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Lane County Special Election results: Ballot measures, contested races Register-Guard As of noon Tuesday, the Lane County voter turnout was 21.32%, with 58,032 ballots counted. The first round of Lane County May 18 Special Election unofficial results were released a little after 8 p.m. Tuesday with 56,969 ballots counted in the first round. The Register-Guard is updating results Tuesday night for the ballot measures and contested candidate races as they are released. Measures Yes votes: 534 ....
Over 100 Georgia water treatment plants being tested for cancer-causing chemical Lindsey Basye, Andy Pierrotti Replay Video UP NEXT Scientists are currently testing more than 100 water treatment plants in north Georgia for a group of chemicals linked to cancer and other serious illnesses. It’s part of a massive water monitoring program initiated earlier this year by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division targeting perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short. The chemical compound is man-made and has been manufactured for decades to make products resistant to heat, water, and oil. It works so well, scientists nicknamed it the forever chemical because it doesn’t easily, if ever, break down. ....
Pandemic makes Angel Tree distribution day even more meaningful this year Updated: Tags: ORLANDO, Fla. – The spirit of Christmas came alive during the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree distribution day at the Joy Center in Orlando on Wednesday. This year the annual event meant more to some because of economic hardships tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of families and seniors will receive gifts thanks to the kindness of the Central Florida community. “It’s a great blessing, you know, especially for our children, they get you know, gifts, since this year has been a really, really hard year,” Edith said, one of the thousands of families who received presents. “Thank you so much! We really appreciate it and our kids are gonna love the gifts.” ....
‘It’s a great blessing:’ Angel Tree distribution takes on new meaning in 2020 Social distancing calls for mobile gift distribution Jordyn Markhoff Tags: ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s a day all about giving back for the News 6 family. But for local seniors and families struggling to make ends meet, it’s a day to bask in the holiday spirit. Year after year, the Central Florida community shows its support for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program by buying gifts for those who otherwise wouldn’t have anything to open Christmas morning. “When I first came to Florida, I had nothing and so Salvation Army helped me,” said volunteer Maureen Campana. “This is the first time volunteering, but I always give to the Angel Tree.” ....