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Sherwood Elementary field trip connects second graders with their community
Second-grade students from Sherwood Elementary visited local sites in Edmonds — Johnny Mo’s, the Edmonds Museum, the police and fire departments, the library — and met Mayor Mike Rosen.
St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield could be converted into housing
Scarafoni Associates plans to buy the long-vacant St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield to convert the top two floors into 21 market-rate apartments, and the city's Community Development Board approved a zoning subdivision to allow the sale.
Pets on Set: Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia are four-week-old Bread Batch kittens
Three four-week-old kittens — Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia — are featured from Frogtown Fosters and are not yet ready for adoption; the rescue reports kitten intake has risen to about 40 this year and is planning a May 8 bingo fundraiser.
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Showing: 241-250Starlight Gala brings inclusive prom experience to Oakland County
Oakland County Parks held its first Starlight Gala on April 9 in Farmington Hills, a prom-style evening for adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities that featured a catered dinner, DJ music and a photo booth. County officials said the event is part of ongoing efforts to expand inclusive recreational programs.
Mandujano answers call to serve the diocese's young adults
Giovanni “Gio” Mandujano left a finance career and since October has served as associate director of outreach and diversity for the Diocese of Dallas office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries, including work with Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.
LGBTQ+ events in Dallas: community gatherings across mid‑April
Resource Center's 25th annual Toast To Life fundraiser is scheduled for April 11 at The Empire Room, and the listing highlights a series of LGBTQ+ and community events in Dallas running through April 26.
Day Resource Center reaches full operation as community celebrates.
The Day Resource Center in downtown Eau Claire entered continuous operation at the end of December 2025 and community members marked its completion; organizers report roughly 240–262 unduplicated visitors monthly in early 2026 and that the One Better Way campaign has reached about 72% of a $6.4 million goal.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue to graduate 14 new firefighters
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Doña Ana Community College East Mesa campus auditorium.
Lorain County Sheriff's Office debuts a new rookie horse
The Lorain County Sheriff's Office has purchased a 10-year-old mare for a new mounted unit, supported by private donations that have raised more than $50,000; a second horse is expected soon.
Brown Ranch renamed Slate Creek Neighborhood as governance group moves forward
The Brown Ranch Governance Group agreed March 26 to refer to the long‑proposed project as the Slate Creek Neighborhood, and the group is working to define a governance structure and membership as Phase 2 planning remains pending; the group will meet April 30–May 1 to discuss its title, end state and timeline.
Women's Fair returns to Kalispell Saturday to support local nonprofits
The Women's Fair returns to Kalispell for a second year Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn and will support local nonprofits including the Abbie Shelter and the Sparrows Nest of Northwest Montana.
Local News Day declared in Sioux Falls by Mayor Paul TenHaken
Mayor Paul TenHaken proclaimed April 9, 2026, as Local News Day in Sioux Falls to recognize the city's local news organizations. About 15 representatives from several local outlets attended the morning proclamation.
Local News Day brings Cape Fear newsrooms and residents together.
Local News Day in downtown Wilmington brought WWAY, Port City Daily, WHQR and StarNews together so residents could meet journalists and learn about how local reporting is produced, and the Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the day Local News Day.