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Cedar Valley Humane Society opens expanded shelter
The Cedar Valley Humane Society opened an expanded shelter in rural Linn County that increases capacity to 65 dogs and 100 cats and adds new visitor and animal-care spaces.
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.
Animal connection brings love and accessible veterinary care to the community
The SPCA Albrecht Center provides intentionally lower-cost veterinary services and relies on assistance funds such as the Hope Fund, Pets for the Elderly, and Vets4Vets to help owners who face financial barriers; a Spay it Forward campaign runs through the end of February.
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Showing: 461-470Campbell, Struthers and Lowellville leaders express optimism about their towns
Mayors and school officials from Campbell, Struthers and Lowellville spoke at a regional breakfast about local projects and school programs, noting recent dam removals, Riverfront Park work and new classroom offerings.
Law Enforcement Today features retired sheriff on faith-driven policing
Law Enforcement Today launched a Pray.com channel and posted a new 'Sheepdog and Shepherd' episode featuring retired Alabama sheriff Andy Hughes, who speaks about policing as a calling and about recruitment and standards.
Local church stays open through storm to help those in need
Awaken Church RVA stayed open for six days during a winter storm, offering warmth, meals and shelter with help from local partners; the church plans to deactivate on Friday as guests are moved to other shelters.
Kansas Humane Society helped nearly 10,000 animals in 2025.
The Kansas Humane Society said it took in or provided services for almost 10,000 animals in 2025 and reported a 96% save rate.
11 adults mark b'nai mitzvah at Adat Chaverim
Eleven adults, ages 18 to their 70s, celebrated a group b'nai mitzvah at Adat Chaverim on Jan. 10, joining together in a service filled with family and congregants.
Humpback whales: Community science marks 30 years of shoreline counts across Hawaiʻi
Sanctuary Ocean Count marks its 30th anniversary as a shore-based community science program that engages more than 1,000 volunteers across four Hawaiian islands to monitor humpback whales each winter.
Corvallis students raise $630 for Bitter Root Humane Association
Fourth-grade gifted students in Patti Healey's Corvallis class donated $630 to the Bitter Root Humane Association after selling 3-D printed ornaments and keychains; they also spent time reading to shelter animals and planted catnip during their visit.
Arizona nonprofit receives refrigerated van from Whole Foods
Waste Not received an E-transit refrigerated van and charging station from Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program, and staff and Whole Foods team members filled the van with donated products on Dec. 11, 2025.
City of Jackson says it is about halfway to its '100 Homes' goal.
The City of Jackson reports 30 of the planned 100 homes are complete with 23 more underway, and ARPA-funded down payment assistance must be spent by the end of 2026.
Acadian Ambulance's Mary Pham named 20 Under 40 honoree
Mary Pham of Acadian Ambulance was named a 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honoree and was selected for a sixth year as a One Acadiana Ambassador.