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A 2018 JB Pritzker campaign volunteer who was indicted last year for allegedly scamming the Illinois State Police Merit Board is now at the center of a campaign battle over whether she is expected to face additional charges – a matter that…

Aaron and Nate Davis, from the Plant City area, have gained national attention for their work helping charities in the aftermath of natural disasters.Aaron and Nate Davis grew up on a 10-acre farm in Antioch, just outside Plant City, used…

Charlie Crist delves into an unusual strategy to attract voters in his bid for governor of Florida: paying people to tell their friends, family and neighbors about his campaign. The tactic – dubbed “relational organizing” by…

The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation received a gift of $100,000 from the St. Tammany Parish Mauti Cancer…

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) - A wildfire in Warren County continues to burn, despite the round-the-clock efforts of volunteer firefighters for the past 36 hours. Several communities, including the community of Hills Creek, are now being…

52 points is a lot to score in 60 minutes of football. Tennessee needed just 30 minutes to score 52, setting a program record for first-half points. There was plenty to attack in the first half as several Vols had strong performances!-->…

On the heels of announcing a proposed new football stadium agreement, the Tennessee Titans are announcing a community benefits platform with 16 local and regional organizations. The Titans announced the programs of Tennessee State…

by STEVE WILMOTHTriCitiesSports.comOctober 17, 2022BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The Volunteer Lady Falcons are conference cross-country champions for the first time in school history while Tennessee High senior Zoe Arrington won for the first time…

A voter integrity group that says it is committed to 'eliminating fraud and inaccuracies in Maryland's voter rolls' is trying to recruit hundreds of volunteers in a bid to start a manual ballot recount immediately after Election Day next…

Walmart Inc.'s latest dive into healthcare is reaching out to underrepresented populations to include them in clinical trials.The Bentonville-based retailer said on Tuesday that its health care research institute Walmart is focused on…

For nearly 15 years, the 9th Ward has been promised a state-of-the-art football stadium, a field for George…

Volunteers ensure the survival of rare wetland plants and animals. JOHN CAVE of Yorkshire Derwent Catchment Partnership Reports The morning is unusually hot and humid, the country in the final throes of late summer.…

Conservation and enjoyment - these are the two things National Public Lands Day seeks to promote in outdoor spaces on the fourth Saturday in September each year. And the Will and Cook County Forest Preserves saw both in abundance this past…

TULSA, Okla. – A Cherokee Festival was held at Mohawk Park on Saturday, September 24.The event took place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and featured traditional and contemporary Cherokee arts, culture, and entertainment.The event was organized by…

Once again, local restaurateurs Curt and Jacquie Koon of CJ's on the Bay opened their popular venue to host…

Rising prices have taken a toll on those who are among the most needy in our community. These costs have a huge impact in grocery stores and gas stations. There is a…

Compassion Week The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 6 to co-sponsor the 10th anniversary of Compassion Week, scheduled for Oct. 15-23. Since its inception, more than 18,000 volunteers have participated in 975 projects…

Key points to remember Ukrainian forces continued their counter-offensive operations in eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin is responding to the defeat around Kharkiv Oblast by doubling down on crypto-mobilization, rather than setting conditions…

Applications of the wishing treeApplications for the 2022 Wishing Tree program will be available September 12 from Churchill County Social Services. Completed applications must be returned to Social Services by October 20 at 5 p.m.The…

That's more territory than Russian forces have captured in all of their operations in Ukraine since April. Their failures and disorderly retreat east made President Vladimir Putin's special military operation goal of taking all of Lugansk…

Ukrainian forces have mobilized fleets of armored vehicles provided by the West of carrying out daring offensive assaults using machine guns and anti-tank weapons, according to video circulating on social media and verified by The…

ROSCOMMON - It's been said that in the military, soldiers are told to "never volunteer." The premise being that you can get a "dirty or dangerous" mission. When we volunteer, we don't always consider the impact our service can have on…

Richard Thomas has been on the road for about six months now, taking on the role of Atticus Finch in a new adaptation of the Harper Lee classic "To Kill a Mockingbird." The tour brings him to Salt Lake…

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Last year, by percentage, Kansas had the second highest increase in drug overdose deaths in the nation, according to CDC data. That is why Safe Streets Wichita, a drug prevention coalition, is launching an effort to…

from Portland To lose year spirit party is about as DIY as it gets. Born out of a series of house shows and warehouse parties, the scrappy music festival, now celebrating its eighth year, has come a long way…

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The newly reopened Rotary Park. "It was really great and epic." Those are the apt words Paul Davis, Marathon's Director of Parks and Recreation, used to describe the colossal community effort that culminated on August 20 with the…

A man who helped rescue dozens of people trapped by dangerous floodwaters in Lismore earlier this year has warned of a proposed volunteer responder program to help prepare for future disasters. Key points:Survey recommends NSW adopt…

It takes all of us. It is the dawning realization of Americans whose government officials have failed to protect our communities from the epidemic of gun violence. Instead of waiting for our state legislators to act, citizens are…

CAMDEN – On a beautiful summer Saturday morning, when many were thinking of going for a swim or 'yardsaling', a group of local residents volunteered their time to sort through medical supplies at a warehouse on Mount Battie Street.…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News Publication date : August 18, 2022 • 52 minutes ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the article Duncan Armstrong, former Trenton Ward 1…

STATEN ISLAND, NY – The North Shore Rescue Squad's only ambulance was badly damaged late last week by a group of vandals wielding metal hoses, the team captain told Advance/SILive.com.A member of the volunteer group was watching cameras…

Casey O'Neill is a cannabis and edibles grower in Mendocino County who has written newsletters about his efforts to provide sustainable marijuana and products. We present his column once a week. The Bell Springs Volunteer Fire…

Since the spring, volunteers from across Canada have traveled to Monte Lake, British Columbia, to help some of the families who lost their homes in the massive White Rock Lake fire last year. The effort is coordinated by Mennonite…

A new rowing program at Evanston Township High School is set to launch this month, giving ETHS students of all abilities additional choice in athletic pursuits – and no experience is necessary for that…

As the summer days draw to a close, the thoughts of most students and parents might turn to the school year ahead. As students begin to prepare for the new year, area educators are offering parents important dates and information on how…

(Seguin) - Ensuring children return to school with everything they need takes shape this weekend as a new organization steps in to help too. Communities in South Central Texas Schools will hold their annual Pack the Bus school…

Sophie Bushwick: It's Science Friday, I'm Sophie Bushwick. And now it's time to check the state of the science.** State-of-the-art sound effect **Local science stories of national significance. July is coming to an end, and so is the…

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The project to build ten houses in ten weeks is not slowing down despite heavy rains. Habitat for Humanity kicked off the first week of BG's strong build blitz on Monday. Homes are being built for!-->…

MOTODYNAMICS and MAXIMA INSURANCE profess their support for the firefighting effort of the Krioneri Volunteer Civil Protection Service Athens 31.05.2022…

For a while I was the 'Mayor of Bughouse Square' and last weekend this place, which is the oldest park in town, was packed with people and dogs. This is often the case and has been the case for generations, ever since some cautious real…

In the hot July sun, Josh Kumin headed south on 13th Street, heat sensor in hand. He stopped, just past the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and took his first reading: 102.8 degrees. Kumin was one of more than 100 people who took part…

Longtime Buckley Food Bank volunteer honored Carl Lee has spent 25 years helping locals get fresh food. A Buckley community icon hung up her hat at the Buckley Kiwanis!-->…

Marshal Helmberger LAKE VERMILION - Members of the Lake Vermilion Association will soon have a better understanding of water quality here after the lake association's board of directors…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Voters in Greene County may soon see a new bond issue asking for more money from taxpayers.The Springfield School District begins work on the second phase of its improvement plans.“I have a four-year-old child.…

Winners have been named for the Breast and GYN Health Project's 21st Annual Vacation Benefit Raffle. The 2022 winners are: • Eliza Onate of Eureka, who won a seven-night stay in Greensboro, Vermont • Suzy Smith of Eureka, three night stay…

By accepting the Volunteer Arlington Community Service Award on July 12, Les Garrison spread the love to all who serve with him as part of the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT. “This award belongs to all…

Work continues to restore the historic Hill Grove Cemetery in Connellsville. Roxanne Abramowitz | The daily mail Efforts to improve the historic Hill Grove Cemetery will continue with a volunteer clean-up day. Stu Adams, a…

The North Devon Council, along with other agencies, is supporting a national week of action to continue efforts to tackle the scourge of anti-social behavior (ASB). National ASB Awareness Week, which runs from…

This article represents the opinion of the editorial board of the Tampa Bay Times.London calling. Tampa Bay's connection to the global business world took a big leap this week when Virgin Atlantic announced the launch of year-round direct…

If the Boston Tea Party were to take place in 2022, it would definitely involve throwing pitchers of iced tea overboard. According to the Tea Association of the USA, we drink 85% of our tea iced, a glaring anomaly in a!-->!-->…

