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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.
21 hours 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.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.
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4 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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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Tee
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! To raise awareness and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram, we have a…
Thank You!: Over $25K Raised for the Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon
The Valley Cares for Kids radiothon was a huge success! In total, Harrisonburg Media Group raised $25,632 for UVA Health…
Shen Valley Deals
Spend Less. Have More. Shen Valley Deals and your favorite local merchants have partnered together to bring you savings! We’ll…
Ticket Tuesday with Zeus Digital Theaters in Waynesboro
Tuesday on Q is Ticket Tuesday! Listen all day each Tuesday for your chance to win a pair of tickets…
Local News from Rocktown Now
46 minutes ago in Local
Residential fire deemed total loss in Elkton
At around 9:45am, Battalion Chief Doug Gooden said units were dispatched to a reported residential fire on the 18-thousand block of Mount Pleasant Road in Elkton.
2 hours ago in Community, Local
30×30 Fundraising seeks $4,000 to equip Augusta County’s K9 Judo with protective vest and medical kit
K9 Judo is a 2-year-old dual purpose K9 who also deploys with the SWAT team.
3 hours ago in Local
Critically Missing Adult Alert issued for Staunton man
Jefferey Scott Bennett was last seen at his home around 8:30 yesterday morning.
3 hours ago in Local
Speed trailers installed on East Market Street bridge
Speed trailers have been installed on East Market Street going over the bridge in Harrisonburg.
