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City of Lawton breaks ground on new Animal Welfare building
Lawton held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 7, 2026, for a new Animal Welfare building that officials say will increase capacity and include clinical spaces for animal health services.
Around Town: Local events and community notices for March and April
A roundup of community events in Greenville and nearby towns, including a Monthly Opry on March 14 and a chamber music recital on March 22.
Port Aransas law enforcement and beach patrols prepare for spring break crowds
Port Aransas law enforcement and beach patrols are preparing for an influx of visitors as spring break nears, and local officials report tourism growth of about 20 percent in some markets for the two-week period compared with last year.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 1111-1120Neighbor rescues 3-month-old kitten left in the cold, then faces accusation
A neighbor took in a 3-month-old kitten that had been left outside in cold weather; the kitten's foster family later accused the neighbor of stealing it. The kitten is now inside and reported to be healthy.
Indoor activities that foster family bonding at home.
A list of seven simple indoor activities — from a 10-minute dance party to a family time capsule — is presented to encourage shared interaction and create memories while families are stuck inside.
Grassroots foundation aims to transform Lafayette's Northside with affordable homes.
Never To Late Foundation has begun building a reconstructed home on Harmony Street, and the Lafayette City‑Parish Council approved donating an adjudicated Short Street lot to the nonprofit to support additional affordable, owner-occupied homes.
Madigan Army Medical Center greets first baby of 2026
Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord reported the first baby of 2026, a boy named Hunter, born at 12:17 a.m. on New Year's Day. The hospital noted the birth as a joyful start to the year and referenced its long history serving service members and families.
Toy drive in Paterson community center marks Three Kings Day
The St. Joseph's Community Center in Paterson held its third annual Three Kings Day toy giveaway, distributing toys to more than 200 local children ages three to twelve; donations of unwrapped toys were collected in December.
An Oregon family bakery prepares Rosca de Reyes for Epiphany and sells out each year
Maravilla's Bakery & Coffee in Salem prepares Rosca de Reyes for Jan. 6 Epiphany, a process that starts months in advance and often results in the breads selling out each year.
Upcoming Events in Journal & Topics area through Feb. 18
Park districts, libraries and history centers are hosting events from Jan. 7 through Feb. 18, 2026, including an Illinois archaeology exhibit and a mix of virtual and in-person programs; many events list registration or fees.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be signaling their children's future roles.
Archewell's rebrand to Archewell Philanthropies explicitly mentioned Archie and Lilibet, and Meghan's recent holiday posts showed clearer family photos; a friend told DailyMail.com this appears to contrast with earlier statements about shielding the children from public expectations.
Bloomington to honor Dr. King with free community pancake breakfast.
The City of Bloomington will hold a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Pancake Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Banneker Community Center. The event is open to all ages and the city says volunteers can register through its parks portal; volunteers under 18 must provide a signed waiver.
67-year-old woman wins $50,000 on $5 lottery ticket days before retirement
Rhonda Larson of Northeast Iowa bought a $5 'Scratch, Match & Win' ticket and claimed a $50,000 prize days before her planned retirement. The Iowa Lottery also reported recent winners of $10,000 and $500,000 in separate scratch games.