A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days

Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winterSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devicesSoftware company releases new app to help users manage personal finances

Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting seasonBasketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game

Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying

Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litterA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a diseaseThe city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve

Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adultsA local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer

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• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·Florist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·The national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute match
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A farmers market added 15 new vendors selling handmade crafts, artisanal cheeses, and locally produced honey
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A tech company released a new software update to fix security issues
• ·Study shows that using natural light in offices increases employee productivity