Baseball teams have long provided a means for youths growing up in rural areas to remain active in the summer months and often served as a point of pride for many small towns. In the years following World War II, the community of Enon in Moniteau County had a rustic baseball diamond used by local … [Read more…]
If you find yourself in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, you’re in for a real treat, gastronomically speaking. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of dining at many of the fantastic eateries in this charming town, and I can confidently say that the culinary scene here is thriving. From mouthwatering Italian dishes to rich, exotic … [Read more…]
Pension saving As a parent, you can set up a junior pension for your child and contribute up to £2,880 a year (for the current tax year). You can set this up for any child under 18. This personal pension, such as a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is topped up by £720 by the Government … [Read more…]
![Saturday racing in review [June 17]](http://puntcdn.com/photos/news/steparty-landed-star-performer-honours-1686988979_1352x900.jpg "Saturday racing in review [June 17]")
Our review of racing around Australia on Saturday, June 17, including Star Performer, Punters Pearler, Saturday Slaughter and Saints & Sinners. Star Performer Steparty (Flemington, R2) It certainly wasn’t the biggest race of the day but Steparty’s victory in race two showed that he’s going to be a serious spring player for the … [Read more…]
At least 15 people are dead and a further 10 have been brought to hospital with injuries following a deadly collision on Highway 1 in Manitoba Thursday morning, said Manitoba RCMP Commanding Officer Rob Hill during a press briefing. “Sadly this is a day in Manitoba and across Canada that will be remembered as one … [Read more…]
The federal holiday of Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This year, you’ll find events across New Jersey celebrating the nation’s advances toward freedom and reflecting on the work left to do. Note: with rain forecasted this weekend, some event details may change. Check links for the latest updates. … [Read more…]
The co-founder of one of Hull’s largest businesses has been recognised in the inaugural King’s Birthday Honours. David Kilburn’s service to the construction industry, and to charity, has seen him made a CBE in the first list of the new reign. Together with close pal Peter Murray he founded MKM Building Supplies back in 1995, … [Read more…]
PERRYTON, Texas (AP) — As Sabrina Devers watched what would turn out to be a deadly storm approach her ranch just north of the Texas Panhandle town Perryton, she first spotted golf ball-sized and then softball-sized hail. Then, Devers said, across the high plains toward Perryton, the system spawned a tornado. Once the twister had … [Read more…]
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Grian Chatten and I are both Dubliners who reside in London; Chatten in Camden, me about four miles to the west, in Kensal Rise. I have interviewed Chatten and his band Fontaines DC several times in my old job at BBC Radio 1, but I’ve never had a chance for a one-on-one conversation until now. … [Read more…]
As federal lawmakers strive to address the financial challenges facing Canadians living with disabilities, the individuals and advocacy groups impacted by these issues are voicing their concerns. Eileen Davidson, a 37-year-old single mother from Burnaby, B.C., shares the daily struggle of making ends meet on her disability benefits due to rheumatoid arthritis. Davidson expresses how … [Read more…]