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Lakota East and St. Rita's students unite for Olympic-inspired ASL games
Students from Lakota East High School and St. Rita's School for the Deaf met for Olympic-inspired team games to practice American Sign Language and build connections; the schools' partnership began in 2023 and includes Lakota East and West.
What's next for Stanford's artist incubator as it marks 25 years
Stanford's Institute for Diversity in the Arts is celebrating its 25th year, and directors A-lan Holt and Adam Banks say they will emphasize sustaining programs, expanding student support, and deepening ties with Bay Area communities.
East Lansing's Haven House named March Three Degree Guarantee recipient
Haven House, a shelter serving families experiencing homelessness in East Lansing, is Fox 47's Three Degree Guarantee recipient for March; Fox 47 will present a donation and the shelter provides meals, hygiene items, case management and moving-cost support to help families secure and maintain housing.
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Showing: 691-700Foster remembered in Sylacauga after the passing of Woodrow Wilson Foster Jr.
Woodrow Wilson Foster Jr., 77, a Vietnam veteran and local craftsman from Sylacauga, Alabama, died January 15, 2026; a celebration of life is scheduled for January 24, 2026 at Community Funeral Home Chapel.
Liberty trustee reflects on 2025 successes
Trustee Arnie Clebone said Mercy Health opened a 61,900-square-foot behavioral health facility in December, and Trumbull County awarded the township a $450,000 American Rescue Plan grant to improve Center Park.
Hancock golf teams receive state championship rings and honor Rowdy Foster
Hancock High's boys and girls golf teams were presented state championship rings Friday after their 2025 titles, and the program honored the late freshman Rowdy Foster with jerseys and a painting.
Local police boost Special Olympics support at Tip-A-Cop event
Officers from Granville, Monson, Agawam and West Springfield served at a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Longhorn Steakhouse to support local Special Olympics athletes; Longhorn plans another fundraising event in June 2026.
Michigan Farmers Use Kestrels to Reduce Cherry Orchard Pests
Michigan cherry growers are installing nesting boxes to attract American kestrels, and research and farmers report lower bird damage and reduced contamination risks such as Campylobacter.
Brunswick County shares warming shelter assistance information
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said the county partners with two agencies to provide warming shelter options during significantly cold weather. Officials provided contact numbers for Brunswick Christian Recovery Centers and Brunswick Partnership for Housing.
Detroit launches technology grant fund for small businesses.
Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation launched the Detroit Small Business Technology Fund to award $1,000 grants to 140 Detroit-based microbusinesses for hardware, software and emerging technology purchases.
Shaya Ahavat Torah in Parsippany shares early synagogue records
Rabbi Shalom Lubin donated early materials from Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah in Parsippany to the Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest. The society preserves regional Jewish stories and makes archival materials available for research and understanding.
VFW Post 5297 recognizes emergency responders
Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 presented its 2025–2026 Firefighter and EMT awards to Justin Roberts and Justin Tawater, respectively, and sent both award packages to the Washington State VFW Department for consideration by the state and possibly VFW National Headquarters.
Horton Records marks 20 years of supporting Tulsa music
Horton Records is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Horton Fest, a weekend of shows in Tulsa; president Brian Horton said the label has released work by an estimated 150 artists and aims to connect the community.