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Jury Sides with Whistleblower in Landmark Case Against Jersey City Schools, Awarding $245,000 for Retaliation

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A civil jury in Hudson County has awarded $125,000 in punitive damages to a former Jersey City Public Schools employee after finding that the Jersey City Board of Education retaliated against her for whistleblowing. The ruling came after a trial that lasted two weeks, culminating in a verdict delivered on Tuesday. The jury’s decision follows an earlier award of $120,000 in compensatory damages granted to Sabrina Harrold, the former assistant director of human resources for the district. Following the jury’s deliberations, Judge Kalimah Ahmad concluded the trial and dismissed the jurors. … Read more

City of Manton Faces Legal Showdown as Mayor Fights Against Commission’s Power Transfer Decision

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MANTON, Mich. — A special meeting of the Manton City Commission convened Tuesday morning to address a lawsuit filed by Mayor Joe Grzybowski against the commission, which had recently moved to elevate Mayor Pro-Tem Sue Fullerton to his role. The suit was prompted by a resolution issued on September 16, asserting that the mayor was neither “absent” nor “disabled,” which are prerequisites for the resolution to remain valid according to the city’s Charter. In his legal action, Grzybowski is seeking to prevent the enforcement of the commission’s resolution through an injunction. He is also requesting … Read more

Oshkosh Considers Opening City Streets to UTVs and ATVs: Public Input Invited Until October 10

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Oshkosh, Wis. — The city is seeking input from residents regarding the potential legalization of utility task vehicles (UTVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on local streets. Presently, Oshkosh prohibits the operation of UTVs entirely, while ATVs are restricted to snow removal on sidewalks and driveways during winter months. This inquiry comes on the heels of a recent change in Winnebago County, which updated its regulations to permit the use of ATVs and UTVs on county roadways. Following this development, city leaders have been prompted to reconsider Oshkosh’s stance on these recreational vehicles. The Oshkosh transportation … Read more

Charge Against Loretto City Manager Jesse Turner Dismissed: A Journey Through Allegations and Community Support

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Loretto, Tennessee — A misconduct charge against City Manager Jesse Turner was officially retired in Lawrence County Circuit Court on Sept. 18, following an indictment by a grand jury in June. The charge stemmed from an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office concerning work done on a septic tank at Turner’s Leoma residence. The investigation began after reports that two city employees had improperly disposed of wastewater from Turner’s septic tank onto his property while also replacing a malfunctioning pump. According to state regulations, sewage cannot be disposed of on private land, and individuals must … Read more