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NYC dance studio creates space for women to reclaim confidence through movement
The Femmily is a women-only dance studio at 435 5th Ave. that offers beginner-friendly in-person and online classes; the studio grew from about 1,000 to over 5,000 clients and plans additional locations.
Dejana Foundation increases grants to $26 million and gives $1M to Port Washington Fire Department
The Peter and Jeri Dejana Foundation said it will raise annual grant making to $26 million in 2026 after significant asset growth and awarded $1 million to the Port Washington Fire Department for a local training facility.
Vernon Township reflects on 2025 projects and plans a second ambulance
Vernon Township reports a renovated Fortville training center and expanded fire services in 2025, and officials say they plan to add a second ambulance and open an in-person township assistance site in McCordsville in March 2026.
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Showing: 621-630MSP helps find miniature donkey Dolly Parton after farm escape
Michigan State Police and local volunteers located a miniature donkey named Dolly Parton after she escaped from a Holly Township farm; Dolly was found and returned home safely.
Pet of the Week: Halo is looking for a forever home
Halo is a roughly 5-year-old spayed dog who is house-trained and affectionate, and adoption inquiries can be made by calling 610-314-5203.
Local library seeks community feedback on renovation plans
Erie County Public Library held an open house on planned renovations to the Mead Children's Library, which include themed areas such as a "fiction forest," more technology and reservable study rooms.
Heat Pump Week will take place April 11–19 to accelerate heat pump adoption in California
The California Heat Pump Partnership will hold Heat Pump Week April 11–19, 2026, with statewide in-person, virtual and hybrid events tied to The Switch Is On; the effort is described as supporting California’s goal to reach 6 million heat pumps by 2030.
Please Adopt Us: Week Ending Jan. 30
No adoptions were reported this week; the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard is featuring Professor Sugar, a three-year-old tabby who enjoys cuddling, and is accepting jewelry donations for its annual Garden Party.
National coffee company awards $100,000 to Muskegon County organizations
La Colombe, through Chobani’s Community Impact Fund, is awarding $100,000 in grants to seven Muskegon County organizations to support food access, school garden programs, pantries and nutrition education; the announcement follows approval of a $479 million expansion at La Colombe’s Norton Shores facility.
Celtics No. 7 legacy comes full circle with Bryant and Brown.
Emmette Bryant, 88, met current Celtics star Jaylen Brown in Chicago, linking two championship eras through the shared No. 7 jersey. Bryant played for Boston from 1968–70 and won the 1969 NBA championship with Bill Russell.
Bloomington Fire Department to expand social services while keeping fire prevention central
The Bloomington Fire Department is working to expand social service offerings while maintaining a focus on fire prevention; Capt. Frank Friend highlighted basic prevention steps such as working smoke alarms and two exits. The department reported recent community work including sheltering displaced residents after a Tracy Drive fire and conducting mass CPR and prevention engagements.
Tree-Mendous Adoption Meeting to Kick Off Longview's 5,000-Tree Initiative
The City of Longview will hold a Tree-Mendous Adoption Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Maude Cobb Convention Center to introduce a $1,181,667 Texas A&M Forest Service grant that will fund the planting and giveaway of 5,000 trees across the city.
OZ Lifting continues K9 police dog program with new dog for Buffalo County
OZ Lifting donated a German shorthair pointer named Ozzy to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Department, and the dog will receive training in drug detection and search-and-rescue.