The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced earlier this week that Veterans disability compensation rates for 2024 will increase. Veterans can review 2024 Veterans disability compensation rates by visiting www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/. From there, use the compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. The VA bases your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and […]
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Eugene Weekly discovers embezzlement of funds days before Christmas: employees come to the rescue
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor — The recent embezzlement of funds that has crippled the Eugene Weekly newspaper has swept through the local news like flash floods hit gullies in the desert. The newspaper that let you know what’s happening at all the area venues took a gigantic hit. Each week its readers could discover: what local […]
Read more...Performing DIY Projects in Oregon
For many people, DIY projects are a part of home ownership. DIY projects help save money when you’re on a tight budget, and can also give you a sense of satisfaction. It feels good to take care of your own home. Successful home improvement projects take effort and planning. Knowing all the steps, getting permits […]
Read more...Seeking Community Input on Landscape Wildfire Resilience Strategy: “East Oakridge Strategy”
The Middle Fork Ranger District is starting an important plan known as the “East Oakridge Strategy.” The main goal of this initiative is landscape wildfire resilience. This plan covers an area of about 28,000 acres (that’s about 44 square miles!) Within this area, there are approximately 5,700 acres of managed and harvestable forest stands containing […]
Read more...Are You a Medicare Rookie? Pros Can Help You Find Right Plan
StatePoint — Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal Medicare health insurance program. And if you’ll be hitting this milestone soon, you’re […]
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