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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: 91-100James Michael Laspia was a champion of Mashomack Preserve
James Michael Laspia, 77, died on March 12 after a lifetime on Shelter Island; he led Mashomack Preserve for 37 years and helped transform it into a center for conservation, education and community outreach.
Horse dad reunites mare and her long‑lost foal after shelter mix‑up
A man adopted a recently rescued foal and learned the animal’s mother had been housed separately at a shelter; the two were reunited and, the article reports, now stay close together.
Beyond the Crown expands past the pageant lights
A mentorship program called Beyond the Crown will mark a launch milestone with a scholarship fundraising golf tournament on April 25 at Puakea Golf Course, and the program—developed with the Miss Kauai Filipina Committee and the Kauai Filipino Community Council—aims to build leadership and personal growth for Kauai students starting in eighth grade.
Up from Palm Beach parade welcomes summer in the Hamptons.
The annual "Up from Palm Beach" parade took place April 1 in the Hamptons, drawing tens of thousands along Main Streets from Westhampton to Montauk. The procession featured lifeguards leading the march, many themed floats and a final glass tank with a porpoise and a seal.
Eugene Walters obituary: Vancouver pastor remembered at age 96
Rev. Eugene H. Walters, 96, died Feb. 24, 2026 in Vancouver, WA; a memorial service is scheduled April 18, 2026 at First United Methodist Church.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe inspires Westbury High School students.
H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe spoke at Westbury High School’s Little Theater as part of an Espoir Youth Programs High School Talk under the patronage of Dr. Samarth Joseph, addressing themes of resilience, education, and cultural exchange.
Easter egg hunt honors longtime educator Tom Judd
The Tom Judd Memorial Eggstra Special Easter Egg Hunt will be held at noon at Emerson Elementary School in Seymour to honor the late educator’s decades of work with students, including those with disabilities.
Springfield FD conducts specialized training for house fires
Springfield firefighters ran a five-scenario drill at a building on Lyman Street that had been slated for demolition, giving crews realistic practice in rescue and house-fire response. The demolition was postponed so the department could use the structure for training, officials reported.
Teton Pass plow drivers and backcountry skiers maintain a delicate relationship
Plow drivers clear a 12-mile stretch on Teton Pass during storms, and the Teton Backcountry Alliance runs ambassadors and a free shuttle that carried 1,469 riders this season.
Friskies teams with Arizona Wildcats to donate 1,000 meals per point to Tucson shelter cats
Friskies will donate 1,000 meals to the Hermitage No‑Kill Cat Shelter for every point the Arizona Wildcats score during their remaining tournament run and will also make a cash donation; the Hermitage typically houses more than 200 cats and rescues over 700 per year.