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By Wynne Parry, The Stamford Advocate, Conn. Aug. 5--STAMFORD -- The Board of Representatives on Monday night approved $145,606 to cover unanticipated personnel costs in the city's fire departments.

By Cindy Larson, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. Jul. 25--Fido and Fluffy have two fewer places to shop in Fort Wayne. Both local Petland pet-supply stores closed June 29, said Julie Washburn, public relations coordinator for Petland Inc.

By Natasha Lee, The Stamford Advocate, Conn. Dec. 21--STAMFORD -For the first time in more than 50 years, paid firefighters now at three volunteer firehouses and Stamford Fire & Rescue will be unified under one labor contract.

By Jennifer L. Boen, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. Nov.