Obama presidency leaves Democrats with shrinking power
Analysis notes that during Obama's years the Democratic Party lost more than 1,030 seats across state legislatures governors and Congress. It highlights midterm losses, eroding grassroots strength, and experts' view that Obama failed to build a sustaining party organization while promising a post party era.
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Mission continues aid to help hungry and homeless
Hammond praises the community for its generosity toward the Union Mission. He says the cycle of giving unites givers and receivers during holidays as volunteers give up their time to aid those in need, calling it the highest form of worship. Contact Blake Stowers at bstowers bottonline.com.
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Mass evacuation queued as 1.8 ton WWII bomb is defused
In Augsburg Germany authorities require more than 54000 residents to leave homes on Christmas morning while a 1.8 ton World War II aerial bomb is made safe. The area including the medieval cathedral and City Hall will be sealed off until the blast is cleared and public transport will be free.
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Civil War diaries and letters posted online at MSU
The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library on the Mississippi State University Starkville campus has online Civil War diaries and letters. It features Orville Babcock, Union Army officer and Grant aide de camp, with diaries from 1863 to 1869, wartime experiences, and postwar duties, plus Pvt. Arthur McKinstry letters to family.
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Charitable Christmas Food Drive Reaches West Virginia
Horner and spouse delivered 125 hams and 50 cases of green beans to the Eastern Panhandle rescue effort. They traveled six hours to the distribution center and spent the morning at Five Loafs Two Fishes where parents collected items for children. A letter in a hometown paper inspired the drive and a child’s wish for heat highlighted the need. Contributions came from Indiana, Berkittsville, Maryland, and Florida, reflecting broad support.
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Mercer County Holiday of Lights gets social boost
The Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau funded a video to promote the Holiday of Lights hoping to draw new visitors and their families. The local family video, posted on YouTube, has nearly 8,000 views and a dedicated Mercer County channel with plans for more videos throughout the year.
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