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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 81-90Miami-Dade Fire Rescue welcomes 34 cadets in induction ceremony.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue inducted 34 new members into Cadet Class 2501 at its Doral training facility, where Fire Chief Ray Jadallah addressed the group. The cadets will begin participating in departmental activities and community events as part of the program.
Humane Society of South Mississippi spotlights Project Dogs in April
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is featuring its 'Project Dogs' program for April with support from a Hill's Pet Nutrition donation that covers extra care and sponsored adoption fees, and each adopted dog receives three one-hour basic obedience classes.
Tree Generation could replace the 'Me' Generation
The article argues that trees improve urban air quality, provide habitat and beauty, and can reduce energy use; it cites a Greenscape study saying Jacksonville’s urban canopy removed about 3.8 million pounds of pollutants annually.
San Diego County expands Blue Envelope communication program
San Diego County is expanding the Blue Envelope program, a voluntary communication awareness tool for residents who may need modified communication; free Blue Envelope materials are being distributed at county sheriff stations.
Easter Bunny and a real rabbit appear at Lincoln Beach egg hunt
On April 4, an Easter egg hunt in Upper Burrell's Lincoln Beach neighborhood, organized by the Community Revitalization Mission of Service, included costumed characters, activities, food and a real rabbit named Sparkles.
Paradise Animal Shelter opens remodeled facility to expand animal care
The Paradise Animal Shelter held a grand opening on April 4 for a remodeled and expanded facility that adds modern cat accommodations, treatment and socialization areas, and updated dog housing. The project, which added about 1,900 square feet, was funded with more than $1 million from the Town of Paradise, the Measure B committee, PASH, and community supporters.
Eunhyuk marks 40th birthday with dual donation to medical research and child welfare
Eunhyuk donated 200 million won on April 3, 2026, split equally between Samsung Medical Center for lung disease research and ChildFund Korea for accessible playgrounds and small community libraries.
NCAA Women's Final Four Legacy Project reopens Washington Activity Center in Phoenix.
The NCAA Women's Final Four Legacy Project funded renovations at the Washington Activity Center in west Phoenix, adding a renovated basketball court, new wireless scoreboards, a computer lounge and a mural; officials said the work targets a historically underserved neighborhood.
St. Paul Benjamin E. Mays launches Afrocentric program in Fall 2026.
Benjamin E. Mays IB World School in St. Paul will replace its International Baccalaureate curriculum with a community-led Afrocentric magnet program starting in fall 2026 that teaches through Black history and centers students' identity and self-determination.
Friskies donates meals to Tucson cat shelter in honor of Arizona Wildcats
Friskies will donate 1,000 meals for every point the Arizona Wildcats score through the rest of the tournament and will make a cash donation to Hermitage Cat Shelter in Tucson.