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Police and prosecutors oppose court-ordered community service: Sachidananda Murthy
In Swachh Survekshan 2020, the annual cleanliness survey of some 4,000 towns by the central government, Buxar in Bihar found an ignominious place. It was the second dirtiest among cities with a population of less than 10 lakh. First place…
DVIDS – News – Selfless Service, not just a one-day commitment
Each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the theme “A Day On, Not A Day Off” encourages us to honor his legacy with a day of!-->!-->…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events Countywide
Events are planned across San Diego County to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Events range from gatherings to celebrate King's legacy to gatherings to serve the community in honor of his work. MLK Day is officially celebrated on Monday,…
RAREA Honors Outstanding Volunteer | A +
RACINE - Retired elementary school teacher Jeff Siuta was honored as Community Service Volunteer of the Year by the Racine Region Retired Educators Association (RAREA) during his vacation lunch annual December 8 at Roma Lodge. The…
Union Pacific employees share the spirit, one community impact at a time
In rail cities across the 23-state Union Pacific network, our employees supported local families in need of encouragement this holiday season.
Three Times the Joy: North Platte's Awesome Community Outreach
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Launched an engagement app to help students find experiences outside of the classroom
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - Penn State has launched a new mobile app designed to help undergraduates at every college and campus extend their learning through engagement outside of the classroom. The Engagement App is a college-wide platform…
2 teens receive 24 hours of community service in the fire that destroyed the old Cherry Grove Church
Five teenagers, aged 16 and 17, surrendered to police in September, according to a probable cause affidavit. Johnston was leading the group from Long Beach and went to the church property. Wirtanen told police he threw a mortar at…
Higher Surcharge on Medicare Among New Mexico Laws
SANTA FE, NM - With the arrival of the new year, new laws are coming into effect in New Mexico that seek to strengthen access to health insurance and eliminate many court fines against minors who…
Bus driver honored for 40 years of service to Manchester community
A The New Year's Honors bus driver for over 40 years of service to his local community said the award "won't change it."Cornel Grant, currently based at Sharston Depot in Manchester, received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his…
Wellington Library rooms named in honor of former mayors and advisory council chairs
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and Kathy Foster near the room that now bears Foster's name.
The Wellington branch of the Palm Beach County Library System recently reopened after a major renovation project, and the!-->!-->…
Silverton Mortgage Launches Volunteer Leave Program, Marks Milestone for the Foundation
This year, the company took a significant step forward with its donations to the Silverton Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by the President of Silverton. Josh moffitt which provides rent and mortgage assistance to families…
A troop of boy scouts collecting, recycling Christmas trees, helping to feed the animals at Omaha…
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Some would say it's a bit too early to cut down these Christmas trees, but thousands of Omahans and Lincolnites have already signed up to have theirs collected.âWe have our annual Scouting for Trees…
Troy Buchanan’s Kasten Named To 2021 MFCA Hands-On Team | Local sports
Troy, Missouri - The Missouri Football Coaches Association has released its 2021 MFCA Handset Team. This…
Poplar and Tulé communities unite to help more than 400 families | Pictures
POPLAR - Grateful parents, smiling faces and happy children, that's what Poplar's Central Valley…
Disturbance of sea turtle nests will result in fines, community service
SC Department of Natural ResourcesThree people face fines and compensation in the form of community service with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' sea turtle program after filming themselves digging a loggerhead nest at…
Local Foundation Celebrates African American Youth Leadership Academy Graduates – Pasadena Now
Success breeds success of its own, as was aptly demonstrated on Saturday at the annual alumni reunion of the Pasadena-based Gamma Zeta Boule Foundation, a local non-profit organization that mentors African-American high…
Students ‘Make a Difference’ as Toy Depot Volunteers | Local news
âI used to think that in order to talk to someone, you had to get to know them first. But I have learned that it is important that you can make connection with people even without words, but also through actions,…
CFNEM Youth Advisory Council awards $ 28,000 in grants | News, Sports, Jobs
NAFTA - Arts, education and social service programs are just a few of the areas affected by the latest round of grants from the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council. The Board of…
International Paper Foundation Keeps Up With The Latest Donations
NEW BERN, NC (WNCT) - The International Paper Foundation has awarded grants to two community organizations to meet basic needs.
