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KCFA sees resignations, members hold heated meeting
A heated Kendall County Fair Association meeting Tuesday ended with the resignations of several directors, including the president and first vice president. Wes Fleming, a fifth-year director and

New sidewalk mural celebrates newly opened Northlight Theatre
A city-funded ground mural titled Encore was completed Sept. 21 in Evanston’s Entertainment District. The city spent $24,000 on parking, directional signs, sidewalk decals, garage posters, design services, printing, installation and the mural itself, said Paul Zalmezak, the…

Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps Health Clinic Coming to Livingston County Oct. 3-4
The Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps will hold a free health clinic on a first come, first served basis Oct. 3 and 4, 2026. The clinic is hosted by the NYS Dental Foundation and will offer dental, vision, and medical exams for the general public.
Paint Over of Avenue’s “Dragon” Mural Revealed as Mistake
Dorri PartainManaging Editor Communication is key, as proved with a recent painting contract to cover graffiti along the back wall of a business on Independence Avenue. When the error was… The post Paint Over of Avenue’s “Dragon” Mural Revealed as Mistake first appeared on…
Kansas City Public Library Places Spotlight on the Cultures that Make Kansas City Special
Dani CooperCreative Director On September 18, the North-East branch of the Kansas City Public Library (KCPL) hosted an event for Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE). RISE is a… The post Kansas City Public Library Places Spotlight on the Cultures that Make Kansas…

Two Bronx groups receive city grants to combat hate, bias and discrimination
Two Bronx recipients are among 13 citywide awardees receiving a total of $120,000 in community grants aimed at preventing hate, bias and discrimination, the city announced Wednesday. Madison Langford and Kingsbridge Heights Community Center will each receive funding through the…
THE JAXSON | Before the city arrived: The story of Panama Gardens
North of Downtown Jacksonville, the Panama Gardens neighborhood preserves a century-old vision of suburban life that was remarkably ambitious for its time.
Cast announced for upcoming ACT production of “Frankenstein: The Radio Play”
Actors Community Theatre Inc. (ACT) is proud to once again offer a horror-filled theatre experience ahead of the Halloween season with its production of Frankenstein: The Radio Play, taking place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Black Box Theatre on October 8-10, 2026. The ACT…
Can a Mattress Store Double as a Spiritual Awakening Haven?
Certified sound bath facilitator Alice Moon leads attendees through both sober and 420-friendly “restorative experiences.”
City Council member Kevin Carrico leaves Boys & Girls Clubs executive role
Carrico served in executive roles with the Northeast Florida nonprofit children's group for nearly 11 years.

Cheyenne employee earns State Forestry Division’s ‘Arborist of the Year’ award
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Dave Schindler, arborist with the City of Cheyenne’s Urban Forestry Division, is the Wyoming State Forestry Division’s 2026 Wyoming Arborist of the Year. He was honored with the award at the Wyoming Tree Academy in Cheyenne. Schindler is an expert when it comes…
Ireland Historical Society celebrates 30th anniversary
More than 100 people gathered on Sunday as the Ireland Historical Society marked its 30th anniversary. The free event ran from 1 to 3 p.m. and included the Liberty Tree Dedication. The Ireland Fire Department supplied tables, chairs and a grill, cooked the hamburgers and hot dogs…