A Virginia credit union is dangling extra cash in front of car buyers who act fast this spring. Starting May 18 and closing June 1, 2026, anyone financing a vehicle with Langley Federal’s auto loan can pocket a $500 bonus—if they also park at least $500 in a new 11-month savings certificate. The cat
A long-running Williamsburg restaurant has shut its doors after four decades, but new businesses are stepping in to fill the space. The Whaling Co. , a fixture in the area since the 1980s, closed for good in August, leaving a vacant building on McLaws Circle. Now, two big-name chains are vying for t
Bloomfield voters have a quick decision to make this May. On the 19th, they’ll pick one new person for the school board to fill a five-year spot that pays nothing. One name appears on the ballot—Steele—but that doesn’t mean the vote is pointless. The polling place, a large classroom at the middle-h
Public universities were built to lift people up, not shut them out. But today, many wonder if these schools still serve the public good. Rising costs make families hesitate before signing up. Some question whether degrees still lead to good jobs. Others doubt if universities are spending money wise
Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time
A deal was struck just in time to avoid a walkout by hospital technicians who handle everything from X-rays to breathing machines. The agreement gives around 230 techs a raise of at least 3% over three years, plus extra pay for experience and limits on last-minute schedule changes. Most workers—96%—
In a time when social media feeds overflow with noise and disagreement, a grandmother from Albion is quietly building one of the fastest-growing online communities. Diane Shiffer’s secret isn’t viral challenges or eye-catching edits—it’s steady kindness. Her posts, often simple selfies or short vide
'Francis Ngannou, born on 5 September 1986 in the village of Batié in Cameroon’s West region, grew up under tough conditions. When his parents separated when he was six, his mother became the sole caregiver and by age ten he was shovelling sand for less than two dollars a day, working in a mine with
Scientists have discovered that newborn mice already possess a dense web of brain connections, especially in the hippocampus where memory is formed. Instead of building these links slowly after birth, the brain seems to start out with more connections than needed and then prunes away the extras as i
Registration has begun for the 2026 Summer Recreation Program at the Bay County Community Center, kicking off on June 8 and wrapping up July 30. The program welcomes kids between 5 and 14 years old, offering a mix of sports, field trips, and arts projects. Sessions run from 8 a. m. to 12:30 p.
