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3 days ago in Sports, Trending
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.
3 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.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
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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1 week ago in Features, Trending
‘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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3 hours ago in Community, Local
Anicira offering free spay/neuter event for 100 pets November 11
The one-day event, "Paws on the Floor," also includes a free rabies vaccine, distemper combination vaccine, and microchip for every participating dog and cat.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Staunton man arrested on 35 counts of knowingly possessing child pornography
71-year-old Timothy J. Snyder was arrested as part of a joint investigation involving the Staunton Police Department and the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
3 hours ago in Community, Local
Rockingham County appoints new county attorney
Rockingham County officials have appointed Danielle L. Smith to the position of County Attorney effective January 11, 2027.
4 hours ago in Holiday Guide, Local
Frontier Culture Museum announces holiday lantern tours and workshop series
The Frontier Culture Museum is celebrating the holiday season with two special offerings that bring historic holiday traditions to life.
4 hours ago in Agriculture, Local
Luray Fire Department receives grain bin rescue equipment
Farmers in Page County grow more than 3,900 acres of corn and soybeans each year.
5 hours ago in Features, Local, Native Advertising, Pet of the Week
Meet Duffy and Mister Kisses | RHSPCA Pets of the Week
Meet Duffy and Mister Kisses, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.
