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All of the community members who served on the Cuyahoga County District Attorney’s Sentencing Integrity Unit have resigned, saying the effort is nothing more than a “front.” The four members of the Independent Review Panel (IRP) – Patricia Falk, a law professor at Cleveland State University, Donna Weinberger, member ofRead More →

The City of Lake Havasu has launched a community resource program that injects up to $1 million in ARPA allocation for nonprofit and public service organizations. This program aims to support local organizations in the areas of food, housing, medical services, agency services, child care, elder care, senior services orRead More →

Herald File Photo After a nearly year-long project that identified the impacts, contributing factors and consequences of homelessness in Prince Albert, Dr. Chad Nilson on Monday presented the findings of the action initiative for homelessness to city council and recommended three steps the city can take to build solutions. “SomeRead More →

When: East Cocalico Township Supervisors Meeting, Nov. 3 What happened: Two East Cocalico Township police officers promoting the formation of a K-9 unit again appeared before the Board of Overseers to answer questions and clarify concerns. Cpl. Chris Luongo and Detective Brandon Van Ausdal centered the discussion on costs, overtimeRead More →

By Jackson County Pilot Staff | on November 09, 2022 Tony Oxborough, Superintendent of Water and Wastewater for the City of Jackson, was among 18 utility professionals to earn his leadership certification through the LEAD course, a workshop presented by Missouri River Energy Services. The LEAD course teachesRead More →

CEDAR TOWN — The Cedar City Council has unanimously approved a community cat program in partnership with the Best Friends Animal Society that advocates say is a more humane and cost-effective method of reducing stray cat populations over time. Two community cats seen at mass spaying and neutering event, Richfield,Read More →

Concerns have been raised that a newly elected member of a Christchurch community council is also working for the city council. Marie Pollisco, the first Filipina member elected to Christchurch, was named vice-chair of the new Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board at its recent meeting. Said Pollisco: “I have a strongRead More →

25 years ago St. Tammany Parish Charter Commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to appoint the district attorney as parish legal counsel under the new form of government. The provision would be different from state law. Currently, state law provides that the parish may hire an attorney. This counsel may be theRead More →

As Grimsby’s population grows over the coming decades, residents’ groups and the municipality will play a vital role in building a welcoming community for all. In August 2021, Niagara Region has updated its population growth forecast, forecasting the region’s population to grow to 694,000 by 2051. As part of this,Read More →

The third annual Krewfest will take place on Saturday, with co-organizer Hunter Cross delighted to collect supplies for homeless locals. The event, which will be held in partnership with Area Relief Ministries (ARM) and the Regional Interfaith Association (RIFA), will see a lineup of artists perform at the New SouthernRead More →

TOWNSHIP — The police department’s internal investigation into the civic officer who shot and killed James Williams may eventually end in front of a little-known group of civilians — the mayor’s community relations commission. The commission, which has been in existence since 2001, has drawn new attention this year asRead More →

Photo by Christina Hughes Babb A hotel property that police say has been a hotbed of criminal activity could become an apartment complex, but the city council would have to approve the landlord’s rezoning request first. And the more neighbors learn about the New York-based landlords, the angrier and lessRead More →

The District Municipality of Muskoka is calling on volunteers to help support the Community Volunteer Tax Program in preparation for tax season. This essential, free support service operates through the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), which provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families, low-incomeRead More →

Organizers said Floyd County saw 6 overdoses last weekend. NEW ALBANY, Ind. – The overdose crisis is an ongoing problem in Kentuckiana and across the country. Leaders said it would take community support and leadership action to bring about real change. Community leaders gathered at Park Christian Church in NewRead More →

Tanki Badi, a 60-year-old woman, has been living in a makeshift tent with four of her brother’s children near the district headquarters, Mangalsen, for a few years. For Tanki’s family, the festivals come with a reminder of their abject poverty. “When festivals come, I feel extremely sad,” Badi said. “TheRead More →

The United States Post Office has initiated a community notification process on a new location for the Gypsum Post Office. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily Archive On Friday, October 7, the United States Postal Service issued a public notice stating that it had initiated a process for the proposed move of theRead More →

The panel of candidates and the panel of questioners tonight, before the forum, at the Palm Coast Community Center. (© FlaglerLive) Stack some fries (or popcorn), pour yourself a few stiff drinks, pull a beanbag: FlaglerLive streams tonight’s Flagler Tiger Bay Candidates Forum live from the Palm Coast Community Center,Read More →

By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Members of several local community organizations were on hand to support the City of Houston and Harris County as they continue the fight to get guns off the streets. In partnership with the Houston Police Department, officers will conduct another gun buyback operation inRead More →

