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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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South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) said 2025 brought new academic and workforce programs, national recognition, major grants, and expanded campus resources across Acadiana.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events scheduled in Evanston and Skokie.
Evanston and Skokie will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the Jan. 19 federal holiday with local gatherings that include a community celebration, a candlelight vigil, a teen volunteering session, a university keynote panel and an oratorical contest.
Routt County Humane Society receives $7,000 grant for behavior enrichment programs
The Routt County Humane Society received a $7,000 grant from the Animal Assistance Foundation to hire a certified dog trainer to design behavior enrichment programs and offer weekly sessions for pet owners and recent adopters, the organization said.
AARP Vermont opens 2026 Community Challenge grant applications
AARP Vermont is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge through March 4 at 5 p.m.; the program funds quick-action projects that improve livability for people 50 and older.
Penn Hills area shares this week's local happenings.
AAA East Central honored multiple local police departments for road safety, and Penn Hills officials issued a winter parking advisory; the notice also lists upcoming events, meetings and community programs.
Transit Briefs: TTC completes delivery of 60 Alstom LRVs and LACMTA launches Care-Based Services Division
TTC reached service entry for its 60th Alstom Flexity light rail vehicle, completing the 2021 order and bringing the fleet to 264 LRVs; LACMTA announced a new Care-Based Services Division to coordinate outreach and build Crisis Response Teams for behavioral-health incidents.
Uncommon Grounds preview shows Edmond sculpture park taking shape
Construction is underway on the 62-acre Uncommon Grounds sculpture park in Edmond, and organizers expect it to open in 2027 while continuing fundraising toward a $50 million goal.
Vet visit to check for a chip reveals a malnourished mama cat and three kittens
A person who took a thin, meowing cat to the vet to look for a microchip discovered the cat was malnourished and nursing three kittens, and the article says the cat is now in the care of an experienced owner.
George Weiss recognized for philanthropic leadership after hedge fund career
George Weiss, a hedge fund veteran, is being recognized for philanthropic leadership focused on education and community initiatives, and he is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, DC draw national attention
Monks from a Texas meditation center began a more than 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' from Fort Worth to Washington, DC in late October as a spiritual practice, and the journey has drawn large online attention including over one million Facebook followers.