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Payment Details and Social Media Filter Ban – NBC Chicago
Checks are coming to Facebook users across Illinois following a class action lawsuit the company has settled alleging it violated the rights of Illinois residents by collecting and storing digital scans of their faces without permission. The distribution of $397 payments began May 9, with many Illinoisans already receiving their share this week. Others, however, …

As deadly fentanyl claims more victims in Ohio, evidence-based treatment is part of the answers: editorial
Ohio and the country are facing a drug addiction crisis characterized by the abuse of a powerful, deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl. And the death toll continues to rise. It’s no wonder, then, that the task of combating opioid abuse continues to be daunting in Ohio. The National Center for Health Statistics reported May 11 on …

Homegrown talent abounds at the 10th Annual San Antonio Book Festival
Alamo Heights Junior School teacher Stephen Briseño and his family proudly identify themselves as “book nerds.” Year after year, avid readers enthusiastically prepare projects for the San Antonio Book Festival. This year, Briseño’s wife and 8-year-old daughter will be in the audience, and he will be on the other side of the table. As the …

Free Articles Limit Reached – The Waterways Journal
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In the United States, states struggle to replace tax revenues from fossil fuels
SANTA FE, NM (AP) — Government budgets are booming in New Mexico: Teacher salaries are up, residents can go to state college tuition-free, mothers will get medical care for a year postpartum and criminal justice initiatives are funded to reduce urban violence. The reason behind the spending spree – oil. New Mexico is the second …

Volunteer Opportunities Available at Local Organizations | News, Sports, Jobs
DYLAN BROWN/Standard-Examine file photo Kevin Kula plays piano on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Golden Hours Senior Center. Weber Human Services is looking for people who can help nonprofits in Northern Utah. For more information on volunteer opportunities or to post an opportunity for your organization, call 801-625-3777 or 801-778-6897. If you …
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Fentanyl bill passed legislative session last night
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – With just over an hour to spare, the Colorado State Legislature has passed HB22-1326, the fentanyl bill. House and Senate lawmakers wrangled over the bill until 10:50 p.m., when the vote finally passed. “I’m so grateful to our two local reps, Rep Soper and Rep Rich, who fought for us …

Malaysia Specialty Drug Delivery Market Size 2022-2030
This study is one of the most detailed and accurate, focusing solely on the global specialty drug delivery market in Malaysia. It throws light on significant factors affecting the growth of the global Malaysia Specialty Drug Delivery market on several fronts. Market players can use this report to gain a correct understanding of the competitive …

Overthrowing Roe won’t end abortion politics | Local columnists
Protests fueled by the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, aka the Mississippi abortion case, is a warm-up for more intense protests that will no doubt come if the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is announced in June. Roe’s reversal is expected by almost all observers except …

Casa Adelante is the latest 100% affordable accommodation in the Mission and the new home of Galeria de la Raza
At today’s opening ceremony of a new 143-unit, 100% affordable apartment building, Indigenous dancers took the beat. In a whirlwind of feathers and to the rhythm of drums, Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca dedicated a prayer to what the houses represented: a guard against displacement. “Most of us were born and raised in the Mission, and work …

Soaring diesel fuel prices can affect us all
Trucks transport 70% of freight, food and consumer goods. BUFFALO, NY – With the Russian invasion of Ukraine continuing to drive up global oil prices, the cost of diesel fuel has skyrocketed, as has gasoline. Although most of us don’t fill up with diesel, we are still assigned to the supermarket or any delivery. 2 …

Eid al-Fitr recognized in Broward schools; Miami-Dade given schedule changes – NBC 6 South Florida
As Ramadan ended this weekend, Muslims around the world are now celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam. This is an opportunity to enjoy special dishes while getting together with family and friends. The holiday was only recognized by schools in Broward County last …
Strike averted as SEIU Local 2 janitors
TORONTO, April 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Janitors at SEIU Local 2 in Toronto have repeatedly said they are ready to strike if the companies they work for do not offer salary increases commensurate with the cost of living. Their collective agreement had expired at the end of March. The strike vote scheduled for Saturday …

Cadott Pharmacy to Pay Civil Penalty for Violation of Controlled Substance Distribution and Record Keeping | USAO-WDWI
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, today announced that Cadott Miller Pharmacy, Ltd., located in Cadott, Wisconsin, has reached a settlement agreement to pay $20,000 to resolve civil allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by dispensing controlled substances outside of the usual course …

McLeod County Council: How They Voted | Local
McLeod County Council approved the following at its April 19 meeting: COLLECTIONS: Approved the purchase of two 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 4×4 Crew Cab Pickup Trucks from North Country GM of Hibbing for a price not to exceed $76,000. Funds come from county park budgets and highway equipment maintenance. vehicles are estimated at $34,789 each …

13 arrested in statewide prostitution case
COLUMBIA, SC (WCBD) – Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with a law enforcement operation targeting crimes related to human trafficking and prostitution, according to the State Task Force on trafficking in human beings. Two of these individuals, Ronald Ford and Oliver Paiz-Arias, were arrested by the Summerville Police Department on April 20. Both …

Colorado’s fentanyl bill passes House preliminary vote
The bill would make it a crime to possess more than one gram of compound fentanyl, which is fentanyl mixed with other drugs. DENVER — The Colorado House of Representatives on Friday night approved a bill to address the state’s growing fentanyl crisis following another hours-long debate over whether possession of the substance, regardless of …

Clay County Humane Society Receives $33,697 Donation | Local News
The Clay County Humane Society recently received a distribution of $33,697 from the Dierdorf Fund through the Clay County branch of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. Patsy Dierdorf, a longtime resident of Clay County, died March 29, 2019. In 2013, she had contacted the foundation, wanting to create a permanent endowment to benefit the Humane …

More anti-Semitic flyers found in Beverly Hills, LA
For the second time in less than five months, a Jewish holiday has been disrupted by the anonymous distribution of anti-Semitic fliers in Beverly Hills and elsewhere in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Times reported. A previous series of flyers claiming that “Every aspect of the COVID agenda is Jewish” was released during Hanukkah, …

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Charter Communications Reach Large-Scale Distribution Agreement | Business
BALTIMORE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 14, 2022– Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) and Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) have entered into a global distribution agreement for the continued distribution of Sinclair-owned local broadcast stations, Tennis Channel, 19 Bally brands Sports RSN, Marquee Sports Network and YES Network, of which Sinclair is a joint venture partner. This …

Compost available at Betts Park for pickup | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo Times Observer by Brian Ferry City of Warren’s Trommel Screener drops sifted compost onto a pile. The compost was trucked to Betts Park on Monday and was available for immediate pickup by city residents. Heaps of this black gold appeared in Betts Park on Monday. The city sifted through compost from last year’s spring …

New Mexico Water Outlook for Summer and Fall: On the Edge | Local News
Another year, another growing season that will need summer monsoon rains to avoid water shortages. After a promising snowy start in late December, weather turned drier as expected under La Niña, with regional snowpack and precipitation falling to levels below a year ago and the 30-year median, according to a recently released federal report on …

Baker-Polito administration announces over 1 million in-home COVID tests for residents served by local food banks
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration today announced an additional distribution of free COVID-19 home test kits to expand access to Commonwealth residents. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Management, will distribute more than one million iHealth Labs OTC rapid home antigen tests to eight …
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UNK students share the experience of a study abroad trip to Ireland
Kearney, Neb. (Press release) – Carly Fortune can describe her recent trip to Ireland in just three words. “It was perfect.” University of Nebraska at Kearney senior knew she wanted to study abroad the moment she enrolled at UNK, and the ‘Emerald Isle’ was high on her destination wish list . “Ireland has always been …

Covid News: Senators announce smaller aid proposal without global vaccine funds
A health worker administering Covid vaccines to students in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe last week.Credit…Aaron Ufumeli/EPA, via Shutterstock Senators on Monday announced agreement on a $10 billion coronavirus relief package to provide additional aid to national testing, vaccination and treatment efforts, after dropping an effort to include billions for the global immunization effort. The agreement requires that …

Work has started on the new drinking water system in Neyaashiinigmiing
Content of the article Drinking water distribution system upgrades begin this month in Neyaashiinigmiing, as part of a $60 million water pumping station distribution and replacement project aimed at ending a boil water advisory in effect since January 2019. Content of the article A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week in the community for the …

Highland Income Fund Announces Regular Monthly Distribution |
DALLAS, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Highland Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) (“HFRO” or the “Fund”) today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0770 per share. The distribution will be payable on April 29, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business April 22, 2022. The Fund is a closed-end …

12 arrested in Lubbock, Brownfield, Lamesa meth bust
BROWNFIELD and LAMESA, Texas – Twelve drug traffickers were arrested Thursday in Operation “Sandstorm,” or “Operation Tormenta De Arena,” according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. During the drug bust, approximately 27 pounds of methamphetamine were seized, the statement said, including cash and two firearms, one of which was stolen. Here are …

Zelenskiy signs law restricting dissemination of Ukrainian military information
The mayor of the beleaguered strategic city of Mariupol described a devastated city in which “thousands” died and around 90% of the 2,600 residential buildings were destroyed or damaged during the month-long Russian invasion. Meanwhile, a deputy prime minister for the occupied territories said on March 27 that the agreed humanitarian corridors included residents fleeing …

Paso Robles will distribute comfort kits to children and families in need
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. — The city of Paso Robles announced Friday that it will provide comfort kits to children and families dealing with situations such as homelessness, trauma or crisis. Each comfort kit includes drawstring backpacks, journals and pens, coloring books and crayons, anti-stress and anti-stress toys, teddy bears and the books provided …

Ohio man accused of supplying large amounts of drugs for distribution in Clearfield is found guilty on all charges – Reuters
CLEARFIELD — An Ohio man accused of supplying large quantities of drugs for distribution in Clearfield County was found guilty of all charges after a three-day trial on Wednesday. A jury has determined there is enough evidence to convict James Thomas, 52, of Akron, Ohio, of 11 counts of possession with intent to deliver a …

Volvo Trucks Receives Order for 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for Truck-as-a-Service Startup from WattEV
“Volvo Trucks applauds WattEV’s unique approach to accelerating fleet electrification through its TaaS model, which aims to remove potential barriers to adoption so fleets of all sizes can have access to class-leading electric trucks. 8 and make local and regional deliveries without any tailpipe emissions,” mentioned Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “This …

Houston leaders slam HUD’s approval of GLO flood aid distribution
Mayor Sylvester Turner criticized the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s approval of an amendment to the Texas General Land Office’s state action plan as sanctioning “discrimination”. Turner expressed disappointment with Friday’s decision to accept GLO’s plan to send $750 million to Harris County for flood mitigation, just 10 months after the city and …

Covid-19 Tracker: A slow and steady decline
Hello, Mission, and welcome to Virus Village, your (somewhat regular) Covid-19 data dump. Hospitalizations, recorded infections and positivity rates have continued to decline, but possibly at a slower rate (depending on data source). A Estimates of the number remain relatively low. The de facto president of Public Health announced that a fourth vaccine would be …

Hundreds of San Diegans have their tanks filled during the free gas giveaway
Amid record gasoline prices, local community groups came together Monday to fill the gas tanks of more than 320 San Diegan residents and send a message to lawmakers. Organizers took over an Arco station in Allied Gardens for more than three hours to donate about 3,000 gallons of gasoline worth $15,000, or a day’s worth …

Egypt and 7 other countries call for equitable distribution of vaccines and medicines
Egypt, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Thailand urged the international community to promote the equitable distribution of vaccines and medicines across the world. This emerged from a joint statement issued during the activities of the 49th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United …

FDA releases rule for drug distributors
Related practices and jurisdictions The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its draft National Standards for the Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers on February 4, 2022. Proposed rule establishes national standards for licensing prescription drug wholesale distributors) and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in an effort to enhance drug supply …

Merced launches plan to cover canals with solar panels
MERCED, Calif. (KTXL) — Researchers at the University of California, Merced, have developed a solar solution to save millions of gallons of water each year and generate 13 gigawatts of renewable energy. California has about 4,000 miles of canals across the state that could potentially be covered by solar panels to help meet the state’s …

Local law enforcement responds to the rise of fentanyl | Western Colorado
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Governor Lamont marks International Open Data Day 2022
Press Releases 05/03/2022 Governor Lamont marks International Open Data Day 2022 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont celebrates International Open Data Day, observed March 5, 2022, by recognizing the transparency and openness of Connecticut state government. “During my administration, we have been able to build on huge improvements by breaking down silos within state government …

Haley unhappy with distribution of funds
County Executive Jimmy Haley is concerned that money from infrastructure bills will be distributed on the basis of competitive grants. At the recent Tri County Railroad Authority meeting, Haley expressed her concerns and questions about the infrastructure bill. He fears that rural communities will be left behind if money is disbursed on the basis of …

Press release | Press Releases | Writing
03.01.22 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today held a virtual press conference to preview President Biden’s first State of the Union address to Congress. Durbin’s “virtual guests” include Mayor Vernard Alsberry Jr., of Hazel Crest; Don Finn of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 in Chicago; and Christine …

Illinois gets $760 million in opioid settlement with Johnson and Johnson, 3 drug delivery companies – NBC Chicago
Illinois will receive about $760 million from a nationwide settlement finalized Friday with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major drug distributors for their role in the opioid addiction crisis. The money will come from a $26 billion legal settlement announced last year. The state’s share will be distributed to local governments to help address …

distribution center of Tifton Coca-Cola will hold a grand opening ceremony | Local
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Urban League Begins Narcan Distribution After Overdose Deaths
“It’s necessary,” Quontisha Parker says as she pulls a small can of Narcan out of a plastic bag full of bottled water and foil-wrapped hot dogs fresh off the grill. ST. LOUIS — Stacked alongside snacks and masks, Urban League workers distribute small boxes of Narcan, on the first day of a 30-day push to …

Authorities investigate distribution of anti-Semitic fliers in Orange County Beach neighborhoods – KCAL9 and CBS2 News, Sports, and Weather
CDC releases new guidelines for tracking childhood developmentDr. Ilan Shapiro, Medical Director of Health Education and Wellness at Altamed, joined the studio to discuss the CDC’s latest set of guidelines for tracking child development. 16 minutes ago Two firefighters and two others injured in Anaheim honey and butane lab fireTwo officers and two workers at …

Senators find gaps in child nutrition program distribution – KT PRESS
Shisha Kibondo. Photo RBA A senatorial report has discovered gaps in the distribution of milk for children in the Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), which could be the reason for the high percentage of stunting in Rwanda. This nutrition program under ECDP commonly known as Shisha Kibondo has been designed to address the problem of …

City of Kennesaw Joins Georgia Purchasing Group for Automated Distribution
Today, the City of Kennesaw officially joined the Georgia Purchasing Group to help streamline its bid and tender distribution process. KENNESAW, Georgia (PRWEB) February 17, 2022 Today, the City of Kennesaw officially joined the Georgia Purchasing Group to help streamline its bid and tender distribution process. The Georgia Purchasing Group is one of bidnet’s regional …

Former pediatric nurse practitioner sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing child pornography | USAO-MDGA
COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Preston, Ga. resident and former pediatric nurse practitioner (NP) was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography in a case involving thousands of images and child pornography videos. William Clinton Storey, 42, of Preston, Georgia, was sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by …

Closure of ‘flagship businesses’ at start of pandemic helped slow transmission of COVID-19: study | 2022-02-14
Chicago – The spread of COVID-19 has slowed in small and medium-sized communities in which large local manufacturing plants and distribution centers closed during the early months of the pandemic, findings of a recent study by researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine suggest. The researchers looked at 153 of these “flagship companies”, …

Case Summary: January 13, 2022 | Local
Ware takes on new role at VeraBank Jennifer Ware has been named senior vice president of marketing and communications for VeraBank. In this newly created position, Ware will be responsible for strategic marketing as well as internal and external communications for the bank across its statewide footprint. “We are thrilled with the strong background and …

Ocean Springs woman pleads guilty to gun conspiracy | USAO-SDMS
Gulfport, Mississippi – An Ocean Springs woman pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to possess a firearm in connection with a felony drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and the Special Agent in Charge Brad Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Mary Matthews (also known as Mary Wells), 20, pleaded guilty in US District Court …

A new option is coming to protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19, but there’s not enough for everyone
Devan McGirr of Lemon Grove didn’t mind spending an hour sitting in the waiting room of a Hillcrest dental clinic after receiving a hard-to-get injection on Tuesday morning. “It’s like I won the lottery,” McGirr said. “It’s completely unreal.” The wait was to ensure she had no negative reactions after receiving Evusheld, the new long-acting …

DILG tasked with overseeing financial distribution for typhoon victims
BACOLOD. The Municipal Government of Bacolod distributes financial aid to families affected by Typhoon Odette in December 2022. (Photo Bacolod PIO) THE Department of Home Affairs and Local Government (DILG) has been tasked with monitoring the distribution of financial aid to affected families whose homes were damaged by Typhoon Odette in December 2021. Mum. Joy …
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Local bar owners chase inventory as ABC supply issues continue – WSOC TV
Dot Dot Dot co-owner Stefan Huebner ranks Mecklenburg County’s ongoing liquor shortages an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 of his operational concerns. Some weeks, he visited as many as eight different liquor stores to source spirits for the high-end cocktail bar. “I understand there have been supply chain issues from top to …

