In my youth, the BBC’s Grandstand and ITV’s World of Sport, presented by the flamboyantly moustached Dickie Davies, competed for weekend dominance of the airwaves. © I grew up watching Giant Haystacks’ battles with Big Daddy Back then the Beeb had the rights to most major sporting events, and World […]
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WAYNE, NJ – There are less than two weeks until the official start of spring. The “dark winter” of COVID is coming to an end and the new beginning of a new spring is coming soon to a Township near you. The Wayne Parks and Recreation Department have had their […]
Mar. 10—DETROIT — Mayor Mike Duggan vowed a fight Tuesday to put an end to redlining in car insurance rates, tackle a gun crime backlog and amass $50 million over five years to “put into our people.” Duggan, who is running for his third term this year, delivered his eighth […]
While shooting around in Ram’s Head Recreation Center as a first-year, John Miringu got a random invitation to play flag football for an intramural team. “And that was about it,” said Miringu, a junior majoring in business. “I just played flag football and it was fun, so I decided to […]
As the one-year mark of mourning is reached Tuesday, Ohio is looking ahead towards what it hopes will be a less deadly spring and summer.It was on this date one year ago that Ohio’s first cases of COVID-19 were identified in Cuyahoga County. Flags were at half-staff throughout the state […]
FILE – In this Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during a news conference in Annapolis, Md. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Hogan announced that some restrictions on businesses will be lifted later in the week. For example, on Friday at 5 p.m., limits will […]
When: Elizabethtown Borough Council meeting, March 4, with some council members in chambers and some joining remotely. What happened: Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic disruption it caused, Elizabethtown “weathered it well,” said Trout CPA auditor Sean Post, who presented council with the 2020 audit report. […]
There’s a line in an old song that says “don’t go chasing waterfalls.” That’s bad advice to take literally, especially in the New Jersey Highlands. What most people don’t realize is that the Garden State actually offers a variety of swift streams, running rapids and crisp cascades as natural treasures […]
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Richardson City Council members on Monday discussed how Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end the state’s mask mandate and allow bars and restaurants to reopen at full capacity may affect area residents and business owners. As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up in North Texas and across the country, city officials also […]
In the year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Vermonters have noticed the arrival of new neighbors — who chose to leave larger cities for communities they perceived as safer and healthier.Now, a prominent university researcher is suggesting the influx presents an opportunity for economic development for the […]
A $1.3 million dollar facelift to the old Merrill Community Center is almost completed with a ribbon cutting set for March 27. Mayor Shirley Washington said Monday that the event had been set for 1 to 5 p.m. on a Saturday to ensure that the community would be able to […]
The city of Longview is inviting the public to put down their walking sticks and shillelaghs and forgo the four-leaf clover counting next to the big green lake for awhile in order to take part in the Electrifying Shamrock Run/Walk on March 19. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration will consist of two […]
BELMAR, NJ — Belmar officials are working on a game plan to bring back recreational programs for children this summer, focusing first on outdoor activities. Recreation director Barry Trogu gave an update of efforts during the borough council’s March 2 meeting — in response to parents’ concerns that the borough […]
If binge-watching TV and mindlessly scrolling through social media have become the main way to spend your free time, it’s time to mix up your routine. After all, there’s life beyond the latest shows and other people’s photos. RELATED CONTENT And we’re not talking about cleaning out the garage or […]
SHERIDAN — If you’ve ever walked an extra 10 miles just to access a piece of public land while hunting, Rep. Cyrus Western, R-Big Horn, feels your pain. “There have been multiple instances in my hunting career where, say I’m on a piece of public land and not too far […]
nicola coughlan Karwai Tang, Getty Images Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan is calling for a more diverse representation of women characters on screen. The actress wrote an op-ed for The Guardian—published just two days ahead of International Women’s Day—in which she reflected on the shows she grew up watching and questioned […]
When worsening news of the novel coronavirus began shattering illusions of maintaining normalcy, swarms of shoppers raided stores, and supplies of disinfectant, toilet paper and N-95 masks vanished from shelves. After families felt securely armed with essential supplies to carry them through the next millennia, the outdoor recreation industry welcomed […]
Posted: Mar 8, 2021 / 10:18 AM EST / Updated: Mar 8, 2021 / 10:18 AM EST Pharmacist Madeline Acquilano draws a syringe of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The first shipments of the vaccine arrived at the hospital Wednesday morning. […]
When worsening news of the novel coronavirus began shattering illusions of maintaining normalcy, swarms of shoppers raided stores, and supplies of disinfectant, toilet paper and N-95 masks vanished from shelves. After families felt securely armed with essential supplies to carry them through the next millennia, the outdoor recreation industry welcomed […]
Should a ballot proposition reallocating sales tax to improve two of the city’s parks be approved by voters in May, Adams Park would become a multi-use entity. The park, which is in the 3400 to 3600 blocks of 61st Street, already tout sports and event seating, competition level fields, walking […]
For Glynn County lifeguard Paris Wyland, the most memorable parts of the job are the first-time experiences. “Your first experience with everything is really what gets you going in the job,” Wyland said. “That’s what makes it rewarding. Once you experience the first time it makes you more confident in […]
The best holiday TV episodes The best holiday TV episodes of all time At this time of year, our favourite shows pull out all the stops to come up with holiday episodes that stand out from […]