This January, Stand UP Cass County is urging community members to step up and serve as mentors to local young people. As part of National Mentoring Month, organization leaders emphasize how positive role models can have a lasting impact.
Junior Players is bringing the Tony-winning musical “Hadestown” to the stage in its entirety, choosing not to remove any mature scenes or challenging songs. Their teen performers are taking on the show’s complexity head-on, proving that youth productions can tackle formidable Broadway hits without compromise.
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.
Local students have reason to celebrate as the Ripley County Community Foundation launches its 2026 scholarship application season. This effort aims to make higher education more accessible, underscoring the foundation’s commitment to supporting academic growth in the community.
A new wave of entrepreneurial thinking is shaping young minds at the Next Gen Marketplace on October 26, where children will learn real-world business skills by creating and selling their own products. By taking charge of their own mini ventures, these budding business owners gain critical lessons in money management and creative thinking.
NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47, and Comcast NBCUniversal have awarded $227,272 in grants to six nonprofits in the Tri-State Area through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Since 2018, these stations have provided more than $1.7 million to 43 nonprofits, focusing on youth education, mental health, and innovative community programs.
Over 500 residents gathered at the University of San Diego’s ninth annual STEAM Conference, immersing themselves in interactive workshops that fostered creativity and critical thinking. The free event marked the culmination of educational summer camps, highlighting the community’s commitment to innovative learning.
Attorney Nathaniel Haugabrook II, president emeritus of 100 Black Men of Valdosta Inc., has been appointed chairman of the Dollars and $ense Investment Education Program for the national organization of 100 Black Men of America Inc. In collaboration with State Farm Insurance, this initiative aims to enhance financial literacy among youth across the nation.
A New Haven student’s compelling message against school violence has earned first place in the “Knocking Violence Out of My School” video competition, announced by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The contest highlights student creativity in promoting safer school environments.
