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The 956 Radical Library in Brownsville. Photo: Sandra Cruz The 956 Radical Library: A Community Space for Radical Learning At a time when books are being pulled from shelves and histories are being…

The commission swore in a new animal control officer, reappointed Anne Weston to the Public Library Board of Trustees, approved a $308,260.55 IT purchase for the sheriff’s office during executive session, and voted to approve an employment contract with the county administrator.

The board approved orders to place an excess levy for Kanawha County Schools and an excess levy for Kanawha County public libraries on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; motions passed by unanimous roll call.

The Lorain City School District board approved three resolutions asking the Lorain County auditor to certify revenue estimates for possible operating levies (11.00, 9.90 and ~13.37 mills) and approved a 5.95-mill renewal for the Lorain Public Library. Board officials said the step does not place a levy on the ballot.

Educators and community leaders demand higher teacher salaries to improve Gaston County education quality.

City council passes reduced capital budget while addressing funding delays for projects.

At its Oct. 16 meeting the Elkhart County Council approved a package of appropriations for courthouse work, accounting reconciliation, bridges and software, reappointed a library board member, approved a local TIF agreement and adopted the county's 2026 budget and salary ordinance.

The Sumner County Library Board discussed a reported $321,000 bequest to the Hendersonville Public Library, debated city–county ownership and agreed to coordinate a recommended spending plan with the county commission and Mayor Clary’s office.