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Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 26Ray Charles’ birthday celebrated
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the “Hot Tamales,” a popular North Florida acoustic duo, hosted their Sixth Annual Ray Charles birthday celebration at Haffye Hayes Park. The duo, composed of...
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 26Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
Wetmore Fire Department fundraiser is Saturday, September 26
For at least the fourth time in the past 30 years, the Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department jumped into action to battle a major conflagration; this time, it was in July to fight the Aspen Acres wildfire and help protect the small communities of Wetmore and Greenwood from…
Unen esfuerzos para ampliar oportunidades para padres y madres adolescentes
-La organización sin fines de lucro y entidad educativa dirigida a adolescentes embarazadas, Proyecto Nacer, y la Universidad Carlos Albizu formalizaron una alianza de colaboración que integrará recursos académicos, investigación y experiencias de servicio-aprendizaje para…
Navarre Press
Published September 26Real life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…
Alameda Post
Published September 26Finn Will Wiggle His Way Into Your Heart
"Meet Finn, a sweet, wiggly boy who seems to find joy in just about everything. Finn came to us as a puppy with an unknown history. He has a little wobble and flop to his walk, and while medical testing has not given us a clear answer as to why, Finn certainly does not let it…
The Highlands Current
Published September 26Reading to Dogs
Children gain confidence with furry friends
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 26Five local organizations receive help from rodeo
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the recent Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Tuesday, Sept. 22, five local non-profit organizations received grant funding from the proceeds of the...
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Honors 9/11 and First Responders
Empire City wanted to show its support for the local first responders that keep Yonkers safe, a community that lost 26 residents on 9/11 and many others to 9/11-related illnesses over the years. The executive team at Empire City brought lunch from a local restaurant and delivered…
The Construction Industry of Maui’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament raises nearly $60,000
The Construction Industry of Maui today announced that its annual golf tournament raised nearly $60K to support construction vocational programs in Maui County. Held at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Sept. 19, the event brought together golfers, students and teachers from…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26A Saint Walked Among Us! Yonkers and Bishop Sheen
Bishop Fulton Sheen By Mary Hoar Many people are not aware a holy man, a man who walked the twentieth century streets of Yonkers, was beatified. Beatification, the second step for declaration of sainthood by the Catholic Church, needs a miracle to be attributed to the person,…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26WESTCHESTER HONORS THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN AT GOLD STAR CEREMONY
Tuckahoe’s Yoselin Brice, Air Force veteran and Gold Star spouse L-R-County Executive Ken Jenkins, BOL Chair Vedat Gashi and Congressman Mike Lawler with the Honor Guard County Executive Ken Jenkins and Veterans Service Agency Director Josh Gaccione Pay Tribute to the Strength…