LIST: Valley schools announce delays and closures as they prepare for more winter weather
A wintry weather front bringing low temperatures and high winds to the Rio Grande Valley has some local school districts announcing class delays for Friday while others are proceeding as planned so far. Temperatures across much of the Rio Grande Valley, especially upper and western Hidalgo County, are expected to hover around or drop below …

A Roundup of Local Breweries in the North Central Massachusetts Region
January brought one of the coldest winters of the season. With single-digit temperatures and freezing winds, it’s almost unbearable to be outside even when the sun is out. If the winter blues are getting you down, these local breweries might be able to lift your spirits and keep you warm at the same time. There …

US states and local governments face a labor crisis
By Jack Aldane on 01/31/2022 | Updated on 01/31/2022 Photo by energepic.com courtesy of Pexels US state and local government employees are considering quitting their jobs in increasing numbers, according to new research, putting the sector at risk of a severe labor shortage. A summary report by the MissionSquare Research Institute showed that more than …

Boom Supersonic Plans Slow and Steady Approach to Hiring for Scheduled PTI Jobs | Local
Baker said if/when Boom hits its original goal of 1,761 workers, it would bring the total PTI campus workforce to over 10,000 given its current level of around 8,600. “Combined, we are already the fifth largest employer in the Triad sector,” Baker said. Governor Roy Cooper said he is confident that Boom, along with Toyota …

Shirley residents concerned about truck traffic from border towns – Lowell Sun
SHIRLEY – The prospect of problematic lorry traffic generated by planned commercial developments in two neighboring towns is raising red flags among local residents, some of whom raised concerns at the Select Board meeting on Monday evening. The problem is that Lunenburg and Lancaster have projects underway which include large distribution centres, mega trucking depots …

DEA announces 20 arrests in operation targeting violent Dallas drug gang – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The DEA says 20 people were arrested in Dallas on Tuesday in a large-scale operation targeting violent drug gangs in the Hamilton Park neighborhood. Dallas DEA Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez said Wednesday morning the arrests were the culmination of a 15-month investigation known as Operation Shut Down Corner that targeted Hamilton Park. …

San Jose leaders propose waiving permit fees for pandemic food distribution sites
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — After Lighthouse Ministries Food Pantry in San Jose nearly ceased operation for having to pay the city thousands of dollars for a special use permit, city leaders announced Monday a proposal to help community food distributors. A proposal put forward by Mayor Sam Liccardo and Council Member Raul Peralez would …

Delay in Aid Distribution Due to Eligibility Verification Process (Update)
BERA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob explained today that the delay in the distribution of flood relief, including the purchase of electrical equipment in the amount of RM500 and aid of RM2,500 to replace damaged items, was due to the eligibility verification process. Despite some delays, particularly those involving unevacuated victims, Ismail Sabri …

Poison center issues recall for COVID test kits
SYRACUSE — As officials at the Upstate New York Poison Control Center are encouraged to see distribution of in-home Covid-19 test kits to local school districts and free distribution across the country through the Postal Service of the United States, the Poison Control Center reminds all families to remember to use proper safety techniques when …

Suspension of distribution of COVID-19 test kits
Suspension of distribution of COVID-19 test kits At this time, the City of Mesquite will be suspending the distribution of COVID-19 self-test kits as we are out of supply. Over the past week, nearly 6,000 BinaxNOW COVID-19 self-test kits have been distributed to our community through a drive-thru behind City Hall. 3,000 additional self-test kits …

Food distributions and heated shelters in Triangle see people swell ahead of winter storm
DURHAM, NC (WNCN) – People flocked to get groceries and emergency supplies ahead of the ice, snow and sleet expected Sunday, but for those who can’t afford an extra trip to the store , or even a place to sleep, winter weather poses an even greater threat. Edgar Vergara, the La Semilla ministry pastor, said …

Bay Area food banks are experiencing ‘alarming’ volunteer shortages
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Five major Bay Area food banks are calling on the public for help after all nonprofits reported “alarming” volunteer shortages at their warehouses and sites. of food distribution. The food banks, which serve 12 northern California counties, said while rates of volunteering at sites have traditionally slowed slightly between the …

San Bernardino County suspends distribution of COVID-19 test kits as supply runs out – Press Enterprise
San Bernardino County is suspending the distribution of free COVID-19 antigen test kits until new supplies become available. Nearly 285,000 kits of two tests have been distributed to county-run testing sites and community organizations and local government agencies since the third week of December, county spokesperson David Wert wrote in an e-mail on Wednesday January …

