Jan. 08– Citizens of Rockingham County are generally concerned with the same health issues as they were in 2008, according to a recent presentation of preliminary findings from the 2012 Community Health Assessment.
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TROY TWP.- Smoke was still rising Saturday evening from the smoldering remains of a barn on Spalding Hill Road in Troy Township that caught fire late Friday. The old barn, which was converted into a garage, was owned by Debbie and Curt Spalding. Debbie Spalding said they lost tools, machine shop items, and a Jeep in the blaze that occurred around 10 p.m. Friday.
As we transition from one year to another, it is important to understand the accomplishments that have been made in order to understand the road we need to travel as we move forward. The end of 2011, is a good time to reflect on some of the accomplishments President Barack Obama and his staff have made throughout the term of his administration thus far.
Jan. 08– Former Booneville attorney Thomas Keenum must pay more than $1 million in restitution, a federal judge ordered recently. District Judge W. Allen Pepper Jr. also ordered him to repay five banks, three insurance companies and Booneville attorney Duncan Lott. –Community Bank North of Tupelo– $110,317.43.
Jan. 08– JACKSON– When Republican Phil Bryant is sworn in Tuesday as the state’s 64th governor, he will enter the office with more experience as an elective official in state government than recent occupants of the post. Kirk Fordice appointed Bryant to the vacant post of state auditor after incumbent Steve Patterson had to resign because of legal issues.
Jan. 08– Sixth Ward Councilman Steve Sturgill was frustrated by 9:45 a.m. Saturday during Saturday’s City Council budget hearings.
Jan. 08– The Merced County Chamber of Commerce announced its membership’s choices for the 2011 community awards to be presented at the 2012 Installation Dinner on Jan. 21 at the Turlock Golf& Country Club. 2011 AMBASSADOR OF GOOD WILL AWARD recipients are Dave Long, proprietor partner of Hilltop Ranch, and Marvin Hanneman, proprietor of Imedia West.
Jan. 08– As America’s economy comes back to life, some worry that there won’t be sufficient transportation to distribute the recovered wealth prosperity.
Jan. 08– Ben Muller probably didn’t realize his quest to play soccer several years ago would turn into opportunities for him and other disabled young adults to live on their own. “Twenty years ago, we envisioned that we would be caring for Ben for the rest of our lives,” his mother, Christine Muller, said. “
Jan. 08– On Thursday, the Ironton City Council Finance Committee sat down for the first time to discuss the 2012 budget, which must be in place by March. This includes fuel, chemicals, equipment and everything else it takes to run the city, “Mayor Rich Blankenship said in his address to the finance committee Thursday evening.”
Separated during World War II, a Czech family immigrates to the United States and bands together to open and run Captain D’s restaurants in Richmond and Winchester for more than three decades. During World War II, Elfrieda and her sister were separated from their mother, who married an American soldier in Germany.
Jan. 08– Jim Gray campaigned for Lexington mayor as an experienced businessman. In his first year as mayor, Gray’s main focus has ranged from a grand vision for Rupp Arena to putting the city’s financial house in order.
Jan. 08– Shenandoah Valley legislators have reached a consensus about certain things as they begin the 2012 General Assembly on Wednesday: the state budget will take center stage and they feel cautious optimism about the Virginia economy. Robert F. McDonnell submitted his version of the 2013 and 2014 state budget last month, an $84.9 billion spending plan.
The largest concern for Danville Regional Medical Center and local nursing facilities is the governor’s budget not providing an inflation adjustment for their Medicaid rates, meaning Medicaid reimbursements will cover less of the costs incurred by providers as inflation eats away at the resource.
Jan. 08– SAUCIER– Owen and April Beaver hope to someday meet the people who received the gift of life after having organ transplants from their 16- year-old son. His parents had never discussed organ donations, but made the decision after he was placed on life support at a Memphis hospital.
Jan. 08– STAMFORD– Outside auditors unearthed numerous problems during a year-end review of the Water Pollution Control Authority’s finances, including several issues identified in the previous year’s audit that were never corrected.
It also outlines where the $19.5 million that the diocese received from closed parishes– including three in Summit County– has gone. The churches that were closed in Summit County as part of the diocesan consolidation plan were St. Hedwig, Akron; SS Cyril& Methodius, Barberton; and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Akron.
Jan. 08– PETERS TOWNSHIP– A Mercersburg man is in jail after he allegedly crashed into a utility pole Wednesday while driving under the influence of a controlled substance with a 4- year-old boy sitting unsecured in the vehicle’s front passenger seat. He is being held at Franklin County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail, according to a jail representative Friday.
Jan. 08– While social-networking websites such as Facebook.com are used in many positive ways, they sometimes undermine marriages, according to a new counselor in Mount Airy. “With the technology, there’s more ways to get out there and meet people and potentially cheat,” added Reich, who joined Blue Ridge CareNet Counseling Center on Nov. 29.
