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ATTENTION VETERANS! This is not news, but I don’t think this is well known. Veterans may salute when the National Anthem is being played during athletic events and other public situations.

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Senior Centre BINGO – resumes Friday Sept. 15 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. This will be a 9-week session ending Nov. 10. 2023 Terry Fox Run – The Annual Terry Fox Run will take place on This Sunday! Sept. 17 from 1-4 p.m. At the Sorting Gap Marina. Register at terryfox.org […]

Today* in Hawks around Town

Thanks to Corianne for sending from Bloomingdale: “It was in hot pursuit of an English House Sparrow who managed to evade becoming the hawks dinner.” ***If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to princeofpetworth@gmail.com.

Cops Corner 9.14.23

SEPTEMBER 1 BAG SECURED 3300 block of Silverpond Dr. Petit theft: An officer responded to the police department and met with the victim who reported that a backpack and package was stolen from their front porch at the listed location. CLEAN PLATE 100 block of Pearl St. Stolen tag: Officers responded to the listed location and met with the victim who reported that their license plate was stolen. THE TRUCK STOPS HERE 2200 block of James L. Redman …

From Our Files - September 16, 2023 Edition

Sept. 6, 1973 Deputies are investigating the death of John Wesley Place, 15, who was found in the back seat of a vehicle behind My Tavern Place. The boy lived in a residence at the same location. Deputies believe he died from drinking an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time, causing him to get sick and choke. Companions told deputies he offered them drinks from what he said was a...