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Riverside County reports progress reducing animal euthanasia
The Department of Animal Services' 2025 report says new programs raised adoptions and spay/neuter surgeries and put the county's four shelters on track toward a 90% pet life preservation rate.
Torrance chamber celebrates local education achievements.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrate Education event on April 23 to honor students and educators, spotlighting mentorship programs, scholarships and student speakers on leadership.
Marceaux returns home to rejoin Cajuns
Kennedy Marceaux, a Kaplan native, has transferred from Alabama to rejoin the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and said being back home has been meaningful.
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Showing: 441-450West Virginia Senator Capito announces $250,000 for Wheeling nonprofit
Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced $250,000 in congressionally directed spending for the Community Impact Network in Wheeling to support expanded staffing, classroom resources, training and affordable early childhood education.
Great Plains Food Bank launches Stock the Shelves campaign with Corwin Automotive
Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group have restarted the annual Stock the Shelves campaign at five Corwin dealerships in Fargo‑Moorhead, with Corwin matching financial donations up to $65,000 to support the food bank's programs and 205 partner sites.
Students build wooden huts to protect shorebirds.
Eighth graders from Edgartown School designed, built and placed pyramid-shaped wooden shelters at Norton Point as the final step of a project that began in October.
Feminist Book Club meets for readings in Downtown Columbus
A university-affiliated feminist book club met at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus to discuss Octavia Butler's parable The Sower; the group was founded two years ago by MUW 1884 fellow Lessa Harvey and partners with Mississippi University for Women.
Gubgub Studios opens an artist-led platform in Qatar for cross-disciplinary creatives
Gubgub Studios is a self-funded, artist-run cooperative in Doha offering shared workspace; it opened in a former warehouse and runs workshops, performances and monthly film screenings.
SSU names new chief of police after nationwide search
Savannah State University has appointed Torrance Garvin as its new chief of police after a nationwide search; he brings more than 30 years of experience with the Savannah Police Department and will succeed Interim Chief Sydney Thomas starting Wednesday.
Santa Maria-Bonita honors educators at 2nd annual awards gala.
The Santa Maria-Bonita Unified School District held its second annual "Excellence in Education" awards gala on Friday, recognizing 28 district employees across three categories; top honorees mentioned at the event included Katie Ibarra and Lucy Castaneda.
Trey Hendrickson donates $250,000 to Cincy Hat Foundation after signing with Ravens
Trey Hendrickson and his wife donated $250,000 to The Cincy Hat Foundation after he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. The foundation supports housing and opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including scholarships through UC's TAP program.
East Bay pets of the week for April 3
This week's East Bay pets feature Ixora, a 2-year-old cattle dog mix available through East Bay SPCA in Dublin, and three adoptable cats — Marble, Chloe and Zuma — with contact details provided by local shelters and rescues.
We EmpowHER was created after mentors were found to be struggling
Theresa Menting founded the Fond du Lac nonprofit We EmpowHER after identifying limits in a county mentorship program. The organization runs the Women's Empowerment Series and year-round offerings to support women and children.