May 2, 2024
Funds

BARK funds hit over $1K to assist fire department | Community

Empire Public Schools raised $1,500 during its inaugural week of philanthropy. Empire High School Student Council hosted its “Being Active Raising Kindness” Week, Feb. 8-15, and donated funds to the Empire Volunteer Fire Department. Empire Student Council Adviser Tammy Skiles said the process began in July 2023 with officers choosing recipients. She said this started

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Funds

Navarro County Commissioners approve indigent care funds | News

Navarro County Commissioners approved Navarro County Auditor Terri Gillen to release $250,000 of Indigent Care funds to Ambulatory Services. Navarro Regional Hospital had previously handled indigent care until they requested to end the contract earlier this year. During the public comment of Monday’s meeting Marty Summerall spoke about the need for medical dental and vision

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Property

Property Transfers Published February 10, 2024

The following is a list of more real estate parcels valued at $150,000 or more that have been transferred in the past few months in Richmond and surrounding areas. To our readers: Caroline and Louisa listings will not be included until further notice. 109 W 15th St; Studio Two Three to 109 W 15th Street

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Investment

Missoula’s downtown saw $13.5M in investment in 2023

The downtown area of Missoula saw a total of roughly $13.5 million of investment in commercial property, transportation and housing in 2023, according to a new report from the Downtown Missoula Partnership. There were 16 new business openings in the downtown area to go with 22 closings. Many people in the community were dismayed to

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Property

Property Transfers Published February 3, 2024

The following is a list of more real estate parcels valued at $150,000 or more that have been transferred in the past few months in Richmond and surrounding areas. To our readers: Caroline and Louisa listings will not be included until further notice. 230 E 14th St; Davis Rena A to Rhodes Rachael and Jacob,

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Property

Online auction begins for surplus Sullivan County Schools property

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — A more than 100-year-old house is part of an online auction of surplus Sullivan County Schools property. The auction includes two lots along Henry Harr Road near West Ridge High School and Interstate 81’s Exit 63. The online auction began Monday and continues through Jan. 22 on the school system’s website. The sale

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Investment

Company planning $200 million investment in Anderson | Local News

ANDERSON — An Oregon-based company planning to open a manufacturing facility in Anderson explained the project to local residents. Malarkey Roofing is a manufacturer of high-quality roofing shingles. Company officials met with area residents Thursday at Ivy Tech Community College to provide details on the project. The company has locations in Portland, Oregon; California, Oklahoma

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Funds

Residents hope to raise funds for new swan to grace pond

When one rounds the curve of the driveway at The Village at Regional West, a pond serves as a welcoming sight. Usually, one is fortunate enough to glimpse a swan serenely swimming on its waters.  That swan, named Memphis, has been on his own since September, when a predator killed the second swan, Scottie, that

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Loans

Local man loans car to stranded travelers

They have put the middle stripe on the Mattoon-Tuscola road, and it is an interesting job to watch. The men on the job are not inviting a gallery, but there are always a few spectators who are watching the work with keen enjoyment. The broad black center stripe in the middle of the road is

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