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Lorain County Sheriff's Office debuts a new rookie horse
The Lorain County Sheriff's Office has purchased a 10-year-old mare for a new mounted unit, supported by private donations that have raised more than $50,000; a second horse is expected soon.
Brown Ranch renamed Slate Creek Neighborhood as governance group moves forward
The Brown Ranch Governance Group agreed March 26 to refer to the long‑proposed project as the Slate Creek Neighborhood, and the group is working to define a governance structure and membership as Phase 2 planning remains pending; the group will meet April 30–May 1 to discuss its title, end state and timeline.
Women's Fair returns to Kalispell Saturday to support local nonprofits
The Women's Fair returns to Kalispell for a second year Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn and will support local nonprofits including the Abbie Shelter and the Sparrows Nest of Northwest Montana.
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Showing: 101-110Glenn's Give & Go community car show set for April 18
Glenn Funeral Home will host a free community car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and organizers will collect donations for Borrowed Hearts of Owensboro.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue adds two new units to improve emergency response.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue held Push-In Ceremonies on April 3 to mark the addition of Rescue 211 and Engine 72 to its fleet; both units began service on March 30, with Rescue 211 based at Station 11 and Engine 72 temporarily at Station 66.
West Maui fieldhouse and community center proposal seeks public input
The County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department announced tentative plans for a fieldhouse and community center near the Lahaina Recreation Center and is asking residents for feedback on site layout, design and program uses.
Area religious listings for the week of April 5
Local congregations have shared worship schedules and special Easter observances for the week of April 5, including sunrise services, vigils, egg hunts and musical programs.
Calvert Animal Welfare League supply drive runs through April 9
The Chesapeake Clovers 4‑H Club is collecting supplies for the Calvert Animal Welfare League through April 9, with donations accepted weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Resources Building lobby, 30 Duke St., Suite 102.
Jessie Fream brings Savannah's stories to life in debut book
Jessie Fream, creator of the Humans of Savannah storytelling project, has published her first book compiling interviews and portraits of people she met in Savannah.
Free Resource Fair Brings Services to Bloomsburg on May 1
Central Susquehanna Opportunities will host a free Mobile Services Resource Fair at Mulberry Mills in Bloomsburg on May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, and organizers say the event is open to the public with no registration required.
Back on the Trail: Williamsburg man to continue annual charity walk.
Bob Mahr will walk the 52-mile Virginia Capital Trail starting May 2 to raise funds for the Williamsburg House of Mercy; his walks in 2024 and 2025 have raised more than $16,000.
Winters Youth Day weekend returns with parade and fun run
The 88th Winters Youth Day will be held April 25, featuring a parade and a memorial 5K fun run that support local youth programs and scholarships.
Minnesota records another high graduation rate in 2025
Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate rose to 84.9% in 2025, up from 84.2% in 2024, and 61,935 students graduated on time statewide. St. Paul Public Schools’ rate increased to 77.8% from 76.5%.