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Greenfield picked for OhioSE program Submitted story Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), in partnership with Bricker and Eckler LLP, has announced that five communities in Southeast Ohio were selected to participate in the Prepared Communities Program: The village of Greenfield in Highland County, the village of Chauncey in Athens County, the village of New Concord in Muskingum County, Jefferson County, and Noble County. The Prepared Communities Program recognizes the unique challenge...

Don’t Block Gentrification, Manage It Feb 03 2021, 12:10 AM January 31 2021, 6:30 PM February 03 2021, 12:10 AM (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Supporters and opponents of gentrification seem to agree on one thing: It can’t be stopped. I’d argue that the more important question is whether the process can be managed — its benefits maximized and its costs mitigated. With enough will and engagement at the community level, as well as strong direction and coordination from local governmen...

Economic Justice Includes Highway Removals A $435 billion "economic justice" bill proposed by Democrats in the U.S. Senate includes $10 billion for projects that remove highways and build community-oriented assets in their place. January 13, 2021, 7am PST | James Brasuell | Oscity Kea Wilson reports: "Shortly before the holiday recess, then-Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and a coalition of 25 Democratic senators introduced a $435 billion economic justice bill called S5065 that incl...

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The COVID-19 pandemic will surely continue to dominate our coverage as we turn the page to 2021. It will continue to impact schools, the court system, small businesses and more. As we move forward, here are the stories we’ll be following in 2021: Schools Wilkes-Barre Area School District plans to merge its three highs schools — GAR, Meyers and Coughlin — after opening the new consolidated high school in Plains Twp. in August or September. The $121 million project began in April 2...

Ms Keene said making a point of reaching out to others can be helpful. “Simple stuff like reaching out to neighbours, any connection in a small way has a really positive effect on yourself as well as the other person,” she said. “I know it sounds corny, but a smile to make all the difference. It can save peoples lives. “If you know somebody is bereaved or recently separated or it’s an anniversary of some kind then extend the kindness. “Have the conversation, we often avoid those co...

Today Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight. Low near 45F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight. Low near 45F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Updated: March 26, 2021 @ 6:06 pm