The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsA hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of AustraliaThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990sFirefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours

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• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A study found that spending time with pets reduces stress and improves overall mental well-being
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work