Richard B. Karel is a freelance writer in Baltimore. The prospect of redemption is a dashed hope time and time again, so it’s worth celebrating when someone lives a redeemed life after a life of crime — and a decade in a federal penitentiary. It was the life of RockyRead More →

At a Tuesday press conference, organizers Latinos in Action-California and Centro CHA said they were blindsided by news that El Segundo-based R6 distillery would open its second location in Long Beach, with plans for an 18,500-square-foot warehouse that will include “space for more food and drink — and a machineRead More →

The deputy mayoral candidate says it’s important not to “drive out young families and vital workers with an impossible housing situation.” Also wants city to ‘rethink’ Midland Bay landing plan Editor’s note: MidlandToday has asked candidates for council in Midland, Penetanguishene and Tiny Township to provide a summary of theirRead More →

On Monday, October 24, Caledon residents return to the polls to elect their mayor and regional and regional councillors, individuals who aspire to provide leadership to a growing community. Each believes they have the skills and temperament required to represent Caledon well. They believe they are the right people toRead More →

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), and Metro today announced that LACCD has secured a $1 million grant from Congress to expand Metro’s GoPass program to the 2022-23 academic year for the 21 community colleges in LA County. The program provides free transportation onRead More →

With discussions ranging from trash to potholes, Saturday’s Vallejo City Council District 2 Candidates’ Forum at Christ Church still managed to fight their way to the inevitable centerpiece. The beleaguered Vallejo Police Department. Don Jordan, Garrett Toles and Cassandra James fielded questions from moderator Sharon Henry and members of theRead More →

BLANDING, Utah — Renae Gene admits having electricity for the first time in her Diné community of Westwater is taking some time for her and her four children to get used to. Electricity is fast and always available, there’s no need to worry about gas levels in generators or solarRead More →

North Forty News file photo. People with certain Warrants outstanding will be able to clear certain Warrants without being arrested at an upcoming Warrant Clearance Opportunity and coinciding with the Community Resource Fair in mid-September. Warrant authorization is sponsored by the District Attorney’s Office in the 8e Judicial District, StateRead More →

The Bear River Lighthouse in Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia will soon be visible again to people on the water or crossing the bridge to the Digby County community. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 2001 and until recently was completely hidden by trees. But last year, the Municipality of Digby tookRead More →

Community Member of the Year Says He’s “Just Getting Started” Schiffmann, 19, has developed a pair of vital websites. The youngster has earned his place in Mercer Island history. And he said there was more to come. Avi Schiffmann, 19, thought it was cool to attend his portrait at MercerRead More →

BUCKHANNON — The community mourns the loss of a beloved Upshur County Commissioner. On Thursday, September 1, Terry B. Cutright passed away. Cutright was well known and loved by many in Upshur County and some of his constituents offered to share their thoughts on this recent loss. Upshur County CommissionRead More →

Being abused during the election campaign made Pereen Singh even more determined to take a stand against racism. The incident, which happened on a street in the suburbs of Christchurch, initially shocked the 24-year-old lawyer and wondered why she was putting herself in the public eye. Singh is running inRead More →

Emotional reunion leads to renaming Port Arthur buildings for community leaders Posted at 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 Few eyes were dry – both among the public and city officials – this week when Port Arthur City Council held two public hearings to rename two buildings in theRead More →

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), the City of Glendale Beeline, and Glendale Community College (GCC) have partnered to offer all GCC students a free one-year GoPass that allows free rides on all LA Metro and Beeline buses/trains. With this partnership, LA Metro is expanding its GoPassRead More →

FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center is hosting the Bread & Puppet Theater at the University of Maine on the Farmington campus to present its new play, “Our Domestic Resurrection Circus: Apocalypse Defiance,” on September 9. The show will be at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m.Read More →

As budget season approaches for Portage la Prairie City Council, community organizations are encouraged to submit applications for community grants if they need financial support. Councilor Preston Meier says they are always interested in working alongside the groups and organizations that make the town successful. He says the goal ofRead More →

Macomb Community Action received a $1 million donation from the Ballmer Group to help the county agency fight poverty and promote independence. The donation, one of the largest philanthropic grants ever awarded to Macomb County, “will help the agency reach new service recipients, increase partnerships, improve service delivery to residentsRead More →

The Reverend Donald Leroy McBride says the Willow and Platt historical marker which tells the story of Dobyville, the black community in West Hyde Park, is in the wrong place. It is on the edge of the neighborhood where the wealthy white residents of Hyde Park lived. West Hyde ParkRead More →

