The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A gym introduced a specialized fitness program for post-pregnancy women
• ·A famous musician released a new album after a five - year break