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Job Fair Opens Doors for New Careers in DuPage Schools

March 4, 2026

DuPage County’s education system is looking to fill a growing list of vacancies, and the first job fair organized by the regional office aims to match candidates with those needs. The event will run from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on April 9 at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and an

politics

A New Way to Talk About Crime and Youth in Albuquerque

March 4, 2026

The local newspaper opened a fresh style of discussion last week, letting people ask questions face‑to‑face with county officials. The first session featured the district attorney, who is also chasing a governor’s seat. He talked about crime statistics and urged tougher penalties for young offenders

health

Spartanburg’s Measles Surge: Why Low Vaccines Matter

March 3, 2026

A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received the measles vaccine, a record low for public schools in the state. On October 8, officials announced that this school was one of just two in the co

environment

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

March 3, 2026

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

business

New Costco Coming to Montgomery County

March 3, 2026

A big change is on the way for residents in East County. A new Costco store will open inside a large development called VIVA White Oak. The warehouse will cover about 162, 000 square feet and will be the first big store in a project that spans 280 acres. The site sits close to the Food and Drug Admi

business

University Sells Ashburn Campus to Boost Future Plans

March 3, 2026

George Washington University has sold its Ashburn, Virginia campus to a buyer whose name remains private. The sale was announced by the university’s president in a letter that highlighted the deal as “very favorable. ” Because of a confidentiality clause, no details about the price or other condi

crime

Sneaky Thieves Record Their Own $3 Million Jewelry Heist

March 3, 2026

A group of four Chilean residents in Southern California captured their own crime on video, turning a daring robbery into a self‑made crime show. They filmed themselves breaking into a jewelry shop that sat next to a candy store in Simi Valley, California. The thieves used a crowbar to smash through

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

politics

North Carolina Senate Leader Eyes 12‑Month Pause on Property Tax Revaluations

February 28, 2026

A new plan from Senate leader Phil Berger could put a stop to the yearly reassessment of property taxes for one year, giving counties time to rethink how they set rates. Berger said the move would help keep costs predictable for homeowners and small businesses while local governments work on long‑te

politics

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

February 28, 2026

The state’s budget rules for county sheriffs have been exposed as badly broken, prompting lawmakers to demand a thorough overhaul. A new investigation revealed that many sheriff’s offices have spent far more than the money they were legally given, sometimes by huge margins. Officials point out

Job Fair Opens Doors for New Careers in DuPage Schools

A New Way to Talk About Crime and Youth in Albuquerque

Spartanburg’s Measles Surge: Why Low Vaccines Matter

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

New Costco Coming to Montgomery County

University Sells Ashburn Campus to Boost Future Plans

Sneaky Thieves Record Their Own $3 Million Jewelry Heist

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

North Carolina Senate Leader Eyes 12‑Month Pause on Property Tax Revaluations

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

Sneaky Thieves Record Their Own $3 Million Jewelry Heist