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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 921-930Union Savings Bank donates 1,000 lbs. of food and $100,000 to local food pantries
Union Savings Bank collected 1,000 pounds of nonperishable food and donated $100,000 to 20 local food pantries through its sixth annual "Feeding Our Neighbors" drive.
East Providence's Center City Apartments development expands affordable housing
ONE Neighborhood Builders has begun construction of Center City Apartments in East Providence, converting a vacant three-acre site into 144 affordable apartments; 40% of units will be reserved as permanent supportive housing for households under 30% of area median income.
Hawaii Rise Foundation grows community-funded scholarships to $50,000 for 2026
The Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation has expanded from a single $1,000 award in 2016 to $50,000 in community-funded scholarships for 2026, and applications are open with a deadline of April 1, 2026.
Puppy Bowl will include two One Tail At a Time puppies from Chicago
Two puppies, Suzy and Vernon, from Chicago rescue One Tail At a Time will take part in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday. A watch party and fundraiser for the rescue is scheduled Feb. 8 at Babe's Sports bar in Logan Square.
Animal Connection: Aloka found peace and a home
On Oct. 26 a group of Buddhist monks began a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C., accompanied by an Indian Pariah dog named Aloka; the article notes that local shelters see similar stories and provide care and rehoming services for animals with difficult pasts.
North Fork fire departments report record emergency calls in 2025
Fire departments across Southold Town logged record call volumes in 2025, with Cutchogue reporting 567 calls, Mattituck 735 and Greenport 1,221.
Free learning management tools are changing how companies deliver training
Many organizations use free learning management systems to deliver accessible, cost‑effective training that often includes interactive content, progress tracking, collaboration, and customization.
Greene County approves $262 million budget that includes raises for employees
Greene County approved a nearly $262 million 2026 budget that includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a 1.5% mid-year merit step for eligible employees. The plan counts on $223.9 million in revenues plus $36.7 million in fund balances and includes the final $10.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Leon delegation aiming high in budget requests as session begins
Florida lawmakers from the Big Bend are requesting $438,685,000 in the state budget, including more than $190 million for school and university projects and over $63 million for water and wastewater work.
717 Credit Union to host Coffee and Conversations networking series
717 Credit Union is starting a monthly Coffee and Conversations networking series in partnership with The Business Journal; the first event is Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Kent branch on State Route 59 and is free with required reservations.