Construction Set to Begin on New 33,000-Square-Foot Chardon Library Branch
Geauga County Public Library will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Aug. 10, 2026, for its planned 33,000-square-foot Chardon Branch at 345 Park Avenue.
Community & Culture
Arts, culture, community organizations, civic events, libraries, museums, recreation, philanthropy, and public participation.
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Greenfield council considers $200,000 for Poet Seat Tower repairs and $322,000 in preservation spending
Greenfield City Council scheduled a July 15 public hearing on proposed Poet Seat Tower appropriations totaling $200,000 and a $322,000 FY2027 Community Preservation Committee budget.
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Jacksonville adopts five-year parks plan with estimated $2.5 million investment
The Jacksonville City Council adopted a 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan intended to guide park-system investment over five years, with an estimated $2.5 million investment.
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Cochise County’s Planned Animal Shelter Property in Huachuca City Enters Escrow After $440,000 Offer
Cochise County has entered escrow on 450 N. Huachuca Blvd. in Huachuca City for a future animal shelter, with closing scheduled for on or before Aug. 1, 2026.
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San Bernardino sets Aug. 15 reopening for Nicholson Park
Nicholson Park is scheduled to reopen Aug. 15 with games, food vendors and an outdoor screening of Pixar’s Cars during San Bernardino’s Route 66 centennial.
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UNESCO’s 2026 creativity report finds artistic freedom and creator support remain under pressure worldwide
A UNESCO report published June 10 says censorship, online harassment, surveillance and weak support systems continue to affect artists and cultural professionals across countries.
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IRS Expands Business Tax Account Access to Tax-Exempt Organizations
The IRS says tax-exempt organizations can now use its Business Tax Account, while new guidance sets annual information requirements for central organizations with subordinate groups.
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IRS releases 2022-23 state and county migration data as U.S. population shifts continue
The Internal Revenue Service has released state and county migration data covering calendar years 2022-23, offering a new federal source for examining where Americans moved.
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Copyright Office opens tenth DMCA rulemaking, sets Aug. 24 petition deadline
The U.S. Copyright Office has opened its tenth triennial Section 1201 rulemaking, beginning a process that could shape exemptions for lawful circumvention of copyright access controls.
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Hopkinsville receives $22,500 grant to update historic-property surveys
Hopkinsville was awarded a $22,500 federal grant to update surveys of historic properties through Kentucky’s Certified Local Government program.
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Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building stays open through Sept. 7 for America’s 250th anniversary
The Smithsonian’s historic Arts and Industries Building opened June 16 and will host public access and cultural programming through Sept. 7, 2026.
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AmeriCorps awards more than $387 million to 260 nonprofit, faith and community organizations
AmeriCorps says its new State and National grants are expected to support more than 35,000 volunteers serving communities across the United States.
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Illinois’ 2026 back-to-school sales-tax holiday begins Friday
Illinois’ 10-day state sales-tax holiday starts Aug. 7 and applies to qualifying clothing and school-related merchandise, subject to item and price limits.
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Vincennes shifts 2026 Fourth of July celebration to July 3 after organizer’s death
Vincennes’ 2026 downtown Independence Day celebration will begin Friday, July 3, after the death of a longtime organizer. Local reporting says the fireworks were postponed.
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Lynwood Receives $331,000 Grant for California Avenue Park
Lynwood announced a $331,000 state-administered grant to support development of a new passive park on California Avenue.
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Census says U.S. population growth slowed sharply as net international migration fell
The U.S. population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, in the year ending July 1, 2025, as net international migration dropped 53.8%.
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Points of Light unveils national volunteer strategy after yearlong listening effort
The nonprofit’s strategy draws on two national surveys, 23 roundtables and a 40-member advisory council, with a focus on strengthening volunteer pipelines and engaging young people.
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Switzerland and Nigeria Return 18 Artefacts Under New Cultural-Property Agreement on June 29
Swiss authorities and Nigerian cultural officials completed the restitution of 18 major artefacts and signed a framework for future provenance and repatriation work.
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Smithsonian Extends ‘American Aspirations’ Exhibition Through Aug. 10 Anniversary
The Smithsonian will keep its “American Aspirations” exhibition open at the Smithsonian Castle through Aug. 10, extending access through the institution’s 180th anniversary and its America 250 programming.
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IMO’s First Global Safety Code for Autonomous Cargo Ships Takes Effect July 1, 2026
The International Maritime Organization’s non-mandatory code creates a global safety framework for cargo ships operated remotely or with little or no crew.
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Census Bureau documents major shifts in the size and origins of the U.S. foreign-born population
A new Census Bureau analysis traces changes in the foreign-born population from 1850 onward, while newer estimates show net international migration falling in every state and most counties.
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National Park Week Set for Aug. 22-30, With Free Entry on Aug. 25
The National Park Service says entrance fees will be waived for U.S. citizens and residents on Aug. 25, 2026, during National Park Week.