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CBS News revisits Safe Haven's 'Cat Grandpa' six years later
CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman reposted his 2020 segment about Terry Lauerman, the volunteer known as 'Cat Grandpa,' and reported that Lauerman remains active at Safe Haven while the rescue has grown in size and services.
County park board hears input for proposed park near Spring Lake
Residents and officials discussed ideas for NineStar Park at Spring Lake, a 42-acre tract donated to Hancock County, focusing on trails, conservation and education while also raising questions about naming and past local well impacts.
Alle-Kiski Valley events: The Stroller, Feb. 20, 2026
The Stroller for Feb. 20, 2026 lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, including a benefit bingo for the Community Fireworks Fund at Pioneer Hose Firehall Sunday and scholarship applications being accepted by the Westmoreland Garden Council for the Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship.
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Showing: 11-20Tiny goat tests Wyoming's values of freedom and small government
In Powell, Wyoming, a Nigerian pygmy goat named Porsche Lane was temporarily barred under local rules after an anonymous complaint, and a January settlement allowed her to return with a five-year permit.
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership CEO appointed to CA FWD board
Tahra Goraya, president and CEO of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, was appointed to California Forward's board of directors; California Forward is a multi-partisan nonprofit promoting a sustainable, resilient and inclusive New California Economy.
Bond Community honors African American heritage with new historical markers
The Bond neighborhood in South Tallahassee installed new historical markers after neighbors worked for several years, and community leaders held a walk-through celebration during Black History Month.
Fire Station 66 breaks ground in Arlington as JFRD begins construction
Jacksonville city officials and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department broke ground on Fire Station 66 in East Arlington, the first new station there in more than 30 years. Officials said the station is expected to reduce emergency response times and ease pressure on nearby high-volume stations.
Lacrosse could become a VHSL sport in Williamsburg-James City County
More than 10 students and coaches told the WJCC school board they want lacrosse certified as a Virginia High School League sport; Superintendent Daniel Keever included a $225,000 lacrosse program in his proposed operating budget.
Fifth graders surprise classmate by attending his adoption ceremony
About 45 Bell Elementary fifth graders attended 11-year-old Cain Coles's adoption ceremony, where he officially became Alexander Kaine Johnson and his foster parents formalized the adoption.
Credit One Bank Reports $6.55 Million Donated to Las Vegas Non-profits in 2025
Credit One Bank's 2025 Community Impact Report says the bank donated $6.55 million and contributed more than 4,400 volunteer hours to support 32 Las Vegas non-profits, focusing on financial education, affordable housing and employment services.
English Department hosts marathon reading of Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop
From noon Feb. 19 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20, 68 people including faculty, students and Northfield residents read Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop in a continuous marathon organized by Professor Michael Kowalewski as a revival of a longstanding department tradition.
Farm and Forest: How native plants support backyard wildlife
The article explains that trees and a diverse mix of native plants support many local wildlife species, and it notes a free workshop on April 13 at the Vinton County Community Building with registration required by April 8.
Two Michigan Trans Women Bring Hometown Pride to National Pageant
Lindsey K. Taylor and Juliette Cayao will represent Michigan at Miss International Queen USA in Atlantic City on March 26–27, joining 31 contestants and highlighting community-focused platforms on trans youth, healthcare, housing, and mental health.