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Murfreesboro "City" offices and facilities closing in observance of MLK Jr. Day Jan. 18 Jan 12, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.  Citizens are encouraged to support MLK Jr. “Day of Service” to build community and uplift neighborhoods. More information on MLK Jr. Day of Service is available below. Rov...

Friday, January 8, 2021 - 9:07 am PARISHVILLE -- The Parishville-Hopkinton School District has a new support program, run by our Community Schools Coordinator/School Mental Health Counselor, for students and their families in need. The Panther Paws Project (3P) is a resource available for all students and their families, where the school works collaboratively to meet the needs in a supportive way that enriches the student’s academic, physical, social, and emotional well ...

Check out all the good news. Written By: News Tribune | × Donations A local Duluthian donated $1,000 in boxed meals from Vanilla Bean Restaurant to Emergency Room/COVID nursing staff at both Essentia and St. Luke’s.  A local Duluthian donated $1,000 in boxed meals from Vanilla Bean Restaurant to Emergency Room/COVID nursing staff at both Essentia and St. Luke’s. On Dec. 21, John Goldfine sent boxed meals to both hospitals for workers in the COVID units. His gift was in honor of the Uni...

Chick-fil-A Foundation Donates $25,000 to The Tri-State Food Bank Its been a very difficult 10 months for families everywhere, and food insecurity is a term that many have never even thought about. There are so many families that are struggling to provide daily meals for their children. Thankfully, most of our local school systems have been able to provide grab and go meals and meal kits for students studying virtually. But what about weekends? The Tri-State Food Bank has a Weekend backpack pro...

International Paper Foundation Awards $90,000 to Riegelwood, N.C. Area Schools and Non-Profit Groups in 2020 Published 01-06-21 Submitted by International Paper Company RIEGELWOOD, N.C., January 6, 2021 /3BL Media/ – The International Paper Riegelwood Mill awarded $90,000 in International Paper Foundation grants to 32 area educational and non-profit groups in 2020, demonstrating the company’s commitment to education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve ...

Joe Napsha | Tribune-Review Shaky’s Cafe cook Brandon Washburn makes mashed potatoes for the meals that needy families will receive from the restaurant. The food preparation was being done on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.   TribLIVEs Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Sharky’s Cafe is making sure Latrobe-area families that are in need start out 2021 with a full portion at dinnertime. With the help of donations received from...

Recent graduates of a local business accelerator program competed in Union Bank’s third annual start-up pitching competition on December 18, and out of nine contestants, three entrepreneurs—all women of color—won the contest and were awarded funding for their companies. The event was the latest held by Connect All @ the Jacobs Center, an accelerator dedicated to minority-owned companies. Contestants completed a four-month training program, and then had just five minutes to pitch ...

Community service acknowledged at Hancock selectmen’s meeting HANCOCK — Members of the Hancock Board of Selectmen took time at their Dec. 16 meeting to recognize and listen to reports of community service efforts in the town, including work with the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department and efforts to combat food insecurity at Hancock Grammar School (HGS). Board Chairman George Colwell presented Chief Chris Holmes with a certificate from the town that acknowledged all the hard work the de...

Lynam funds boost local nonprofits MOUNT DESERT ISLAND –With grants totaling $154,000, this year’s Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Trust recipients from Mount Desert Island say they plan to put the funds to good use across their organizations. For some it means being able to operate in the coming year and for others the funds will be used to expand programming or meet other critical needs.   The recipients were selected by Bar Harbor Trust Services, which helps to support charitable, rel...

Long lines at food distribution sites locally testify to a growing need as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Food and assistance with electric bills are the two greatest needs people have who are currently seeking help at the Greeneville-Greene County Community Ministries, its Executive Director Carmen Ricker says. “The need is out there, and in Greene County, it is more than people may realize,” Ricker said. “People are just out of food, that is what they have been telling us....