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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• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morning
• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras
• ·Scientists discovered a new source of renewable energy in the desert
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transit