Cosmetology students serve local residents

The New Castle Career Center’s Cosmetology Program is training tomorrow’s stylists while quietly becoming a vital service resource for local residents. Students gain practical experience, and the community benefits from accessible care.

Cosmetology students serve local residents

Boxes of Blessings’ volunteers pack 2,000 boxes for community

Despite a chilly drizzle on Saturday, volunteers at Community Church’s Brunswick location packed 2,000 boxes under the banner of “Boxes of Blessings.” Their determination and holiday spirit shone through, offering a testament to the power of community and kindness.

Boxes of Blessings’ volunteers pack 2,000 boxes for community

Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Rookie tight end Jackson Hawes works with community youth

Buffalo Bills rookie Jackson Hawes recently spent time tossing a football with local kids, putting a spotlight on their boundless energy. To him, these young fans are more than just the next generation of spectators—they are the future leaders of Buffalo.

Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Rookie tight end Jackson Hawes works with community youth

Churches, organizations host Thanksgiving outreach opportunities

This holiday season, churches and community organizations in Cumberland are stepping up to serve, offering warm or take-home Thanksgiving meals and hosting resource fairs. These efforts aim to support those in need and emphasize the region’s focus on charitable outreach.

Churches, organizations host Thanksgiving outreach opportunities

How a phone call turned into 40 years helping homeless people

For forty years, one phone call shaped Harris Simmons’s life—and the lives of many experiencing homelessness. Now, after leading Shelter the Homeless for decades, the Zions Bancorporation CEO steps down as chairman but remains devoted to the cause.

‘Food insecurity on steroids’: Whitehall Food Pantry sees more families amid SNAP uncertainty

Families across the Whitehall region are experiencing heightened food insecurity as a federal legal battle unfolds over SNAP benefits. The Whitehall Food Pantry has seen a surge in visitors, illustrating how deeply this uncertainty affects local communities.

‘Food insecurity on steroids’: Whitehall Food Pantry sees more families amid SNAP uncertainty

STAR Transit Provides Transportation Connections to State Fair of Texas

STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency in Terrell, Texas, is now providing convenient connections to the State Fair of Texas. Passengers benefit from access to multiple DART stations, making travel to Fair Park simpler than ever.

STAR Transit Provides Transportation Connections to State Fair of Texas

Local manufacturer celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with mammograms

In an impactful gesture for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the manufacturing company Bendix transported around 20 employees via limousine to receive mammograms at the Graves Gilbert Clinic Family Care Center. This initiative aimed to stress early detection while including employees’ spouses and spotlighting critical workplace support for health.

Local manufacturer celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with mammograms

Swampscott Police address mental health

Swampscott Police have launched a Mental Health Task Force to address local mental health challenges. By reducing stigma and reaching out to people in crisis, they aim to connect struggling residents with crucial resources.

Swampscott Police address mental health

ROUNDUP: Youth baseball camp next weekend

Yuba College is setting the stage for a youth baseball camp beginning September 28 at Engelken Field in Linda. This short, skill-focused program offers budding players the opportunity to hone their abilities under the guidance of a local academic institution.