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Indianapolis bookstore and brewery team up for a unique grown-up book fair
The Whispering Shelf and Guggman Haus Brewing Co. will host a Grown-Up Book Fair on Feb. 28 featuring books, local vendors and a special beer release.
Larkin High School stadium construction begins this week
Officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking and say construction on Larkin High School’s first on-campus 2,250-seat stadium will begin this week, with the $11.8 million complex expected to open for the fall athletic season.
Storyteller's Color the World Gala Filled Rosewood Miramar with Hope and Community Support
Storyteller's sold-out Color the World gala, themed “Hues of Love,” hosted more than 300 guests at Rosewood Miramar Beach and raised over $600,000 to support Santa Barbara's vulnerable children. The evening featured performances, a live auction, artistic installations, and recognition of the Storyteller Teen Council.
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Showing: 561-570Indie and Sizzle are a bonded pair with adorable kitten energy
Indie and Sizzle are a bonded pair rescued in early July who enjoy play and have distinct personalities.
Let nature be an inspiration to heal and protect the planet
Rev. Candace McKibben describes a Wakulla River paddle where she and her husband watched manatees and reflected on the winter shoreline, and she also reports recent road deaths of black bears that were called in to wildlife authorities.
New program makes volunteering easier for people who need service hours.
United Way of Lancaster County launched Community Connect 2026 to list volunteer-ready organizations that offer low-barrier opportunities, and it is also recruiting VITA scheduler volunteers to support tax-season appointments through April 15.
Local sheriff's office to host first 'Hop with a Cop' event
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will hold its first 'Hop with a Cop' at Sky Zone on Jan. 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., where children can jump alongside deputies. The first 50 children receive free jump time and discounted rates are available for others.
Foster remembered in Sylacauga after the passing of Woodrow Wilson Foster Jr.
Woodrow Wilson Foster Jr., 77, a Vietnam veteran and local craftsman from Sylacauga, Alabama, died January 15, 2026; a celebration of life is scheduled for January 24, 2026 at Community Funeral Home Chapel.
Liberty trustee reflects on 2025 successes
Trustee Arnie Clebone said Mercy Health opened a 61,900-square-foot behavioral health facility in December, and Trumbull County awarded the township a $450,000 American Rescue Plan grant to improve Center Park.
Hancock golf teams receive state championship rings and honor Rowdy Foster
Hancock High's boys and girls golf teams were presented state championship rings Friday after their 2025 titles, and the program honored the late freshman Rowdy Foster with jerseys and a painting.
Local police boost Special Olympics support at Tip-A-Cop event
Officers from Granville, Monson, Agawam and West Springfield served at a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Longhorn Steakhouse to support local Special Olympics athletes; Longhorn plans another fundraising event in June 2026.
Michigan Farmers Use Kestrels to Reduce Cherry Orchard Pests
Michigan cherry growers are installing nesting boxes to attract American kestrels, and research and farmers report lower bird damage and reduced contamination risks such as Campylobacter.
Brunswick County shares warming shelter assistance information
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said the county partners with two agencies to provide warming shelter options during significantly cold weather. Officials provided contact numbers for Brunswick Christian Recovery Centers and Brunswick Partnership for Housing.