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‘An amazing run’: Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett looks back at 16 years in office | Local News

Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett had plenty of reason to be optimistic going into November’s municipal election. The city was in the best financial shape it had been in since 2017 — he would say it was healthier than it had been in a couple of decades — and he was sitting on some $30 […]

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An amazing ride: Duke Bennett looks back at 16 years as mayor | Don’t Miss This

Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett had plenty of reason to be optimistic going into November’s municipal election. The city was in the best financial shape it had been in since 2017 — he would say it was healthier than it had been in a couple of decades — and he was sitting on some $30 […]

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‘The Road to Resilience’: Yuba City Vice Mayor Shon Harris speaks on his latest film project | News

As the state of California grapples to find solutions to long-standing problems, community interest in addressing food insecurity, mental health, drug abuse, and homelessness has been on the rise. Yuba City Vice Mayor Shon Harris is no stranger to dealing with the public’s opinion on the area’s unhoused population. In addition to his work with […]

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Ogden parade grand marshal, Christmas Village mayor to kick off holiday activities | News, Sports, Jobs

1 / 3 This undated photo shows participants in the annual Santa Run. The activity precedes Ogden’s Holiday Electric Light Parade and Gala each year. This year, the run and parade will be Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Photo supplied, City of Ogden 2 / 3 Logan Knapp, who will be grand marshal of Ogden’s Holiday […]

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Alaska

Entertainment across Alaska: Nov. 9-16 | Arts & Entertainment | #alaska | #politics

Hyperlinks to event details at AKconcerts.com and in our weekly newsletter
Or read below if you just want to know the time & place. 4 Royle Parkers (Soldotna) – Open Mic w/ Cody Kniceley 8p-12a Alaskan Hotel and Bar (Juneau) – Open Mic 8p-11p Alibi Bar & Café (Homer) – Karaoke Night 9:15p-12:15a The Carousel Lounge […]

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City Council

EDITORIAL: Get informed at Wednesday’s city council, mayoral forum | Opinion | #citycouncil

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — it’s election season, which means there’s no shortage of debate when it comes to the topic of what’s best for the city’s future. There’s no debate that what the city needs now more than ever is residents who are educated on the candidates and issues […]

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“I Am Buoyant,” Responds Mayor Hopkins to GoLocal Editorial

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Mayor Ken Hopkins   GoLocal Prov published an editorial about Mayor Kenneth Hopkins’ handling of the Budlong pool issue. The following is his response: Dear Editor: I read with interest your concerns for my swimming ability and political well-being on issues surrounding the modern new Budlong Pool that I am delivering […]

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Mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

The mayor of Tokyo’s busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit, fearing that a large number of partygoers following the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a disaster similar to last year’s fatal crowd surge… By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press October 5, 2023, 4:06 AM ET • 2 min read TOKYO […]

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Alabama

Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday that the court will soon adopt new congressional districts for Alabama, choosing among proposals aimed at giving Black voters a greater opportunity to influence election outcomes in the Deep South state. U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus, noting a ruling will be issued “shortly,” said the three-judge […]

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