Rural counties cheer ARP funding to boost mobility and recovery
Mercer County Commissioner Greg Puckett who chairs the National Association of Counties Rural Action Caucus says the American Rescue Plan Act will bring the largest investment in local government history. He notes ARP targets rural counties hardest hit by the pandemic and will aid recovery, services, and livelihoods nationwide.
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New York and New Jersey Lead Nation in Infection Rates
New York and New Jersey remain at the top of U.S. states with the highest infection rates as vaccination expands. New Jersey reports a 37 percent rise to roughly 23,600 new infections weekly, while New York sees about 54,600 positives in the past seven days as cases edge upward.
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Rains trigger Tennessee flash floods leave four dead
Torrential rainfall swamped homes and a church in Tennessee. dozens rescued in the Nashville area as the floodwaters rose rapidly. Authorities reported four bodies found in the aftermath while Nashville logged over 7 inches of rain, second-highest two day total on record. Ebony Northern described a creek near her apartment rising fast and driving residents to higher floors and boats being called in by emergency crews.
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Mercer County Airport seeks bids on beacon tower project
Mercer County Airport Authority invites bids from contractors to refurbish the beacon tower and install a new beacon at Mercer County Airport. Two contracts will be bid, with work planned later this year. The rotating green and white beacon marks the airport location for pilots at night.
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