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It’s time for that annual spring fling in Hurricane(a cleaning day)as the community center has been closed for a year due to the pandemic, and the committee has designated Monday, April 12, as the day for volunteers to meet at 9:00 a.m. to work inside and also outside on the lawn. The center will begin rentals again on May 1, 2021 as you know rentals are the primary way that the community center has funds for the upkeep of the property. Donations are always welcomed if you care to contribu...

Community Foundation: Donors unite to combat homelessness State Journal-Register Jane Ford is the kind of person whose battery never seems to deplete. To know her is to know kindness and compassion, and Ford matches that with an unrelenting persistence and drive to improve her community, particularly for those less fortunate. “My life is enriched every time I can help others,” Ford said. “Real progress is determined by incremental, specific and attainable steps toward the final goal.” F...

Joelma da Silva (right) with her reading coach Claire In March 2020, when the lockdown was announced, Joelma da Silva had more obstacles to face than many young mothers. The 37-year-old mum from Hatch Warren couldnt read. So, when the schools closed and her two children – both in primary classes – returned home hoping their mother could help them in studies, she was determined to find a way.   It was then she stumbled upon the Basingstoke branch of Read Easy, a not-for-profit organi...

Gazette readers shared pictures of themselves enjoying the snow in Basingstoke on Sunday morning Basingstoke residents have shared their appreciation for a rare snow day which raised the spirits of people across the borough. One said today has been the first time in ages that she had heard so much happiness while out in the garden. After nearly a year of various lockdowns and living in the shadow of coronavirus, youngsters had something to smile about when waking up to a town covered ...

In early 2020, a year after the most far-reaching changes in Sangamon Mass Transit Districts 50-year history including an overhaul of bus routes and the move of the transfer center to 11th Street, officials were just getting to see year-to-year comparisons.  One of the months shows a 15 percent ridership increase over the year before while another month reflected an 8 percent surge. "It looked like ridership," said SMTDs managing director Steve Schoeffel, "was beginning to slowly increase aft...

Painting during the pandemic: How a SWFL artist is making a difference Published: December 11, 2020 5:11 PM EST Updated: December 12, 2020 1:22 PM EST Recommended A Southwest Florida artist has spent much of the pandemic painting murals in homes. Now her work is catching the eyes of even more homeowners. All Jane Ford needs is water, paint and a splash of imagination. “Color, a lot of color. I love mixing colors and I love paint,” said Ford. Jane is the artist that paints murals on the wall...

pop star justin bieber lashes out at paparazzi trying to get a shot of the heartthrown while on a date with selena gomez. now police want to talk to both stars about what set him off. and good morning to you. robin and george both off today. they have earned a day off. it is memorial day and were glad to have elizabeth vargas. >> its nice to be here on this holiday morning. >> as we pay tribute, of course, to those who have lost their lives. made the ultimate sacrifice defending the ...

>> next, president obama announces a trade agreement with south korea and comments on the bush era tax cuts than a portion of todays debate on the senate tax cut amendments. after that, democrat and republican reaction to the votes. >> earlier today, president obama spoke about a free-trade agreement with south korea that would create 70,000 american jobs and increase exports by $11 billion. he also takes questions on the senate blocking two democratic measures. this is about 10 minute...