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The eighth annual Memorial Brick Run takes place on Saturday WINTERSVILLE — The Stevens-Christian Memorial Post 557 American Legion Riders will honor and remember veterans during the eighth annual Memorial Brick Run on Saturday. Registration for the ride will begin at 9 a.m. at Ext. 557, located at 1212 Two Ridge Road, Wintersville. …
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Mayfield Heights to issue $33 million in bonds for community center/swimming pool project
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — City Council approved an ordinance Monday (May 23) that will pay for the planned new community center and pool, which city leaders hope will be ready for use by next May or, at most. late in June. The order allows for the issuance and sale of up to $33 million in …

Start the garden party | Community
PEMBERVILLE — Garden parties — like a farmers’ market but with a small-town feel — start downtown this week. The annual Downtown Pemberville Garden Parties are scheduled to begin on Tuesday. From May to September, the Garden Parties will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There …

Atomic Credit Union Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners | Community
Atomic Credit Union would like to congratulate all 2022 high school graduates. The purpose of the Atomic Credit Union scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who wish to further their education. This year alone, Atomic provided $27,500 in scholarships to 55 students from Southeast Ohio. With that being said, we …

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The library advertises a variety of programs and activities STEUBEVILLE — “Grab-and-Go Dress Your Ramen” begins Monday at all Steubenville and Jefferson County Public Library locations. The library continues to celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in May with bags containing shiitake mushrooms, a sheet of seaweed and a packet of Ramen noodles. …

McClain students serve the community on annual MHS Day
Senior Caitlin Skaggs is pictured painting sea creatures on a fire hydrant near the Elliott Hotel. Photo by Angela Berger Many students joined in removing and then painting all the weights in the school’s weight room. Photo by Angela Berger Juniors Gavin McCune, Jaden McCoy and Elijah Martinez mulch a flower bed along South Washington …

Contrast Northeast Community Bancorp (OTCMKTS:NECB) and New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB)
Northeast Community Bancorp (OTCMKTS:NECB – Get Rating) and New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB – Get Rating) are both finance companies, but which is the best investment? We’ll compare the two companies based on valuation strength, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability. Profitability This table compares the net margins, return on equity and …

Cybersecurity programs see growth at local community colleges
Community colleges across the country have seen a sharp drop in enrollment during the pandemic. Public two-year colleges in northeast Ohio — that is, Cuyahoga Community College, Lorain County Community College, Stark State College, and Lakeland Community College — were also not exempt. of these declines. Each saw a decline in full-time enrollment in the …

Spirit will hold a community celebration of 15 years on Sunday
GREENVILLE – As the nation celebrates National EMS Week all next week, Spirit EMS is publicly inviting the community to celebrate 15 years of service in Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana. Owners Brian K. Hathaway and Aaron L. Guthrie have invited the entire community to join the Spirit family for a celebration on Sunday, May …

Sunnyside Chief Sends Letter to Community After Shooting
Sunnyside residents want answers on why arrests haven’t been made after last Friday’s shooting that injured five at the annual Cinco De Mayo celebration. In fact, authorities in Sunnyside say they have received numerous requests “requesting clarification on the release of underage suspects believed to be involved in the incident.” Sunnyside Police Chief wrote a …
Clearwater attorney was an avid Bucs fan, community volunteer
At Jerry Figurski’s funeral, Tony Griffith bumped into another lawyer he knew. Griffith was there because Figurski was like a father figure to him, he said, an example of the kind of lawyer he wanted to be. His colleague was there for the same reason. “Turns out he did that for a lot of people.” …

How Cycling Benefits Health and Your Community
Sarah Lowry (Photo provided) A few years ago we were encouraged to be tourists in our own towns. National Geographic, USA Today, and countless travel blogs have caught on to the trend that has unwittingly become the best (and only) way to find new adventure in times of a global pandemic. All of these tips …

‘Westing House:’ Redevelopment underway at former Mansfield Commerce Center | Communautary development
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Ohio Brownfields Remediation Program: Increasing Economic Potential Through Incentive Community Investments | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP
Ohio recently announced the first round of grants for the state’s Brownfields Remediation Program. Ohio committed nearly $350 million to the Ohio Department of Development-administered program through the 2021 state biennial budget bill, House Bill 110 (along with an additional $150 million allocated by the state for the demolition of vacant or derelict commercial or …

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | News | logandaily.com
TOPS – 6 p.m. – Every Monday – Take Off Pounds Sensably – First Baptist Church, 399 Norwood Ave. Let’s talk about health – 2-3 p.m., every Tuesday, Hocking County Public Library, Logan Branch. Retired physician Harry Guda will discuss all things health and disease of mind, body or spirit. Euchre – 7 p.m. – …

Muskingum County Youth Community Foundation hosts ‘You Matter 5k Run’
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio – The Muskingum County Community Youth Foundation hosted its second “You Matter 5k” run! The event took place at Collegial Woods Trail at noon, with a welcome ceremony just prior at 11:45 a.m. The event was for anyone who wanted to walk or run healthy while helping young people and promoting suicide …

Why we must defend our community
Although we have accomplished a lot in a short time as a community, we cannot succeed without the help of our regional partners. That’s why the GSP is a co-sponsor of the Dayton-area Washington DC Fly-in that takes place every spring minus COVID-19. It helps bring together more than 150 leaders from across the region …

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Rules of procedure, visits, drawing part from the April meeting of the Funseekers WEIRTON – The Funseekers gathered on April 7 at Undo’s in Weirton with President Judi Gaynor welcoming 58 members to the meeting. Birthdays and anniversaries were recognized. Joann Bugin led the traditional opening with a short prayer, the pledge of …
FLAGSHIP COMMUNITIES REIT TO ACQUIRE ILLINOIS’ SECOND MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY FOR US$6.250 MILLION
/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS SERVICES OR DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED STATES./ TORONTO, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ – Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (“Flagship” or the “REIT”) (TSX: MHC.U) announced today that it will add a second Illinois community to its portfolio with the acquisition of a Riverton Illinois prefab housing community, located in …
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Register now for Westshore’s Community Emergency Response Team courses
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Westshore’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses were closed during the pandemic, but are returning, according to Julie Morron, Westshore CERT coordinator. “We were finally able to schedule a CERT meeting,” Morron said. “It’s been a long time since our group had the opportunity to get together.” The first class will …

Heritage Center, home to unique treasures, needs community support
Military artifacts include a tent used in the Civil War, uniforms, pistols, muskets, bayonets, rifles, a Civil War cannon and a First World War canister containing the armistice document that put end to the conflict. A Civil War tent is a rare artifact not found in many museums. It belonged to Ralph and William Hunt, …

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree in your community
Friday is Arbor Day, a national tree-planting celebration celebrated every April since 1872. This year, why not celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree in your own backyard or somewhere else in your community? Trees are an important economic, environmental and quality of life asset in an urban community, reducing the heat island effect, reducing …

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | News | logandaily.com
TOPS – 6 p.m. – Every Monday – Take Off Pounds Sensably – First Baptist Church, 399 Norwood Ave. Let’s talk about health – 2-3 p.m., every Tuesday, Hocking County Public Library, Logan Branch. Retired physician Harry Guda will discuss all things health and disease of mind, body or spirit. Euchre – 7 p.m. – …

The Future Key Element of Cornerstone Elementary’s Community Meeting
WOOSTER — Several Wooster residents shared their concerns at a community meeting on Monday that included the future of Cornerstone Elementary School, saying it had historic significance, with one person even calling it “an icon in this community. “. They also asked Superintendent Gabe Tudor about the school-level configuration and overall costs of the City …

Elmwood parent concerned about child’s bullying | Community
JERRY CITY — A parent at local schools in Elmwood is upset with anti-bullying efforts as well as the lack of mental health support for his daughter. Brianne Perez attended the April 11 school board meeting to share her grievances on both topics. Perez said her daughter’s bullying started in fourth grade “very hot and …

Local gardener wins prize, Girl Scouts visit police: Community News Update
Local Gardener and Seacoast Permaculture Organizer Receives Statewide Award BARRINGTON – In February 2022, Amy Antonucci of Barrington, NH received the Mentor of The Year award from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NH. Each year, NOFA-NH recognizes the best of the best in NH’s organic farming community at an awards ceremony at their annual …

Germain named new CEO of the Lake Superior Community Partnership
The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) Board of Directors has named the economic development organization’s new CEO. Christopher Germain, who is currently employed as a Senior Redevelopment-Ready Communities (RRC) Planner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), will take over as CEO in early June 2022. In his current role, Christopher works with communities …
Home Sweet Home: Lakewood Set to Open Cove Community Center (Photos)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio — All it takes is a “Home Sweet Home” doormat for the new Cove Intergenerational Community Center, which finally finds all branches under the Lakewood Human Service Department banner under one roof. “It’s exciting to be here to take on such a massive project during a pandemic,” said Mayor Meghan George. “We are …

Brenda Lucas: Community Update for Saturday April 9 | Features/Entertainment
DINNER: The Westmoreland Woman’s Club is hosting a take-out-only cooked steak dinner on Sunday, April 10 at noon at the clubhouse. The menu of salad, baked steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, rolls and dessert is $10 and $5 for ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the club’s charitable activities, including two annual $1,000 …

Barb Greiner impacted recreation and parks, community, Bexley officials say
Barb Greiner described her tenure as Bexley’s recreation supervisor as a calling rather than a job. Greiner retired April 1 from the Recreation and Parks Department after 33 years. “What we’re doing is feeling — it’s the kid we’ve given confidence to and the kid we’ve made feel included,” Greiner said. “You can’t put a …

