Valuable

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge Crowned MLB’s Most Valuable Players in Unprecedented Announcement

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Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, two towering figures in Major League Baseball, have been crowned the league’s most valuable players, underscoring their pivotal roles in their respective teams’ successes this season. Ohtani, a standout two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels, and Judge, the hard-hitting outfielder for the New York Yankees, have both had seasons for the history books, captivating fans and rewriting league records. Ohtani, originally from Japan, has continued to dazzle both on the mound and at bat, affirming his position as one of the most versatile players in the history of the … Read more

Judge Halts Opt Outs for Josephine County Library District, Preserving Access to Valuable Resources

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A judge has ordered the Josephine County Library District to cease its practice of allowing patrons to opt out of paying library fees. The order, issued Wednesday, comes after a lawsuit challenged the library’s policy, arguing that it undermines the district’s ability to function effectively. The library district previously offered library cardholders the option to “opt out” of contributing to the fees required to access certain library services. Those who chose to opt out were still granted access to basic library services but would be prohibited from borrowing physical materials … Read more