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WEST CHESTER — The West Chester Area School District’s Jump Start Summer Program receives a little extra financial boost through the generosity of the Believe and Achieve Foundation. Representatives from Believe and Achieve recently presented the district with a check for $ 10,000 which will help cover the costs associated …

Larry Hurto walks into the “war room” of the Jasper County Historical Museum on opening day, surrounded by real battle relics and hand-made exhibits filled with information about local soldiers and the events that took place. ‘they lived. His mind, ripe with knowledge, does not know where to start. As …

Daily thought “The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. Because there is no distinction. Romans 3:22 There are times when you wonder why God would hear me or even see me? We imagine that he acts and feels like the others. God is like …

Reports of recent alligator sightings are increasing, according to the North Carolina Estuarium. “We’ve heard of a few recent alligator sightings,” said Tom Stroud, director of the North Carolina Estuary. “One in Jack’s Creek and another in the Moss Landing wetland, and the staff here also think we saw a …

PHILADELPHIA CREAM, June 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) (“Livent” or the “Company”), today announced that it has priced its public offering of 13,000,000 common shares, $ 0.001 nominal value (“Ordinary shares”), at a public offer price of $ 17.50 per common share. In addition, Livent …

DALLAS The Texas Bar Association is investigating whether state attorney general Ken Paxton’s unsuccessful efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on false allegations of fraud constituted professional misconduct. The State Bar of Texas initially refused to support a complaint by a Democratic Party activist that Paxton’s petition to …

WEST CHESTER – In Chester County, vaccines work and the numbers prove it. Last week, Chester County reported the lowest number of positive coronavirus cases – 71 – since the start of the pandemic. Four weeks ago it was 250. And Chester County’s positivity in the PRC was only 1.88% …

RADNOR, Pennsylvania., June 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds investors at Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) (“Pinterest”) that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of of those who bought or acquired Pinterest titles Between February 4, 2021 …

We thank a group of 57 Little Caesars Pizza franchises in West Virginia for their efforts to support state law enforcement agencies. Last week, a representative from the National Food Chain visited the area to present tracking collars to the Weirton Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department for …

“If you were single, never married with no children or dependents, would you have, had you had the chance, lived ‘downstairs’ in a secret apartment inside the Veterans Stadium? Tom Garvey, a native of Delaware County, asks rhetorically. “If you had the opportunity to live in a big sports stadium …

Take note, all of you, Tredyffrinites! You now have a little more leeway to navigate your densely populated community, Main Line Chester County, a little easier. But sorry, Vincentians of the West. Your tight-knit equestrian hometown seems to be knitted a little closer, if you know what we mean. Last …

An important result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that American consumers have become more interested in purchasing products made in the United States. A recent poll shows that 40% of all consumers will no longer buy anything made in China. This is good news for American manufacturers since the poll …

Staff from the DICKINSON County Salvation Army’s Bread of Life Support Center delivered boxes of donuts on Friday – National Donut Day – to show their appreciation to law enforcement agencies in the area and to several of their community partners. Michigan State Police Trucking Officer Darrin Hart accepts new …

Senator Thom Tillis visited Pantego and addressed the Beaufort County farming community on Thursday. Senator Tillis addressed infrastructure and commodity concerns at an event hosted by Farm Bureau. Producers from Edgecombe, Pitt, Martin, Beaufort, Washington, Hyde, Tyrrell and Dare counties have gathered at Coastal Carolina Gin in Pantego despite the …

Former Sen. Lyle Hillyard chats with Jason Williams on KVNU’s For the People LOGAN – It’s a long process and it only happens every ten years and it’s now underway in Utah. A committee has been formed to tackle the redistribution. On KVNU’s For the People show Thursday, former committee …

Do you remember a particularly annoying thunderstorm last year? This is not surprising, because it is a day that marked the history of weather. On June 3, 2020, around noon, a derecho thunderstorm roared across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and, as many remember, had lasting effects. The …

RADNOR, Pennsylvania., June 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds investors at Churchill Capital Corp IV (NYSE: CCIV) (“CCIV”) that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of of those who bought or acquired CCIV Titles Between January …

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez had not “hesitated to be affectionate” at a romantic dinner. The alleged couple – who had already met in the early 2000s – have recently been romantically linked and they clearly didn’t hesitate to show their love over a dinner party. An eyewitness shared the …

The 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena was under a lot of tarps last week at the Lake Placid Olympic Center. (Photo provided – Maya Nason-Hilt, for Howard Riley) A new electric-powered Zamboni will clean the ice rinks at the Lake Placid Olympic Center when it is renovated. (Photo provided – Maya …

Mask changes cause confusion, anxiety At 12:01 a.m. Memorial Day on Monday, the state lifted all restrictions on COVID-19, except for masking. For the first time since March 2020, there will be no capacity or distance limits at restaurants, businesses, offices or other locations in Pennsylvania such as bars, stores, …

