IRS challenges tax deductions for donated fire training homes
A disputed tax deduction centers on homeowners donating burnable houses to fire departments for live training. IRS argues such gifts have negative or partial value since demolition is planned. Cases in Ohio Wisconsin illustrate the broader debate over charitable deductions and fire department training needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meghan Barr
Associated Press
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Sherwin Road
Fire Department
Upper Arlington
Internal Revenue Service
Ohio
Wisconsin
IRS
Mitch Ross
Columbus
James Hendrix
Hendrix
Steven Willis
University of Florida
Paul Caron
University of Cincinnati
Terry Grady
Grady
ESPN
Kirk Herbstreit
Ohio State
Columbus Dispatch
Arlington Fire Department
Schools push longer days amid debate over time value
The United States debates boosting school hours to match international peers. Early results from a state 3-year pilot show improvements in math and reading, with KIPP and Massachusetts programs highlighting gains. Critics warn of cost, equity, and student burnout while noting longer days, summer schooling, and year-round calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domonique
Obama
Duncan
United States
U.S
Singapore
Taiwan
Japan
Hong Kong
Tom Loveless
Brookings Institution
Loveless
KIPP
Massachusetts
Karl Alexander
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
National Center For Summer Learning
Alexander
Jennifer Davis
Montgomery County
Brookhaven
Chicago
South Side
WIC updates expand food choices and nutrition guidance
WIC expands fruit and vegetable options and fiber in food packages while shifting away from juice and cheese. New choices include whole grains, soy products, canned fish, beans, and more fruits and vegetables with a focus on dietary guidelines and heart health. Some items require doctor certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Hahn
WIC
Sesame Street
Health care views split on private plans and government
Health care stories contrast individual choices and concerns. Mary Pitman of Vero Beach funds routine care via pretax accounts and an emergency fund, citing tax advantages and control. Laura Silverthorn of Tampa lacks insurance for her family and distrusts government programs after Medicaid work. Massachusetts mandates aim to cut the uninsured, with a $912 penalty for opt outs. most still choose insurance, and the state reports a 4.1 percent uninsured rate per census data and Kaiser survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Medical Crisis
Mary Pitman
Vero Beach
Fla
Pitman
Laura Silverthorn
Tampa
Silverthorn
Obama
Massachusetts
Michael Widmer
Massachusetts Taxpayer Foundation
Philipsburg Man Arrested on Drug Charges
State Police Troop G Vice and Narcotic Unit arrested Arnold Thompson 54 of Philipsburg for delivery of a controlled substance possession with intent to deliver and possession. He turned himself in on an active warrant from an undercover marijuana purchase. Roseann Zepeda 37 of Greensburg was arrested after troopers bought five packets of heroin from her while living in Sandy Ridge. Both arraigned with bail set at $10,000 unsecured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Arnold Thompson
Roseann Zepeda
Greensburg
Sandy Ridge
Harmony Fair Winners Parade Roles Declared For 2009
Harmony Grange Fair drew crowds despite rain with a longstanding forecast of future events. Parade winners include Veterans of Foreign Wars Richard L. Beers Post No 7043 and All America Cycle Club, plus numerous individuals and vehicle classes such as Hugil's entries, Calvary Drug Free, and special honors for best parade entry and themed floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Grange
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Richard L. Beers
All America Cycle Club
Walkers
Patterson
Courtney
Briana
Madison Kline
Eric Leamer
Hugill’s
Hastings
Burnside
Commodore
Irvona
Westover
Cherry Tree
Mahaffey
Tommy Morris
Scotty Magnet
Levi Michaels
Chloe Bracken
Laura Michaels
Tommy
Maddy
Alanya Morris
Greg Miles
Bruce
Vicki Eardley
Blair Michael
Mike Straw
Farmall
Farmall Cuh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herbstreit
Chenequa
Wis
Theodore Rolfs
Rolfs
Michael Geller
Milford Township
Mich
Ntpa.org
Russell Contreras
Boston
Neher
Jason Jepson
California
Jepson
Kaiser Family Foundation
Kff.org
Babik
Bill Babik
ACS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!