When protests over the Israel-Hamas war took root on Columbia University’s campus last spring, Mahmoud Khalil became a familiar, outspoken figure in a student movement that soon spread to other U.S.

The Vig Alehouse and Casino held a silent auction to raise funds for an upcoming two week trip to Africa, a part of Rauch's rural outreach with her non-profit, First Breath International.

The Around Town Book Club plays a game or challenge, or has an activity every month. From assistant librarian Melissa Reece: ...