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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 191-200Brattleboro keeps its encampment policy after ACLU proposals
The Brattleboro Select Board voted to adopt the town's existing encampment policy after the ACLU of Vermont presented alternative options, including designated permissible camping spaces and clearer rules; town officials cited legal, operational and cost concerns.
Mayor Rawn outlines seven priorities in 2026 State of the City address
Mayor Molly Rawn framed the past year as one of “intentional, steady and shared” progress and highlighted the March 3 bond vote as central to financing projects across housing, infrastructure, transit, public safety and sustainability.
IMPD releases final five-year strategic plan to guide work through 2031
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released the final version of its five-year strategic plan, shaped by employee and public feedback, and organized around workplace support, community partnerships, and infrastructure improvements.
Conroe ISD bond project updates: 3 buildings to finish this year.
Conroe ISD presented a bond update at its Feb. 17 board meeting about projects funded by the $1.8 billion 2023 bond, and the district reported that three buildings are expected to finish this year.
Public-private partnerships transformed military lodging to support mission-readiness
The article reports that the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program has used private funding to modernize more than 12,000 rooms at 40 Army installations since 2009, and guest satisfaction averaged 4.5 stars in 2025.
Driver spots black "sock" in road and finds a kitten
A Reddit user in New Jersey said they mistook a palm-sized tortoiseshell kitten for a black sock on a road; the post on r/IllegallySmolCats gained more than 14,000 upvotes and the poster said the kitten was later adopted by their aunt and named Harley.
Freedom on the Slopes highlights adaptive sports for disabled veterans.
Adaptive Sports Connection held its 27th annual Boundless Hopes on the Slopes at Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio, offering free adaptive skiing and snowboarding to about 60 veterans and their families; organizers and participants said the event supported community and improved well‑being.
Building Blocks Learning Center receives $100,000 grant to expand classroom capacity
Childcaring Inc. awarded Building Blocks Learning Center a $100,000 capacity-building grant to expand classrooms, add child care slots, improve facilities and strengthen staffing supports; the funds were provided through Wood County’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act relief funds.
Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley on Feb. 18, 2026
This edition of The Stroller lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley for Feb. 18, 2026, including a drive-thru dinner at Peoples Library in New Kensington and volunteer needs such as Vandergrift Meals On Wheels seeking drivers and delivery helpers.
Red Barn restaurants were once a common stop for Erie diners.
Red Barn was a fast-food chain with seven Erie County locations, known for barn-shaped buildings and community fundraising; most local outlets closed in the early 1980s.