A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study 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 residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a new sci-fi film set to release next summer
• ·A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music critics
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities