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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• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer miles for customers who book flights in advance
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands