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Ohio State has the largest number of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the second consecutive year, with 12 scholars and 11 students selected; the university was named a Top Producing institution for both student and scholar Fulbright programs.

This digest lists community events and announcements across Wilkes-Barre and nearby townships, including St. David's Society activities, a Wilkes University writers series, meetings, fundraisers and seasonal gatherings through April 2026.

Ron Magill will retire from his daily role at Zoo Miami on May 10 after 46 years and will remain involved as a goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.

The National Park Service is soliciting public input for a special resource study of parts of the Los Angeles coastline to assess whether those areas could qualify as a national park or other NPS unit; public comments are being accepted through April 6 and a report is expected in 2027.

Major Lazer made the largest single donation so far to the 'Help Jamaica Bobsleigh Achieve Olympic Dreams' GoFundMe, organised by the North Country Sports Council, as Jamaica's bobsleigh team competes at the Winter Games in Milan.

The article describes how faith-based ministry services—including coaching, counseling, worship, training, and outreach—support spiritual growth and community, and it mentions organizations such as Royalty Solutions and Christian Ministry Services as examples.

Happy Joe's will spotlight a different nonprofit each month in 2026, focusing on organizations that serve children, families and vulnerable community members.

Officials said a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket killed two people, injured three others, and the suspected shooter was found dead; police said the incident may be linked to a family dispute.

Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his five children at their school and day care in Carroll County, Iowa, after being among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines.

Morris Jeff Community School recognized its 2025 International Baccalaureate diploma and certificate recipients; two students earned the full IB diploma and thirty additional graduates earned one or more IB certificates.

Lynden named five artists to the third Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Award cohort, each receiving $25,000 in unrestricted funds and invited to help co-create an artist mutual aid network.

Robert Duvall died at 95, and his wife Luciana posted that he passed peacefully at home on February 15; the family says no formal service will be held.

Julian Jude, the new Executive Director of Harris Home For Children, spoke with News 19 about his role and plans. The private nonprofit cares for neglected adolescent children, currently has 24 boys in its custody, and highlighted needs for supplies ahead of a 100 Church Breakfast that will feature Jude and accept donations.

Several people were shot during a youth boys hockey game at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

Antoinette Cecilia "Toni" Lewis, 80, a Navy veteran who received a Quilt of Valor, died Feb. 8 at her home in Loris.

Owners of a million-square-foot warehouse near Hutchins, Texas, said they will not sell or lease the building to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The statement follows reports that the site was listed among locations considered for possible conversion into large detention facilities.

A podcast and recent reporting described research that associates regular flossing with a reduced risk of dementia, and dental experts discussed daily flossing and interdental brushes as ways to address gum inflammation and oral bacteria.

Silver Dollar City announced that the Thunderation roller coaster will close at the end of the 2026 season, with the final day of operation set for Jan. 2, 2027.

A federal judge ordered the National Park Service to restore slavery-related exhibits at the President's House Site to their condition on Jan. 21 and to keep the items secure; the ruling grants a preliminary injunction that remains in effect until the court issues another order.

NASA selected Long Beach-based Vast to operate a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, with launch planned no earlier than summer 2027. The mission is part of a broader effort to transition low Earth orbit operations to commercial companies ahead of the ISS retirement.

Roche announced its Phase 3 MAJESTY trial in adults with primary membranous nephropathy met the primary endpoint, with significantly more people reaching complete remission at two years with Gazyva/Gazyvaro versus tacrolimus; safety was reported as consistent with the known profile and no new safety signals were identified.

An exhibition at Bozeman High displays 89 custom skateboard decks created by 95 artists and opened Feb. 3; an online auction running Feb. 12–26 will split proceeds evenly between an approved Ennis skatepark and a Bozeman expansion.

The Greenwich Royal Observatory will livestream a joint moon‑sighting event with the New Crescent Society on Feb. 18 to look for the crescent that marks the start of Ramadan, and members of the public can call in with their own sightings.

The government has launched the 'Stay Strong, Get Vaccinated' campaign across England after a measles surge in North London; MMR coverage in England is reported at 89% and the UK recently lost its WHO measles elimination status.

JR Automation employees and the company matched donations to raise a combined $165,000 in 2025 through the JR Community Care Fund, a program started in 1997 that lets employees choose local nonprofit recipients.

Heidi's Village partners with more than 120 local rescues to provide low-cost boarding and veterinary care, and the nonprofit reports saving over 400 kittens each year.

Savannah Guthrie posted a video pleading for her mother Nancy Guthrie's return and urged whoever is holding her to "do the right thing." The FBI is investigating and says the suspect's mask and clothing are believed to be from Walmart.

Volunteers at Goodyear Ballpark, Surprise Stadium and the Peoria Sports Complex staff gates, ushers and guest services during Cactus League spring training and say their work builds connections with fans and the community.

Researchers propose adding aquatic deoxygenation as a 10th planetary boundary, reporting measurable oxygen losses in lakes, reservoirs and the oceans and noting a 40% midwater decrease off California; the study is published in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

A U.S. study of 131,821 adults followed for about 40 years found that drinking around three cups of caffeinated coffee per day was associated with a lower risk of dementia; decaffeinated coffee did not show the same link.