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Premium Content Subscriber only The first stage of a $27m project to duplicate River Street in Ballina is now under way. Once complete, the work is expected to ease traffic congestion between the Pacific Highway at West Ballina and Kerr Street in Ballina, marking a "significant investment" to improve the local road network. "River Street carries the largest volume of traffic in and out of Ballina and is at capacity during peak hours," the council explains on its website. "Traffic flow recor...

Hampden Twp. names commissioner to fill vacancy Updated Feb 28, 2021; A total of 18 individuals expressed interest in the opening, board president John V. Thomas said. She is a member of the township’s planning commission and veterans recognition committee. The latter matches her background, which includes U.S. Marine Corps’ Officer Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. A Marine veteran, her final rank was captain. She also previously worked for PennDOT, where she helped to provide research,...

The facility will have 100 units.

Even in its early stages, there is major support for the projects completion. Rena Tratchel, a resident of a neighborhood adjacent to Smith Drive, said the project would be greatly beneficial for both her and her son. "The traffic right there at Louisville and Smith is always very hectic around 5 p.m. People drive way too fast over the hill. My son and I go out for walks frequently to the park, and people come over the hill sometimes at 45 mph," Tratchel said. "It would be very difficult if my ...

Press release content from PR Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Shaq-A-Claus is Coming to Town December 15, 2020 GMT ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas is coming early for more than 800 schoolchildren in the Atlanta area as Shaquille O’Neal (aka Shaq-A-Claus) visits Henry County Schools Learning and Support Center on Wednesday, December 16th at 5:30 PM. This marks the 19th year that Shaq-A-Claus has delivered holiday gifts and cheer to underprivileged...

10 places to see Christmas lights in the Wilmington area The Wilmington area has plenty of examples each year that highlight holiday exterior illumination. These local traditions perhaps mean more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, social distancing is not a problem when one can stay in the car and take in most locations. Pleasure Island and Wilmington are taking extra interest in lights. They are hosting holiday home decorating contests. The city of Wilmington asks on it...