Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment: • The Rotary Club of Youngstown would like to turn “Dry January” into a 30-day-event for 2026. The Rotary’s Groundhog Craft Beerfest will be Jan. 31 ...

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - An appraiser with Otter Tail County is being recognized for his compassionate and quick-thinking actions that helped save a person’s life during a routine ...

Mermaid Kat, a professional mermaid, swimming with a whale shark as part of an anti-finning campaign in the Bahamas. Photograph: Ian Gray Professional mermaids risk hypothermia, seasickness and the ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas School for the Blind and Deaf is making strides in Braille literacy and technology, all while expanding its facilities. Kay Nicole Walsh, superintendent of the ...

Are you partaking in Dry January? Once considered niche, this annual reset feels woven into modern lifestyle as more and more restaurants place an emphasis on zero-proof spirits. That includes ...

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GLADWINRed Tails – Blue Water: The Tuskegee Airmen Project presented by the Gladwin Pilots Association will take place on Feb.3, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Gladwin High School Cafetorium.Come hear ...

If you are skipping booze this month, Houston has you covered. From high-end steakhouses and ramen bars to neighborhood spots and hotel lounges, local menus are packed with thoughtful mocktails, ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With the new year here, the popular new year's resolution of "Dry January" is underway. While some people choose to stay home, others are looking for alternatives that do not revolve ...

America’s Test Kitchen’s senior book editor Joe Gitter joins host Indira Lakshmanan with his advice and tips for how to make and experience excellent mocktails for Dry January. He also hosts the ...