August 2022

Polio detected in NYC’s sewage, suggesting virus circulating

NEW YORK (AP) — The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday.

Fosters needed now at city shelter

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86,852 new IRS employees

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by BYRON YORK Y ou’ve probably heard Republicans say the Inflation Reduction Act — the massive spending bill just passed by Senate Democrats — includes provisions to hire 87,000 new Internal Revenue Service agents. The number seems too big too believe. The IRS has just 93,654 employees, according to the Office of Personnel Management. Why would Congress, in one bill, increase the IRS workforce by something like 92 percent? It doesn’t seem possible. It certainly doesn’t seem wise.

Community support needed for canine residents

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Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in second ‘Field of Dreams’ game

DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and BillyWilliams right next to him.

Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New York Giants hired Brian Daboll in the hopes he could get more production out of quarterback Daniel Jones and the offense.

Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 21 with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night.

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August Gardens of the Month Announced

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Jennings Garden Club recently announced Garden of the Month winners for August. The residential Garden of the Month (above) is located at 1523 East Academy Ave. at the home of Stephen and Brittney Van Hook (pictured). Jeff Davis Council on Aging (right) was named the business Garden of the Month and staff member Tiffany Dunn shows off the vibrant display.