Over 125 Afghans who were evacuated by the United States amid the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan this summer now call Buncombe County home. It’s been a long journey. On Aug. 29, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate the resettlement as part of Operation Allies Welcome. […]
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Cowlitz County COVID-19 rate falls to pre-delta wave level; free COVID-19 tests widely available | Health
Cowlitz County’s COVID-19 case rate has fallen to the lowest level it’s been since mid-July. The county recorded 104 cases per 100,000 people from Feb. 17 to Feb. 23, down from the peak of 1,305 per 100,000 in mid-January. Prior to February, the county had reached its lowest case rate […]
North County School News, Feb. 13
CARLSBAD YES meeting to discuss lagoon, career program Youth Enrichment Services holds its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday via Zoom. Presenters are Emily Watts, Discovery Center Director, who will discuss activities at the 400-acre Agua Hedionda Lagoon, one of Southern California’s threatened coastal wetlands; and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce […]
Letters to the Editor – Valencia County News-Bulletin
CHD affects millions Editor: While many may know that February is Heart Month, did you know that many people in the United States also commemorate Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Week from Feb. 7-14? Feb. 14 is not just Valentine’s Day — it’s also CHD Awareness Day. For the more […]
Cook County Treasurer to make it easier for developers to snag abandoned properties in annual sale that has been stuck ‘in intensive care unit’
What once had to be paid for, is now free. What once came in hard copy, can be downloaded through your digital device. And what once was an endeavor with more numbers and few images, now comes with an interactive map that allows all properties on the Cook County Scavenger […]
San Juan County Mobile Dental Van dates for 2022
The Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van is returning in 2022 thanks to a public-private partnership making dental access to care available across the islands. Friday Harbor: Jan.19-22, March 7-10, Oct. 5-8, and Dec. 7-10 Lopez: March 11-12, Sept. 23-24 Orcas: Feb. 15-18, April 13-16, Sept.19-22, and Nov. 2-5 The […]
Director Of Nursing (correctional Health Nurse Iv) job with Fairfax County Government
Job Announcement Works in a key leadership position in its Medical Branch. Manages 24/7 nursing operations at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Must be a dynamic, innovative, nursing professional that is a proven leader with a stellar track record to lead the correctional nursing staff, which requires expertise in […]
Madison County IL resolution on COVID vaccine mandates
Edwardsville The Madison County Board delayed voting on a nonbinding resolution denouncing vaccine mandates, mandatory testing, terminations and exclusions related to COVID-19 on Wednesday night. Chairman Kurt Prenzler says he favors the resolution, but pushed to postpone a vote, saying it was a matter better suited for the Madison County […]
Friends start fundraiser for paralyzed Schuylkill County man known for his chainsaw carving
Dec. 13—On Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. hundreds of people around the world prayed for Todd Gladfelter, the agile chainsaw artist and woodworker known for his wildlife carvings at Hawk Mountain’s outdoor pavilion who fell from his roof the day after Thanksgiving. And many pledged to keep praying for him […]
A year later, Dime Bank still bullish on Hartford County expansion
It’s been a little over a year since Norwich-based Dime Bank first announced plans to expand into Hartford County by opening branches in Glastonbury and Manchester. But despite a year in which the pandemic continues to impact business, Dime Bank CEO Nick Caplanson said his bank has zero regrets on […]
Halfway through campaign, Rowan County United way at 44% of goal – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — To illustrate the Rowan County United Way’s impact in the local community, Jim Behmer relied on a visual aid Wednesday afternoon. Behmer, chair of this year’s fundraising campaign, held up a picture of Bank of America Stadium. Home to the Carolina Panthers on Sundays and musical acts at […]
State Superior Court panel hearing arguments at Lancaster County courthouse | Local News
Three state Superior Court judges are hearing arguments at the Lancaster County courthouse Wednesday and Thursday as an educational community outreach of sorts. Superior Court is an appeals court and panels of its 15 judges usually meet in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but occasionally meet elsewhere. Holding sessions elsewhere gives […]
JCC hosting free medical clinic at Olean campus | Cattaraugus County
OLEAN — A major reason why Paula Snyder was hired as the executive director of SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus was to expand the college’s involvement in the Olean community. So, there was Snyder with JCC president Daniel DeMarte, helping volunteers build a new community playground on King […]
Salt Lake County Council members to vote on overturning K-6 school mask mandate
Salt Lake County Council members are facing a barrage of last-minute lobbying over a school mask requirement, with Councilwoman Laurie Stringham reporting that several constituents showed up at her house. “We have an average of six to seven emails coming in per minute,” the Republican official told The Salt Lake […]
Dallas County team fights misinformation to sway unvaccinated to get COVID-19 shot
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The man behind the counter at the Lake Highlands auto parts store said he hasn’t gotten his COVID-19 vaccine, and Marisa Gonzales wanted to know why. Gonzales, a community outreach manager with Dallas County Health and Human Services, wants everyone to sign up for a vaccine. But she can’t force […]
L.A. County reinstates mask rules. Why? It’s complicated
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Monday, July 19. I’m Justin Ray. I’m back after spending a week in New York City to celebrate my 32nd birthday with friends and overpriced Hell’s Kitchen drinks. Over the past year, there have been many unexpected moments during the […]
During COVID-19, Hudson County improved support for the homeless. What happens as things go back to normal?
Before the pandemic hit, Larry Barley was in what he called a “bad situation.” The 63-year-old been kicked out of his last real home — a friend’s apartment, where he’d lived for about 15 years — and spent months on the streets in Paterson, “drinking two pints a day,” he […]
Coos County reports 34th death amid mask, vaccine news
May 18—Amid hopeful news from state and federal COVID-19 experts, Coos County this week reported its 34th virus death. A woman in her 100’s died with the virus, according to Coos Health & Wellness. The presence of underlying conditions is still under investigation. Coos County’s COVID-19 case rates still remain […]
Here’s how two mothers in the same county have totally different views on masks in schools
Maleah has asthma and many other students at Navarre High School no longer wear masks, her mom tells CNN, wearing a KN95 mask as she chats outside. “It’s a very simple means to help prevent disease spread, and it’s been something that people have been doing for years,” she said. […]
Rowan County Health Department receives $5,000 grant to fund prenatal oral health program – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department was one of several health organizations across the state that recently received a grant from the Delta Dental Foundation. The Delta Dental Foundation, the philanthropic branch of Delta Dental of North Carolina, dispensed $85,000 through its Smiles for Kids program for oral health […]