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HPD welcomes new police K9 Trina to track missing persons
The Hawaii Police Department introduced K9 Trina, a 3-year-old Labrador paired with Officer Christopher Ross to assist in tracking missing children and endangered adults; the Hawaii Island K9 Association donated $25,000 and funded kennel upgrades in Kona.
Looking for spring plants: find expert advice at local nurseries
A Tallahassee gardener recommends buying from local nurseries for personalized advice, plants adapted to the local climate, and classes, while noting online and big-box purchases can bring unsuitable species, pests, or misleading hardiness information.
Knights of Columbus honors Dorchester County first responders at annual awards dinner
The Knights of Columbus held the 35th First Responders Social on Feb. 7 to honor police, firefighters, EMTs, telecommunicators and detention deputies across Dorchester County, and awards included Telecommunicator of the Year Hannah Moffitt and EMT of the Year Allison Brooks.
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Showing: 131-140Farm and Forest: How native plants support backyard wildlife
The article explains that trees and a diverse mix of native plants support many local wildlife species, and it notes a free workshop on April 13 at the Vinton County Community Building with registration required by April 8.
Two Michigan Trans Women Bring Hometown Pride to National Pageant
Lindsey K. Taylor and Juliette Cayao will represent Michigan at Miss International Queen USA in Atlantic City on March 26–27, joining 31 contestants and highlighting community-focused platforms on trans youth, healthcare, housing, and mental health.
Arenales Summit becomes home to Puerto Rico's first hockey league after renovation funded by Risk's Rewards
Arenales Summit and the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association announced Liga Boricua, the island's first hockey league, enabled by a facility renovation funded by Risk's Rewards. The inaugural season will feature four founding clubs and a hybrid inline hockey ruleset.
Sheriff's Corner: Volunteers and new deputies strengthen local services
The sheriff reported a busy start to 2026, praising volunteer first responders and thanking them for regular training and service. He noted two deputies are in training, an upcoming deputy opening, and that applications are being accepted through the county website and a testing provider.
The Shade Tree names Donn Jersey as Chief Development and Communications Officer
The Shade Tree in Las Vegas has appointed Donn Jersey as its Chief Development and Communications Officer; Jersey is the founder of Strategic3C and has led major fundraising and communications efforts for nonprofit and civic institutions.
Quest program teacher Amy Leffler celebrated by One Class at a Time.
Amy Leffler, a teacher in the Quest gifted program in Billings, was recognized by the One Class at a Time program and received a $500 grant and a $150 City Brew Coffee gift card; her students are working on local projects that include food insecurity and water solutions.
Tiny stray kitten prompts Alabama man to rescue homeless animals
A tiny gray kitten named Henry prompted Calvin Tucker to begin feeding and rescuing stray cats and dogs in his Alabama town, and he founded the nonprofit SOCAT in 2020 after a viral video helped raise funds.
Burlington County's Revolution exhibit opens in Mount Holly
The Warden's House Gallery in Mount Holly is hosting "Burlington County Joins the Revolution," an exhibit for the nation's 250th anniversary that displays artifacts and diary excerpts from the Revolutionary War period.
Florida concert headliner George Birge has new song with Luke Bryan
The seventh annual Tacos, Beer & Dogs Country Concert is set for Feb. 21 at Rockin' H Ranch in Palm City with proceeds benefiting The Farm Dog Rescue; headliner George Birge released "Ride, Ride, Ride" with Luke Bryan on Feb. 6.
Career fair brings students and founders together on USC campus
Spark SC hosted a Startup Career Fair on Feb. 19 that brought 25 hiring startups to campus, and organizers said they expected about 1,000 students with roughly 350 confirmed sign-ups.