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Community Organizations Can Apply for Safer Communities Grant Funding

The City of Roanoke is making $300,000 in Safer Communities grant funding available to eligible organizations for programs that support violent crime reduction efforts.

Food, language, and good conversation: at the Arab table

Students packed into the American Indian Student Center (AISC) on Sep. 16 for At the Arab Table, an event hosted by the New Mexico State University chapter of Every Campus is a Refuge (ECAR). The event began with an educational and interactive presentation from the president of…

Bridgeport: Sit & Speak Listening Session

Community Engagement Reporter Reginald David is hosting a Sit & Speak on October 8, 2026, at the Burroughs Community Center.

Join Your Library at National Night Out, Oct. 6

The community is invited to the Abilene Police Department to participate in the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 6 and you can see your library there too!

Community Coffee this morning in Hope at Chamber office

Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from high school...

Cattlemen invite community to Oct. 8 meeting and membership drive

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association is inviting local cattle producers, agricultural professionals and community members to its upcoming meeting and membership drive Thursday, Oct. 8. The...

Freddy Pitts receives the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Freddy Pitts has proven himself to be the epitome of a “good neighbor;” as his neighbors will quickly attest. For that reason, he was named the recipient of the...

Give Blood. Save Lives. Florence Community Blood Drive October 8

The City of Florence is partnering with Hoxworth Blood Center to host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. Community members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help make a difference for patients…

Long time Farm Bureau President honored

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, long-time Farm Bureau President Richard Terry was honored as being the recipient of the Florida Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. Terry...

Greenwich Native Plans “Backyard-Style Ultra Marathon” to Benefit Street Dog Hero

Florio Tiramani expects to cover 50 to 70 miles over 12 hours to benefit Street Dog Hero. Supporters pledge per mile, and every dollar goes toward getting more dogs off the streets and into homes.

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BRI E FLYFriends of the Library meet MondayNEWPORT – The monthly Newport Friends of the Library meeting is Monday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. at the Newport Library in the teen room. The Newport Friends of the L