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Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
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‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."
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Our beautiful fall weekend continues today
Our best chance for measurable rain will be Thursday.
Glenn’s FG as time expires lifts Bridgewater past Roanoke, 51-48
The Bridgewater College football team outlasted Roanoke 51-48 on Saturday afternoon thanks to a game-winning field goal as time expired. Parker Burke also broke the program record for single-game passing yards with 497.
11 hours ago in Local, Weather
Cooler this weekend with clouds and sunshine
Conditions should be good for all the trick or treaters this evening, although it will be cool.
21 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Broadway defeats East Rockingham 35-10
The Broadway Gobblers remain unbeaten and took the Valley District Championship in Broadway on Friday night
22 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Strasburg man arrested for allegedly stealing e-bike in Woodstock
The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office says at approximately 7:30am, deputies were initially dispatched to a residence in the area of Fairview Drive, in Woodstock after receiving a report of a larceny of a stolen electric bike.
22 hours ago in Agriculture, Local
Virginia corn harvest exceeding expectations after drought-stressed start
Virginia’s corn harvest is finishing stronger than expected despite a spring and early-summer drought.
