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Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $5.38 million in grant awards for projects throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program awarded $2,118,688 to 22 projects addressing child abuse and neglect. The West Virginia National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) awarded $2,465,660 to two organizations to improve the timeliness […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Summer vintage market to take place in Fairmont this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Do you collect, create or just love vintage? A monthly, summer vintage market will be taking place in Fairmont this weekend!. The Wild Goat Vintage Studio & The Warehouse at Suite 6 will join forces to host another summer flea market. The event takes place Saturday...
More than 50K animal abuse offenses in Pennsylvania since Libre’s Law enacted
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than 50,000 animal abuse offenses have been filed in Pennsylvania since the inception of Libre’s Law in 2017. Libre’s Law, also called “Animal Cruelty Act 10,” was enacted in Aug. 2017. That year, the Commonwealth saw 965 offenses filed, court data shows. That number peaked at nearly 12,000 in 2018. […]
Maryland was the most active Democratic state in terms of new election laws in the first half of 2024
Maryland adopted 10 election-related bills in the first half of 2024, making it the most active state with a Democratic trifecta in terms of new election laws. Lawmakers adopted bills expanding protections for election officials, and created a portal intended to address election misinformation. They also adopted a new law modifying post-election canvassing procedures, including a process to investigate election errors and new rules to handle dissent among boards of canvassers:
Public hearing to be held in repurposing of Maryland's notorius Crownsville Hospital
BALTIMORE -- Anne Arundel County held a third public workshop meeting Thursday to compile community input about the future of the former Crownsville Hospital site.The facility opened in 1911 as a Black psychiatric hospital until it was desegregated in 1963. Patients there were subjected to neglect and poor living conditions. It closed in 2004. The county acquired the deed from the State of Maryland for the 500-acre property in 2022. The meeting to discuss the master plan was held at Rolling Knolls Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some options being weighed for the open space could include multi-purpose trails, sports fields,...
Fourth grade students present annual concert
Press Photos by Rebecca FoehrkolbFourth grade students at Salisbury Elementary School presented their annual spring concert recently. ABOVE: The fourth grade band starts off the concert accompanied by Salisbury Elementary School Assistant Principal Brian Muschlitz, seated and band director Stan Griffis.
Former Boat House Bar/Sisters Hotel in Natrona to be redeveloped as restaurant, possible entertainment spot
Jul. 12—As a kid, Brianna Thorpe spent a lot of time visiting family in Natrona. "There was a bakery on the corner, and it was kind of awesome that you could walk around and hit different businesses," she said of Harrison's riverfront neighborhood. Now, the 27-year-old Springdale High School graduate from Murrysville is banking on the continued revitalization of the neighborhood. With partner ...
Bethel Park Police Seek Public's Assistance in Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Josiah Martin
The Bethel Park police department has issued a call to the public to assist in the search for Josiah Martin, a 13-year-old boy reported missing since Monday. According to WTAE, Martin was last observed around 11 p.m. on Monday with friends. Police hold the belief that he remains within the vicinity of the South Hills area.
Maryland Introduces Permit Requirements for Food Processing Waste
Maryland has implemented emergency regulations requiring permits for spreading food processing waste on agricultural fields. These measures, established by the state’s Agriculture Department, aim to mitigate odors and prevent water contamination. The regulations stipulate that all food processing residuals be tested for moisture, nutrients, and specific contaminants. Transporters of...
High Wheel Race returns to Downtown Frederick
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A one-of-a-kind event is happening this weekend in Downtown Frederick, Maryland. “What makes this race unique is that one: the bikes are unique and there are no other races like this in the United States,” said Eric Rhodes, race co-director. The bikes are very unique, they have a large […]
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