CLINTON — In light of the $1,000 teacher retention bonuses announced by Gov. Kim Reynolds at the start of the 2022 legislative session, the Clinton School Board voted Monday night to award bonuses to other members of the district staff. Clinton School District Superintendent Gary DeLacy is concerned that severalRead More →
BOSTON, Mass. (SHNS) — When Governor Charlie Baker ran for office in 2014, he did so by pledging to increase local aid at the same rate state revenues are expected to grow. Eight years later, whether that practice continues or is abandoned when Baker and his team leave the StateRead More →
Over its 126 pages, David Ejchorszt’s debut novel takes readers on a journey as the title character comes to understand the meaning of what it means to be alive. “I used to work in a pharmacy and I was actually the person who made the drugs behind the back. IRead More →
The free press The Friends of the Boy in Blue Civil War Memorial is accepting registrations for its ninth annual Civil War Symposium, a hybrid event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 at Morson-Ario-Strand VFW, 1900 N. Riverfront Drive. “Terrible Swift Sword: 1862” is the title ofRead More →
Hardy Mayor Ernie Rose swears in new Councilman Tony Berry to fill the vacancy of Councilman representing Ward 2 of Hardy. Elaine Brown Hardy City Council met Tuesday, February 1 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Ernie Rose calls the meeting to order. The minutes of the January meetingRead More →
Music and video streaming, free delivery for online purchases and funerals are among the services of companies designated in 2021 as the subject of antitrust investigations by Japanese authorities. From global tech giant Apple Inc. to local online services, these companies provide digital platforms that are arguably credited with life-changingRead More →
Utah lawmakers kicked off the 2022 general session on Tuesday with words of optimism for better days as Utah continues to be engulfed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And they wasted no time prioritizing legislation to crack down on local COVID-19 orders, with a joint resolution already filed to end SaltRead More →
If there was one thing that could be said for the housing market in Houston and more locally in 2021, it was that it was booming for most of the year as more and more people were working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while that trend didn’t necessarilyRead More →
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “South African Sports and Energy Drinks Industry Landscape Report 2021” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Based on the massive de-energizing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sports and energy drinks market, market players are looking for new and innovative ways to meet the capriciousRead More →
Staying viable in any business means changing with the times – the good times and the bad. And it’s easier to weather storms when you have a strong connection to the community. Steinbach’s Main Bread & Butter Company embodies the ideal, as a local market that supports local producers. OwnerRead More →
HALLOWELL – Alexander Hamilton Jones turns 3 on Sunday and celebrating his birthday during a pandemic is proving to be a challenge. “We didn’t feel comfortable taking him anywhere for his birthday indoors because he’s under 5 and not vaccinated,” Katy Jones, his mother, said on Friday. So on theRead More →
Containers of goods from around the world could be offloaded in Herculaneum as early as 2024, which could help alleviate supply chain issues that have plagued both businesses and consumers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Herculaneum and Memphis have been identified as prime sites for the ports ofRead More →
Real estate sales continued to explode in Middle Tennessee, and particularly in Williamson County, during the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses continued to locate in the area in need of commercial space and living spaces for their employees. Williamson, Inc. hosted a two-part panel discussion at its real estate summit onRead More →
NEW DELHI—Indian stocks have risen more than any other major market in the world this year, prompting millions of local investors to invest their savings in stocks, further boosting the market. Indian markets were closed on Friday for a public holiday. India’s benchmark 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex index was upRead More →
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hispanic Heritage Month is underway across the country and the 2021 Springfield Puerto Rican Parade was held on September 19 to celebrate the culture. The 31st Annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade may have gone virtual this year, but that hasn’t stopped the community from proudly showcasingRead More →
Writings on the wall Public art installations can be seen throughout Charleston, mostly in the form of murals painted on the facades of private businesses. As you descend Maybank Highway, through Avondale, along the city’s main arteries, pops of color emerge from the walls of our cityscape. Murals of Charleston’sRead More →
Click to enlarge The arrival of one of America’s most popular cannabis companies had been mooted for months before the first Cookies location in Oklahoma City announced it would open two days in advance. The short delay did not prevent a brilliant opening day, with lines wrapped around the building.Read More →