One of the few positive things to come out of the "Safer at Home" order is low gas prices. With more and more people staying at home due to the "Safer at Home" order, gas stations have dropped their prices to draw in customers, even in the inner city where gas is usually higher than in the suburbs. … [Read more...] about Signs of Life: Falling gas prices
Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca warns of scams related to COVID-19
Reminds taxpayers to never share personal information via phone, email or text Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca has some very simple and important information to share with Wisconsinites waiting for stimulus checks from the IRS. "The IRS will never call, text, or email you to ask for personal or banking information, and neither will the Wisconsin Department of … [Read more...] about Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca warns of scams related to COVID-19
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 9, 2020
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Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98
The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and fought against racial discrimination, died March 27, 2020, a family statement said. He was 98. A charismatic and fiery preacher, Lowery led the SCLC for two decades — restoring the organization’s financial stability and … [Read more...] about Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98
Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday March 30, 2020 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to temporarily order the suspension of evictions and foreclosures amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. The order prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for any reason unless failure to proceed with the eviction will result in an imminent … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
Legendary Harlem Globetrotters player Fred ‘Curly’ Neal dies at 77
Fred Neal played more than 6,000 games with the team between 1963 and 1985 Fred “Curly” Neal, who played for the Harlem Globetrotters for 22 years before his retirement in 1985, died at his home in Houston on Thursday, March 26, 2020, the team confirmed on social media. He was 77. “We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known,” Globetrotters … [Read more...] about Legendary Harlem Globetrotters player Fred ‘Curly’ Neal dies at 77
Signs of life: Milwaukee city parks
Since the city has been under a "Safer at Home" order as of March 25, 2020, most of the city has been quiet and deserted. A few sparse cars and people here and there but mostly, Milwaukee looks like a movie set for a post-apocalyptic film. But there are signs of life in Milwaukee city parks. Collin Cumby, a 7th grader from Lloyd Barbee Montessori School, comes to Lincoln … [Read more...] about Signs of life: Milwaukee city parks
Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Conclusion)
As you spring into a healthier spiritual lifestyle, know that praying is not only a key to spiritual growth, but partnering with others in prayer can galvanize active and consistent prayer! Prayer is an important and necessary spiritual discipline for every believer. Prayer is so necessary, that our spiritual growth depends on it. Thus, prayer must be a continual practice of … [Read more...] about Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Conclusion)
In times like these….
By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Be still and know that I am God” - Psalm 46:10 These are unusual times indeed. No one could have ever envisioned that a time would come when public worship services would be canceled. Many people are hurting because they are not able to gather and fellowship; religious leaders are grieved because they cannot physically meet and see … [Read more...] about In times like these….
Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Announces COVID-19 Income and Other Updates on Services, Welcomes Those Who are Furloughed to Check if They are Eligible
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising unemployment, Wisconsin WIC continues to serve WIC participants and encourages all eligible parents and expecting parents to sign up. All 69 WIC Local Agencies in Wisconsin are supporting WIC families at this time, but it is recommended to call your local WIC clinic before coming in. COVID-19 Updates: WIC CONSIDERS BOTH … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Announces COVID-19 Income and Other Updates on Services, Welcomes Those Who are Furloughed to Check if They are Eligible