Jan. 11—FAIRMONT — The City of Fairmont and its police union agreed to overhauled overtime rules in their new contract, which is due to be approved by City Council on Tuesday. In a collective statement approved by both the City and Lodge 69 of the Fraternal Order of Police, both groups explained the goal of … Read more
Jan. 11—Maine State Police responded to more than 50 crashes and road slide-offs Saturday after southern Maine woke up to some light snowfall. Police were responding to several crashes on the Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) and Interstate 295 south of Augusta, state police said in a Facebook message posted around 10 a.m. Saturday. Maine State … Read more
POTTSVILLE— The brother of a fallen New York Firefighter who died Sept. 11, 2001, discussed his selfless devotion to duty and the organization formed in his memory to help others at an event in Pottsville on Friday. Frank Siller, chairman, CEO and president of Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit formed in honor of … Read more
Jan. 11—Editor’s note: The following story is the final part in a three-part series going over the priorities of lawmakers who represent Jasper County communities. The issues covered do not represent all of what legislators want to accomplish but merely a small handful of what they consider top priorities. Iowa State Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla … Read more
And so it ended for special counsel Jack Smith: Not with the glorious sunset ride of a conquering hero his supporters had hoped for, but a 24-word footnote indicating he had “separated from the Justice Department,” his final report in limbo, and gleeful allies of Donald Trump exhorting him to “lawyer up.” It was the … Read more
Jan. 11—WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a new year, Ohio’s second Congressional District has a new representative. Republican David Taylor took the oath of office on Friday, Jan. 3, alongside his parents, wife, and three daughters. Taylor was elected in November 2024, taking the seat of the retiring Republican. Brad Wenstrup. The 2nd District covers several … Read more
Jan. 11—MUNCIE — Water quality has improved in some parts of Indiana, advocates say, in part because of increased regulations. Another element in the resurgence in those places has been a source some might not expect: freshwater mussels. Indiana is home to 60 species of the invertebrates, several of which have declined in population and … Read more
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh YMCA’s capital campaign builds steam as 2025 gets underway. The organization received support from Jennie and Alan Booth, who have generously pledged $25,000 towards the New YMCA capital campaign. The Booth family has ties to the Plattsburgh YMCA dating back to the early 1900s, according to a press release. “The YMCA … Read more
Jan. 11—The nursing program at Missouri Southern State University will use a $347,252 grant to help fund an expansion. The program currently includes a fall cohort of up to 30 students. The university will add a second pre-licensure bachelor of science in nursing spring cohort for to 20 students. The grant was from Missouri’s Nursing … Read more
Jan. 11—Three vehicles, including a tractor trailer, collided in Bethel on Saturday morning. No one was injured in the crash, said Maj. Dana Thompson of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at around 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Route 5 and Route 2 in Bethel, the sheriff’s office said in a … Read more