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A Welcome Home Celebration and ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, August 27th from 5:00-7:00pm in Forsythe Park. Welcome remarks and ribbon cutting will begin at 6:00pm -
These three cases are part of the Department of Justice’s ongoing law enforcement efforts under the national Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative. -
Monroe stop will include hundreds of volunteers, dozens of projects and outreach events, August 21 - 22 -
The public is invited to view the exhibit of space exploration artifacts and displays, and to meet special guest Christopher Blair, NASA Public Affairs Specialist, from the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. -
Volunteer workday scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14
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A surprise hearing this Friday in federal court has added to speculation that Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial. -
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories. -
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.
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Dequavious Wagner, 32, of Alexandria, has been sentenced to 270 months in federal prison after he pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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Paul West, Executive Director of NOVA Workforce Investment, updates us on upcoming 10th Anniversary Community Update Luncheon.
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National Headlines
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- A summer canoe trip through New York's north woods to wild sand beaches
- Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard U.S. aircraft carrier
