Calhoun County’s industrial landscape continued to expand in 2025, with leading local companies investing significantly in their facilities. Educational programs, including those at Gadsden State Community College, are preparing a skilled workforce to meet growing demand as the region moves confidently into 2026.

Twin Valley Council and Northern Star Scouting have announced a major merger to expand the reach and impact of Scouting programs for youth and families in southern Minnesota. The collaboration aims to continue and strengthen initiatives that promote character development and leadership skills among young people.

Vermont leads the nation with its commitment to historic preservation, outpacing many other states in saving old buildings. Herbert Wheaton Congdon’s name highlights this focus on heritage, reinforced by both local efforts and the state Division for Historic Preservation.

City officials convened on January 13 to address pressing road repairs in California City. Mayor Marquette Hawkins emphasized a block-by-block strategy, urging residents and the council to collaborate on finding long-term, fiscally responsible solutions.

Defiance County’s land bank met Tuesday and agreed to extend support for an improvement project on the east edge of Sherwood. This partnership is expected to bolster local revitalization efforts and underscores the bank’s role in the county’s ongoing development initiatives.

Wahpeton’s fifth graders came together on Monday, Dec. 15, to celebrate their completion of the D.A.R.E. program at Wahpeton High School auditorium. Marking the program’s third successful year locally, the ceremony highlighted the community’s dedication to educating youth about drug abuse prevention.

New Castle County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect linked to an alleged credit card theft and ensuing spending spree. Authorities believe the suspect may have utilized stolen credit cards to purchase gift cards, prompting a community-wide call for vigilance.

Local business owners in Imperial Valley are invited to the 2025 Small Business Expo on December 3rd at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports facility in El Centro. Hosted by the Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the event will focus on community collaboration and economic growth for small enterprises.

Cheshire Medical Center, in collaboration with the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, plans to offer sexual assault exams to younger pediatric patients next year. This initiative highlights a dedicated effort to enhance healthcare support for children in the Keene region.

Cognition, a center in Beulah dedicated to inspiring young minds, is moving forward with plans to expand. Emphasizing collaboration, they are calling on local residents to help shape the future of this ever-growing vision.