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All the people on this emeritus list are still engaged, but their tenure in our community is not only implicit, it’s a valuable ongoing contribution. Vinod Agarwal, director of ODU’s Economic Forecasting Project G. Robert Aston Jr., executive chairman of TowneBank Stephen Ballard, president and CEO of S.B. Ballard Construction Co. Charles Barker, president and … [Read more…]
Supporters of New York’s congestion pricing plan were doing a victory lap earlier this month over a decision by federal officials to accept an environmental assessment and not require a more in-depth study, moving the plan to toll traffic driving south of 60th street in Manhattan closer to implementation. A week later, officials explained what … [Read more…]
New York’s congestion pricing plan has finally received critical approval from the Federal Highway Administration. Late is better than never, and as New Jerseyans, we strongly support the congestion pricing plan. New Jersey faces two urgent challenges: responding to climate change and ending the crisis in traffic violence that reached 700 deaths in NJ last … [Read more…]
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Those visiting a local hardware store might come home with more than a new socket set on May 20. Garden City Home Hardware Building Centre is hosting the Fur-Ever Home Pet Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, May 20, at its Fourth Avenue location in St. Catharines. The day will feature family friendly activities, as well as adoptable … [Read more…]
Stoke City are believed to have been scouting Glentoran’s breakthrough winger Aaron Wightman. The 19-year-old right-sided midfielder has been attracting attention from English clubs in his first season of regular senior football, making 11 starts and 11 sub appearances as his club have secured the Northern Ireland league’s final European spot. He has held down … [Read more…]
A bad weekend on roads in Cedar Rapids ended with a multiple-vehicle accident early Sunday morning. KCRG reports that just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, emergency officials received a call of an accident in the 2100 block of Williams Blvd. Southwest. When officers arrived they found two damaged vehicles and five occupants. An investigation … [Read more…]
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Plan your trip before you’re in your car: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled 28 closures in Niagara on May 15, 2023 for roadwork on East Main Street Welland, Highway 140, Highway 3, Highway 406, Highway 420, Highway 58, Highway 58A and Queen Elizabeth Way. East Main Street Welland eastbound between Wellington Street and Highway … [Read more…]
South Australia’s harsh landscape can be unforgiving – but for every tragedy there is a story of survival. From those stranded in the outback to kayakers losing their way on the water, there have been several incredible tales of survival. Julie Schutt was the latest to find her way out of a difficult situation when … [Read more…]
AFC Sudbury won the Eastern League Premier Division. (Photo: Sean Doyle) AFC Sudbury won promotion to the FA Women’s National League for the first time, while Frampton Rangers are going up to the South West Premier. EASTERN – Sudbury seal title Premier – Wednesday saw Needham Market win 2-0 at Royston Town and Wroxham victorious 4-1 … [Read more…]
Agriculture Victoria logo GIPPSLAND is preparing for an exciting three-day event designed to educate and inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders. The Youth Agritech Expo – to be held Monday, May 15 to 17 in Sale and Bairnsdale – will offer a range of free workshops and activities for students, parents and teachers. The … [Read more…]