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Chicago Snowballs ready to bring sportstainment baseball to the diamond
The Chicago Snowballs, a new coed 'sportstainment' baseball team, have completed tryouts and rehearsals and will open their inaugural season on May 3 in Chicago; owners say thousands are on a ticket waitlist.
Alle-Kiski Valley lists events for Feb. 28, 2026.
This Stroller roundup lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley on and around Feb. 28, including the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center raffle and upcoming community programs such as a composting seminar and a Babies in the Burgh mobile unit stop.
ARTery creative hub construction underway in downtown Grand Junction
Construction has begun on The ARTery, a 5,700-square-foot shared creative hub in downtown Grand Junction, with completion expected this summer. The project is led by the Grand Valley Creative Alliance and is supported by a $1.6 million capital campaign.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 261-270Louisville Restaurant Week returns with full restaurant list
Louisville Restaurant Week runs Feb. 23 to March 1 and features more than 20 local restaurants offering three-course prix-fixe menus.
Animal Charity hosts mall adoption event where dogs meet potential families
Animal Charity of Ohio brought more than 20 dogs to Southern Park Mall for an adoption event where visitors could learn about the process and apply on site; the shelter also announced new public adoption hours.
Montana grant helps Bodhi Farms expand year‑round local produce
Bodhi Farms received a $10,000 agritourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to build a 30-by-80-foot eco-powered greenhouse, which is expected to be producing by April.
ANCA launches 'Building Shared Prosperity' strategic plan.
The Adirondack North Country Association unveiled a three-year strategic plan, 'Building Shared Prosperity,' that lays out five strategic goals to guide its programs, partnerships and investments through 2028.
Olmito Nature Park opens in Cameron County
Cameron County held a ribbon-cutting Saturday for the new Olmito Nature Park at 9538 Hayes Rd, now a 40-acre site featuring trails, overlooks, playgrounds and a constable substation. Phase one of the project received $6,521,692 in donations and officials said they plan to add more recreational water activities in coming years.
Pit bull finds home with empty nesters
A Huber Heights couple adopted a 49‑pound pit bull named Zora after their twin daughters left for college; Zora settled into the household and joined daily walks and monthly training sessions.
Winsupply Donates $250,000 in PPE to Area Agencies
Winsupply Family of Companies donated $250,000 in personal protective equipment—masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and no-touch thermometers—to nursing homes, food banks, homeless shelters and other community partners, and Dayton-area contributions were directed to St. Vincent de Paul Gateway Shelter, the Dayton Foodbank and the City of Moraine.
Bright, engaging Heily has a love for animals
Heily is described as a bright, creative, and adaptable teenager who enjoys arts, baking, music, and caring for animals; the article notes that adoption from foster care in Massachusetts is free.
North Fork Valley Creative Coalition receives $75,000 in state support
Colorado approved $75,000 to support the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, which manages the Paonia Creative District and plans year-round programming, artist and vendor support, public events and a new downtown co-working space.
Purrista Cat Cafe marks fourth anniversary and 400 adoptions
Purrista Cat Cafe in Erie marked its fourth anniversary on Feb. 14 and has facilitated nearly 400 cat adoptions since opening. The celebration included relaxation activities and a Lake Effect Tattoo pop-up.