The Inlander

Some COVID-era pivots and trends outlasted the pandemic. But have small businesses recovered enough to weather looming economic instability?

As recently as a week ago, after-hours callers to Fringe & Fray would be met with a recorded message. "We are open Monday through Saturday, 12 pm to 6 pm," it stated. "And masks are required." The ...
WTOL

Echoes of the Pandemic: Reflecting on the media's role in keeping the public informed

TOLEDO, Ohio — Five years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders are realizing the media played a big role in helping the community to persevere through the crisis. As part of our ...

Pediatrician says 'pandemic babies' are more susceptible to viruses this year

The 2025-2026 school year is the first year of kindergarten for children born during COVID. It is said that these "pandemic ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Vets halls struggle amid pandemic

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- Local bars and halls run by Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts -- those community staples where vets commiserate over beers and people celebrate weddings and ...
KEZI

Oregon test scores rise, but still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

The Oregon Department of Education has released new test scores showing both progress and challenges for K-12 students in the state.