Judy McIntosh. Photo: Callum Mackay.A long-time Nairn volunteer's efforts over decades for a local charity have been recognized at an awards ceremony.Judy McIntosh (80) has been a volunteer with Highland Hospice for 35 years and her!-->…

Beginning in 2019, The Western Montana Fair joined Missoula's Zero by FIFTY initiative, to reduce the material the fairground sends to landfill by 90 percent. In 2021, the Fair welcomed approximately 80,000 visitors producing 38 tons of…

NIP volunteer Shelly Eden accepts 12 fans from Liberty Township Fire Department Inspector Shad Gilbert on Monday. Courtesy photo | PIN People in Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio (PIN) has once again partnered with the…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In one of the combat zones against Russia, the supply chief of a Ukrainian combat brigade places his order online for wartime supplies – a long list ranging from drones, trucks and thermal sights to batteries,…

Governor David Ige with CMS staff, left to right, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Greg Chun and Nahua Guilloz The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored the University of Hawaii at the Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) with its 2022 Pūalu…

Meet N' Eat, a program that provides free hot meals and food baskets to community members, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday by serving hundreds of meals as the volunteer effort nears 300,000 meals served. Taking place at…

Dallas Personal Injury Firm Launches Community Impact Scholarship DALLAS (PRWEB) …

This project to help an Arkansas middle school math class get some fun math fiction books is back this week. I'm going to have to choose something big for the other project, so anyone who wants to participate will have a chance. We don't…

The First Lady of Mississippi is hosting a cleanup effort in downtown Vicksburg in June. First Lady Elee Reeves announced that a cleanup effort will take place in downtown Vicksburg on June 18e, 2022, as part of a statewide day of…

Pybus Public Market is sponsoring the Feed Haiti-Wenatchee Packathon, June 18-19.The Packathon is a community effort to help relieve hunger and alleviate suffering in Haiti. Packathon organizer Dr. Dale Peterson says this volunteer project…

Rick Clark, in the foreground, chops wood as other members of the Medford Rogue Rotary Club work to build small houses at Medford Fabrication for use at the Hope Village site for the homeless. !-->…

Credit Suisse announces partnership with Triangle Land Conservancy Morrisville, North Carolina - Credit Suisse is proud to…

The 1813 Battle of Medina was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Texas history, but little is known about it, including the actual location of the battle. He landed an army of about 1,400…

Three senators wrote a May 24, 2022 letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough urging the agency to speed up its process…

Photo courtesy of John Pickard Soo Line Steam Engine #730 is pictured here after its shelter was repainted in the fall of 2021. John Pickard, son of Soo Line retiree…

HOWELL — Howell Green Team volunteers recently cleared an overgrown site and made improvements to an area that provides wildlife habitat. The Easy Street Community Wildlife Habitat is a joint project of the Howell Environmental Commission,…

Clearwater Academy International (Fla.) The offensive lineman used his second official visit to the recruiting process to take a closer look at Josh Heupel's program in Tennessee. Coming off the weekend, Simmons discussed the trip with!-->…

Bob and Pat Ross were patriots whose legacy of land giving should plant the seed of similar generosity in the minds of their fellow Americans.In 1998, the late couple donated two acres of their 10-acre horse farm to the Friends of Veterans…

Source: Guardian of the Santa Barbara Range On Saturday, May 21, nearly fifty Santa Barbara Channelkeeper volunteers and members of the commercial fishing community worked together at Black Rock Beach in Goleta to dig and remove forty…

By Dr. John Tomkowiak and Jason Clark By Dr. John Tomkowiak and Jason Clark Washington's farming community faced a daunting challenge two years ago. How is Washington's agriculture industry keeping workers safe to harvest,…

Polls opened in 11 precincts in Virginia's newly drawn 10th District on Saturday, May 21, as Republicans took part in a party-organized poll…

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — Park advocates and elected officials in Forest Hills are urging neighbors to get their hands dirty in order to make improvements to a local park this weekend. The Park Cleanup and Improvement Event at MacDonald Park…

The set of "Glitterus: Dragon Rising" at the Baltimore Rock Opera Society. Photo by Josh Sisk. As you hear a ballad sung by a dragon, witness a dynamic and fun fight scene between the dragon and a powerful wizard, resonate your whole…

Summer Lee is a Bernie-Sanders-backed progressive who has tweeted against American politicians support for israel and in favor of aplan … to dismantle .” She also publicly challenged President Biden for “occasional…

