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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• ·A sports equipment store donated 100 sets of gear to a youth sports program
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·Scientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered an ancient temple in the desert, dating back over 3,000 years to a previously unknown civilization.