The New Bern Religious Community Service is an organization of the International Paper Foundation,…
Local volunteer honored for community service
December 15, 2021
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Eagle County provides rent assistance for child care providers
Eagle County implemented a new program to provide licensed early childhood providers with financial assistance for rent, mortgage and similar overhead costs in 2021. 500 children in Eagle County.…
LRC rallies support for passage of community service bill
A photo of the town hall meeting
The Legal Resource Center (LRC), a non-governmental organization, has requested the support of stakeholders in the Haut-Est region for the passage of the 2018 Community Service Bill.This, he said, would…
Arnerich Chosen As Next Mayor Of Danville, Cites Mental Health And Housing As Top Priorities For…
At the town's 40th annual Community Service Awards on Tuesday, Danville council members honored notable local residents before appointing Deputy Mayor Newell Arnerich as the town's new mayor for the coming year.Outgoing Mayor Renee Morgan…
Professional pilot Trevor Mitchell works to give back to the community
December 8, 2021
Editor's Note: This story is one in a series of profiles of notable fall 2021 graduates.Sharon Enck is on a roll.…
Seattle Seahawks announce WR Tyler Lockett as nominated for Walter Payton NFL Team Man of the Year…
Dedication to youth
In 2021, he established a new college scholarship program, selecting seven students who will receive $ 34,000 in scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Scholarship students have been admitted to…
Holiday on the Quad returns to Texas A&M campus to support BCS charities
COLLEGE STATION, TX (KBTX) - Holiday on the Quad was back on the Texas A&M University campus for the first time in two years.This is an annual community service event hosted by the Corps of Cadets that lights up the campus quad for the…
Moriah Supervisor: Camp Brings Employment and Community Service to the Area | Local
MAURY THOMPSON Special for The Post-Star
MORIAH - Moriah's supervisor, Tom Scozzafava, is passionate about the economic impact of a correctional…
Bundy: Campaigning counts as court-ordered community service
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Far-right activist Ammon Bundy says his time campaigning to be Idaho's next governor should count towards the community service he's been ordered to…
As staff crisis continues, Virginia attempts to overhaul its mental health intervention system
When Alyssa Ward was tasked with overhauling Virginia's mental health crisis system, she never imagined she would train hundreds of therapists live on YouTube from her spare bedroom.
But when COVID-19…
Mercy Chelangat of Alabama is once again Honda Award for Cross Country Finalist
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Ace the distance in Alabama Mercy Chelangate, winner of the Honda Sport Award for Cross Country last season, is one of four finalists for this year's honor, Chris Voelz, executive director of…
East St. Louis athlete will be remembered at annual parade
East of Saint-Louis In 2019, when she had the idea of ââspending a day in East St. Louis named after her late son, Sukeena Gunner was elated. She felt the community understood her pain. "It…
Academic sports coaches help Meriden students reach their goals – NBC Connecticut
On Thursday, Maloney beat Platt at the Stoddard Bowl as the town of Meriden gathered for the Thanksgiving tradition. These same athletes are also working hard to make their dreams come true.
âMy end goal is…
The Day – East Lyme Pool to be Named in Honor of Hagen School Board’s ‘Most…
East Lyme - Timothy Hagen, chairman of the Board of Education and newly recognized namesake for the high school pool, chaired his last regular meeting this week after 18 years of service.Monday's meeting included the surprise!-->…
Waconia Legion Post 150 Marks Centennial | Community
The Waconia American Legion Post 150 was finally able to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a dinner and…
Riverton Grange of Barkhamsted honors veterans at annual dinner
BARKHAMSTED - The Seniors Center hosted a large crowd on November 20 for the fourth annual Riverton Grange No. 169 Veterans Appreciation Dinner.A free spaghetti dinner and dessert was prepared by volunteers from The Barn, Barkhamsted…
Necklaces | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $ 100,000 to United Way organizations across the…
Necklaces | Caroline from the south and LCK, Colliers' project management partner, announced on November 15 that its staff and associates have pledged $ 100,000 in contributions to Trident United Way, United Way of the Midlands, United…
Obituary of Susan DerMargosian (1930 – 2021) – Nouvelle-Bretagne, CT
Susan Avedisian DerMargosian, 91, of Farmington, CT passed away on November 18, 2021. She was the wife of the late Stephan DerMargosian who she was married to for 60 years until her death in 2012. Sue was born in the Bronx, NY April 25,…
Pride celebrates 35 years in Palm Springs, honorary awards are given
During the presentation of the winners on the stage of the Hyatt hotel, the President and CEO of Great pride of Palm Springs Ron deHarte announced that as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit charity, funds raised during Pride Week remain in Palm Springs…
Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.17.21
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Gregory Bradbard, 46, of Rancho Cucamonga, has been appointed to the California Volunteers Commission. Bradbard has been President of the Hope through Housing…
2 Duke basketball players arrested over DWI incident
Two Duke basketball players were arrested Sunday morning, according to a report. It was a Tuesday morning to forget about Duke's basketball schedule as Stephen Wiseman of the News & Observer reported that two Blue Devils were arrested…
‘It definitely inspired me’: Akayleb Evans driving off the field | Tiger kick off
It started with a conversation.Teenage boy Akayleb Evans was frustrated with what he saw as a lack of…
Moorhead man under house arrest for part of the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol
In Washington, DC on Tuesday, November 9, Federal Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced Jordan Kenneth Stotts, 32, to 60 days of house arrest and two years probation for his role in the January 6 riots. He…
Milwaukee Correctional Center shares veggies with pantries
Every day at dawn, Kurt Parks worked in the garden of the Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center.He and other men at the minimum security facility weeded the ground and weeded the rows of squash, zucchini, cabbage and cucumber. The…
JROTC Air Force Cadets Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves
Laney JROTC cadets place flag at veteran's grave (Photo: WWAY)
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - A group of high school students placed flags at the graves of veterans at a local cemetery on Saturday, in their honor and!-->!-->…
The hosts of the “Raising the BAR Invitational powered by Cal” women’s basketball
Cal's women's basketball team is pleased to announce the Cal-powered Raising the BAR Invitational.
