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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: 341-350Seymour parks master plan meeting set for Thursday
The City of Seymour will gather input on its five-year parks master plan at a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gaiser Park Shelter House, hosted by City Councilman Denny Frey.
Bridgeville and Carnegie area events and news for the week of March 23, 2026
A community roundup lists spring events and announcements, including the Scott Township Public Library's 25th birthday activities, a Ukrainian Pysanky sale, ongoing concert series and state grant awards to local volunteer fire and EMS agencies.
Mahjong is suddenly gaining popularity among many women
Mahjong has seen a notable rise in play and events, with Evite reporting mahjong events up 94% year‑over‑year, and local entrepreneurs are creating classes, retreats, and businesses around the game.
Tinton Falls approves up to $3 million for a tower ladder firetruck
Voters approved up to $3 million in a referendum for a custom 100-foot Pierce Ascendant tower ladder, and RWJBarnabas Health is contributing $750,000 toward the purchase.
Easter Bunny to visit Sandusky County communities
Local Easter egg hunts and related events are scheduled across Sandusky County beginning March 28 in Clyde, Ballville Township and nearby villages, with additional community activities planned for April 4 in Fremont and other towns.
Iowa Master Farmer honorees listed from 1926 through 2026.
The Iowa Master Farmer Class of 2026 includes four new winners and two Exceptional Service to Agriculture honorees, joining a list of recipients that began in 1926 when Henry A. Wallace created the award to recognize farm management and community involvement.
NEST Community Shelter marks 25 years with a community gala.
NEST Community Shelter will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a gala on September 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Purdue University Northwest in Westville, honoring a quarter-century of service and supporters.
The Well Drop launches new framework for midlife wellness
The Well Drop, founded by Amber Berger, announced The Well Drop Method, a framework for midlife women centered on daily habits, energy optimization, metabolic health and long-term resilience.
BASA presents annual cultural showcase 'Beauty in unity'.
The Baylor African Student Association held Afrique, its annual cultural showcase, featuring fashion walks, traditional dances and a dinner with cultural cuisine; organizers said the event aimed to bring students together and highlight both traditional and modern African culture.
Madison County nears completion of 1,500-seat covered arena at fairgrounds.
Construction is finishing on a 175-by-300-foot covered arena at the Madison County Fairgrounds that will seat about 1,500 and include a press box, restrooms and a rodeo area. County officials say the project is funded by local tourism dollars and state legislature support, is under budget, and is expected to be completed in May.