Community service hit by strike
A strike by council staff in Glasgow could disrupt the courts sentencing people in the community.

South Florida community colleges could become state schools
Two South Florida community colleges soon may convert to "state colleges" as part of an effort to increase the number of Floridians graduating with four-year degrees.

Community leader Clark dies
Rebecca Clark, a leader in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro black community, died Saturday morning. She was 93.

South Florida community colleges could become state schools
Two task forces propose removing 'community' in names Two South Florida community colleges soon may convert to "state colleges" as part of an effort to increase the number of Floridians graduating with four-year degrees.

Naming streets after celebrities will to little to enhance community spirit
Britain could be soon littered with street names like Beckham Crescent, Jordan Drive, and Gallagher Road celebrating, well, celebrity. At least if recommendations in a new report from the New Local Government Network are adopted. The idea, according to the report's author, is to foster community cohesion, enhance local civic pride and give areas a unique identity. John Healey, the local ...

Kelso community outreach task force to hold three public meetings
A series of community outreach meetings over the next few weeks will help a Kelso citizens group decide which of a consultant?s suggestions the city should carry out to enhance its image and economic growth.

Community mourns deaths of Cambria teens
By Kathe Tanner -- Tears, hugs and memories flowed into every corner of Cambria Monday as grieving families, students and community members dealt with the loss of Nikolas ?Nik? Kwasny and Darac Goodwin, two young men who died in an early-morning traffic collision Sunday. Dozens of Coast Union High School students gathered in the school library to cry, share stories about the young friends they?d ...

Community Health Care Clinic taking patients again
NORMAL -- Lisa Reid was at the Community Health Care Clinic on Monday morning, in pain but anticipating relief. She had just picked up an application to become a clinic patient.

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Ice Closes Thomson Community Center
The community center in Appleton will be closed Tuesday.

Montgomery County Community Foundation awards Friendship Center
Montgomery County Community Foundation Board Member Henry Brooks presents a $5,000 check to Nancy Harrington, president of The Friendship Center, at MCCF?s annual holiday award ceremony. The funding will be used for nutrition and transportation services to senior adults in Montgomery County. The Friendship Center will use the funding to purchase food and gasoline vouchers for seniors needing a ...

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Community Happenings The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter has launched ?Neighbor to Neighbor? in New Braunfels, Pearland, Plano and Round Rock. The Society is currently recruiting volunteers and persons with MS who need assistance. If interested in this opportunity as a volunteer or someone who receives service, contact Jeff Wolverton with the National MS Society at ...

Y' encourages focus on wellness, family, community in tough economy
The Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA supports families and individuals during challenging and uncertain times, like those the community is facing right now as a result of the economic downturn.

Applications up at Maine community colleges
Maine's community college system is reporting a sharp rise in enrollment applications for the upcoming term.

MILLSTADT: Community center holds holiday brunch
The Millstadt Community Center invited area residents to celebrate Christmas Eve with a brunch.

Baguio police to draw more community support as big tourism events unfold
BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 6 (PNA) - The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) this year will focus in drawing increased support from the community in view of the needed extensive peacekeeping operations for the unfolding of big tourism events during the period.

A-H Community Wellness Day set for Jan. 10
Anoka-Hennepin School District Community Education will host a Community Wellness Day Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coon Rapids Middle School, 11600 Raven St. N.W. in Coon Rapids.

MILLSTADT: MCC puts community in the Christmas spirit
The Millstadt Community Choir (MCC) performed secular and sacred songs for a packed house at their annual Christmas concert Dec. 21 at Zion Evangelical Church.

Jewish Community Prays for Peace
In light of the most recent increase in violence in the Gaza Strip a local Jewish community gathered together to pray for peace. Monday night dozens of local Jews gathered at the Agudath Achim Synagogue in Altoona .