Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions and advanced agricultural techniques.
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·The stock market received a boost from news of a new trade agreement between two countries
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A major clothing brand announced a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for a children’s hospital