IJR News - today's news from every sideVeterans Day Events Planned Across CommunitiesLifestyle — Oct 28, 2026Communities across the Cape Fear region, New York’s Sullivan County, Dresden, and St. Cloud are marking Veterans Day with parades, memorial services, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring veterans. St. Cloud will also host a Veterans Resource Fair, while several events include refreshments, meals, or other community activities.
Communities plan public art projects, seek artistsLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Communities in York County, Fairfield, Greensboro and Lanesboro are expanding public art through artist support and opportunities, including a new navigator, themed competitions, downtown displays, utility-cabinet designs and projects tied to road construction. The initiatives aim to showcase local talent, enliven public spaces and strengthen community connections, with applications and public submissions open on varying deadlines.
Early Voting Begins in Several States for Midterms — Oct 13, 2026Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election is opening on different schedules across U.S. counties: it begins Oct. 24 in Livingston County, New York, and Branch County, Michigan, while Williamson County, Tennessee, voting runs through Oct. 29. Santa Barbara County, California, set Oct. 19 as the voter-registration deadline.
