Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zooFashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsSurvey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities

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• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea salt
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 2,000 people
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets