Somerset zoning request become a study of rules
Somerset City Council had two complex zoning issues to take up Monday, one of which they ultimately allowed and one of which was denied.
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Sunbury woman carried child for California couple suspected of scam
SUNBURY — Sunbury resident Alexa Fasold thought she was helping a childless California couple when she agreed to be a surrogate, but learned they may be part of a nationwide scam before delivering the baby in October.
Edwards resigns from Pulaski BOE due to move; new member sought
The Pulaski County Schools Board of Education is in need of a new member, after the board approved the resignation of Patricia Edwards on Tuesday.
OK registration trend continues shift from Dem to GOP, independent
An area trend in party affiliation over the past 14 years shows a dramatic shift in registered voters, including an increase in folks voting independent.
Hunting with heroes: Southern Indiana group supports veterans with unique event
HIBERNIA – The sun wouldn’t rise for another four hours, but the kitchen inside of Hibernia Christian Church was buzzing with activity early Saturday morning.
California’s Prop 50 shakes up nation’s redistricting arms race
Evan Cragin, president of the Sacramento County Young Democrats, said he was initially hesitant to support his party’s mid-decade push to redraw California’s congressional map to favor Democrats.
SPEDA receives clean audit
Nothing like ending the year on a high note, and the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority is closing in on the end of 2025 with one of the best notes possible: A clean audit.
County animal shelter to raise adoption fees
For nearly 28 years, Bob Barker closed every episode of ‘The Price Is Right’ with his iconic reminder: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered. Goodbye, everybody!”
Lawson to run for third term as Burnside Mayor
While Somerset will have a new mayor in 2027, with Alan Keck declining to run again next year, Robert Lawson is intending to stay the course in the same office in Burnside.