School bond, city lodging tax extension among local ballot issues
A $2.2 million school bond election, as well as a lodging tax extension in the city of Holyoke are among the local ballot issues that voters will be addressing in the Nov. 3 election.
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Extra land donated to child care initiative
Members of the East Phillips County Hospital District Board of Directors approved the donation of half of a city block to the Holyoke Community Childcare Initiative for a proposed child care center
County approves working from home in extreme circumstances
Phillips County commissioners have accepted a telecommuting policy for Phillips County employees, allowing them to work from home in the event of extraordinary situations.
Gloria Bornhoft Bergner, at right, accepts the Friend of 4-H award from daughter and Phillips County 4-H Council president Lauren Bergner.
4-H member Layna Wear is the recipient of this year’s “I Dare You” award.
Bornhoft Bergner named Friend of 4-H
After being honored with a 20-year leader award, it’s no surprise that Gloria Bornhoft Bergner was also named this year’s Friend of 4-H.
Seventh Day Slumber, a Christian rock band, will be in concert in its Recovery Tour in Holyoke on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Phillips County Event Center.
Saturday concert set for event center
Seventh Day Slumber and First Christian Church of Holyoke are hosting a free family friendly concert Saturday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Phillips County Event Center in Holyoke.