You could say that Kelsea Bissenden leads a double life. She works a desk job with a large pension service provider. But once out of her home office in Sidney, you’ll likely find her in Central Saanich, working on the farm that’s been owned by the Bickford family since theRead More →

In the 17 years since former city planning director Gail Goldberg announced the “new community plans”, city council has only passed 7 community plans. Additionally, these 7 are due for a second update as City Council directed the planning department to renew LA’s community plans on a six-year cycle.Read More →

On August 15, the police chief and mayor of Flossmoor, a Chicago suburb, said over chants of protesters that the shooting murder of 64-year-old black grandmother Madeline Miller by police in Flossmoor was justified and in accordance with department policy. Miller was killed by Flossmoor Police on July 10 whileRead More →

Following last week’s visit to OPEN OFFICE in Los Angeles, we are moving our Meet your next employer series east of Providence, Rhode Island, where CIVIC is located. Founded by architect Manuel Cordero and based in Providence’s Innovation District, CIVIC’s work is defined by an inclusive view of the builtRead More →

The Aquarelle development in Euless will include over 760 homes and a 35,000 square foot lake. American Centurion Development Group A major residential development is coming to Euless. Over 63 acres will soon be home to a mix of single and multi-family living options known as the Aquarelle. The plannedRead More →

Sam Crisler, The Waverly News WAVERLY – On school mornings, Lindsay Erickson is on call for her three children, and each has a different destination. One attends Waverly High School, another Waverly Middle School, and the third Waverly Intermediate School. The family drives south over the Canongate Road overpass fromRead More →

Delta Electronics Thailand is proud to be a Thai company with over 30 years of sustainable growth in this warm and welcoming kingdom. Our journey started in Samutprakarn province with the establishment of our first factory in Bangpoo industrial area where we started production of magnetic and EMI filter productsRead More →

MACAO, August 7 – In order to further consolidate the results of epidemic prevention, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will organize a two-phase anti-epidemic community cleaning campaign with health authorities and a number of associations, in starting tomorrow (August 8). It aims to raise public awareness of community cleaning andRead More →

BRISTOL — While statewide recreational cannabis has been promoted by some as a means of economic development, Bristol’s Board of Economic and Community Development Commissioners weighed in on their thoughts on the substance on Thursday night. Councilor Sebastian Panioto said he believed the discussion of recreational cannabis was in theRead More →

Fannin County, Texas — The Bois d’Arc Lake Operations Center held its first facility-wide event for nearly 75 local teachers and educators in partnership with Dodd City ISD at the end of June 2022. The school’s summer professional development conference was held over two days, using all of the center’sRead More →

A shuttered island care home looking to sell its rights to provide skilled care has extra leeway in deciding its future, if it can find staff. Late last month, officials at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services granted Deer Isle’s Island Nursing Home an additional year to retainRead More →

BALCH SPRINGS – Fred Jackson, 67, went through piles of clothes donated to victims of a devastating fire on Saturday, looking for anything he could take home. Jackson pointed to a gray suit and said he went shopping for a new suit on Monday. Two hours later, he returned toRead More →

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) — Plagued by budget shortfalls since before 2020, the Life Fitness Center in Bettendorf could finally be sold. The city and the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley are in preliminary discussions about a deal involving the recreation center. Some citizens fear what a rumored sale meansRead More →

WED/7-27 Alliance Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Rodman Public Library Branch; for children from 3 years old; Sharks with a shark headband craft. Boardman DARE (Divorce/Death Aren’t Really the End), Music at Woodworth Park, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield Open house for fall enrollment atRead More →

The town of Keller is planning a new outdoor activity next spring called The Tale Trail Project. Around Keller Public Library, along an existing path, 20 plaques will display pages from a children’s story, three sculptures by a company called Wind & Weather, a mural by a commissioned artist andRead More →

Sander Eijgenraam, president of the Central Saanich Community Gardens Society, struggled for words when asked about the opening of the Clarke Road facility on Saturday. “I have no words,” Eijgenraam told Black Press Media beforehand. “It’s such an accomplishment. It’s so satisfying. The opening, which hosted Central Saanich Mayor RyanRead More →

By Mahlon MeyerNorthwest Asia Weekly Attendance was record high at Sound Transit’s July 14 board meeting since the agency returned to in-person meetings. (Photo by Assunta Ng) The demonstrators had their placards facing the wrong way. So Claudia Balducci, chair of the System Expansion Committee (SEC) for Sound Transit (ST),Read More →

KANNAPOLIS, NC (WBTV) — The Kannapolis City Council recently approved $56,000 for its 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund allocation. The funds are intended for activities that benefit low- and middle-income residents of the City of Kannapolis. Grants have been awarded to: AYA House, Inc. – $3,500 – willRead More →

Elton Combs leads a line dancing class Tuesday at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. The historic building will undergo an exterior renovation, but a community survey will be conducted to see if programming for seniors — like the line-dancing class — will continue to be in downtown Iowa CityRead More →

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN. Six streets in the city of Mostar, in southwestern Bosnia, named after people linked to the fascist Independent State of Croatia, NDH, during World War II, will be given new names. High Representative Christian Schmidt, who oversees the civilian implementation of the peaceRead More →

After just one week, a beautiful birchbark canoe made entirely by hand by members of the Mississaugas of Credit First Nation will make its maiden voyage down Boston Creek today. This unique project brought together hundreds of community members, from children to elders, to learn about the unique art ofRead More →

The Organizing Grants Policy was created in 2019 for Sundre Groups with two annual rounds of funding requests. SUNDRE — The council approved some changes to the municipality’s organization grants policy that was created in 2019, including the addition of a third intake cycle for funding applications. Linda Nelson, ExecutiveRead More →

The new community hub and library at ARMSTRONG Creek would have names recognizing the area’s Indigenous heritage under a proposal currently undergoing public consultation. The City of Greater Geelong has suggested that both facilities have location-related names in the Wadawurrung language. The project currently known as Armstrong Creek West CommunityRead More →

The Kingston Police Services Board is developing a new strategic plan for policing in our city and we invite you to participate in our community survey for the Kingston Police Strategic Plan 2023-2026. The responses to this survey will set the overall direction for policing for the next four years,Read More →

July 5—MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is trying to secure funds for a water harvesting project at the Mansfield Community Center. This project involves the design and installation of a system to collect, filter, store and reuse rainwater from the roof of the community center. The city believes this projectRead More →

Tuesday brattleboro Select Board: 6:15 p.m. in the Select Board meeting room at the Civic Center, 230 Main St., and via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86067892659 (meeting ID: 860 6789 2659 / d access: 12261753). Halifax Select Board: 6 p.m. at the Halifax Municipal Office and via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83140976854?pwd=dFFkWE1tdk84VjFGc1RZODJvM2NjUT09 (Meeting ID:Read More →

CHADDS FORD — Faith endures and triumphs. As America celebrates Independence Day this weekend, the anniversary of the official establishment of the nation remains a moment of reflection. “It was all about heaven,” Linda Townsend said at a private event at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds FordRead More →

BEREA, Ohio — Three new steel picnic tables have been installed at Coe Lake Park, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Berea. One of the tables can accommodate a wheelchair. The tables are on concrete slabs next to the John Mucklo playground and in front of the outdoor municipal swimmingRead More →

Formerly described as Mixed Use Area 41-10, the master plan approved on June 9 builds on the strengths of the Naples Design District to leverage existing assets, enable prosperity and connect the neighborhood to create another great local destination. NAPLES, Florida., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The ARC of theRead More →

Press release – LIANZA A review of the future of local government is underway and libraries will play a vital role in how councils create a future for communities to thrive and prosper, says the Library and Information Association of New Zealand. An online panel composed… A review of theRead More →

Colleen Burns Fionna Fisher, an SDS organizer and sociology major, leads the group as they march to the rock in Kent State on June 24. “Not the church, not the state, women must decide their fate.” “Hey hey, ho ho, the patriarchy has to go.” “Two, four, six, eight, youRead More →

Publication date: 06/22/2022 The new multipurpose venue in La Campana was built on the former football pitch The mayor of Lorca, Diego José Mateos, inaugurated a new leisure area in La Campana, equipped with a park and a multipurpose field. The new community space has been built on a 5,300Read More →

June 11, 2022 Passing Mount Airy Secondary School along North South Street, one notices the walls, sidewalks and signage of a typical educational institution – but one probably doesn’t realize that a thriving business lies also within its limits. On a recent morning at the Blue Bear Cafe as theRead More →

COMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Hastings Jazz Sunday afternoon – from June 12 to September 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., VFW Square Flag Day Ceremony – Saturday June 18, 2022 at 1 p.m., Legion Hall June 2022 primary election Early voting begins Saturday, June 18 Hastings Flea – Sunday JuneRead More →

Community members are invited to learn about the City’s budget priorities and key initiatives and provide feedback for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24 at an upcoming virtual community meeting. City staff will present the City Manager’s recommended budget for the next two fiscal years. The city budget discussion will takeRead More →

Roman Zawistowski/PAP A group of 46 international ambassadors and diplomats in Poland have signed an open letter expressing their support for the country’s LGBTQI community. The letter was presented Tuesday by US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski. “On the occasion of Pride Month, we express our support for efforts toRead More →

