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Mazzuchelli students win Iowa presidential AI challenge and advance to regionals
Four eighth-graders from Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School won the Iowa Track I Middle School competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with a web app that provides live updates on available shelter beds, and the team will present at regionals with regional winners announced April 16.
Shelter cat Vitamin C taps the glass as people walk past
A video shows Vitamin C, a ginger-and-white shelter cat in Melbourne, patting the glass of his enclosure when people pass; after the clip went viral he was adopted on February 6, Save-A-Dog Scheme said.
Blue Envelope program offers support for autism and dementia during law enforcement encounters
San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Blue Envelope Program lets people with autism, dementia or anxiety signal a need for communication accommodations during encounters by displaying a logo or presenting a blue envelope.
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Showing: 191-200Santa Maria-Bonita honors educators at 2nd annual awards gala.
The Santa Maria-Bonita Unified School District held its second annual "Excellence in Education" awards gala on Friday, recognizing 28 district employees across three categories; top honorees mentioned at the event included Katie Ibarra and Lucy Castaneda.
Trey Hendrickson donates $250,000 to Cincy Hat Foundation after signing with Ravens
Trey Hendrickson and his wife donated $250,000 to The Cincy Hat Foundation after he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. The foundation supports housing and opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including scholarships through UC's TAP program.
East Bay pets of the week for April 3
This week's East Bay pets feature Ixora, a 2-year-old cattle dog mix available through East Bay SPCA in Dublin, and three adoptable cats — Marble, Chloe and Zuma — with contact details provided by local shelters and rescues.
We EmpowHER was created after mentors were found to be struggling
Theresa Menting founded the Fond du Lac nonprofit We EmpowHER after identifying limits in a county mentorship program. The organization runs the Women's Empowerment Series and year-round offerings to support women and children.
Montour County holds final comprehensive plan meetings
Montour County will hold two public meetings Tuesday to share the proposed Forging the Future comprehensive plan and gather final public input; sessions run 3–5 p.m. at the County Administration Building and 6:30–8 p.m. at the Montour Preserve Visitor's Center.
Alle-Kiski Valley events in The Stroller on March 30, 2026.
A community roundup for March 30, 2026, noting Project Lifesaver availability in Westmoreland County and a schedule of library meetings, food pantries, thrift shops and upcoming local events with reservation details where provided.
Twenty Outstanding Women honored in New Hampshire by Saga Communications
WZID-FM and Saga Communications presented the 16th annual 20 Outstanding Women awards on March 24 in Manchester, honoring listener-nominated women for community service; Hannaford sponsored the event and the station shared winners' stories on air and social media.
Liberty Tree dedicated in River Bend as part of America 250
River Bend dedicated a Slocum oak behind the police station as New Bern's Liberty Tree during a ceremony tied to the national America 250 Liberty Tree Project. The event included local Masonic and historical organizations and marked a date linked to the 5th North Carolina Regiment in 1776.
East Nashville woman named national finalist for community hero award
Jewell Brown of East Nashville is a national finalist for the More Than a Pet Community Hero Award from Humane World for Animals for opening her home and helping people and animals in need; the winner will be announced at the Humane World for Animals event in Pittsburgh.
UA Fashion Week mixes creativity and clothing
The University of Arizona's student-run UA Fashion Week presented student-made designs, including upcycled and DIY pieces, in a show inspired by downtown music festivals.