City urged to take steps to save heritage (Owen Sound Sun Times)

Under growing public pressure, Owen Sound council has beefed up efforts to protect the city's heritage buildings. Some critics say it's still not enough. Community [...]

Foundation announces grants (Abilene Reflector-Chronicle)

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County recently awarded more than $11,000 to eight local organizations for projects related in the areas of arts and culture, civic improvements/affairs, community development, education, the environment, health, human services and youth in Dickinson County.

Task force supports improvement of child care (Minot Daily News)

The Community Child Care Task Force is recommending that the Minot City Council support efforts to improve the delivery of child care in North Dakota.

Businesses fear possible tax hikes in ’09 legislative session (New Hampshire Business Review)

David Juvet, senior vice president of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, best summed up the stance of many business groups awaiting the start of the 2009 legislative session: “First, do no harm.”

Clearfield Co. holds line on taxes (Courier-Express)

Clearfield County residents received one last Christmas present Tuesday; no property tax increase next year The county ommissioners approved the 2009 budget that will hold the tax millage at 21 mills, meaning the owner of a $50,000 home in the county will pay $262.50 in property taxes.