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Mayors gather at College Park for Ladies First: Meet the Mayors 2026.
At the 3rd Annual 'Meet the Mayors of Georgia' event in College Park, several Black women mayors discussed their paths to office and municipal priorities such as data centers, small business support and youth engagement.
Long Island launches 'hydrant heroes' contest to clear snow from fire hydrants
Long Island fire departments asked residents to clear snow around fire hydrants and are running social-media 'hydrant heroes' contests offering local prizes; officials said clear hydrants speed emergency response.
Community briefs: Hancock County volunteer fair and local events
The Community Foundation of Hancock County will host an open-house volunteer fair March 7 in Greenfield where local nonprofits will staff booths and light refreshments will be available. Separate events include a March 5 panel on western Hancock County hosted by the Chamber and a trivia fundraiser supporting Greenfield Police Department's Cops-4-Kids program.
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Showing: 801-810Lasiurus sindicus: physiological maturity and seed quality in an arid perennial grass
Research by Sanyal and Rani reports that physiological maturity in Lasiurus sindicus is marked by morphological and physiological changes that affect seed traits such as weight, size and moisture, and that mature seeds show higher viability for germination in arid conditions.
Buellton to Install DIY Pet Microchip Scanning Stations
Buellton approved a $1,500 pilot to install five 24/7 DIY microchip scanners, with three initial sites set and two locations to be chosen after staff analysis.
Jan. 13, 2026: Around the Region community events and services
Local listings note a free Bread of Life food distribution and indoor yard sale at Living Waters Church, monthly Schuylkill County Sketchers nature sessions, a veterans' resource meeting called CrossTalk, and a free Diakon exercise club for older adults in Ringtown.
Montana Rescue Mission aims to rebuild community trust under new leadership in 2026
The Montana Rescue Mission has appointed Dyann Romeijn as executive director, and she says the organization will focus in 2026 on rebuilding trust, improving accuracy of data on who it serves, and addressing shelter capacity challenges.
Limona Cemetery in Brandon marks 150th anniversary
Limona Cemetery in Brandon, Florida, marked its 150th anniversary as historians and local families recalled the area's origins and those buried there.
Federation of Sterea Hellas New York holds annual Vasilopita cutting and luncheon
On January 11 in Astoria, around 30 members and guests attended the Federation of Sterea Hellas New York's annual Vasilopita cutting and luncheon at Loukoumi Taverna. Leaders spoke, two awards were presented, and donations were announced toward an ambulance fund in Nafpaktos.
Washington firefighters deliver groceries after Instacart driver’s accident
Three members of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Rescue 66 delivered groceries to an Instacart customer after the delivery driver's car was damaged in a Jan. 9 collision; the driver was uninjured.
Local dealership delivers new coats to VOA Children's Center
Van Bortel Subaru and community partners distributed over 200 new winter coats to children at Volunteers of America's Children's Center in Rochester, in a third annual event held with Operation Warm.
Baytown's new events center will host concerts and sports
Baytown has approved design work for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center, a 150,000–200,000 square‑foot venue planned to host concerts, sports and community events. The project includes a $75 million economic development commitment from ExxonMobil and is entering the design and planning phase.
MIS/HPMS toy drive fulfills 250 wishes for Community Partners of Dallas
The MIS/HPMS Student Leadership Club fulfilled 250 foster children’s wishes through its largest toy drive, donating gifts to Community Partners of Dallas. The school said the effort supports student learning in empathy, service and leadership.