May 9, 2024
Investment

$24 million investment towards bison conservation, ecosystem health in Intermountain Region national parks | Straight From The Source

The following is a news release from the National Park Service. Denver, Colo. — On February 27, the National Park Service (NPS) announced it will invest $195 million in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to restore and build resilience in the lands and waters that serve as important wildlife and native plant habitats, spaces for recreation and

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Funds

Dalton moves funds to rec center, paving | Local News

The Dalton Finance Committee at a recent meeting agreed to shift $10.7 million in funding to renovation of the John Davis Recreation Center and to what City Administrator Andrew Parker called “a rather aggressive street resurfacing plan.” The Finance Committee is comprised of the members of the City Council. The funds that will be shifted

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Property

Property Transfers Published February 24, 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. 1213 N 20th St; J L Builders Lc to Bonano John and

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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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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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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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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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