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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: 1-10Mayors 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.
Fire departments hold smoke detector blitz in Okatie
Local and state fire agencies ran a smoke detector blitz on Feb. 21 in Okatie, installing 238 detectors in 69 homes to improve fire protection.
Carteret firefighters get new battery-powered rescue tools
The Carteret Fire Department bought Holmatro battery-operated extrication tools for $114,000 to replace nearly 25-year-old gasoline-powered equipment, and the purchase includes factory-authorized training and a maintenance program before the tools are placed on front-line trucks.
Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary marks a century of aid
The Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary Club has spent 100 years serving the Lower Valley with local donations, deliveries and community events. Members regularly deliver Meals on Wheels lunches and have supported projects from school dictionaries to medical shipments abroad.
Poudre girls basketball wins first playoff game since 2017
Poudre defeated Doherty 44-30 on Feb. 25 for the program’s first home playoff victory since the 2016–17 season, and the Impalas advance to face Highlands Ranch in the 6A second round.
80-acre Mulligan Pines preserve with historic Finnish cabin permanently protected in U.P.
The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy has permanently protected 80 acres of wetlands and old-growth forest along Mulligan Creek by combining the Saari family's 40-acre donation with an adjacent 40-acre parcel; the site includes a restored Finnish dovetail log cabin planned for use by North Country Trail hikers.
Steamboat Kids & Phones hosts Sunday discussion about Behind Their Screens
Steamboat Kids & Phones will host a community discussion about the 2022 book Behind Their Screens from 9-10 a.m. Sunday at Dusky Grouse Coffee in Steamboat Springs.
CrossRoads Inc. marks 20 years with Bootlegger's Ball
CrossRoads Inc., a local nonprofit that provides emergency overnight shelter for women and children and hunger relief, is marking its 20th anniversary with a Bootlegger's Ball at Green River Distillery on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 6 p.m.