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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: 931-940Exact moment woman finds her soul dog in shelter delights viewers
A viral Instagram clip shows a small doxiepoo named Buzz making eye contact with a woman at Dogs Trust Basildon; the post has received over 153,000 views and more than 9,400 likes.
Toward Socio-ecological Markets that strengthen regional commons.
The article describes practical strategies—such as making key natural assets inalienable, organizing bounded regional market networks, and using place-based currencies and pooled finance—to keep economic value circulating locally and support ecological stewardship.
Barren County Rescue Squad holds first meeting of 2026
The Barren County Rescue Squad held its first meeting of 2026 and will continue operations as a volunteer-funded team that serves Barren County and responds across Kentucky.
Lasiurus sindicus: physiological maturity and seed quality in an arid perennial grass
Research by Sanyal and Rani reports that physiological maturity in Lasiurus sindicus is marked by morphological and physiological changes that affect seed traits such as weight, size and moisture, and that mature seeds show higher viability for germination in arid conditions.
Buellton to Install DIY Pet Microchip Scanning Stations
Buellton approved a $1,500 pilot to install five 24/7 DIY microchip scanners, with three initial sites set and two locations to be chosen after staff analysis.
Jan. 13, 2026: Around the Region community events and services
Local listings note a free Bread of Life food distribution and indoor yard sale at Living Waters Church, monthly Schuylkill County Sketchers nature sessions, a veterans' resource meeting called CrossTalk, and a free Diakon exercise club for older adults in Ringtown.
Montana Rescue Mission aims to rebuild community trust under new leadership in 2026
The Montana Rescue Mission has appointed Dyann Romeijn as executive director, and she says the organization will focus in 2026 on rebuilding trust, improving accuracy of data on who it serves, and addressing shelter capacity challenges.
Limona Cemetery in Brandon marks 150th anniversary
Limona Cemetery in Brandon, Florida, marked its 150th anniversary as historians and local families recalled the area's origins and those buried there.
Federation of Sterea Hellas New York holds annual Vasilopita cutting and luncheon
On January 11 in Astoria, around 30 members and guests attended the Federation of Sterea Hellas New York's annual Vasilopita cutting and luncheon at Loukoumi Taverna. Leaders spoke, two awards were presented, and donations were announced toward an ambulance fund in Nafpaktos.
Washington firefighters deliver groceries after Instacart driver’s accident
Three members of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Rescue 66 delivered groceries to an Instacart customer after the delivery driver's car was damaged in a Jan. 9 collision; the driver was uninjured.