DNC recap: Celebrities, protests and the torch passing This year’s DNC convention was marked by protests, celebrity attendees and conversations about the next generation of leadership. Nielsen estimates that 26.2 million viewers tuned in on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. The four-day event in Chicago attracted at least 20 million viewers daily, […]
Letters to the editor | Columbus Shipping Ryan Day chooses Will Howard as starting quarterback for Ohio State Football Will Howard was officially named the next starting quarterback for the Ohio State football team by coach Ryan Day on Thursday. Students will pay the price for Carter’s raise Donald Trump’s darkness will cover the earth […]
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as the destructive waves of energy wiped out two cities. It was a crucial step that helped end World War II. But survivors and subsequent generations have had to contend with illnesses caused […]
LOS ALAMOS, NM – In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as the destructive energy waves wiped out two cities. It was a crucial step that helped end World War II, but survivors and subsequent generations have had to contend with illnesses caused by radiation […]
James W. Pfister | Community Columnist President Joe Biden (hereinafter “Biden”) has expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court (hereinafter “Court”) and proposed an 18-year term limit for justices, which would deprive them of lifetime tenure. It is not unusual in history for the political branches of government to be hostile to the judiciary. The […]
Flint — Delegates to the Michigan Republican Party on Saturday declined to re-nominate two incumbent members of the university’s board of trustees to their posts. Among them was Ron Weiser, a former chairman of the state Republican Party and a longtime donor to the party. At an at times noisy convention that lasted about 12 […]
Headlines on PNJ.com: This is the news from Friday, August 23 Election results cause political earthquake in Escambia Commission Board, and Blake Doyle Skate Park is good for skaters and business Escambia County experienced a political earthquake in the Republican primary Tuesday night when Steven Stroberger defeated Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh in the race […]
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A somber atmosphere prevailed on Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day on Saturday as the country attempted to Russia’s large-scale invasion reached a 30-month milestone. No fireworks, parades or concerts were planned, but instead Ukrainians marked the day with memorial services for civilians and soldiers killed in the war. Ukrainians flooded social media […]
Former Love County Treasurer Lorry Hull is accused in an indictment of embezzling $21,499 in public funds. The state’s multi-county grand jury indicted Hull on Thursday, charging her with seven counts of embezzling funds from the state’s treasurer. Prosecutors told the grand jury judge that she was suspected of using the funds for gambling. More: […]
The Morgan County Young Professionals (MCYP) group is taking a unique approach to learning about local politics. Recognizing the importance of understanding county politics and candidates, the group has organized a barbecue called “Meet the Candidates” to which candidates from all parties are invited. The event is not about debates or speeches; it is an […]