VALLEY – On Memorial Day, more than 100 community members recognized the sacrifice of approximately 50 African American veterans buried at Old Evergreen Cemetery. Additionally, in East Brandywine Township, the Unknown Soldier has been recognized. To mark the solemn feast, Chester County Commissioners, family and other grateful people placed American …

Gavin MacLeod is deceased. The 90-year-old actor, who was best known for starring in ABC’s “ The Love Boat ” as Captain Merrill Stubing and “ The Mary Tyler Moore Show, ” sadly passed away from a poor health in recent months. His nephew, Mark See, confirmed the news to …

Due to stay-at-home orders statewide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most local events and meetings have been canceled. Here is a list of public meetings, many of which are held by teleconference. Check with each agency for information on submitting public comments. If your group or agency begins meetings …

KANKAKEE – A Wisconsin man was arrested by the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department on Friday following an incident in which a woman from Sauk village was held at gunpoint at a local motel. She was once a resident of Kankakee County. Sheriff’s Police charged Danny S. Parnell, 45, of Janesville, …

ESCANABA – Local health officials on Thursday reported another coronavirus-related death in Delta County along with a single new confirmed positive for COVID-19, while state data indicated new deaths in the Delta and Menominee counties. The Delta and Menominee Counties Public Health website showed no change in Menominee County virus …

As Kankakee County nears the last month of operation before receiving property taxes in July, it is in fairly good shape financially, according to county officials. Steve McCarty, county finance manager, reported at Wednesday’s county council finance committee meeting in the administration building that there was positive tax news and …

PHILADELPHIA CREAM, May 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Please see below for links to each of Aberdeen Standard Investments US’s closed monthly sheets, including performance and portfolio composition at April 30, 2021. Equity funds Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (“IAF”) Fact Sheet Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. …

Hello. Here are some of the main stories from the region on National Wine Day. WEATHER Expect a nice day there today. We should see lots of sun and heights of around 72 degrees. CLICK HERE for your local forecast. NEW Delaware County man charged with trafficking women in Montgomery …

Local health officials on Monday reported just four more confirmed COVID-19 positives in Dickinson County and just one in Iron County since its last update Thursday, while nearly 40 residents of both counties have been reclassified as recovered from the virus. In a Facebook post on Monday, the Dickinson-Iron District …

BRIDGETON, NJ (AP) – A shooting at a birthday party in New Jersey that left two dead and 12 injured was not a random act and reflected the gun violence that swept the country, said the Governor Phil Murphy. “A birthday party is meant to be a joyous event, not …

A high school student suspected of stabbing another student at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township was at large on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred at the end of Saturday afternoon when several groups of teenagers engaged in skirmishes in the parking lot of one of the beaches of …

The unthinkable happened last week. In my increasingly desperate search for a new TV series that will force me to force-feed or tune into each week’s episode, I relaxed my standards so much that I became interested in the schlockmeister’s latest offer. the most consistent of television, the desecrator of …

KENNETT SQUARE – The quest to hire a new Borough Director continues. And the finish line is on the horizon. “The best candidates who have passed the interview process are being considered,” said Doug Doerfler, city councilor for Kennett Square, who chairs an ad hoc borough council committee leading the …

With one of the biggest features of the pandemic – the requirement to wear face masks in public – disappearing, local businesses are following suit by adjusting their policies in the wake of this latest step towards normalcy. Gov. JB Pritzker’s decree earlier this week, which quashed the state’s mask …

RADNOR, PA, May 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds investors Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) (“Peloton”) that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been brought on behalf of those who bought or acquired the Peloton titles Between September 11, 2020 …

Shareholders of Tribune Publishing, one of the country’s largest newspaper chains, on Friday approved a takeover by hedge fund Alden Global Capital, whose MediaNews Group channel includes the Daily Freeman. Alden, who already owned a third of Tribune, now takes full control of the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, …

Dozens of elected officials, religious leaders and community organizers gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, May 20 to condemn recent hate crimes in the city, including an attack on Jewish diners in a Beverly Grove restaurant by a pro-Palestinian group. “We oppose the idea that Jews should be singled …

BETHLEHEM, PA., May 20, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Preet Chahal, President and CEO of the Falcon Institute of Health and Science in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the premier development and networking organization for business leaders and executives around the world. Ms. Chahal was …

From the Bavarian Alps and the Danish coast, across the sea to the New World and to the west of the mountain, MF Erler’s new book “Voices in the Past” traces 200 years in life and struggles of a family learning to navigate a hostile world. Released on May 15, …

Daily Journal staff report WATSEKA – Iroquois Memorial Hospital is hosting a morning dedicated to providing affordable physical sports to student athletes. Physical Sports (PPE) is a requirement for students planning to participate in any athletic park district, school or college for the 2021-2022 school year. If you’re going to …

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel on Tuesday stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip, razing a high-rise building used by the militant Hamas group and killing at least three militants in their hiding places as Palestinian rockets rained almost non-stop on some parts of Israel. It was the toughest fight …