Local businesses have received millions of state grants to start making masks. But the state does not buy them.
In May 2020, as Massachusetts competed fiercely with the rest of the world for high-quality masks and other personal protective equipment to protect frontline workers from COVID-19, Governor Charlie Baker announced millions of dollars in grants to local businesses to create a “national” supply chain for this critical material. But while school districts across the …

Oswego County Distributes Over 50,000 KN95 Masks | Public Service News
OSWEGO – The Oswego County Emergency Management Office distributes more than 50,000 KN95 masks in collaboration with municipalities, school districts and community organizations. Oswego County has received 51,599 KN95 face masks from New York State and the masks are available to municipalities and other community partners, who will then distribute the face masks to residents …

Men from Live Oak, San Marcos, among 13 arrested for distributing fentanyl in Austin area, FBI says
AUSTIN – Thirteen people were arrested this week for distributing fentanyl in the Austin area, according to an FBI statement. Josue Nolasco-Campuzano, 20, of Live Oak and Daemon Lye Garcia, 19, of San Marcos are among those charged. Others include Marcos Garcia, 18, of Somerton, AZ; Oliver Garcia, 20, of Lockhart; Christopher Brook, 23, of …

‘A Mission From God’ Takes Two Litchfield Graduates to the Texas Border | Local
It may sound like a line from a 1980s movie script. But when Reverend Brian Oestreich and Evan Sandstede boarded a U-Haul truck on December 28 and set off on a 26-hour trip to Texas, it was real life. And they were truly “on a mission from God” – despite the “Blues Brothers” reference. The …

The municipalities want to take over all Eskom customers
As the South African Local Government Association (Salga) goes to court to take over all power distribution in Mzansi, farmers called on municipalities to stay on track and focus on improving their existing basic services. Salga filed an application with the High Court in Pretoria for a declaratory order that would give municipalities the exclusive …

Maryvale Superintendent Announces Free COVID Rapid Tests Distributed Sunday Morning
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (WIVB) – Joe D’Angelo, Maryvale School District superintendent, tweeted on Saturday that the district will be handing out free COVID-19 rapid tests from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday at high school. D’Angelo said the distribution is “completely voluntary,” but said it is being done as an additional layer of mitigation to help …
Cannabis industry catches fire because of taxation
Growing pains – that’s probably how the California cannabis industry would describe 2021, which ended with an industry tirade on taxation. From growers and growers to distributors and retailers, companies rallied when the California Department of Tax and Royalties announced in December it would increase taxes paid by growers because of rising inflation. The state’s …
Global Natural Gas Distribution Market Report 2022
The main companies in the natural gas distribution market are Uniper, Centrica plc, Eni S. p. A., E. ON SE, Chubu Electric Power, Engie, Tokyo Gas, Polish Oil and Gas Co (PGNiG) SA, OSAKA GAS CO and National Grid Plc. New York, December 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Reportlinker.com announces the publication of the report …

LOCKWOOD: Pittsburg County OHCE Share the Warmth Blanket Drive | Local news
Members of Pittsburg County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) chose a blanket campaign as their winter service project. OHCE members kicked off their very first blanket drive on Thanksgiving week and have so far received over 200 blankets with the goal of collecting 500 by January 5. The plan for this first year is …

Free Christmas meals in Harlem fill bellies and warm hearts
HARLEM, Manhattan – Hundreds of families around Harlem received a hot Christmas meal thanks to the efforts of one of the nation’s leading civil rights organizations. The National Action Network’s annual meal distribution event brought together hundreds, including Lynora Ashford, who braved the wet weather and a long line to cheer for the holidays. âI …
Sussex Meijer donates $ 10,000 to Sussex Outreach Services
As part of Michigan-based Meijer Foods’ announcement to donate $ 3 million to local nonprofits, Sussex Meijer recently surprised Sussex Outreach Services with a donation of $ 10,000. Members of the local Meijer team were moved after learning how many services Sussex Outreach Services provide to the community, according to a press release. SOS is …

Amazon Adds Fulfillment Center in South Burnaby
Thousands of jobs will move to Burnaby with the arrival of a major distribution center for Amazon, the city’s planning and construction manager has said. Ed Kozak informed the council earlier this month of plans for a new observation deck being built by Oxford Properties in the Riverbend area on the Fraser River as part …