A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityA chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risksA new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists

Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping schemeThe national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region

High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort