Town of Sterlington

Houseguest from hell: Man guilty of murdering NJ woman in torched home

A jury found Ronald Teschner guilty of killing Jacqueline Terrulli by setting her Ocean Township home on fire after she caught him stealing.

5 Tips for Building a Healthy Home From the Start

Housing technologies, building materials, and processes are always changing. We are always learning more about the materials that go into building our home and whether or not they are good for us. We are learning how to build a healthy home. Here are 5 tips to make your home healthy from the start.

Elmer's seeks permit for sand, gravel pit at Pickerel Lake Road site

PETOSKEY—A sand and gravel extraction permit, sought by Elmer’s Crane and Dozer Inc. for a property along Pickerel Lake Road, will be considered by the Bear Creek Township Planning Commission

Hey Doc! Why don’t ambulances use their lights and siren anymore?

Doylestown Observer Columnists - submitted by Ken Lavelle, MD, FACEP, NRP, BC-EMS, EMS Medical Director, Central Bucks EMS Recently an ambulance was called to a local high school for a

What Are Drivers Required To Do When Traffic Signals Are Out?

Traffic Tuesday- What are drivers required to do when traffic signals are out? If you have lived in Florida through one summer, you have probably run into the situation where you are driving and come across an intersection where the lights are not working. This is a situation that is happening acr

Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

How to Understand & Contact Local Governments

Local Governments preside over 95% of the U.S. population. Do you know how they work, who governs them & how to contact them? Here's why you should.

10 Ways Facebook Pages Can Help Local Governments Better Serve Their Constituents

A Facebook page can help a local government build a stronger social connection to the citizens it represents. Sure, local governments in democratic countries are already social, as they do [...]

How local government can manage technology risk

A recent report outlines how local governments can manage common types of technology-related risks.

How Local Governments Lead the Way on Energy Policy

The U.S. federal government is failing its citizens by not developing a comprehensive energy policythat ensures secure, economical and reliable energy over the long term.

12 of the Best Job Interview Questions to Ask Local Government Candidates

To help give you some ideas for the next time you're screening candidates, here is a checklist of 12 of the best interview questions.

Why We Need More Women Running Our Local Governments

The numbers have improved, but they need to be a lot better. It's about organizational success.

How IT Automation Can Lead to Savings for State and Local Governments

CIOs and CFOs can work together to generate both technology innovation and return on investment.

Local governments can overcome challenges with cyber insurance

Ransomware affects all types of organizations, including local governments. Cyber insurance is one of the options used to deal with these types of attacks. However, there is a clear need to look elsewhere for solutions due to rising cyber insurance costs and the challenges local governments have...

3 Examples Of How Workflow Automation Improved Local Government

Think of municipal government, and you probably think of red tape, paperwork and inefficiency. But that’s not the full story. There are plenty of examples of local governments that have changed their workflows by digitizing or automating their processes—and thus changed the way they operate.

How Local Governments can Prepare for Winter: GPS Fleet Management

This article will discuss how local governments can prepare for the coming winter by managing their fleets effectively.