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Students, community members rally at anti-data center protest
Students for Environmental Concerns held a rally Friday and demanded stricter regulations on large data center development in Champaign County. The possible development of hyperscale data centers in Champaign County has raised concerns and been a topic of discussion for the…
Orleans Hub
Published 7 hours agoElks in Albion treat vets at VA to barbecue picnic, coldweather capes
Photos and information courtesy of Albion Elks Lodge #1006 BATAVIA – Members of the Albion Lodge #1006 of the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks on Tuesday treated the long-term resident veterans of the VA Medical Center in Batavia to an outdoor chicken barbecue with corn…
Palatka Daily News
Published 7 hours agoGuest Column: Group’s heartfelt mission supports homeless, elderly in need
Helping from the Heart Inc. is a faith-based, nonprofit charity that believes that every person experiencing homelessness, loneliness and poverty deserves to know they are valued and cared for. In 2025, we realized that there was a need to help the homeless with not only food but…
The Plumas Sun
Published 7 hours agoPlumas Rural Services carries forward housing initiative
The Almanor Foundation celebrates the continued progress of Plumas Rural Services as the organization carries forward the housing initiatives born from TAF’s 3.5-year housing journey — including the housing strategy, Built for Plumas, Plumas Housing Council, PlumasHousing.com and…
Fort Caspar Museum places final headstones in project to honor fallen soldiers
CASPER, Wyo. — With the addition of the final 19 headstones, the Fort Caspar Museum recently completed its years-long project to add graves for the soldiers who died while serving at the 19th century military fort. The project was spearheaded by local historian and author Johanna…
Arkansas Community Foundation launches $10 million fund to combat food insecurity
The Arkansas Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Walmart Foundation, announced Friday (Sept. 25) a five-year initiative led by a $10 million grant from the retail giant’s philanthropic arm. Other...
Food Relief Program for Older Adults Hits Major Milestone
Hunger Task Force and DoorDash mark a milestone in fighting senior food insecurity.
Coral Springs Talk
Published 9 hours agoWings Plus in Coral Springs to Host Benefit for the Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation
Wings Plus in Coral Springs will donate 15% of dine-in and takeout sales to the Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Huron River mussel relocation project prevents danger posed by Peninsular Dam removal
The pending removal of the Peninsular Dam later this year has caused concern for specific animals in its ecosystem. A group of local volunteers have concluded an effort to relocate mussels around the dam this summer. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
Kenosha County Hosts Suicide Screening Training, Second Free Session Set For Tuesday
BRISTOL, Wis. — Kenosha County Behavioral Health Services hosted the first of two community suicide-screening training sessions Thursday evening, teaching residents how to recognize warning signs and determine when someone may be at immediate risk of suicide. The “Know the Signs,…
‘It’s a sacred service’: Volunteer Jewish group offers end-of-life ritual support
A human body lay motionless on a raised platform, surrounded by about 20 volunteers. All were gathered in a specially equipped downstairs room at Chicago Jewish Funerals, in Skokie, to learn about taharah: the practice of preparing a body for burial. The training was sponsored by…
Rural Maryland Council Seeks Input Through Rural Resident Needs Survey
Queen Anne’s County residents are encouraged to share their experiences and priorities by participating in the Rural Resident Needs Survey, an effort designed to help identify the needs of rural communities across Maryland.