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Nominations open for Henry F. Schricker “Service Before Self” Award
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Henry F. Schricker “Service Before Self” Award. The award, presented by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes an individual in Starke County who consistently puts others first and works to make the community better. The…
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Published 10 hours agoLetter: Ada Lions Club thanks volunteers and sponsors for food booth support
Letters By J.R. Mason Chair, Ada Lions Club The Ada Lions Club would to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at this year’s Harvest and Herb Festival. The club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hot dogs for several…
Chattanooga Pulse
Published 11 hours agoThe Legendary Drivin N Cryin Set To Perform At The Barrelhouse Ballroom Saturday
Led by frontman Kevn Kinney, the Atlanta-based Southern rock group Drivin N Cryin formed in 1985 and has been creating and performing together for over four decades; they'll bring their signature sound to the Scenic City at the Barrelhouse ...
Cinema Chat: A preview of October attractions at the Michigan and State Theaters, plus 'Ha Chan, Shake Your Booty!' and 'Primetime' open this weekend
As the month of September wraps up, the film world still delivers something new! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they gave a preview of the exciting (and spooky) film offerings coming to the…
Decommissioned ladders repurposed for public art installation at Ann Arbor's new Fire Station No. 4
For years, the ladders of the Ann Arbor Fire Department have been a symbol of service to the community. Now, after being decommissioned, the ladders are being repurposed. WEMU Caroline MacGregor reports.
Naming life's little joys
The play “Every Brilliant Thing” is about a man who keeps a list of the things that make life worth living, as a way of coping with the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty of life. Cog was inspired by the play, and asked readers to share the little things that bring them joy.
A timely tale opens up the 50th season of the Boston Lyric Opera
Boston's first staging of Rossini's epic since 1880 recasts the legendary archer's fight for freedom as a near-future clash between a faltering democracy and its authoritarian neighbor. Trimmed to two and a half hours and sung in French, the production opens Friday at the Emerson…
MFA appoints Layla Bermeo as Art of the Americas department chair
Layla Bermeo will be the first Latina chair in the MFA’s history. “It is deeply meaningful to me to represent a community that makes up about 20% of this country and yet has remained so underrepresented within the museum field,” Bormeo said in an interview.
WVIA Public Media
Published 11 hours agoTenant advocates help low-income Delawareans avoid eviction in one-of-a-kind program
Delaware is reducing the number of evictions in the state through a unique program that pairs tenants with advocates. From the Delaware Desk, WHYY's Sarah Mueller has more.
Mid Hudson News
Published 12 hours agoUlster County Celebrates Hispanic, Indigenous and Afro Heritage Month (VIDEO)
ELLENVILLE- National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. It honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The mid-month start aligns with the independence days of several Latin American nations,…
Lake County News
Published 12 hours ago‘Wind phone’ installation to be celebrated Oct. 5
LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS LAKEPORT, Calif. — The installation of the “wind phone” remembrance project will be celebrated at a special event early next month. Read More …
Mid Hudson News
Published 12 hours agoSPCA officers receive early holiday gifts from Putnam District Attorney
CARMEL – Thanks to Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy’s efforts, members of the Putnam SPCA Police now have greater protection from harm. The District Attorney’s Office used asset forfeiture funds to purchase safety vests for the officers. When SPCA personnel visited…