humane Animal Partners has free pet services available for cat owners in New Castle County this December. Supported by a $50,000 grant-in-aid from the Delaware General Assembly, HAP is offering two free spay/neuter days for county-owned cats. If needed, a free rabies vaccine will be administered during the visit. Community and stray cats are not … Read more
Humane Animal Partners has free pet services available for cat owners in New Castle County this December. Supported by a $50,000 grant-in-aid from the Delaware General Assembly, HAP is offering two free spay/neuter days for county-owned cats. If needed, a free rabies vaccine will be administered during the visit. Community and stray cats are not … Read more
Canal Fulton Public Library offers programs CANAL FULTON – The Canal Fulton Public Library’s Children’s Department, 154 Market St. NE, will offer the following programs. Registration is required; call 330-854-4148 or visit www.canalfulton.org/events. Family Art Night: Christmas Edition, 5 to 6 p.m. Friday: Families and children 3 to 12 years old can enjoy making Christmas cards … Read more
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $2.90 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week’s price of $2.94 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 0 cents since last month. According to the … Read more