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MINDEN, La. -- The city of Minden is offering relief to utility customers in response to whats expected to be high-than-usual utility bills for the month of February.

Rebecca Jean Steinert passed away on March 11, 2021, at home surrounded by family members.  With courage and her strong Christian faith, Becki fiercely fought cancer over two years until losing her battle with it.  She will be remembered not only for her gift of hospitality, gregarious nature, and infectious laughter, but also her amazing singing voice that she shared with so many bringing joy to local weddings and comfort to those who attended funerals in the area. Born on May 3, 1956, t...

BRETT FRENCH After last spring’s delayed opening of Yellowstone National Park, as the nation struggled with a burgeoning pandemic, superintendent Cam Sholly is looking at a much more optimistic scenario this year. “I would say I feel a lot better than I did last year at this time,” he said. “We’ve had a whole year of refining mitigation procedures and protocol. Last year was all so foreign.” Along those lines, the park has a goal to vaccinate all of its...

Mar 12, 2021 ANDERSON — A bill described by supporters as a win-win-win passed the Indiana State Senate and has moved to the House where it’s been referred to the Natural Resources Committee. The voluntary program would be a win for farmers giving them an extra source of income for practices that not only sequester carbon but improve soil health and helps control erosion and run off. It’s a win for companies looking to offset their carbon footprint by allowing them to buy home-grown carbo...

Capitol News Illinois is reporting on a new COVID response effort. DECATUR — Decatur resident Kathy Davis, 69, knows firsthand the frustration that exists when it comes to trying to arrange for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Davis and her husband were turned away after arriving too late for a mass vaccination event hosted by the Macon County Health Department at Progress City USA on the Richland Community College campus. “By the time we got there that morning, there was a police offi...

SPRINGFIELD – One day after President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package, Illinois House Republicans called for the General Assembly to oversee the appropriation of funds in order to support businesses and individuals most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Friday news conference, state Reps. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, and C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, urged responsibility in the allocation of federal funding and warned against using the ...

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First-ever online, bilingual portal to Franco American archives launches this spring Event Location:  Event has passed Franco American Programs at the University of Maine will collaborate with four other institutions in the region to launch the first-ever online, bilingual portal to Franco American archives and history collections from repositories across North America this spring. Franco American Digital Archives/Portail franco-américain, formerly known as the Franco American Portal project,...

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine took to downtown Fredericksburg on Friday morning to talk with business owners about how hard coronavirus hit them, and to discuss the federal help on its way. Even after playing a mean harmonica on the tune “Arkansas Traveler” at Picker’s Supply with an employee and owner Bran Dillard, Kaine, D–Virginia, directed the conversation back to the legislation he voted for on Capitol Hill. During a visit to downtown Fredericksburg, Sen. Tim Kaine broke out his ...

COLUMBIA - Columbia College announced Friday that they will hold an in-person commencement ceremony at Mizzou arena on Saturday, May 1.  The University of Missouri is also planning to have in-seat graduation during two weekends. The ceremonies will be held May 7-9 and May 14-16.  MU and Columbia College held virtual commencement ceremonies last year for 2020 graduates.  The Dean for Student Affairs at Columbia College emphasized the importance of having an in-seat ceremony for these...