As the economy continues to worsen, more and more people find themselves slipping into poverty.

Asking for financial assistance is more difficult for some than others, especially when they’ve never needed any help before.

The city has received a $500,000 state grant thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Bill Black (R-Danville) to remove the deteriorating Voorhees Street bridge west of Bowman Avenue.

A second open-house public meeting comes about a month-and-a-half before an improved traffic-flow study is expected to be completed.

Salaries are on the county board agenda for several offices up in the November general elections.