Community collections

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Two men from Buckhannon collect supplies for victims affected by the tornado in Mayfield, Ky. The men moved to the grounds of the former Baily’s auto store to accept donations from the community. Donations such as pillows and blankets, soft new or used clothing, and toys for …

Times Observer photo by Brian Ferry Warren Salvation Army Major Keith Jache (left) will be able to purchase more coats for those in need this winter thanks to a $ 1,500 donation from Hooktown Holidays presented by Terry Pearson . Hooktown Holidays helps spread some heat this holiday season. When …

By Molly Magennis New data from Victoria’s local government has provided insight into the performance of local councils throughout 2020 and 2021. The data gives boards a score out of 100 in each category. When it comes to community satisfaction with the council making decisions in the best interest of …

If Mark Cuban could play a superhero, who would he be? Unsurprisingly, a character of his own making: FIM or Failed Ironman. “He’s the person who invents things that always fail,” Cuban said. “He fails so much that he learns some really good lessons and he uses those lessons to …

Community blood centers respond to natural disasters CAROLINES AND GEORGIA, December 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) has been activated in response to the tornado outbreak in the Midwest. Yesterday’s inclement weather resulted in an immediate need for blood products in the areas affected by …

EAST LIVERPOOL – Little was said by a number of East Liverpool City employees, who were present at Monday’s regular council meeting. When offered the opportunity to speak during the personal privileges section of the meeting, they were successful; however, board members did not necessarily let them go unnoticed. Whether …

The Tullyallen Girl Guides group collected materials and toiletries for the Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Shelter in the community of Tullyallen last week. The girls advertised their collection by designing posters and displaying them in the community and in their schools. It was also posted on their Tullyallen Village Reviews …

NEWARK – Hotels in the area have bounced back from the 2020 financial nightmare created by COVID with near-normal financial performance this year. The Licking County 3% lodging tax, which brings in about $ 390,000 a year to Explore Licking County, only raised $ 261,000 in 2020. In the 10 …

Since February, Lana Denina has earned more than $ 300,000 selling her art in the form of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, on various platforms. But only a month earlier, she had just started to learn what they are. At the time, “I didn’t know anything about blockchain,” the 24-year-old told …

DAVID UNWIN / Tips Longburn Adventist College students Lucas Hewetson-Talamaivao, left Moses Medland and Milika Matangi, right, donate some goods to Palmerston North SPCA Kennel Supervisor Jaz De Groot. A Covid-19 hiatus in fundraising efforts hasn’t stopped a school in Manawatū from providing donations to those in need. Longburn Adventist …