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Published on: 05/11/2022 - 09:26 Lysychansk (Ukraine) (AFP) – A cluster munition case stood upright as a fence post not far from a team of Ukrainian medics rushing a bloodied soldier…

HARVEY, La. (WVUE) – Nearly three dozen volunteer firefighters extinguished a three-alarm fire at a Harvey shipyard late Friday night (May 6).The structure fire was reported at 10:34 p.m. at an industrial building at 1200 Peters Road, part…

The Forest View Mobile Home Court, pictured April 29, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. – Adria Charpentier/Petit Village Cindy Onnen has lived at Forest View Mobile Home Court for half a century. She moved there with her husband and…

Posted on May 3, 2022 at 12:40 a.m. by West Side Rag Photographs courtesy of Friends of Bloomingdale's Playground. By Lisa Kava If you've got a green thumb and are looking for a fun and productive way to use it…

James "Jim" Kirgin of James Kirgin Consulting Announces Charitable Support for Ukraine MissionPR NewswirePANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida, May 1, 2022James Kirgin pledging to support the Ukraine charitable effort.PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida., May…

news, latest news, Port Macquarie Pink Ladies, United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW, North East Region Zone Day, Win SecombeThe Pink Ladies of Port Macquarie were recognized for their contribution to hospitals and community health centers at…

JOHNSTOWN – Two local women share their experiences on the Ukrainian border in the hope that others will be moved by the plight of refugees fleeing the Russian attack on their homeland. Laurie Garramone of…

PO-vaxwaitingarea-12-21 Observer Photo / Stuart Hedstrom VACCINATION WAITING AREA - After receiving their coronavirus vaccination, patients at Northern Light!-->!-->…

Lisa Jahnke MARQUETTE – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Services Commission announced…

Knoxville, Tenn. (WATE) — The MEDIC Regional Blood Transfusion Center is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 17-24. Throughout the week, MEDIC will also donate $5 per donor who chooses to "skip the giveaway" that week.…

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Food is the language of the South and a tool for volunteers. Following extreme weather conditions in Clarkdale, the Salvation Army was there to serve 250 meals to anyone in need.“After the storms and everything,…

Note: This message contains graphic images.The worst thing I have seen since arriving in Kyiv almost a month ago is said to be the body of a man that we were shown in a backyard in Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv.We were taken to the site by…

Students from various health-related programs team up again to provide health screenings and resources to an underserved agricultural worker population in Apopka. By working together, students learn what it means to put the patient at the…

SALISBURY, Md. — Across the East Coast, volunteers wearing green shirts were out to help the community with numerous projects on Palm Sunday. It was all part of the Oak Ridge “PEACE 1 Day” Baptist Church. Nearly 700…

Nearly two-thirds of residents of nursing facilities across the state have no immediate relatives or regular visitors. The percentages are worse at some facilities in Jefferson County and southeast Texas, officials…

CUTCHOGUE, NY – Amid state and national concerns about dwindling volunteer numbers and a dramatic increase in call volume, the Cutchogue Fire Department is conducting a recruiting in hopes of bolstering its ranks .Local volunteers, the…

Judy Firmin of Hospice Boutique with outgoing volunteer Damien Kiddie. Photo / Paul BrooksDamien Kiddie works full-time at Miter 10 Mega, but that hasn't stopped him from volunteering for Hospice Whanganui for the past seven years. Lately…

For the ninth consecutive year, a team of volunteer divers dived to the depths below the Edmonds Marina boat anchorage with one big goal in mind - to locate, bring to the surface and make a significant breach in the years of debris…

Volunteers needed for trash cleanup from April 10 to 23 Members of the Diamond Dreams youth baseball team pick up litter during a Keep Harnett Beautiful litter sweep. Volunteers throughout Harnett County are needed to…

Craig Wiley's smile says it all. A volunteer at Fresh Hope, the retired salesperson picks up donations from grocery stores and delivers groceries to select homes. “I have never felt more connected to God than when I am…

TORRINGTON — Members of the Rotary Clube of Torrington-Winsted are hosting the Rotary Rally for Relief: 2022-Stock the Shelves, joining club members from Connecticut and Massachusetts for a day of service April 9.Members participating in…

WARSAW - A group of Ukrainian teenagers marked President Joe Biden arrival in Poland by joining a demonstration to demand NATO will intervene to stop Russian air and missile strikes against their country. The young…

The Friends of Silvermont (FOS) continue their efforts to beautify the…

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