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12 hours 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.

19 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

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6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/30

7 hours ago in Sports

JMU Men’s Soccer plays ODU to a 1-1 draw in Norfolk

After a scoreless first half, each side stung one another with a goal in the second half as James Madison men's soccer (7-5-4, 4-1-3 SBC) played ODU to a 1-1 draw in a feisty Royal Rivalry clash Friday evening at the ODU Soccer Complex.

7 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah on the road in three sets

Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah in three sets

7 hours ago in Sports

James Madison Volleyball falls at home to Coastal for fifth straight loss

James Madison volleyball dropped a back-and-forth battle, 3-2, to Coastal Carolina on Friday night at the Convocation Center.

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1 hour ago in Local, Weather

Cooler this weekend with clouds and sunshine

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Conditions should be good for all the trick or treaters this evening, although it will be cool.

6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/30

11 hours ago in Local, Weather

Cooler this weekend with partly cloudy skies

Halloween will bring lower temperatures and some clouds.

14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

What is the process for getting a speed limit changed? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson answers the question what is the process for getting a speed limit changed with the help of VDOT.

14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Staunton Police seeking information to identify individuals involved in several larcenies

The Staunton Police Department is attempting to identify three individuals involved in several larcenies.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

1 day 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.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.