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Medal of Honor Boulevard connecting Pueblo to Pueblo West opens Friday.
Medal of Honor Boulevard opened Friday, linking Pueblo and Pueblo West after nearly two years of construction and about $40 million in costs. Most funding came from a voter-approved 2016 ballot measure, and a local recycling company says parts of the route include recycled plastic materials.
McGovern highlights art's role in mental health at UMass event
Rep. Jim McGovern spoke at UMass Amherst's 'Art for the Common Good' event about how music, theater and other arts support brain health and community well‑being, and he raised concerns about federal funding for arts programs.
Middlebury Food Pantry launches Summer Feeding Program
Middlebury Food Pantry will offer free lunches to anyone 18 or younger every Friday from May 29 through Aug. 7, and will also distribute a limited number of free grocery bags weekly in partnership with local organizations.
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Showing: 301-310Newport Beach breaks ground on Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station No. 1
Newport Beach officials and partners broke ground on an 18-month rebuild of the Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station No. 1, a project estimated at $14.6 million. City staff say the new 3,770 sq ft library and 5,400 sq ft station are expected to be completed by September 2027.
The Lamb of God comes to Cache Valley for interfaith Easter performances
An interfaith staging of The Lamb of God will be presented at the Logan Tabernacle in Cache Valley March 26–28, with free admission and doors opening at 6 p.m.
Green promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in National Guard
Lumberton native Hezzie Green was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on March 8 after more than 20 years in the Army National Guard and has assumed command of the 51st Military Police Battalion.
Cincinnati Animal CARE offers low-cost pet vaccinations and microchipping
Cincinnati Animal CARE is holding a free and low-cost canine vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 28 at the Price Hill Community Matters Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free microchipping available for the first 100 pets and reduced fees for some vaccines.
Fowlerville Senior Center receives State of Michigan special tribute
State Senator Lana Theis visited the Fowlerville Senior Center on Monday and presented a State of Michigan Special Tribute recognizing the center's service to seniors and the broader Fowlerville community.
Great Neck honors valedictorians and salutatorians at board meeting
The Great Neck Board of Education recognized the valedictorians and salutatorians from North and South High Schools at its March 24 meeting, and principals highlighted their academic achievements, research, arts and community involvement.
Missouri House bills change tax credits for food donations
Two Missouri House bills were heard that would alter state income tax credits for donations to food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food banks. One bill would remove the law's sunset date and another would increase and split the available credit funds.
RACE for the Orphans 5K returns to downtown Newnan on May 2.
The 14th annual RACE for the Orphans 5K will be held in downtown Newnan on May 2 with more than 1,000 participants expected, and funds from the event support adoption grants for Georgia families.
Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley on March 23, 2026
A community calendar in The Stroller lists local meetings, fundraisers and service events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, noting that the Oakmont Lions plan to place red geraniums on 650 veterans' graves and that several food, volunteer and informational events are scheduled in the coming days.
Neptune to neuter and release park cats after woman's plea
Neptune Township plans to partner with the Monmouth County SPCA on a Trap-Neuter-Return program to neuter, vaccinate and microchip up to 100 cats per year in Sunshine Village Park, after resident Holly Corbella raised concerns about a growing stray population.