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8 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
Features
2 days 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 Local
I-81 North to Route 33 to have ramp closures overnight November 2-3 in Harrisonburg
This closure will allow crews to perform shoulder widening work as part of the I-81 Widening Harrisonburg project.
6 hours ago in Local
American Frontier Culture Foundation revives Teacher Institute
The institute was created with the help of the Frontier Culture Museum’s Teacher Advisory Council.
7 hours ago in Local
Bluestone Vineyard’s 2023 Cabernet Franc named Best of Class at International Wine Competition
Bluestone Vineyard’s 2023 Estate-Grown Cabernet Franc earned a Double Gold medal, 96 points, and Best of Class honors for Cabernet Franc at the 2026 San Francisco International Wine Competition.
12 hours ago in Local
Harrisonburg City Council approves letter opposing the U.S. Department of Commerce proposal for the Decennial Census
According to the letter, these proposed changes will reportedly categorically exclude a significant share of the city population.
13 hours ago in Local
Flags at half-staff today in memory and respect of State Senator Janet D. Howell
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset.
14 hours ago in Local, Weather
No change in the weather until next month
Sunshine, a few clouds and mild days and nights.
