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Indiana refugee groups plan rebuilding with higher limits May 16, 2021 GMT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana resettlement groups are eager to resume their work with an increase in U.S. refugee admissions that had been slashed under former President Donald Trump. The organizations applaud President Joe Biden’s decision this month to boost the refugee limit from 15,000 a year to 62,500. The lower Trump caps led to only 21 refugees arriving in Indiana during the six months through March, according to federal records. Heidi Smith, director of refugee services at Catholic Charities Indianapolis, we...

Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 11:03 am To the Editor: Not sure how many people have read the article about the interim town clerk in Canton dropping out of the election race, but there is an article explaining why Karin Blackburn has withdrawn from the Canton town clerk race in November. I am saddened by the actions of some people, but I am again voicing my opinion that although Karin was not the best candidate for that position, the shame goes on the town supervisor, MaryAnne Ashley and the members of the town council. They appointed a person who was not familiar with the pos...

Arizona State University students use logistical knowledge to help feed families While the economy is slowly getting back up and running, nearly 460,000 Arizonans are still having trouble buying their next meal. That is why an Arizona State University team is using their knowledge of logistics to reach neighborhoods in need. and last updated 2021-05-11 10:33:07-04 TEMPE, AZ — While the economy is slowly getting back up and running, nearly 460,000 Arizonans are still having trouble buying their next meal. That is why an Arizona State University team is using their knowledge of logistics ...

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 12:57 pm BY ADAM ATKINSON North Country This Week CANTON — The current Canton town clerk announced that she will not run for the position in the fall, citing what she called a toxic work environment and conditions surrounding her appointment to the spot late last year. “When I was appointed town clerk - in much the same way the previous clerk had been - I was excited but also expected it could be a rough road given the misinformation surrounding my appointment,” current clerk Karin Blackburn said in an official statement Thursday. “But I co...

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 5:04 am CANTON — A Democratic Party caucus will be held in Canton, pursuant to New York State Election Law on May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Canton Pavilion to nominate a slate of Democratic candidates for town and village offices. Canton town seats on the ballot for the Nov. 2 general election include town supervisor, town clerk, town superintendent of highways, town justice, and two town council seats. In addition two village trustee seats will be up for vote on Election Day. All duly enrolled members of the Democratic Party in the town and village a...