The garden club presents a community event: coshocton beacon today
Town & Country Garden Club members pictured from left are: Phyliss Debnar, Catherine Kirch, Paula Hathaway, Ellyn Meiser, Karen Andrews, Roma Vance and Rick and Cathy Hudson. (Submitted) The Town and Country Garden Club will be presenting a free public event called Get Growing in Your Community on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in …

Community Baby Shower offers gifts and prayers
For the 30 moms-to-be at Destiny Church’s Saturday Community Baby Shower in Orange, the blessings took many forms. There were tables filled with baby bags filled with essentials – diapers, wipes, bottles and formula. Others donated clothing, baby blankets and information on resources for pre- and post-natal care. At almost every station, however, was the …

Dispatch is committed to helping the community better
We have been talking a lot about our mission lately. It is sometimes important to step away from what we do to ask ourselves why we are doing it, to refocus on work that corresponds to our fundamental values. The healthy debate about our goals and our future has helped unite the newsroom around a …

Learn how to work with entrepreneurs in a 3-part series | Community
The Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. will host a three-part “Spring Home Repairs?” Learn to Work with Contractors” at Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St. This series will examine the owner-contractor relationship in detail and provide tips to ensure your project runs smoothly. Panelists include entrepreneurs, lawyers and consumer advocates. Part I: …

Kovacs-Long continues to redefine travel | Community alert
It was 1976 in Three Rivers, Michigan. Judith “Judy” Kovacs-Long, MA, LPC, was in celebration at a bicentennial event. She turned to her then-husband, Bill, and pushed her long hair behind her ear to reveal newly placed jewelry. “I got my ears pierced and I’m going to graduate school,” she told him. Both decisions could …
Healdsburg pair put community first at Noble Goat Farm
For new farmers Shalie and Jeremy Jonkers, creating a symbiotic community with other farmers doing the same has helped them do more with their bucolic, topsoil-rich flat land at the near end of the Dry Creek Valley, on Kinley Lane. Their farm, Noble Goat Farm, came into being during the pandemic. Building community, person-to-person and …

Adams County Training Center: Education, Training and Community Involvement
By Sherry Larson defender of the people I can’t go back – I’m not where I was then (adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland). The building at 107 E. Walnut Street, West Union, formerly known as Prather’s IGA and originally owned by Chase Prather and then his son, Jay and his wife Leah, …

Not forgotten: Community pays tribute to homeless man killed in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — The homeless man remained unseen for much of the winter day, nestled in a sleeping bag on a New York sidewalk, as pedestrians hurriedly walked along a busy street in lower Manhattan. Unbeknownst to hundreds of bystanders, Abdoulaye Coulibaly’s body was stiffening in the cold, nearly 12 hours after an assailant …

The City holds its 3rd community engagement meeting
LIMA — The City of Lima has added an additional date to its list of community engagement meetings with the new final meeting scheduled for Thursday at West Middle School at 6 p.m. Most, if not all, of the residents who attended Tuesday’s meeting in the auditorium of the Lima Public Library, learned that there …

Life Spring Community taps new Community Health Director
Tannia Lascano has been chosen as the new Director of Community Health at LifeSpring Community Health, a nonprofit pediatric clinic that provides holistic care and services to patients and their families. Originally from Ecuador, Ms. Lascano has nearly a decade of experience in rural and urban community development in North and South America. Before moving …

Lake issues debt for the construction of a primary school | Community
MILLBURY – The Lake Local School District issued $36 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new elementary school that was approved by voters in the Nov. 2 election, according to a news release from Treasurer Monica Leppelmeier. The district was able to take advantage of very low interest rates, achieving an aggregate …

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | News | logandaily.com
TOPS – 6 p.m. – Every Monday – Take Off Pounds Sensably – First Baptist Church, 399 Norwood Ave. VANTAGE Aging Event for senior job seekers, Tuesday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hocking County Ohio Means Jobs site, 389 W. Front St., Logan. Let’s talk about health – 2-3 p.m., every Tuesday, Hocking …
Man works to ‘end violence’ in Columbus community
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Most days of the week, you’ll find Thell Robinson at the Halt Violence headquarters. His past brought him to this moment. What do you want to know Thell Robinson’s incarceration led him to want a better lifestyle for himself and his community Halt Violence started in 2014 and offers mentoring, de-escalation, job …
Seven Hills is hosting a job fair on March 23 at the Community Recreation Center
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio – The national labor shortage is reaching every community. That’s why the Seven Hills is hosting a job fair for restaurants and businesses in the area, as well as the community recreation center, which is gearing up for its summer season. The event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. on March 23 at …

Ukrainian UT student starts a movement to help her country | Community
Alona Matchenko is a law student, daughter and sister. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 20, it has taken on a new title. “I felt like my DNA changed that day. I am not a militant by nature,” Matchenko said of February 20, the day Ukraine was attacked by Russia. Matchenko led a March 3 …

NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW BANK ON A CERTIFIED CHECKING ACCOUNT AND THE AVAILABILITY OF A SPANISH VERSION OF ITS WEBSITES
HICKSVILLE, NY, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) (the “Company” or “NYCB”) today announced that its My Community SimplyOne Checking account has been certified by Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (the “CFE Fund” as meeting Bank On National Account standards for 2021 – 2022. Bank On Certified …

COMMUNITY EVENTS | Perry County News
The Perry County News is pleased to announce events of local interest as a service to our readers and the community. Information should be sent to The News at PO Box 309, Tell City, IN 47586. Information can also be faxed to 812-547-2847 or emailed to [email protected] Please include a phone number. Lenten fry 2022 …

Johnstown works to assuage Intel concerns
City of Johnstown officials are drawing up plans to allay residents’ concerns about the impending $20 billion Intel project planned for land next to the community. Nearly 100 residents filled Tuesday’s city council meeting with questions about the project and concerns about the lack of information being shared. “Your community is in a panic,” one …
A new organization gives hope to their community
CINCINNATI — With many job openings right now, you’d think people would jump at these opportunities. But it has been a challenge for those who don’t have the resources or means to get the job they want. What do you want to know According to the City of Cincinnati’s 2021 Climate Equity Indicators Report, $15,000 …

Barton Community College Announces Fall 2021 Graduates
Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or vocational certificates in the fall 2021 semester. Abilene: Scott Hayes, AAS and Environmental Management Professional Certificate; Kristen Rodda, Child Development Certificate; Albert: Kimberly Manning, AS; Belpré: Ttzel Garcia, AS; Bison: Ethan Schneider, certificate in welding technology; Blue Rapids: Clayton Reed, AS; …

Renderings show the Upper Arlington Community Center on the former Kingsdale Macy’s site
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) – Residents of Upper Arlington can finally peek inside the long-awaited community center that stands on the former site of Macy’s Kingsdale Shopping Center. Renderings have been released that show the facility, which will include an indoor pool, multipurpose event space, locker rooms, fitness areas, three gymnasiums, an adventure …

Local Scouts Spark Discussion About Community Pool and Walter Dick Park Projects | News
BROOKVILLE – Brookville Council was visited by Boy Scout Troop 64 on Tuesday as they attended the council meeting to earn their communication badges and ask if the dam would ever be open for swimming or if another site bathing area would be open in the future. . Troop leader Don Musgrave said the troop …

Springfield commissioners will receive an update on the community boating program and discuss plans to build a new fire hall
This funding comes in the form of a grant from the US Small Business Administration and as a result, nine community navigator positions have been created. Their goal is to help build trust and connect more businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to services such as financial and business coaching as well as access to capital. Three …

Books Build Bridges Community Literacy Initiative
PORTSMOUTH — Imagine a future world where death has been eliminated and individuals are selected to meet the challenges resulting from overpopulation. It is the setting for the latest book chosen for local tenth graders to read as part of the Books Build Bridges program. Books Build Bridges is a community initiative designed to …

Richard Duarte Brown, artist, mentor and pillar of the arts community
Standing in the middle of famed entertainer Aminah Robinson’s kitchen, Richard Duarte Brown finds himself unable to argue when it’s suggested he hang out. “It’s a moment. It’s really a moment”, says the mixed media artist. Never mind that the 64-year-old Whitehall resident is filling out paperwork for Medicare and talking to his wife, Pat, …

Community calendar | News, Sports, Jobs
SAT/2-26 Boardman DARE Bowling Night, 7 p.m., Boardman Lanes, 330-729-0127 Canfield The Canfield Bands program will host the annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Canfield High School. Tickets are $8 and include a full pasta dinner with salad, dessert, and drink; admission to the incredible basket raffle with …

Drucker + Falk Ohio Apartment Community Receives 2021 Best in American Living Award
The Nicholas Recognized Among the Best Multi-Family Projects in the Nation by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Nicholas offers an unparalleled customer experience. COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB) February 24, 2022 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced the 2021 Best in American Living Award (BALA) winners at the International Builders’ …

GT Metro Fire will host the first-ever Community Forum
On Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department is hosting its first-ever Community Forum. They will share last year’s annual report and allow citizens to share their concerns. Subway Fire Chief Pat Parker says it will be more of a listening session for firefighters. “We would like to hear from our …

Community solar power could fill a void in the market, but regulatory and technical gaps remain
GAINESVILLE, FL – April 16: Damon Corkern, who works for ECS Solar Energy Systems, Inc, installs a … [+] solar panel system on the roof of a house on April 16, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida. Recently, the City of Gainesville, through a program initiated by Gainesville Regional Utilities, became the first city in the nation …

Pathways Program Receives $5,000 STEM Grant | Community
CIRCLEVILLE — The Pickaway Pathways Creative Learning Program has received a $5,000 grant through the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s STEM Classroom Grant Program. The money will go to the purchase of drones. Using drone technology, students will master the credentials needed for graduation using the Ohio Department of Education-aligned workbook to target academic areas while …

🌱 Community Crime + Healthcare Debt Pilot Program
It’s Saturday, friends! It’s time to kick back and enjoy all that Portland has to offer. And that’s a lot. Before getting to the heart of the matter, let me tell you about today. First, today’s weather forecast: A cloudy day with a high of 48. There will be rain tonight. Here are today’s top …

Community advocates celebrate environmental justice
Many underserved communities in San Diego are feeling the effects of pollution and climate change. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – Local Encanto advocates gathered on Wednesday for Environmental Justice and Climate Equity Day and locals say it’s a great first step because it’s about raising awareness . However, they also say more needs to be …

Kathleen Clemons-Keller on building a better community
Every week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories from Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us at marionmade.org or on social media. Kathleen Clemons-Keller graduated from Harding High School. She attended North Main Street …
Cleveland Heights Green Team and community partners recycle over half a ton of Christmas lights for zoo fundraiser
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — A 1,200-pound assortment of discarded holiday garlands made their way to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo last week as part of a combined recycling and fundraising effort. At over half a ton, that’s a huge number of linear feet of wire, light bulbs and extension cords that will be diverted from regional …

Auction Benefits Eastside Community Ministry Programs
ZANESVILLE – The annual CHAIR-ity auction in support of Eastside community ministry is being held in two segments this year. An online auction at auctionohio.com is underway and closes at 6 p.m. on February 18. A live auction will take place at 2 p.m. on February 18 at the Secret Auditorium. The live auction will …

Here comes The Fuzz: Plantation Police rock band hits the beat for community outreach – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
(WSVN) – We are launching a new feature on 7News. Every Friday, we’ll spotlight the people who make South Florida the special place it is. Tonight, we present to you a group of officers who come together to make music and bond with their community. Kevin Ozebek highlights them in tonight’s 7 Spotlight. From patrolling …

Dave Chappelle spoke out against the affordable housing plan in his community
According to the Dayton Daily News, a plan to Oberer Homes can go ahead, but without affordable housing originally planned as part of a development of single-family homes, townhouses and duplexes to build on a 53 zone acres south edge of town. The publication said the village had worked with Oberer on the development. Chappelle, …

But wait… Our story really begins in 1895!
Oh yes! Palmetto Bay celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022, but the area existed long before and it is important to highlight our very interesting history. What now encompasses the village of Palmetto Bay actually began as the “Town of Peters”. It was named after its resident, Mr. Thomas J. “Tomato King” Peters, who moved …

Vietnamese American community unites for Lunar New Year celebrations at Tết in Boston
About 3,500 people from across New England celebrated Tết in Boston on Sunday, marking the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and marking the start of the Year of the Tiger. Guests were entertained by local performing groups and served Vietnamese cuisine prepared by small businesses and restaurants while celebrating Vietnamese heritage, culture and unity. The Vietnamese …
Copley, Fairlawn, and Bath offer shopping, dining, and more
The Bath Township Clock located opposite the Bath Township Museum at 1241 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Bath Township. When it comes to history, business and family communities, the town of Fairlawn and the townships of Bath and Copley shine brightly in western Summit County. Parts of Copley, Bath and Fairlawn are geographically connected under an …

Community comes together for night of fundraising and more after Marshall fire – CBS Denver
LOUISVILLE, Colorado (CBS4)– Downtown Louisville was bustling on a Friday night. People flocked to the Creative Framing Art Gallery where owner Janet Russell had an idea. (credit: CBS) “We had to do something and just help our community. Really, my goal was just to get them out. But also to raise funds for the victims. …

The ‘Hearts of Davis’ project celebrates love within the community
Project initiator and artist Will Durkee shares the importance of a community-building art project after weathering a pandemic By CLARA FISCHER — [email protected] Davis might not be the first town that comes to mind when you think of art, but the humble town is full of local artists working on their own projects every day. …

IC Community Responds to Resignation of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick
Svante Myrick, Ithaca’s youngest and longest-serving mayor, will step down Feb. 6 after 10 years of service. Throughout his tenure, Myrick has worked closely with the leaders of Ithaca College and faculty. Myrick, a Cornell alumnus, announced his resignation On January 5, stating that he had accepted a leadership position at People for the American …
Saginaw’s oldest black-owned restaurant, Brother Arthur’s, remains a community staple
SAGINAW, MI — On the east side of the Saginaw River, a take-out seafood restaurant’s loyal clientele keeps the restaurant from being washed away by the tides of time. Brother Arthur’s Fish & More, 2522 E. Genesee, today maintains the distinction as the longest black-owned restaurant in Saginaw. It’s a badge of honor that André …