The purpose of the meetings is to present the latest data and findings and to review the recommendations presented in the reports Community Open Houses will be held in North Bay and East Ferris on June 22 regarding the Trout Lake Watershed Study and Management Plan. See: The future isRead More →

I hope you will join me in voting for Patrick Wynne on June 14th. Patrick works diligently to support workers’ rights as treasurer of the local firefighters union while serving on the Central Maine Labor Council. Patrick works tirelessly to protect the environment as he recently contributed to a renewableRead More →

KENNER, La (press release) – You are invited to attend the 6th Annual CommUNITY Juneteenth Festival in Rivertown on June 18-19 at 410 William Blvd. Parking at Kenner. The festival starts at 11:00 a.m. each day and ends at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday willRead More →

ILLESHEIM, Germany – More than 150 community members, city council representatives, mayors and family members visited Storck Barracks today on an annual Whit Monday bike tour. American soldiers have been stationed at Storck Barracks in Illesheim for almost 80 years. With the longstanding presence of American troops in Germany, theRead More →

It will take more than one solution to meet Longmont’s need for affordable housing. That idea was at the forefront of conversation Saturday, as about 20 residents gathered for a community engagement conversation moderated by Mayor Joan Peck and Pro Tem Mayor Aren Rodriguez. Residents shared their ideas for increasingRead More →

Dozens upon dozens of people turned out June 2 to offer public comment at a Tempe City Council meeting where the council voted on a proposal for a hockey arena and entertainment district. (Katelyn Reinhart/Community Impact Journal) The Tempe City Council voted June 2 to advance negotiations with proponents ofRead More →

It’s Wednesday, June 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health officials will hold their media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Residents can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County Cable Montgomery and on the FacebookRead More →

HARARE – A Zanu PF thug accused of knowing about the disappearance of Citizens Coalition for Change activist Moreblessing Ali allegedly told police: “If you haven’t found her, come back to me. say. Simba Chisango, believed to be the local Zanu PF leader in the Nyatsime area of ​​Chitungwiza, wasRead More →

On May 17, Elsburg SAPS had a community imbizo at Buhlepark Taxi Rank. The meeting was attended by the community and ward 40 Clr Nqabayethu Tshabalala was also present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss community concerns about service delivery between the police and the municipality that neededRead More →

Content of the article The Backus-Page House Museum was a busy site with two events on May 14. Content of the article The first was a guided birding hike called Wings of the Wetlands along the Storey Wetlands Trail with guides Chris Leys and Marg Hulls from the West ElginRead More →

One of the major events on the shipping industry’s calendar, Posidonia International Shipping Show, is set to open its doors on June 6 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. Until June 10, the exhibition will provide delegates and hosts with a much-anticipated platform to learn, interact and network after a four-yearRead More →

Kriel’s pothole project is in full swing. Ga-Nala residents who are tired of waiting for potholes to be fixed have taken it upon themselves to repair the gaping holes in their roads. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we can do. At least it is safe to pass theRead More →

Portuguese community workshop to transform textile scraps into eco-design pieces From textile waste to textile wealth The Municipality of Vouzela (Portugal) joins forces with several partners of the textile industry and the local vocational school to create a community sewing workshop, which will use unused fabrics and materials from localRead More →

On Tuesday, the Chinese municipality of Shanghai announced the end of community transmission of COVID-19 for all of its 16 districts. According to a municipal official, businesses have accelerated their recovery in the town. RELATED:China remains against restrictive measures targeting Russia At a press conference, Zhao Dandan, deputy director ofRead More →

Durán (Ecuador) (AFP) – When Luis Sarmiento and his grandson went out early to buy bread one morning in March, they came across a shocking scene: a gruesome message left behind by Ecuadorian drug traffickers in the form of two headless bodies. “I covered my grandson’s eyes, I went upstairsRead More →

Content of the article There will be an open public meeting at Killaloe Lions Hall on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. to consider ways to help meet the need for sustainable and affordable housing in the area. Content of the article With housing prices exploding in the area, itRead More →

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted city and community business leaders for the annual State of the Valley Luncheon at the Grand Junction Convention Center. Organizers said the Valley State Luncheon gives business owners the opportunity to meet with city and county officialsRead More →

Izzy Straight-Silva performed on Sunday afternoon. Pride grows in Fort Erie. As the city continues to prepare for its first Fort Erie Pride Festival next month, the organizers behind it gave residents a little taste of what to expect on June 25. Called Sip, Shop and Drag, the Sunday eventRead More →