Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near elementary schools to protect children
• ·A renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands
• ·A new restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ opened to long waiting lists
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes