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GIAC receives $750K for Red & White Cafe, but much more could be on the way for pool revitalization

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) will receive $750,000 in state funds to jump-start its new community kitchen initiative. State lawmakers also signaled interest in funding improvements […]

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos puts opponent Heather Lappin on leave just weeks before Election Day

Just weeks before the election, the Pima County sheriff put his political challenger and employee on administrative leave. Heather Lappin, the Republican candidate, is vying for the position as top law enforcement officer in Pima County against incumbent Sheriff Chris Nanos, a Democrat. Early voting has begun. Election Day is Nov. 5. “This appears to […]

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Jayland Walker’s family, City of Akron reach settlement over his 2022 killing by Akron police

Jayland Walker, right, in a portrait with his mother, Pam (center) and sister, Jada.

The City of Akron and the family of Jayland Walker have reached an agreement to end a federal civil rights lawsuit that sought at least $45 million in damages. Details of the settlement were not immediately available Tuesday.  On June 27, 2022, Walker was shot dozens of times by Akron police officers and killed after […]

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