CARLISLE, Pa. — The GIANT Company announced on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, that it is donating $160,000 and 3,000 hams to organizations addressing food insecurity in local communities. “In celebration of Giving Tuesday, The GIANT Company is launching our season of giving efforts, which are centered around ongoing hunger relief in our local communities,” said … Read more
What are the wealthiest counties in New York? Financial advisor guide SmartAsset ranked the wealthiest counties across the U.S. by comparing investment income, property value and median income. Here’s are the findings. New York County Nassau County Westchester County Suffolk County Putnam County Rockland County Richmond County Saratoga County Kings County Dutchess County No New … Read more
The Caller-Times Student of the Week poll is now open. Voting is open until noon Thursday, Dec. 12. Participating Coastal Bend educators nominated high school students they say have shown outstanding academic achievement and community service. The Caller-Times will announce the winner and the runner-up after the poll closes Thursday. To cast a vote, visit … Read more
STAUNTON – A man is behind bars amid allegations he sexually assaulted a young girl last year in Staunton, according to police. On Wednesday, Jonathan S. Barbour, 20, of Charlottesville, was arrested on a charge of rape of a child under the age of 13. He was indicted in October by the Staunton grand jury. … Read more
Each week readers vote on central Indiana students who were nominated by their schools for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. Readers can vote for their favorite student throughout the week at the bottom of this story on IndyStar.com, with polling closing at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12. Winners will be announced Friday. This … Read more
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcomed! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Monday: Free Colonial Heights preschool program Join the Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department this Monday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon for Tadpole Time, … Read more
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcomed! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Monday: Free Colonial Heights preschool program Join the Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department this Monday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon for Tadpole Time, … Read more
PETERSBURG — You are invited to participate in Petersburg National Battlefield’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Dinwiddie. This brief ceremony, which begins at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, honors America’s armed forces with a presentation of colors, the national anthem and laying of wreaths. Attendees are invited to assist placing … Read more
What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea. Dec. 8, 1900: “The Epworth hospital fair and Christmas market, which opened on Tuesday afternoon in the Auditorium annex, closed last evening and was followed to-day by a big dinner, … Read more
SOMERSET— Massachusetts state Rep. Patricia Haddad is pensive, and proud of her illustrious 24-year career. A changemaker who lobbied divisive bills, a longtime champion of clean energy and offshore wind in the SouthCoast, and a symbol of fortitude, Haddad said Republican Justin Thurber’s election win was “disappointing,” she said, “but I look forward with anticipation.” … Read more