Port Hueneme officials declared a local emergency and plan to seek disaster relief after a torrential downpour pummeled local neighborhoods last week. In the heaviest period early Thursday, around 3 inches of rainfall was recorded in just an hour in the Oxnard and Port Hueneme area. Within hours of the deluge, City Manager James Vega […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A panel of judges has blocked a new Tennessee law that would reconfigure the group overseeing professional sports facilities in Nashville by letting state leaders pick six of its 13 board members. Late last week, three judges agreed the law targeting the Nashville Sports Authority likely violates home rule protections in […]
If your New Year’s resolution involves losing a few holiday “lbs,” well — that might have to wait until February. If you’re familiar with Piroshky Piroshky, you understand. If not? This email subject line will provide a clue: “Boise, here we come! Seattle’s favorite bakery is coming to town just in time for the New […]
Dec. 25—Richards Maple Products recently opened a new grocery store in Kirtland, providing an outlet to sell goods from local farmers and other producers. Maple Country Meats opened in September at 7955 Euclid-Chardon Road. “We decided to start a meat market due to the lack of ability to get quality meats from local farmers,” said […]
A local police department is spreading the holiday cheer to one family by helping them get back on their feet and on two wheels. According to the Culver City Police Department, officers learned that some the family’s belongings – including the children’s bikes – had been stolen from a moving truck days before Christmas. Raiders […]
The 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is looking for local artists to paint during the performances. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Every Friday, the city will be hosting a live music event for 10 weeks. Read: 9 places to see Christmas lights in Central Florida Artists can apply for free and will be […]
Dec. 25—Officials in Daviess and Martin counties have a new tool to help clean up abandoned and rundown properties. Backed with some state funding, the Uplands Regional Land Bank is ready to go into operation. The organization covers Daviess, Martin, Greene Lawrence, Crawford and Orange counties. It received a $1.25 million grant from the Regional […]
A new Florida transparency law in 2024 will require candidates for local elected office to file a full and public disclosure at the time of qualifying. They will have to show their federal tax returns as well. The law, known as SB 774 and concerning ethics requirements, goes into effect Jan. 1. What the new […]
Dec. 24—FAIRMONT — Procrastinators desperately searching for someone to save them with last minute gift wrapping can take gifts to Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport, where the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties will finish out their Christmas Season wrapping gifts for charity. “We’ve been operating the gift wrap station at Meadowbrook Mall for probably […]
Dec. 24—MOSCOW — More than 120 gift cards good at many Moscow businesses have sold less than three weeks after they debuted. “Known as the Fest City for its lively celebrations and charming hometown vibe, the Moscow Gift Card is designed to showcase the city’s unique offering and keep more dollars local,” according to a […]
Dec. 23—CUMBERLAND — Claude Slaydon had recently graduated from Frostburg State University and was looking for a job. While he had a fresh bachelor’s degree in business administration, he lacked work experience. So Slaydon sent letters to companies with hope he could build his resume. One of those corporations he reached out to was McDonald’s. […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — On the Friday before Christmas, plenty of Alexandrians were getting their not-quite-last-minute shopping done, exploring Old Town and meeting artisans in the Del Ray neighborhood who were providing stocking stuffers. “I tend to shop and when I do shop, I can only think about everyone else,” said one shopper […]