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Local brewery hosts annual Pawz and Pours fundraiser for dog rescue
Birdfish Brewing Co. in Columbiana is holding its third annual Pawz & Pours to benefit All About The Pawz Dog Rescue, featuring live music, food trucks and adoptable pets; last year the event raised $16,000.
Every Cat's Dream to host Fundraising Bingo on March 8
Every Cat's Dream will hold a fundraising bingo on March 8 at Kelly's Sports Bar in Endicott, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit cat rescue. The event runs from 1–4 PM and will include raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and ten bingo games.
Donation of just over $48,000 supports local animal shelter
The Garfield Heights Eagles Club presented a check for just over $48,000 to the Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter to support animal care, community programs and operating costs.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 251-260Tiana Life-Saving Station museum to open for summer.
Southampton plans to open the restored Tiana Life‑Saving Station as a self‑guided museum at the start of the 2026 summer season. The building, bought by the town in 2014, was an early Coast Guard station staffed by Black servicemen and has World War II connections.
Millersport spelling bee winners and local events roundup
Millersport Elementary/Middle School named Jonas Dixon district spelling bee champion and announced grade-level winners, while Winterfest activities and community events at Buckeye Lake and area churches were held amid very cold weather.
Charleston weekend includes SEWE and Valentine’s Day events
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition runs Feb. 13–15 with wildlife displays, flight demos and DockDogs at Marion Square and Brittlebank Park; on Feb. 14 Charleston also hosts an Anti‑Valentine's Night Market, Cupid's Undie Run, Rom Con and the Boykin Bash benefit.
Alta Care Group names new Head Start program director
Donna Shields was named director of Alta Head Start and Early Head Start; she has more than 30 years of experience in Head Start and holds related certifications.
Small town with a big heart: Pawhuska officer reunites with woman he saved from choking
Pawhuska officer Cody Crank was reunited with Jessica Boone after he helped save her from choking; Boone and her daughter visited the police department and she credited the Heimlich maneuver and a LifeVac with restoring her breathing.
Rawn highlights intentional growth and shared progress in State of the City address
Mayor Molly Rawn used her second State of the City address to outline recent work on housing, infrastructure and public safety and to note an upcoming March 3 bond referendum.
Wine 4 Paws benefit to support Woods Humane pets on April 25–26.
Wine 4 Paws runs April 25–26 with more than 75 San Luis Obispo County businesses donating 10% of weekend proceeds to Woods Humane Society; the countywide fundraiser has raised over $750,000 since 2009.
Oregon Rotarians are creating the Oregon Peace Trail inspired by the Camino.
Oregon Rotary clubs have installed more than 1,000 Peace Poles and are developing a roughly 308-mile Oregon Peace Trail from Oregon City to Ashland, with organizers aiming to open the north-south route in spring 2027.
Richmond deactivates Extreme Weather Warming Center as conditions improve
Richmond deactivated the Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Linwood Robinson Senior Center on Feb. 10 after officials cited improving weather; the temporary shelter served about 50 residents per night over a 10-day period.
100 Black Men of Tampa Bay provides mentorship and professional clothing
The 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay runs programs like Suit Up and Show Out to fit young men with suits, shoes and ties and to connect them with mentors during Black History Month.