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Carnival brings cohesion to D65 families
Families from School District 65 gathered at Evanston Township High School for a two-hour carnival celebrating Hispanic culture and community ties, organized by local parents active in bilingual and two-way immersion groups.
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries will join Raise the Region online giving event
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries will participate in the 30-hour Raise the Region online giving event from March 11 at 6 p.m. to March 12 at 11:59 p.m., aiming to raise funds to address increased veterinary expenses reported between 2024 and 2025.
Walk for Warmth participants raise funds in Mount Clemens
Dozens walked downtown Mount Clemens at the 36th annual Walk for Warmth to raise money for Macomb Community Action; organizers said proceeds will assist low-income residents with heat-related emergencies.
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Showing: 431-440Newton County Schools announces 2025-26 HERO Award honorees
Newton County Schools announced school- and division-level honorees for the 2025–26 HERO Awards, a program recognizing classified employees; the district winner will be named March 31 at the Porter Performing Arts Center.
New veterinary hospital opening in Northeast Tallahassee today.
PetSmart Veterinary Services opened a private veterinary clinic inside the PetSmart at Capital Circle NE and held a grand opening on Feb. 7 with an adoption event and a wild animal petting zoo sponsored by North Florida Wildlife Center.
Pottsville Rotary February Students of the Month Recognized
The Pottsville Rotary Club honored six February students of the month from Pottsville Area, Minersville Area and Nativity BVM high schools, noting their leadership, scholarship and community service.
Anti‑Valentine's event lets people symbolically feed an ex to a reptile
Oliver's Emporium in Mentor is hosting a Not-So-Anti-Valentine's Day Craft Show and fundraiser where attendees can pay to name a cockroach or rat and have it fed to a rescue reptile; proceeds support the Herps Alive Foundation.
Black History Month events are happening across Greater Cleveland.
Black History Month marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, and organizations across Greater Cleveland are hosting talks, performances and exhibits throughout February and into April.
Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue honors members at annual awards banquet
Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue held its annual awards banquet to recognize career and volunteer members for years of service and to name top responders and firefighters of the year.
Kitten Bowl 2026 schedule and how to watch the Great American Rescue Bowl.
The Kitten Bowl (Great American Rescue Bowl) airs on Great American Family at noon ET on Feb. 8 and runs two hours; Beth Stern will host.
Stacy Kelley wins YSS of Marshall County Outstanding Service Award
Stacy Kelley of MARSHALLTOWN Company received the YSS of Marshall County Outstanding Service Award at YSS’s annual luncheon in Ames. YSS marked its 50th year and recognized volunteers who support youth programs.
Trotwood discusses state plan for behavioral health facility at former Hara Arena site
Mental health professionals and community members met in Trotwood to discuss the state's plan to build a behavioral health hospital on the former Hara Arena site; the state says the project could create more than 500 jobs and aims for completion by 2030.
Shirley Jean Hale, Youngstown resident, dies at 93
Shirley Jean Hale, a lifelong Youngstown resident, died peacefully at home on February 5, 2026, at age 93. Calling hours and a service are scheduled for February 13 at Wedgewood Park Evangelical Church, with arrangements handled by Lane Family Funeral Homes.