Ashley Tisdale has revealed the first photos of her daughter Jupiter’s face. The 35-year-old actress and singer – who welcomed her baby girl into the world six weeks ago with husband Christopher French – described her bouquet of joy as “a blessing” after celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday (05.09. 21). …

PHILADELPHIA CREAM and Melbourne, Australia, May 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Fastmail PTY LTD, an email hosting company, is delighted to announce the launch of a pop-up sidebar that will be added to its email operating system. This new sidebar feature is designed to help users easily navigate and …

WEST CHESTER – At her first town hall after taking office this year, State Representative Dianne Herrin, D-156th from West Chester, told voters on Thursday she could do a lot for them. “We’re going to wear the rubber on the soles of our shoes,” the rep said, with a smile, …

EAST WHITELAND – West Chester Area School District Superintendent Jim Scanlon sent a rare Sunday missive to the community about wearing masks outdoors. Scanlon included new guidelines from the Chester County Health Department: “Any staff or student participating in high-effort outdoor activities, including, but not limited to, athletics, exercise or …

The five Chester County attorneys vying for two judicial appointments open to the Common Pleas Court all have significant legal experience in both the county and the region, a track record that establishes their good faith for the post of court of first instance. Each candidate cites distinguishing factors on …

ALBANY, NY – The county continues to see its daily positive coronavirus cases decline each week as more people continue to get vaccinated. Albany County Director Daniel McCoy held a briefing on Monday to report on the county’s efforts to administer the COVID vaccine and control the spread of the …

PHILADELPHIA CREAM, May 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (the “Fund”), today announced the closing of its offering of 1,600,000 5.25% Perpetual Preferred Shares, Series A (the “Preferred Shares”). The offer, at the price of 25 $ per share, resulted in net proceeds …

BUCHAREST (AP) – At Dracula’s Castle in scenic Transylvania, Romanian doctors offer a blow in the arm rather than a stake through the heart. A COVID-19 vaccination center has been set up on the outskirts of Bran Castle in Romania, which is believed to be the inspiration behind Dracula’s house …

EXTON, Pa., May 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Ricoh United States, Inc. today announced that it has won the MedTech 2021 Breakthrough Award for “Innovation in Clinical Efficiency” for its benchmark eFax solution. The solution is revolutionizing the digital health and medical technology markets by accelerating the referral process, …

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania., May 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Olympus today announced FDA 510 (k) clearance for its Airway Mobilescopes, the MAF-TM2, MAF-GM2 and MAF-DM2, allowing vendors to perform a variety of procedures management of the upper and lower airways. Anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, and ICU and intensive care providers will …

We could all use a little cuteness, and who better than the legacy of Pennsylvania’s favorite neighbor Fred Rogers to inspire us? The State Department of Community and Economic Development has officially declared a “1-4-3 Day” from Friday May 21 to Sunday May 23. Pennsylvania introduced 1-4-3 Day in 2019 …

Thomas Rhett is due to become a father for the fourth time. The ‘Die a Happy Man’ hitmaker and his wife Lauren Akins have confirmed they will welcome another girl into the world in November, a brother for their older daughters Willa, five, Ada, three, and Lennon, 15 months after …

John Travolta remembered Kelly Preston on the first Mother’s Day since her death. The “Grease” star paid a sweet tribute to his late wife, who died last year after a battle with cancer. Speaking to Instagram, he wrote in a touching and sweet message: “Dearest Kelly, you have brought into …

WEST CHESTER – With the lifting of PA COVID-19 restrictions on May 31 announced by the state, members of Restore Chester County are urging residents of the county to complete a brief survey to assess their willingness to participate in activities and events during the summer and fall seasons. The …

Gal Gadot claims his career has been “threatened” by Joss Whedon. The ‘Wonder Woman’ star worked with the filmmaker in 2017 on ‘Justice League’ and she claimed the Hollywood director said he would “make her career miserable” if she did something about his claims. Speaking to Israeli media N12, she …

MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated the anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe with a speech warning that Nazi beliefs remain strong. Speaking at the annual military parade in Moscow’s Red Square, Putin on Sunday denounced “attempts to rewrite history, to justify traitors and criminals, on …

Lily James has learned how much she values ​​her female friendships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 32-year-old actress got closer to her ‘The Pursuit of Love’ co-star Emily Beecham after filming the drama during the lockdown, during which she reached out to all of her friends online, strengthening her bond …

WEST CHESTER – Even with the number of COVID-19 infections falling and vaccination rates rising, voters in Chester County are still enjoying the opportunity to vote by mail in the May 18 primary election, officials say county elections. Karen Barsoum, the newly installed head of the county electoral services office, …

EAST GOSHEN – A retired local nurse has been honored as a compassionate nurse and a member of the “Greatest Generation”. She was honored on National Nurses Day last week. Agnes Woods Speer, 97, a WWII Army Nurse, was honored by Compassus Hospice, along with Veterans of Foreign Wars, with …