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State sales tax on food abolished since August 29th – this saves Oklahomans money

Representative Kyle Hilbert | Guest columnist Starting August 29, all Oklahomans can expect cheaper grocery bills. This date marks the culmination of years of work to provide Oklahomans with much-needed financial relief. For Americans, grocery shopping is a major expense….

Salem’s property tax levy could be voted on in May 2025

What are the state symbols of Oregon? From birds to beverages, flowers to fossils, these icons of history, nature and pride represent Oregon. Salem residents will likely vote next year on raising a property tax to help offset a multi-million…

Honored by a truck brigade | News, Sports, Jobs

Many trucks line up near St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Minot for the procession following Ole Olson’s funeral Tuesday. Olson operated Ole Olson’s Towing and Recovery Service. A truly remarkable procession followed the funeral for Gerald “Ole” Olson of Minot…

Why Starbucks near Brockton High School will only be open as a drive-thru in the afternoon

BROCKTON — Throughout the last school year, groups of Brockton High School students caused chaos and damage at many nearby businesses across Belmont Street, according to several store managers. Before, during and after school hours, shops and restaurants in the…

Rockford withholds proposed entertainment tax from council vote

An entertainment tax on concert tickets to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford, supported by the Code & Regulation Committee, never made it onto the City Council agenda. City Manager Todd Cagnoni said the issue has not been on the agenda…

Fall River Public Schools Use Yondr Bags to Ban Cell Phone Use

District 186 students can use Yondr bags this school year The Springfield School Board is considering purchasing Yondr bags to lock away students’ phones during the school day. FALL RIVER – With a new cell phone policy, school principal Tracy…

Fehrenbacher speaks to commissioners about vehicle tax credit | News, Sports, Jobs

State Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher, R-Wood, left, appeared before the Wood County Commission on Monday to discuss action the Legislature took last year to give people a credit on their personal property taxes related to their vehicles. (Photo…

The Angel Tree Ride returns | News, Sports, Jobs

Members of the second annual Angel Tree Ride Committee are, from left, Wendy and Joe Clemens of Ames and owners of American Tap; Mandi and Andy Jones of Webster City; and Zach “Okie” Mussman of Webster City….

Body of missing person found near Highlandtown Lake | News, Sports, Jobs

Multi-agency teams and sniffer dogs search for a missing person during a search and rescue operation near Highlandtown Lake. (Photo submitted by Kolkata Volunteer Fire Department) HIGHLANDTOWN – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) contacted…

Developer proposes 255-unit apartment project near Santa Barbara Mission | Local News

This is a big issue. A Los Angeles County developer has proposed building 255 apartments near Old Mission in Santa Barbara. The project, proposed for 550 E. Los Olivos St., would include 51 public housing units and 434 parking spaces…