A Farming section or forum where local farmers can share problem solving, a part of it linked to a help with depression site, sadly its needed alot in that vocation these days.

Online typed interviews with opposing Councillors come election time.

Discounted local services for members.

Maybe an online charity auction for someone unfortunate who needs help if you can find a sponsor to donate something to sell off.

Weekly Police beat: Used to educate and solve local crime.

A printable Calendar of local events for the year with your website heading it. A great thing to have for a specific area is their recycling bin pick up days marked off on it in color so its there at a glance.

Sale, rent and swap section.

A Co op shop, once youve built the numbers up with mass purchasing power.