WBB11/2/2021 13:33 | By: Cal…
Auburn and PNC launch PNC Achievers college recognition program
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AUBURN, Alabama - PNC Bank is partnering with Auburn University to recognize student-athletes who exemplify success on and…
Alice Rose Merkl: Profile of the candidate for Salem City Council
SALEM, MA - Alice Rose Merkl is running for her first term as At-Large City Councilor for Salem.The 58-year-old mother is a graduate of Salter College in Worcester and has spent the past 20 years working as a piano teacher and is an avid…
Peer-led mental health program lets students know they’re not alone | New
When Emily Yao first joined Youth Connect during her sophomore year at Palo Alto High School, she thought it would be a good way to complete the hours of community service needed to graduate, but what 'She didn't realize at first, that's…
Mohawk Resource Center tries to make a comeback
By Jean LulloSpecial Plumas NewsBlairsden's Mohawk Community Resource Center (MCRC) is trying to make a comeback after suffering a few pandemic body shots. This is the facility next to the corner barn at the intersection of highways 89…
Gentle change rewards community service – starting young
The program seeks to empower children to help others with gentle rewards for good deeds
The Center for Social Justice and Good Works is behind a new competition designed to help children take a compassionate interest in their…
Morris County Jets New York Jets in Head Start “Huddle” – Morris County, NJ
Posted on October 27, 2021
New playground donated by Jets, United Way and NRG as Morris County reallocates Head Start facility to 'children of Morris County'
The Morris County Council of Commissioners today joined with the New…
Serving the community with the Alliance of Civically Engaged Students
First-year business administration student Rylan Gonzalez learned at least two important lessons from his grandparents while growing up just outside of West Palm Beach, Florida: the refined Southern art of s address…
Reward for service to the Lions Club will go to Cronin
(PHOTO: Cliona Cronin will receive the Rye Lions Club James A. and Marian M. Shea Community Service Award.)
The Rye City Lions Club will honor Cliona Cronin with the James A. and Marian M. Shea Community Service Award on Wednesday November…
The secret to Bill Abbott’s success? “Work hard and hire the right people” |…
MONTICELLO - There is one thing Rick Ridings will remember from fellow car dealer Bill…
Visit to the Milwaukee Acting Police Chiefs Public Forum on Leadership Strategy
Acting Police Chief Jeffrey Norman has long championed the general need to improve community outreach within the Milwaukee Police Department, and during his first public forum on Saturday, he also touted it as the cornerstone of its crime…
Ukiah town promotes UPD captain Noble Waidelich to chief of police – The Ukiah Daily Journal
Ukiah City Manager Sage Sangiacomo announced on Thursday that Ukiah Police Department captain Noble Waidelich has been promoted to chief of police following the retirement of the former chief of the 'UPD Justin Wyatt and after serving on…
Etown alumnus receives public service award – The Etownian
Recently, Howard "Hob" Kroesen, alumnus of Elizabethtown College, received an award from the Borough of Elizabethtown. Kroesen received the Vincent W. O'Connor Public Service Award at the Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce annual dinner…
Gonzaga coach Mark Few fined $ 1,000 to perform community service after pleading guilty to DUI
SPOKANE, Wash .-- Gonzaga coach Mark Few has pleaded guilty to drunk driving in Idaho and is facing a $ 1,000 fine instead of spending four days in jail, court documents show.He also has to do 24 hours of community service and his driver's…
Ron and Greg Frizzell of MW Radio to receive Eastman Award | News from local businesses
CONWAY - Ron and Greg Frizzell, father and son owners of North Conway's Mt. Washington Radio, will receive…
Northern Community Leaders and St. Lawrence County Public Health Department Honored by Clarkson…
Clarkson University's highest honor in community service, the Bertrand H. Snell Award, was presented to the St. Lawrence County Department of Public Health, its former directors and interim directors, and four community!-->>-->!-->>-->…
Juvenile courts adapt to Raise the Age legislation
HOLLAND - As of this month, 17-year-olds who break the law in Ottawa and Allegan counties each year no longer face prosecutions and generally harsher sentences as adults .The "Raise the Age" legislative package that ended Michigan's…
Switchpoint and director receive groundbreaking honors – St George News
ST. GEORGE - In a pandemic year of Zoom meetings and physical distancing that made it more difficult to accomplish their work of helping people experiencing poverty,!-->!-->…
Wine industry leader Maria Stuart has died at 56
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Maria Stuart, co-owner of R. Stuart & Co. Winery, who was instrumental in the international celebration of pinot noir, died Wednesday after a 20-month battle with cancer. She…
Dripping Springs Community Foundation seeks to grow – Corridor News
By Cady Russell
The Dripping Springs Community Foundation has successfully funded projects in the greater Dripping Springs area for 22 years. And what was cultivated by former DSCF board chair Susan Santamaria is now being picked…
Eagles Adds Brady Wheeler as Director of Community Services and Outreach
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College Men's Football announced that Brady wheeler was added to staff as Director of Community…
the free service picks up passengers in parts of southeastern Gainesville and drops them off at RTS…
Thanks to the new Regional Transit System (RTS) Free Transit Pilot Program, passengers aged 18 and under and 65 and over can use RTS buses for free. Launched on October 1, the program which is a joint agreement between the city of…
Lord Baltimore Lions celebrates 75 years of service
The Lord Baltimore Lions celebrated their 75th anniversary of service with a dinner and ceremony on September 30 at Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club in Dagsboro.
Lions representing other Delaware District 22D clubs were also joined by…
Host LM Lions Community Service Fair
Community Services Fair
LM Lions hosted the first-ever Community Service Fair on September 25e at the entrance to the Hommocks ice rink. Many local service organizations attended the Fair, giving the community the…
‘SCOPE has been involved in community service projects since 2004’
VC Respiratory Care Program Students Help With Fall Sweep Cleanup Efforts
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Emerson students embrace the volunteer work of St. Francis House
Three Emerson students participated in the college volunteer orientation event at St. Francis House, Massachusetts' largest homeless day shelter, located in downtown Boston.
The event was hosted by Madelyn Domek '23, who began…
Templeton Community Service District votes to continue remote meetings • Paso Robles Press
TCSD CEO receives Leadership Foundation certificate
TEMPLETON - The Templeton Community Service District (TCSD) held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. for a public session.
The meeting began with…
Justice Department recommends Indiana woman be sentenced to probation in Capitol riots case
Dona Sue Bissey, 52, is said to spend three years on probation, is expected to pay $ 500 in restitution and perform 40 hours of community service.
WASHINGTON, DC, United States - NOTE: The video above is from a…
Mayor of Morehead signs proclamation acknowledging “Celebrate Community”
Courtesy: Morehead Optimist Club
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) (RELEASE) - According to Wikipedia, a service club or service organization is defined as a voluntary, non-profit organization where members meet regularly to!-->!-->…
ETHS student received “Future of Evanston Award” for service to the city
Wendy Klunk / Daily PrincipalOlivia Ohlson received the Future of Evanston Award for her work in assembling hygiene kits throughout the pandemic. The city honored three winners on Wednesday night.
For 14-year-old Evanston resident Olivia…
Testa and Testa: supported by the same values, Mother and Son Run for Office
VINELAND - Ellen Testa was tired of business as usual in her hometown of Buena Vista, where her husband has lived for over two decades. She complained to her son, State Senator Mike Testa (R-1), who told her she should run for…
Latino Group Leader Supports Forward Madison, Local Businesses, and Community Needs | Local News
No one has a better perspective on Madison and beyond.Perched atop the State Capitol, the 15-foot, 5-inch gilded bronze statue known simply as "Wisconsin" extends its right arm east in a gesture…
Bill Gross suspended sentence in harassment case
An Orange County judge on Friday convicted billionaire Bill Gross and his wife of contempt of court for shouting again over music that disturbed their neighbors in Laguna Beach - ordering them to jail them for five days and then suspend…
For the city of Vienna, Oktoberfest is a community group effort
Kids have fun with hoops at Vienna Oktoberfest 2019 (courtesy Vienna Business Association)
After a year off, Oktoberfest will return to the city of Vienna tomorrow (Saturday), bringing with it a beer and wine garden, live entertainment,…