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Grant funding will pay for an additional sworn police officer.

After a five-year court battle, New Jerseys medical aid-in-dying law has been affirmed by the states Supreme Court, which rejected an attempt to overturn the statute. Signed by the governor in 2019, the law was soon challenged by a physician based on religious, personal and constitutional grounds. It allows mentally capable, terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to get a prescription they can use to end their lives. ...

The United Way of Davidson County Board of Directors has disbursed more than $860,000 to 25 local nonprofit partnering agencies from its 2023 campaign.

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel held a Quarterly Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Jan. 31 at the Landing to honor one service member and 22 community

The Center on Alcohol, Substance use and Addictions (CASAA) is helping to improve lives and promote well-being one research study at a time. Two key issues are getting a focused investigation this semester, led by CASAA Director Katie Witkiewitz and...

The Washington Capitals announced Monday that Evgeny Kuznetsov would take a step back from the team to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. After the team's morning skate on Tuesday, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery addressed Kuznetsov’s absence for the first time since the announcement, noting that the team was not offered many details beyond…

By Anya Petrone Slepyan for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for New Mexico News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration When Vivian Montano was in jail, her favorite day of the week was Tuesday. That was the day she, along with a small group of other women, would be transported nearly 90 miles to the Olive Tree Creative Arts and Community Center for a day of behavioral health programming. The Olive Tree “kept me going,” Montano said....

New Mexico's RISE, or Reach Intervene Support Engage program, serves 10 rural counties, allowing each to custom design services they provide.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — As we start this new year, some of us may be experiencing some new worries. Milestone LLC in Portsmouth offers mental health services with options for children and adults struggling with a diagnosis. The community-based agency recently added a substance abuse program after a noticeable need in the community. Chief Operating […]

TRAVERSE CITY — A year into her position, Traverse City Police Department’s social work coordinator is settling in.