HILLSDALE — Camp Hope has provided resources to 107 homeless persons since opening last year, with 37 transitioning to housing. With 19 people still living in a tent, or occupying office space at the Hillsdale Community Thrift — located at the intersection of M-99 and Mechanic Road — Missy DesJardin provided an update to the […]
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‘It takes up resources:’ Jax Beach lifeguards busy with missing child calls on Memorial Day
Jacksonville beaches were a hotpot for Memorial Day, packed with visitors throughout the holiday weekend. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
UN countries adopt treaty to better trace origins of genetic resources under global patent system
GENEVA (AP) — U.N. member countries on Friday concluded a new treaty to help ensure that traditional knowledge about genetic resources, like medicines derived from exotic plants in the Andes mountains, is properly traced. It marks the first time the 193 member states of the U.N.’s World Intellectual Property Organization have reached agreement on patent […]
VA Human Resources Personnel Got $43.5 Million in Bonuses Plus Pay Raises Under PACT Act
The Department of Veterans Affairs paid $43.5 million in bonuses to more than 6,500 human resources specialists last year under allowances stipulated in the PACT Act, an amount the department’s chief human capital officer described as “significant.” Documents obtained by Military.com through a Freedom of Information Act request show the department paid an average of […]
The coal resources of New South Wales. 1912 [LEATHER BOUND]
Texas House committee report calls for more utility oversight, firefighting resources after Panhandle wildfires
A special Texas House committee tasked with identifying factors contributing the the largest wildfire outbreak in Texas history and recommending legislative solutions to prevent future fires published its final report Wednesday, largely blaming electric utilities and oil and gas operators for sparking the deadly fires and calling for increased oversight of the companies and additional […]
A loan, with a country’s natural resources as collateral
WASHINGTON — Working to salvage an aid package to Ukraine, Republican senators pitched an idea to former President Donald Trump that they thought he’d like: Instead of a grant, the U.S. would give the country a loan that would be backed in some fashion by Ukrainian rare earth minerals worth trillions of dollars. GOP lawmakers […]
Upcoming Daytona Beach housing fair to offer tips, resources for first-time homebuyers
DAYTONA BEACH ― Despite rising prices and higher mortgage rates, there is still hope for those interested in becoming first-time home buyers. A free housing fair will be held later this month to provide information on how to achieve the dream of homeownership. “It’s still possible for people to purchase a home,” said Lucy Stewart […]
If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources can help
If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, there are many resources that can help. These hotlines and organizations are free and available to anyone who is struggling. For suicide prevention: If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat […]
Childcare provider event to offer resources, roundtable discussion
Apr. 11—The United Way’s Success By 6 Impact Council is hosting a Childcare Provider Appreciation event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute. Providers will receive credit for free professional development sessions that address topics ranging from behavioral management, developmental milestones, music therapy, STEM and kindergarten […]
AG DeFoor promotes financial literacy resources at Osterhout Free Library
Apr. 8—WILKES-BARRE — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor on Monday said Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books — they are a central knowledge hub where you can access a multitude of resources for free. “One of the biggest benefits to having a library card is that it gives you access to information about money […]
Denver defends encouraging migrants to leave for other cities over lack of resources
After a Denver official was recorded telling newly arrived migrants they would “suffer” if they stayed there and encouraging them to consider New York City or Chicago instead, the city on Wednesday defended the comments and said promoting “onward travel” is part of its strategy for addressing the influx of new residents. Mayor Mike Johnston’s […]