A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trash
• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A tech company announced a new software update to improve device security
• ·A flood destroyed several roads and bridges in a rural area
• ·The government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groups
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of events with authors discussing their latest works
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system function