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 severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·A team of scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel, offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis.
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatments
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship