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A Program That Connects Generations and Strengthens Classrooms Across Appalachian Ohio

How the Foster Grandparent Program helps seniors support local students while finding purpose and community

Jan 29, 2026·2 min read

Healthcare

The Garden Hose That Exposed a Secret Lab in Reedley

It began with something small and out of place. A city code enforcement officer in Reedley followed up on a simple complaint and noticed a garden hose running illegally into a warehouse unit.

Nov 3, 2025·2 min read

Business

10 Essential Places to Eat in Yuma County

Yuma County mixes border-town spice with desert soul, offering old-school diners, Mexican staples, and modern downtown bistros that define its food scene.

Nov 3, 2025·2 min read

TOP 10 things to do in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Otter Tail County is the heart of Minnesota lake country, with more than 1,000 lakes, scenic hills, small-town charm, and outdoor adventures in every direction.

Nov 3, 2025·3 min read

The Last Gulf Station in Welch where one man kept a mountain town’s heart beating for 60 years

In the coal-town of Welch, West Virginia, once the bustling seat of McDowell County, a service station stood as a quieter landmark of everyday economy, mobility and community.

Nov 3, 2025·2 min read

Teen Diver Dies Off Grassy Key; Safety Questions Raised for Hookah Tours

A 17-year-old from Plantation died after a recreational hookah dive off Grassy Key, prompting an ongoing investigation and renewed scrutiny of surface-supplied air systems used widely in the Florida Keys. Local officials and industry leaders say the incident highlights gaps in safety practices, emergency response and public education that could affect residents and the tourism economy reliant on marine recreation.

Oct 16, 2025·3 min read

Fowler Tragedy: Two Family Members and Multiple Animals Found Dead Inside Home

An investigation is underway after an elderly woman and a middle-aged man, who are related, were found dead inside a Fowler home Wednesday night, along with multiple animals that were also found deceased, authorities said.

Business

Grand Traverse County Approves Brownfield Plan for 240-Unit Central Park Housing Project

Grand Traverse County commissioners have officially approved a brownfield redevelopment plan for a $49 million housing project in East Bay Township, marking one of the largest workforce housing efforts in the region.

Off-Duty Monroe County Deputy Arrested for DUI with Child in Car, Internal Probe Launched

An off-duty Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly driving under the influence while a young child was in his vehicle, prompting an internal investigation and raising concerns about accountability in the Florida Keys.

New Mexico Becomes First State to Offer Free Childcare for All Families Starting November 1

New Mexico will launch universal, no-cost child care for every family on November 1, removing income limits and making the state the first in the nation to offer free childcare to all residents.

Urgent Search for Missing Selma Resident Ron Dailey in Fresno County Mountains

Fresno County authorities are intensifying the search for 65-year-old Ron Dailey of Selma, who vanished after leaving for a hunting trip in the Shaver Lake area.

GMCS Hits Record 1,090 Board Scholar Awards: A Decade of Student Success in McKinley County

Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) has reached a historic milestone: 1,090 students earned Board Scholar awards this year, the highest number since the program began.

Jasper’s New Geocall System Boosts 911 Efficiency, Setting Statewide Example

The city of Jasper has launched a new geocall routing system aimed at improving how 911 calls are handled in Dubois County.

Oct 16, 2025·1 min read

Plea Deal Reached in Tell City Crash: Driver Pleads Guilty After Teen’s Injury

In Perry County, Indiana, a plea deal has brought legal resolution to a crash from February 13, 2024, in which a 15-year-old pedestrian was struck on 12th Street in Tell City.

McDowell County Schools Launch Digital Absence-Excuse Submission Option

McDowell County Schools in West Virginia have launched a new online form for parents to submit student absence excuses, marking a small but meaningful step toward modernizing the district’s administrative processes.

Grand Traverse Pushes for Swift Replacement of State Park Pedestrian Bridge

Grand Traverse County commissioners are set to vote today on a letter urging the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prioritize rebuilding the pedestrian bridge at Keith J.

Key West’s Former Building Official and Contractor Indicted in Major Corruption Case

A Monroe County Grand Jury has issued a superseding indictment against former Key West Chief Building Official Rajindhar “Raj” Ramsingh and local contractor Max Yael Heller, charging them with conspiracy to commit official misconduct.

Corrales Links Water System Loan to Water Rights, Holds Closed Session on Acquisition

Corrales leaders are weighing a low interest state loan to fund long-awaited upgrades to the village water system, but the proposal comes with one crucial condition: the village must first secure adequate water rights to support any expansion.

Business

Hidden State Budget Provision Could Raise Housing Costs in Fresno: What’s Next for Local Builders?

A provision tucked into California’s 2025 state budget is drawing warnings from housing and development experts — it could add significant costs to new homes in Fresno County and complicate growth in suburban and rural zones.

Gallup-McKinley Schools Sue Stride Over Virtual Program, Citing Fraud and Student Harm

In the wide, rugged stretches of McKinley County, New Mexico, a virtual school once promised to bridge distance and opportunity.