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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 711-720Andrew Pappachen receives 2025 Good Samaritan Award for decades of service
Andrew Pappachen was honored with the 2025 Good Samaritan Award by the Global Malayalee Christian Forum on January 17, 2026, recognizing decades of service to the Malayalee community. He was also felicitated by classmates and professors from CMS College, Kottayam.
Free dental care offered in Iron Mountain on Feb. 7
The John Fornetti Dental Center will hold its 20th annual 'Dentistry from the Heart' event on Saturday, Feb. 7, offering adults 18 and older one complimentary dental service (cleaning, filling or extraction) at no out-of-pocket cost; the program runs 8 a.m.–3 p.m. CST and is first come, first served.
Dog rescued from sewer drain reunited with family
A dog found in a sewer drain in the Pikes Peak region was rescued after a passerby heard whimpering and Animal Law Enforcement officers retrieved her; she was taken to a shelter and the family was reunited the same day.
Tameron Subaru in Mobile donates coats and shoes to Penelope House children
Tameron Subaru donated new coats, shoes and socks on Jan. 12 to children at Penelope House as part of the 2026 Subaru Loves to Help and Operation Warm initiatives. Operation Warm has supported about 430,000 children in the past three years.
California Water Service awards $186,000 to nine fire departments
California Water Service announced more than $186,000 in grants to nine fire departments through its seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program, funding gear such as laryngoscopes, ventilation fans and gas detection equipment.
Hawaiʻi State FCU marks 90 years of service in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026; founded in 1936, it serves more than 136,000 members and has assets exceeding $2.8 billion. The credit union plans a series of member and community-focused events during the year.
St. Landry Parish opens warming shelter at former Indian Hills Country Club in Opelousas.
St. Landry Parish will open a warming shelter at the former Indian Hills Country Club in Opelousas from Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. through Jan. 27; residents are asked to present a valid state ID and may bring personal items such as medications and blankets.
Brazos County approves $3.5 million for Expo Center repairs.
Brazos County commissioners approved $3.5 million for phase one renovations at the Brazos County Expo Center, focusing on a new standing-seam roof to stop leaks; officials said work is hoped to begin in February.
Eileen Gu named grand marshal of San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade
Olympian Eileen Gu will serve as grand marshal of San Francisco's 2026 Lunar New Year Parade, organizers said; the parade is scheduled for March 7 and is part of a series of Chinatown events running February through March.
LADWP approves sale of three Eastern Sierra properties to long-term tenants
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power approved sales of three surplus properties in Bishop to existing long‑term tenants, with a combined value of $610,000. The Board of Water and Power Commissioners recommended the item and it will proceed to the Los Angeles City Council for final consideration.