The Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest invites young people ages 11–13 to share their vision of peace through art. Each year, students around the world participate, using creativity to express hope, unity, and their dreams for a more connected world. The 2025–2026 theme, “Together As One,” encourages youth to imagine what can happen when people of diverse backgrounds unite around a shared cause. “When we come together, we can do amazing things,” the official ...

Miss North Sevier, Boston Mason, is encouraging young people across the valley to “Dream Big — then go do something about it,” a message she lives out in her own life. Mason has wanted to become a pilot since she was 15 years old, and now, at just 18, she is close to earning her certification. Years of dedication and hard work are bringing her dream to life, and she’s using her experience to show ...

The Salina Police Department is working toward adding a trained K-9 to its force — an addition that would greatly enhance local public safety. Police K-9s play an important role in tracking missing persons, assisting in narcotics detection, and providing critical support to officers during high-risk situations. Every donation helps move the department closer to securing and training a dog for service in the community. To support this effort, Beehive Bags has organized a community ...