Economist Joseph Stiglitz warned that competition between US Democrats and Republicans to look tough on China could undermine international cooperation – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Leigh Vogel Katie Forster “Hostile” US policies on China risk splitting the world into two blocs, Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz told AFP on Friday, urging the West to offer … [Read more…]
Hampshire County Council (HCC) has announced that it is increasing the cost of school meals by 20p per day from June 5 – the second increase in just eight months. The council increased the cost of school meals in October 2022, rising from £2.60 to £2.80. The further increase announced will raise the cost of a … [Read more…]
The race for promotion to the bright lights of the Premier League began with 24 teams, but has now been whittled down to just four. It can only mean one thing: the Championship play-offs are upon us. Watch the Championship playoff semi finals LIVE on beIN Sports via Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your … [Read more…]
Sometime soon – very soon, most probably – Tamsyn Manou will no longer boast a performance in the top-10 all-time at 800 metres. It seems unthinkable given that just four years ago the only statistic defying Manou at 800 metres was Charlene Rendina’s long-standing national record. Rendina ran a hand-timed 1:59.0 in the Victorian championships … [Read more…]
Hermann Police Officer and Washington native Adam Sullentrup is making progress. That’s the update from Hermann Police Chief Marlon Walker. Walker was one of a contingent of law enforcement officers and family members who traveled to Colorado last weekend to visit Sullentrup as he continues his recovery. Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, and Sullentrup, 31, … [Read more…]
Derek Griffith is set to make his ASA STARS National Tour debut during the ECMD 150 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. (ASA STARS photo) The ASA National Tour is considered one of the cornerstones of American Motorsports. Yet, in its rich history of more than 500 races, no event has ever been contested in the New … [Read more…]
BACKBONE: Noni McConnell patrols the North Gambier defensive line with expertise and will provide a challenge for East Gambier goalies. Picture: JAMES MURPHY EAST GAMBIER V NORTH GAMBIER EAST Gambier certainly challenged reigning premiers West Gambier for three quarters last weekend. Despite the eventual loss, confidence will be growing in its new-look line-up as it … [Read more…]
ASHLAND – A lack of depth may keep the Southern Oregon men’s and women’s track and field teams out of the title picture, but the Raiders’ top-end talent will have plenty of say at the Cascade Conference Championships presented by U.S. Bank. The meet is being hosted by Eastern Oregon University at Banner Bank Track in … [Read more…]
BOYCEVILLE (WQOW)- The 2023 Boyceville track and field meet produced more stellar performances from area athletes across nine teams on Thursday. Glenwood City’s JJ Williams talks about strong meet in Boyceville Glenwood City took home the boys team title with a score of 155, 18.5 points ahead of second place Grantsburg. The Hilltoppers were highlighted … [Read more…]
HURON COUNTY – County council awarded several contracts for its 2023 roads, bridges, and culverts construction at the April 26 regular meeting. Foresters Bridge Council awarded the Foresters Bridge rehabilitation project (County Road 31, 2.1km north of Highway 8) to McLean Taylor Construction Ltd, St. Mary’s, for $734,937. The structure is a 150-metre long, five-span … [Read more…]