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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: 61-70Agroecology in Malawi offers a path to food sovereignty and resilience
Villagers in Nkhata Bay are using agroecological techniques—composting, intercropping, agroforestry and a local fertiliser called Mbeya—to restore soils, diversify crops and generate small local incomes through tree nurseries and produce sales.
Winchester's cat cafe Biscuits & Beans opens downtown
Biscuits & Beans Cat Cafe opened on Loudoun Street in downtown Winchester, offering a separated cat lounge with adoptable cats and a cafe area. The owners say the cafe will work with local rescues, host about 15 cats at a time, and support adoptions and fundraising.
Shelter Island to Kennedy Space Center: Wyatt Brigham on life and working on Artemis
Wyatt Brigham, a 2013 Shelter Island High School graduate now living in Melbourne, Florida, worked as an Environmental Control Systems engineer on NASA's Artemis 1 and later joined Northrop Grumman; he watched Artemis 2 launch from his home with his family.
Darius Rucker to lead fifth Riverfront Revival in Charleston.
Darius Rucker will lead the fifth Riverfront Revival on Oct. 9–10 in Charleston, with a lineup that includes Old Dominion and Nelly; presales are underway and general tickets go on sale Wednesday, and part of the proceeds will support the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship and Rock 'N Roll Rescue.
Sunday General Conference sessions emphasize the resurrection of Jesus and the value of peacemakers
The Sunday sessions of the 196th Annual General Conference, held on Easter Sunday, featured leaders speaking about Jesus' resurrection and the role of peacemakers, including remarks from President Dallin H. Oaks and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
Second Alarm Scholarship Benefit supports Sable Flames' scholarship efforts
Hundreds of Madison-area residents are expected to attend the 28th annual Second Alarm Scholarship Benefit on Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Tributary Hub to raise money for the Jones-Robinson Scholarship and support community networking and programs.
Plum and Oakmont community events and news for the week of April 6, 2026.
This roundup lists local announcements for Plum and Oakmont the week of April 6, 2026, including the Oakmont Carnegie Library’s A Taste of Two Towns on May 3 and Plum High School’s Air Force JROTC receiving an “Exceeds Standards” rating.
Ponterra partners with Arbor Day Foundation to expand reforestation in Mexico
Ponterra announced a project finance loan and partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to support La Esperanza, a large afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation project in Mexico; the initial 10,000-hectare phase will plant more than 6 million native trees.
Maidens' War is an old legend that helped legitimize social order.
Cosmas recorded the Maidens' War in a 12th-century Czech chronicle, preserving an oral tale about women who lived and fought independently before being subdued by men; Professor Martin Golema says such stories mix pagan memory, local places like Vyšehrad and Devín, and later Christian reshaping.
McMinn Regional Humane Society hosts "Party for the Paws" fundraiser on April 11.
The McMinn Regional Humane Society will hold its Party for the Paws fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 5 p.m.; organizers say all proceeds will support care and well-being of animals at the shelter.