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Lane County installs cameras at Mt. Pisgah to combat theft


Lane County installs cameras at Mt. Pisgah to combat theft

Three new surveillance cameras installed in May in the parking lot of the Main Trailhead at Mount Pisgah have proven to be an effective deterrent to car thefts and other crimes in the area, according to Lane County Parks. “Like many other agencies, we are dealing with an increase in car break-ins at our most […]

Middlesex County NJ buys Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick for $16 million


Middlesex County NJ buys Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick for  million

NEW BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County is investing $16 million to consolidate ownership of the Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center and transform it into an educational facility aimed at strengthening workforce development and stimulating economic growth. The plan was announced at a press conference Thursday, where county officials said Middlesex County’s financial stability and health allows […]

2 previous cases in Oneida County


2 previous cases in Oneida County

World Health Organization: Mpox is a global public health emergency For the second time in two years, the World Health Organization has declared Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a global public health emergency. Oneida County has seen two cases of Mpox, a virus that triggered an international health alert earlier this week. Due to the […]

Shots fired near Laney-Westside football game


Shots fired near Laney-Westside football game

The high school football game between Laney and Westside was canceled Friday night after shots were fired during the game. According to a press release from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Westside assistant football coach Chris Crayton, the shooting allegedly occurred shortly after 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of Augusta Court and Blounts Avenue […]

Eugene police increase DUII patrols in preparation for Labor Day weekend


Eugene police increase DUII patrols in preparation for Labor Day weekend

Eugene Police Gives Safety Tips for Halloween Community Engagement Specialist Steven Chambers provides information for a fun and safe Halloween The Register Guard The Eugene Police Department began working overtime Friday to staff DUII patrols as part of a statewide effort to ensure officers are available to identify, stop and prosecute drunken drivers by Sept. […]

Houghton County approves $25,000 loan financing for Red Hen Foods and Goods


Houghton County approves ,000 loan financing for Red Hen Foods and Goods

NISULA, Michigan (WLUC) – Red Hen Foods & Goods in Nisula, Houghton County, has received a $25,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The county council passed a resolution approving the loan financing at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The resolution states that the county treasurer will submit an application for this funding to the Michigan […]

The proposed county budget provides for lower tax rates and significant salary increases


The proposed county budget provides for lower tax rates and significant salary increases

A 2025 budget for Wichita County proposed by District Judge Jim Johnson calls for a slight property tax cut and hefty pay raises for a number of elected officials and county employees. Johnson’s proposed all-fund budget is approximately $86.04 million, about $8 million less than the 2024 budget. The budget calls for $54.34 million in […]

Kentucky Department of Agriculture provides emissions funding to Warren County


Kentucky Department of Agriculture provides emissions funding to Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky (WBKO) – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDOA) announced Friday that new funding would be made available to several counties across the state. According to the press release, the department’s board approved just over $390,000 in funding during its monthly board meeting. Agriculture Commissioner Johnathan Shell recognised the importance of providing funding […]

Louisville man charged with murder and tampering in Floyd County


Louisville man charged with murder and tampering in Floyd County

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A Floyd County grand jury has indicted 41-year-old Michael Colley on murder charges and three counts of tampering with evidence after he killed 53-year-old Patrick Shepherd of McDowell, according to police. Previous reporting: Suspect arrested in murder case The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department announced on Facebook that the suspect involved […]

Mosquito-borne electrical and electronic equipment case confirmed in horse in Madison County


Mosquito-borne electrical and electronic equipment case confirmed in horse in Madison County

The Madison County Health Department was notified by the New York State Department of Health on August 12 that a horse from the Town of Sullivan had been confirmed to have Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, also known as “Triple E.” This is the first waste electrical and electronic equipment detection this year in Madison County. In […]