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State of Tulare County address says the future is bright
Tulare County leaders highlighted steady financial growth, modernization and investments in infrastructure, public safety and health during the 2026 State of the County address; the county’s net assessed roll grew 6%, adding $3 billion to nearly $53 billion.
Lines on the Pines and other weekend events in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Lines on the Pines is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Stockton University Campus Center, and the E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon will start Sunday at Brookdale Community College with race-day registration available.
Pensacola clockmaster inspires local efforts to preserve downtown clock
Jim Gramlich has maintained the historic Pensacola downtown clock since 1980, and Pensacola State College and community leaders are exploring partnerships and fundraising to support the clock and its tower.
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Showing: 881-890Santa Rosa advances land swap talks with U.S. Navy
Santa Rosa County has moved to Phase II of planning for a potential land swap to acquire the nearly 700‑acre NOLF Santa Rosa and has hired Moffatt & Nichol to study its development potential, supported by a $125,000 state Defense Reinvestment Grant and a $37,500 county match.
Empowered with Meg Ryan to feature Utah Foster Care in new Public TV segment
The educational series "Empowered with Meg Ryan" will film a segment with Utah Foster Care in February 2026 that examines community partnerships, training, and supports for youth moving through foster care, and is slated for distribution to Public Television stations nationwide.
Utah woman opens vet clinic to address pet overpopulation
Temma Martin opened Operation Pawpulation, a low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Millcreek, Utah, that runs two surgery days a week and also provides vaccinations and microchipping.
UWF students raise service dogs for Canine Companions on campus
Students in the University of West Florida Transfer Task Force are raising puppies for Canine Companions, socializing them and running fundraisers to support their care. The group plans to send the dogs to Canine Companions for advanced training when they are around a year and a half old.
Ruamrudee International School wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in Global High Schools — East Asia & Pacific
Ruamrudee International School of Thailand won the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools — East Asia & Pacific category for its 'Future of Good Life' project, which applies Alternate Wetting and Drying and a student-built RiceSense sensor to reduce water use and methane emissions.
North County high school teachers participate in a day of learning
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District held a January Professional Learning Day at Pioneer Valley High School, and nearly 500 teachers from district schools attended.
Feb. 8, 2026: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time calls Christians to be light
A reflection for Feb. 8, 2026 links Matthew 5:13-16 and Isaiah 58 to a call for Christians to act as 'salt' and 'light,' using images like a teleidoscope and 'hot peppers' to urge renewed attention to migrants and the poor, and citing messages from Pope Leo XIV and U.S. bishops.
Golden Rule may improve politics, business, education and public life in 2026
The piece proposes starting 2026 with the Golden Rule — a principle present across many religious and philosophical traditions — and suggests that applying it could influence politics, business, education and everyday interactions.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church provides space for emergency shelter
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington has given Zion Shelter & Kitchen access to its building so Zion can run an emergency shelter while it seeks a new permanent site. Zion aims to open a new community kitchen by February.
Brooklyn Children's Museum receives $20,000 grant to support cultural festivals
Brooklyn Children's Museum was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Ponce De Leon Foundation to support its 2026 cultural festivals. The funding will help sustain the museum's family-focused events that celebrate a range of global traditions.