COMMUNITY

Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

How AI is helping Birmingham students learn about history and improve writing skills

Birmingham’s middle school students are getting a unique lesson in both history and technology. Using an AI tool called Lumi Story AI, they’ve been researching the 1963 Children’s Crusade—a key moment in the civil rights movement—and turning their findings into graphic novels. The project is part of

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Jun 03 2026OPINION

Gainesville’s music scene deserves more attention

Gainesville isn’t just known for its gators or football; it has a deep musical roots worth celebrating. The city gave birth to legends like Tom Petty, who started playing with his high school friends before The Heartbreakers took over the world. But Petty wasn’t alone. Musicians like Stephen Stills

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Jun 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Discover Outdoor Adventures in Northwest Arkansas

The Ponca Nature Center on Arkansas 43 offers a free geology lesson at 1:30 p. m. on Wednesdays, letting kids and adults explore the state’s rock layers through hands‑on activities. A bass fishing contest for veterans starts at 5:45 a. m. Saturday in Prairie Creek Park; teams pay $80 before Thurs

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Community Solstice Bash Raises Funds for Food Bank

A Saturday morning event in North Royalton will gather local people and businesses to support the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The free gathering, happening from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. on June 20, takes place at Enzo’s Salon, located at 12791 State Road. The organizers aim to create a fun atmosphere fo

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Summer Fun Day Gives Kids Free Mouthguards

A local orthodontic office will throw a free block party on Saturday, June 6. The event starts at nine in the morning and ends at one in the afternoon. It takes place on the practice’s own street, 1800 Midland Road, in Saginaw Township. Kids who play sports can get a custom mouthguard on th

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Jun 02 2026FINANCE

How Investors Chat and Trade Online Just Got a Major Upgrade

Back in 2008, a small website changed how regular people talk about stocks by letting them tag shares with dollar signs like $AAPL. That idea, called Cashtags, spread everywhere—every trading app uses it now. But this platform still leads in one key spot: the page where people gather to watch a sing

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kalamazoo’s free summer art bonanza gets bigger for its 75th round

Every year, Bronson Park turns into the main stage for Kalamazoo’s art lovers. This June 5-6, the city’s longest-running art fair hits its 75th milestone, packing 145 creators into two busy days. No ticket is needed—just show up between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Friday, or 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. Saturday to

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

All-Conference Softball Players and Upcoming Running Event Highlights Local Talent

Seven athletes from Hall High School and Princeton High School secured spots on the 2026 Three Rivers East All-Conference Softball Team, with two players chosen without a single dissenting vote. Princeton’s Keely Lawson and Avah Oertel earned first-team honors, while their teammates Reese Reviglio a

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Lynnwood finally opens new mental health facility after years of delays

After waiting nearly five years, Lynnwood has officially opened its Crisis Care Center—a place designed to help people during mental health or substance use emergencies without automatically sending them to jail or an overcrowded hospital. The idea came after a tragic incident in 2021, when a woman

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

A hospital earns top marks for handling tough injuries in the mountains

Aspen Valley Health just got a rare “no problems found” stamp of approval for its trauma services. Every three years, state teams drop in to check everything—from how fast broken bones are fixed to whether the ski patrol radios match the hospital monitors. This time, they spent days watching how tea

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