The head of Poland’s Dorohusk municipality has refused to allow truck drivers to organise a new protest, which had been due to begin on 18 December, on the access road to the border with Ukraine. Source: European Pravda, citing RMF24 Details: The protesters do not agree with the decision that Wojciech Sawa, Head of the […]
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Local Iowa GOP leaders expect Trump to win — and marvel at his staying power
Bryan Whipp tried — unsuccessfully — to find a larger site for next month’s GOP presidential caucus in Page County, Iowa. He thinks it’s going to be pretty crowded. “I think [former President Donald] Trump’s going to bring a lot of people out,” said Whipp, who leads the Page County GOP in the southwestern corner […]
Local farmers have banded together to sell you fresher produce. Here’s why
This fall and winter, dozens of residents are opting to pick up weekly boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables at local businesses and workplaces rather than buying similar produce from supermarkets. They are each members of regional farm box programs operated by the Southwest Washington Food Hub, a farmer-owned cooperative that launched in 2020. The […]
Kyiv protesters demand more spending on Ukraine’s war effort and less on local projects
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hundreds of protesters angered by what they view as wasteful spending by municipal officials gathered outside Kyiv City Hall on Thursday and demanded that the money should go to Ukraine’s war against Russia instead of local projects. The Money for the AFU (Armed Forces of Ukraine) civic group, which organized the […]
Canton Repository Kid of Character: Luke Loveless, Minerva Local
NAME – Luke Loveless SCHOOL – Minerva Middle School RESIDENCE – Minerva AGE – 14 PARENTS – Justin and Jessica Loveless SIBLINGS – Kaylie and Carter Loveless SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – Lion Pride TV, band, jazz band and soccer. NOMINATION – “Luke is a hard-working student. He is always on task doing what is expected. His wit and sense of humor is […]
Ukraine’s Defence Minister expects local authorities to facilitate mobilisation more – photo
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has attended a meeting of the Congress of Local and Oblast Authorities and has stressed that he expects local authorities to provide greater support for mobilisation efforts. Source: Ukrainian MoD Details: The Congress was held under the chairmanship of the president and with the participation of the chairman of the […]
Local nonprofit Annabel’s Closet brings the spirit of Christmas to children
Local nonprofit Annabel’s Closet brings the spirit of Christmas to children A local nonprofit helped create Christmas magic for women and children going through a tough time in Central Florida on Saturday. Annabel’s Closet helps women in abusive relationships step away from dangerous situations and have the resources for a fresh start. During the holidays, […]
What the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam means for local residents
Rescue workers help residents evacuate from a flooded neighborhood in Kherson, Ukraine, on Tuesday. (Libkos/AP) The destruction on Tuesday of the massive Soviet-era Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in the Ukrainian city of Nova Kakhovka has damaged homes and is posing a threat to residents, animals, crops and public infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called […]
Mother of jailed Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Guzman dies -local media
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The elderly mother of convicted Mexican crime boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has died after spending the last couple weeks in a private clinic, local media reported on Sunday. El Sol de Sinaloa, a major newspaper in the family’s home state of Sinaloa, located in northwest Mexico, reported that Consuelo Loera […]