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Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays

by Pam Harnden November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.

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Jay VFW auxiliary supports Wreaths Across America

by Pam Harnden November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

JAY — Alice Robinson, Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 auxiliary chairperson has chosen Wreaths Across America as her project, with several things already accomplished. Robinson provided Spruce Mountain Elementary School with 30 copies of a veteran’s wreath students could color and write a thank you note for a veteran on. During an interview on […]

Boston Celtics, Sports, Uncategorized

DeRozan scores 28 as Bulls stop Celtics’ 9-game win streak

by Associated Press November 22, 2022

Jayson Tatum scores 28 points for Boston.

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Harrison church plans Advent season of festivities beginning Nov. 27

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

A Hanging of the Greens Worship Service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, 582 Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison. Directly following the service will be fellowship with refreshments, according to a news release from Anna-Jean Alexander, church member. On Sunday, Dec. 4, a day full of festivities […]

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Artists to bring studios to gallery to share how they create

November 21, 2022

Artists Nikki Millonzi, Judy Schneider, and Peter Herley will set up their studios for “We Three Print & Paint,” a demonstration and exhibit, from Tuesday, Nov. 29, through Friday, Dec. 2, at the Matolcsy Center in Norway. The artists will be working from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Visitors will be able to see […]

Nation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Special counsel investigating Trump is impartial and tough, former colleagues say

by Patricia Hurtado Bloomberg News November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

John L. “Jack” Smith was part of a team that won the first death penalty case in a New York federal court in a half a century, then went on to the International Criminal Court, where he prosecuted genocide and war crimes.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

UN climate deal: Calamity cash, but no new emissions cuts

by SETH BORENSTEIN, SAMY MAGDY and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

Negotiators have approved an historic deal to create a fund for compensating poor nations that are victims of extreme weather worsened by rich countries’ carbon pollution.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

With the U.S. out of Afghanistan, China comes calling

by Nabih Bulos Los Angeles Times November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

In April, China spearheaded the Tunxi Initiative, which corralled Afghanistan’s neighbors and Russia to support reconstruction and economic assistance in the war-torn country.