Joanne O’Connor There I was at Camp Columbus. It was the summer of 1964. Somehow, I had passed the fifth grade and Mom and Dad were sending me to a one-week sleepover camp way out on Owasco Lake. Sunday to Saturday. “It will be fun.” They said, “You’ll make new friends.” “Swimming, hiking, wiffle ball.” … [Read more…]
High-tech manufacturers are eyeing Nebraska for a potential project that could bring thousands of jobs and a new industry to the state. With billions in federal aid up for grabs, the semiconductor industry has renewed resources to expand in the United States. And with recently passed state legislation, Nebraska is beckoning manufacturers to the Cornhusker … [Read more…]
High-tech manufacturers are eyeing Nebraska for a potential project that could bring thousands of jobs and a new industry to the state. With billions in federal aid up for grabs, the semiconductor industry has renewed resources to expand in the United States. And with recently passed state legislation, Nebraska is beckoning manufacturers to the Cornhusker … [Read more…]
This weekend, we take one final look back at June of 1953. What has changed in 70 years? A lot. What hasn’t changed so much? Also a lot. A vaccine against a scary illness — not COVID 19, but Polio — was making headlines, and the public seemed eager to get their hands on a … [Read more…]
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. 406 N 23rd St; Sykes Robert K Jr and to Johnson Elizabeth … [Read more…]
Cjumpier LLC to Kedd Properties Az-1 LLC, 736 N 25th St., $315,000. Cjumpier LLC to Kedd Properties Az-1 LLC, 2509 Vine St., $315,000. CKR Properties LLC to Ketzler, Jeffrey & Sue, 2744 Starr St., $170,000. Condos For Hondos LLC to Breiner, Scott, 4830 Canterbury Ln, $299,000. Cooper, Tara L Trust to Parks, Erin & Willie, … [Read more…]
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — On a breezy morning at the height of the dry season six months ago, Rifkatu Andruwus and her children were chatting in front of their house in a displacement camp in the heart of Nigeria’s capital. Suddenly, security forces stormed into the camp, followed closely by bulldozers. The family of seven … [Read more…]
SHARON MCBRAYER Staff Writer In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Burke County Board of Commissioners approved the upcoming county budget that drops the tax rate, provides more school and community college funding, gives a boost to employee pay and allows for building some essential facilities. The $99.8 million 2023-24 fiscal budget has a tax … [Read more…]
William “Bill” Holbert Cecil, 88, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Rita, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bill was born in Cecilia on May 3, 1935. He grew up in Cecilia, on a farm his family had owned for generations. During the Great Depression, his … [Read more…]
The Tygert Street bridge is closed to pedestrian traffic due to a 3-foot hole, inset, in the bridge and foundation washing out. The Common Council voted last week Tuesday to award a $262,000 bid to Egbert Excavating for the bridge’s removal and the installation of a trail through Horner Park. Joe Schulz photo Road construction … [Read more…]