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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
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Showing: 1031-1036Southern Maryland stories made us smile in 2025.
The BayNet compiled a roundup of feel‑good Southern Maryland stories from 2025, highlighting local business openings and community milestones such as a reburial ceremony and a Miss Maryland title from St. Mary’s County.
Make-A-Wish SC marks 41 years of granting wishes
Make-A-Wish South Carolina is marking 41 years and has granted more than 4,700 wishes; about 325 medically qualified children remain in the pipeline.
Caprice Hibbler became the mentor she always wanted
Caprice Hibbler returned to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, earned a Syracuse bachelor’s degree and now manages The Arts Project Syracuse, where she says she has worked with more than 1,000 children through after-school arts programs.
Pope Benedict XVI's diplomatic work is often unrecognized.
On the third anniversary of his death, the article highlights Pope Benedict XVI's diplomatic efforts to advance Christian unity and to open talks with Iran, Vietnam and China.
Bright Nights illuminates Forest Park on final $12 Tuesday
Bright Nights' final $12 Tuesday on Dec. 30 drew large crowds, and the display of more than 750,000 lights along a three-mile route runs through Jan. 4.
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31, 2026.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is accepting applications through Jan. 31, 2026, for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship, a one-time $5,000 award for a student studying music; applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college and meet a 3.0 GPA requirement.
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