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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: 451-4602026 National Signing Day across the Chattahoochee Valley celebrates local student-athletes.
Student-athletes from multiple Chattahoochee Valley schools signed with colleges and community colleges on Wednesday; the published list names dozens of students and their destinations.
Southeast Dairy Initiative receives $3.45 million to support regional farms.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has secured $3.45 million to support the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, which since 2019 has distributed more than $21 million to over 229 projects across the region.
Obituary: Cornelia Durand Fincher, 79, remembered
Cornelia Durand Fincher of Monroe passed peacefully on February 1, 2026, at age 79. She is survived by her husband Jerry Fincher, her brother Tommy Durand, four children and several grandchildren.
Armenian American Museum hosts Dr. Hayk Demoyan for Speaker Series.
Dr. Hayk Demoyan led a Speaker Series event at the Armenian American Museum in Glendale to discuss his book "Armenian Legacy in America: A 400-Year Heritage"; the program included a Q&A and an auction of his recent book "Tiflis: An Illustrated History of Armenian Heritage."
Faux Fur Fest returns for its third annual Valentine's Day celebration
Faux Fur Fest will be held on February 14 at The Signal as the Humane Educational Society’s third annual fundraiser, and proceeds will support care for thousands of homeless pets, including efforts to reopen the Dog Adopt A wing.
Cat rescued after two-day stint up a tree.
A cat that spent two days up a tree was rescued and reunited with its owner after Tipp City firefighters responded, the city posted.
My passport may be stored, but my family's immigration story remains part of Minnesota life
A Minnesota writer traces several generations of Swedish, Norwegian and German immigrant ancestors who built businesses, served in the CCC and World War II, and preserved cultural traditions while reflecting on how those histories relate to current debates and reported harm directed at new immigrants.
Zanesville begins 2026 with housing growth and park upgrades ahead
Zanesville plans multiple housing projects in 2026, including apartment additions and new subdivisions, while park renovations and the Secrest Auditorium overhaul continue with projected midyear milestones.
Burlington opens cold weather shelter this weekend.
The Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center will operate as a low-barrier extreme cold weather shelter from 5 p.m. Feb. 7 to 8 a.m. Feb. 8 and again from 5 p.m. Feb. 8 to 8 a.m. Feb. 9; adults over 18 and pets are allowed.
Salvation Army thanks Berkshires for holiday generosity
The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division expressed gratitude to Berkshire residents, businesses and volunteers for supporting the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, saying donations provided meals, gifts, emergency assistance and shelter locally. The letter reports bell-ringers collectively raised $2,055,000 statewide and that, on average, each volunteer helped raise enough funds for nearly 250 meals.