Discovering the history of the Comal Sanatorium | Community alert
I love driving the tree lined streets of New Braunfels during the winter months. The absence of leaves invites a closer look at buildings, rooflines, architectural details, landscaping. Curiously, I have always been drawn to properties lined with mature palm trees. They look so exotic. As the palms are clearly not native, they had to …

Eastwood FFA dominates career development events | Community
Throughout the fall and winter, Eastwood FFA has proven itself in various career development events. CDEs are designed to develop crucial skills that students will need in the future. These activities allow students to demonstrate their ability to judge, identify and memorize information. Additionally, CDEs help teach responsibility, teamwork, and communication. The first fall CDE …

North East community reacts to sale of Mercyhurst North East campus
Mercyhurst University’s Northeast Campus has been sold to a Baltimore-based company. We spoke with community leaders in the North East about this investment. Local business owners and leaders said they are excited about the business potential this investment will bring to the region. The former northeast campus of a local university has been sold to …

AARP Ohio Accepting 2022 Community Challenge Grant Applications – WKTN
Annual program aims to make local Ohio communities more livable COLUMBUS, Ohio—AARP Ohio invites local organizations and governments statewide to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant Program, through March 22, 2022. Grants fund rapid action projects that help communities become more liveable over the long term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic …

Donations pour in for BG students, but more needed | Community
The needs of Bowling Green students are not going away. At the Bowling Green City Schools Board meeting on Tuesday, member Ginny Stewart provided an update on the needs of students in the district. December donations broke records, she said. “They asked me to thank everyone who participated (and) donated,” Stewart said. And yet, after …

Community leaders demand reward for murder of 16-year-old girl found along Los Angeles freeway – Daily News
A group of community activists gathered on Saturday to call on state officials to introduce a reward for information leading to the murder of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found dumped along the highway in the harbor (110). LOS ANGELES – A 16-year-old woman, Tioni Theus, was found the victim of a homicide on …

CCSO implements established standards to strengthen community and police relations
WILMINGTON — The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently adopted tougher standards to improve and strengthen community and police relations, according to Sheriff Ralph D. Fizer, Jr. Sheriff Fizer said the sheriff’s office’s comprehensive effort to meet these evolving standards was formally recognized last fall when the CCSO was certified by the Ohio Community Policing …

Community Health Services offers COVID-19 testing on Friday
Community Health Services to offer COVID testing, appointment required FREMONT – On Friday, Community Health Services will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at their main office at 2221 Hayes Ave., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Clients must have an appointment to be tested. Registration must be completed online by going to the Community Health Services …

Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board – January 18, 2022
Land Line Now Community Notice Board for January 18, 2022. Find a place to house a pet If you need to find a place to keep your pet near your current location, you can use the directory on the International Boarding and Pet Services Association website. Operation Roger helps pets If you need to transport …

Snow, ice blast in the south with powerful winter storm – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A dangerous winter storm combining high winds and ice swept across parts of the southeastern United States on Sunday, knocking out power, knocking down trees and fences and blanketing roads in icy conditions treacherous and freezing. Tens of thousands of customers were without power in Georgia, North Carolina, …

Hostages safe and sound after Texas synagogue standoff; dead kidnapper – Twin Cities
By JAKE BLEIBERG, ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — A man held hostage for more than 10 hours Saturday at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting in a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of attempting to to kill US Army officers in …

Business and community leader among 2 killed in area shootings | Crime and courts
Norman Bailey Provided by Gary Community School Corporation GARY — Gary businessman and community leader Norman Bailey was among two people killed in two separate shootings in the town early Friday morning, police said. Bailey, 60, of Gary, was shot shortly before 3 a.m. at the Blue Room Lounge at 224 E. 16th Ave., Gary …

City of Albuquerque Hosts First of Four Community Conversations at ABQ Indian School Burial Site
On Tuesday evening, community members gathered for the first of four planned community conversations around the Albuquerque Indian School (AIS) cemetery located at 4H Park. The east end of 4H Park is a known burial site for some students and staff who attended the Albuquerque Indian School from 1882 to 1933. Nearly 80 people attended …

Naturally Speaking: The Scenic and Historic Aurora Region | Community
In a few past chronicles, I have recounted certain historical facts about the region of Versailles, in eastern Indiana. The scenic Laughery Creek runs through this region which includes Versailles State Park, the second largest in Indiana. South of Versailles, the stream enters a rugged landscape of high hills, deep ravines and small waterfalls that …

Rotary Club of Dunedin North Proud of 50 Years of Community Service | North County
DUNEDIN – Never in a million years, local chiropractor Pat Snair thought she would learn how to install a soffit. It was not part of the chiropractor’s job description. But Snair took the hit from Habitat for Humanity while working on a project, and it’s one of his many memories as a member of the …

Land Line Now Community Notice Board – January 4, 2022
Land Line Now Community Notice Board for January 4, 2022. Find a place to keep a pet If you need to find a place to keep your pet near your current location, you can use the directory at the website of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association. Operation Roger helps pets If you need …

The homeless community of Corvallis in “disarray”, the town of Corvallis continues to sweep campsites – Le Baromètre Quotidien
For Zachary Pierce, a resident of Corvallis, Oregon, who has been homeless for more than a decade, this will be the first winter he spends with a roof over his head. Others, however, are often not so fortunate. Breaking out of the seemingly endless cycle of roaming, Pierce says, is something much easier said than …

In the spotlight | “I love the community”: the artistic journey of a former altar boy brings him back to the structures of the city of Cambria | News
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Growing up, Todd Stiffler was a âbored altar boyâ at SS. Roman Catholic Church Casimir and Emerich. Recently, however, he returned to the building, now known as the Casimir Cultural Center, to add a touch of his works to the historic structure, located in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown. Stiffler painted …

Murder and pedophilia cases lead to recent charges against Comal | Community alert
Defendants charged in a 1986 murder at a Canyon Lake campsite and the homicide of a woman on a residential street in New Braunfels have surpassed the November and December grand jury indictments released by the prosecutor last week. criminal Jennifer Tharp. On June 7, the Comal County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of Tracey …

Community plans to celebrate return of kidnapped Michigan family to Haiti
HART, MI – A small, rural town is preparing to welcome back the Michigan family who spent nearly two months in captivity after being kidnapped on a missionary trip to Haiti. The Hart community is planning a lunch and prayer vigil this weekend to thank the return of the Noecker family, who escaped from the …
Lakewood Mayor discusses 2022 plans, including opening an intergenerational community center and renovating the Foster Pool
LAKEWOOD, Ohio – The excitement tempered is how Lakewood Mayor Meghan George sees 2022, which finds the city doing its best while still in the midst of a pandemic. âWe are concerned about what this might mean for the city and the small business community, as well as for our residents,â said George. “There are …

The Christmas table | Faith and community
Carol Burow Gianforte for The Times Journal A vision of Christmas around a beautiful dining table with loved ones over 60 years ago remains clear in my mind today. The warmth and love, the innocence of a child and perhaps the innocence of those 1950s years contribute to my magical memories. These are precious memories …

Lancaster County College News: December 24, 2021 | Community news
College News Diplomas Jacky Zhou, from Columbia, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the spring of 2021 at the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York. Molly K. Stott, from Conestoga, received a doctorate in pharmacy, cum laude, in May 2021 from the University of Rhode Island, …

NY accuses community college professor who allegedly presented fake COVID-19 vaccination card
VALHALLA, NY – Former assistant teacher at Westchester Community College faces felony charge after authorities say she presented a falsified version of a COVID-19 vaccination card in order to secure permanent employment there . The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said Sonya Tarter Wilson, 50, was charged Tuesday with second degree criminal possession of a …
Akron Community Foundation surpasses $ 200 million in grants
AKRON, Ohio – Akron Community Foundation hit a milestone in December, surpassing $ 200 million in total community grants. The total was reached in the foundation’s quarterly distribution of health and social services grants, which awarded nearly $ 3.2 million for a range of programs. Grants are intended for programs in the areas of civic …
Ashland Presents University, BalloonFest, More
Ashland is a college town, its centerpiece being a 135-acre campus of venerable Ashland University. But it’s also the kind of cozy home that hosts window-decorating contests on Main Street at Christmas and a cornhole tournament in the summer. Regionally, it draws crowds to its annual Balloonfest and Ashland Chautauqua events, welcoming foreigners arriving via …

Community Land Conservancy sees a green future for communities of color
by Amanda Ong This October 20, 2021, was the kickoff of the Community land conservation (CLC), a BIPOC-led land conservation organization that acquires land for parks in historically underserved communities so that community voices are heard and centered in land use decision making. The CLC has been in the works for more than three years, …

Philanthropy and Community Funded Startups Tackle News Deserts ”Nieman Journalism Lab
Like news deserts continue to expand in the United States, two of the most promising ways to tackle the problem have been the rise of journalists-entrepreneurs launching their own local news startups and the rise of philanthropy as a key revenue stream for journalism. But the pursuit decline of local journalism – accelerated by the …

Comedian Angelo Tsarouchas entertains the Greek community
NEW YORK – Greek-Canadian comedian Angelo Tsarouchas continues to entertain the Greek community across North America. Among his latest stops were performances at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Troy, MI, and the Melrose Ballroom in Astoria, NY. In addition to being a comedian and actor mainstream world class Tsarouchas also present a custom show …

Christmas exhibits around Cheyenne shine for memory, family and community spirit
December 12 – The Wyoming Tribune Eagle asked readers in the Cheyenne area to name their favorite holiday lights in town, and you certainly did so. The holiday lights are synonymous with the Christmas spirit, but beneath the flash there is a deep emotional drive to attract the attention of a passing car. Residents hang …

Lancaster County College News: December 11, 2021 | Community news
College News Dean’s list Anna de goede, from Mount Joy, was named to the provost’s roster with a perfect GPA of 4.0 for the 2021 spring semester at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York. Breeann benfer, from Columbia, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester at Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio. Adrienne …

COMMUNITY CALENDAR – Morrow County Sentinel
Meetings, Events ⢠Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School is in need of mentors for the Big Brothers / Big Sisters program in Central Ohio. They currently have no mentor. If you’re interested, contact Jordan Smith, Match Support Specialist, at 740-369-2447 or [email protected] ⢠Blood drives: December 17; Noon to 6 p.m., Marengo United Methodist Church, 8 N. …

Community asks for information on the death of 2 young siblings, a man
Dwayne Dunbar, a local community leader, said providing information was not whistleblowing, but keeping the community safe. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two community leaders in Columbus are asking anyone with information about the shooting deaths of two young siblings and a man to come forward. Officers found Charles Wade, 22, Demitrius Wall’neal, 9, and Londynn Wall’neal, …

Wayne Community Corrections Board Approves Three-Year Plan
WOOSTER – In preparation for over a year, the Wayne County Community Corrections Board approved its three-year strategic plan on Monday, December 6. It outlines goals for criminal justice agencies to work more closely together while prioritizing the next steps in the county jail renovation and expansion. Haiti:“We are grateful to God”: 3 other hostages …

DALE EDWARDS Joins Arsht Center as Vice President of Marketing
Dale Edwards, Adrienne Arsht Center Vice President of Marketing The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to announce that Dale Edwards has joined the Center as Vice President of Marketing. Edwards will be responsible for the marketing and sales efforts for Arsht Center presentations, including Broadway, dance, theater …

Crain Editorial: Community First | Crain’s Cleveland Business
Like its predecessor, 2021 will not go down in history as a great year. (Persistent pandemics will.) It is a bit of a relief, then, to take note of some positive developments in our part of the world that give us hope for better things to come. If you live or work in downtown Cleveland, …
Sugar Plum Tour Marks 20th Annual Gay Community Endowment Fund
AKRON, Ohio – This year’s annual conference Sugar Plum Vacation Home Tour marks the 20th anniversary of the Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation was established. What would you like to know Gay Community Endowment Fund’s Sugar Plum Tour Raises Money for Programs That Have a Positive Impact on the LGBTQ + …

Preliminary State PFAS Testing Detects ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Some Indiana Community Water Systems
Testing of the state’s drinking water system has detected PFAS chemicals in the treated drinking water of at least two communities in Indiana, according to limited preliminary results. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management found PFAS chemicals in the treated and untreated water of the Charlestown water supply system of Indiana American Water in Clark …

Arnold Sentinel: Arnold Community Foundation has most successful fundraiser yet
Last Saturday night, the Arnold Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser had its most successful auction ever, bringing in $ 67,000.00. One hundred and eighty people attended the event, which included a social hour, a meal, a live auction and the philanthropic awards ceremony. Wendell Brott was this year’s auctioneer, and residents were more than willing to …

Barbara Bartle: A Legacy of Community Development Work and the Bartle Fund | Community
Lincoln Littles Child Care Assistance Fund Donations Exceed $ 600,000 The Lincoln Community Foundation was clearly his path. In fact, under Bartle’s guidance: ⢠Foundation assets increased from $ 62 million to $ 190 million. ⢠Annual community grants increased from $ 4 million to over $ 21 million. ⢠Nebraska’s first community land trust …

New SC Historic Site Manager Seeks to Strengthen Community Ties
Joshua Manley, the new superintendent of Ninety Six National Historic Site, speaks with two guests who said they walk around the park daily in Ninety Six, SC (Damian Dominguez / The Index-Journal via AP) PA EIGHTY-SIXTEEN, SC Mounds of dirt lay in front of Joshua Manley on his first day as director of Ninety Six …

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | News | logandaily.com
Holiday bow making course, Monday, December 6, 4 p.m., Flowers by Darlene, 98 W. Main St., Logan. Free if you bring your own ribbon, $ 10 if you buy a ribbon on site. Special holiday bingo for ages 50 and over, Monday, December 13, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 Spring …