Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsElectronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

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• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·Students attended a workshop on environmental conservation
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·Students organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas