The increased inflation pushed the national defense spending bill higher.  The over $816 billion National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law last week by President Biden.  The bill was $45 billion higher than originally requested to offset the record high inflation that the Untied States is currently experiencing.   The bill also approved a nearly 5% pay raise for military and civilian members of the defense department. 

About 70 million Americans will see a boost of about 8.7% in their Social Security checks starting as soon as Friday.  The raise in benefits will go to both those receiving regular social security and supplemental security income benefits.

 The hike in the cost-of-living adjustments is the highest since 1981, based on inflation.  Average payouts will increase by more than $140 per month.  An added benefit for recipients is that Medicare premiums are going down, while social security benefits go up.

You might notice some colorful painted rocks in our area and it's to spread awareness about autism. The Autism Life Center spent the afternoon…

Over $2 billion worth of work is coming to the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center. President Joe Biden signed the $770 billion 2022 National D…

Delphos City Council passed an ordinance Monday evening regarding big changes for Elected City Officials.

California's minimum wage is set to jump the highest it has ever been in history. California lawmakers struck a deal over the weekend to raise statewide minimum wage form $10 an hour to $15 by 2022.

After an agreement between the Lima Education Association and School Board, teachers in the district have more incentive to stay. During tonight's school Board Meeting new union contracts for teachers were discussed. After having several meetings with the Lima Education Association to settle out new contracts they finally came to an agreement. "This year we have a two year contract, so that's kind of nice, it gives the teachers and the school board an idea of what's going to ha...