The Senior Tax Relief program in St. Charles County provided $5 million in savings to enrolled homeowners last year, benefiting senior residents though impacting local service budgets.

Assistant Chief Scott Gillard is retiring from the New Berlin Fire Department after 36 years of service, celebrated for his mentorship, leadership, and dedication to community safety.

Kelly Madigan is Howard County's first inspector general after a challenging stint in Baltimore County, and she plans to build a trusted IG office focused on government transparency and efficiency.

Dublin, Ohio invites citizens to the first City Council meeting of 2026, where new members will be sworn in, and discussions will include Tax Increment Financing for J Block at Bridge Park.

Maraskeshia Smith takes over Sacramento's city manager post on Monday, becoming the first Black woman in the role. She arrives from Santa Rosa with a $399,000 contract.

A public hearing is set for January 22, 2026, on a permit for an auto repair shop at 9200 Lyndale Ave S in Bloomington, with options to attend in person or electronically.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is conducting a membership drive until March 31, 2026, offering benefits across four price tiers to support its cultural programs.

St. Charles County adopts a balanced $379 million budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure, parks, and emergency response, while denying $23 million in new spending to ensure reserves.

Director Jennifer Short retires after 27 years in law enforcement, including making history as the first Native American in JSO's top staff. Her final radio call was a family event commemorated online.

Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Lydia Torres and Franklin Peralta to the Boston School Committee, and reappointed Dr. Stephen Alkins. The committee oversees BPS governance, policy, and superintendent evaluation.

The St. George Police Department highlighted their commitment to officer training on social media, noting their officers average 80 hours of training, double the Utah minimum requirement.

Apple Valley encourages residents to report code violations and offers various methods to do so, ensuring their involvement in maintaining the town's standards.

New Orleans' Municipal and Traffic Court reopens at its original Broad Street location after over four years since Hurricane Ida, providing normalcy to the city's justice system.