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Reader's View: Until judges crack down, drivers will speed
Thanks to the News Tribune for addressing, in its Aug. 28 editorial, the bad-driver behavior in the Duluth community (Our View: “ Knucklehead driving in Duluth demands to be curbed ”). The abandonment of the rules by many drivers is, of course, everywhere: in small towns, on state highways and country roads, and elsewhere. Speed is obviously the main culprit for accidents. The editorial said the threat of an expensive ticket is the strongest incentive for slowing down.
Sa majesté des mouches en replay - Cinéma de minuit
| Films suspense 1963 1 h 26 min Primé Déconseillé aux moins de 12 ans Disponible jusqu'au 03/06/2025 Une alerte nucléaire conduit les autorités anglaises à procéder à l'évacuation des écoles. Un avion transportant des enfants et quelques adultes s'écrase sur une île déserte. Seuls les enfants survivent. Livrés à eux-mêmes, ils tentent de s'organiser. Mais les personnalités antagonistes de deux d'entre eux entraînent la formation de clans. Ce sont Ralph et Jack qui les dirigent.
Reynolds VFW looks ahead after fire
PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — Reynolds VFW Post 7599 has plans to build a new headquarters in the coming months, but its senior vice commander says however that takes form, it will be built upon the ideologies its founders established years ago. “It’s hard to say it’s going to be better,” Mike Mason said Thursday. “My dad (Merle) and Mickey McKnight and other members built this, and we can’t say, why did they do it that way?
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
IN OR OUT Some municipalities in Mercer County will be in the total solar eclipse’s path of totality on April 8, some will not. But that’s not to say those areas won’t get a glimpse of the eclipse; it will just be a partial eclipse. Totality is when the moon completely eclipses the sun. IN (total solar eclipse) Atlantic — 3:16 to 3:18 p.m.; 2 minutes, 17 seconds of totality (times vary slightly in vicinities). Clark — 3:16 to 3:17 p.m.; 26 seconds. Clarks Mills — 3:17 to 3:18 p.m.; 29 seconds.
'SpookT' wins Best of the Best award at Atlanta horror fest
ATLANTA — The minds behind “SpookT” departed the Days of the Dead festival with a surprise: An award for best film of the whole event. “SpookT,” directed by Greenville native Tony Reames and set in Greenville, brought home Best of the Best, given by those who also had films up for recognition during this past weekend’s event in Atlanta. “Tony’s was the best of all,” said Mary Reames, a co-producer on her son’s film. “It was pretty cool; that was the last of the awards during the ceremony.
JC song from 'SpookT' up for award at horror fest
When we last left Juvenile Characteristics (JC), the band was performing in September in front of a packed Reynolds Drive-In during the local premiere of the film, “SpookT,” in which singer Kris “Chappie” Chapman had a bit part, and the band contributed a song, “Tear It Down.” Now, JC’s “Tear It Down” has been nominated for best original song at the Days of the Dead Film Festival, set for this weekend in Atlanta. “Tear It Down” is the title track from JC’s 2020 album.
Spectrum cites TV network's fees for higher rates
Spectrum customers in the Town of Greenville and surrounding municipalities will see their bills increase after Jan. 30, according to its parent company, Charter Communications. Spectrum, the second-largest cable provider in the United States, notified customers of the rate increase in their January bills, while municipal officials learned last month. Depending on the package to which one subscribes, rates are going up between $2 and $5. Spectrum points the rate-increase finger at TV networks.
everything’s coming up DANDELIONS
Local native drew on family, growth, time for new album By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 05, 2023 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com Fredonia native and 1992 Reynolds graduate Rick Hornyak took the long way to write, record and release his second full-length album, “Dandelion,” but there have been reasons: The birth of his now-fiveyear old son, a worldwide pandemic, and the need to feel the music, instead of writing for the sake of writing.
Juvenile Characteristics goes from early-morning Phil to late-night Jimmy
Juvenile Characteristics goes from early-morning Phil to late-night Jimmy ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ shows clip of JC playing at Groundhog Day By ops@our-hometown.com | on February 04, 2023 By TOM CHAPINtchapin@recordargusnews.com When we last left Juvenile Characteristics (JC), the Mercer Countybased bluegrass/Americana band had performed for the second time in as many years early Thursday morning at Gobbler’s Knob, in Punxsutawney, Pa., for Groundhog Day.
Meteorologist Hall of Fame’s last inductee is … Punxsy Phil
GROUNDHOG DAY By ops@our-hometown.com | on February 01, 2023 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — As they say, save the best for last. Just before Groundhog Day on Thursday, the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center (PWDC) will today continue its tradition of inducting an honoree into its Meteorologist Hall of Fame. But today’s inductee — Punxsutawney Phil himself — will be the last.
No tax increase in Py Twp. budget
By ops@our-hometown.com | on December 16, 2022 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — Taxpayers will see no tax increase in Pymatuning Township’s 2023 budget, thanks to a surprise decrease in insurance, i.e., workman’s compensation. Supervisors Gary Lowers, Jim Rowe and David Gregory passed the $1,018,913 budget unanimously Monday night.
GHS educator in the running for Thiel’s Science Teacher of the year
By caleb | on March 01, 2022 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com On top of teaching, family and other day-today activities — such as fronting a band — Greenville High School science teacher Kris Chapman received information one recent day that blew his mind: That he was among 10 teachers nominated by students as a Science Teacher of the Year through Thiel College. “I’m really humbled by it all,” said Chapman, who […] You are unauthorized to view this page.
Chillin’ with Phil
Juvenile Characteristics plays its biggest, coldest gig at Groundhog Day By caleb | on February 03, 2022 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com When we last saw Juvenile Characteristics, the eclectic band helped usher in a revamped Graul Amphitheater, rocked out far-and-wide gigs in several states and released its second album of all-new material that it could not perform in front of live audiences for months, due to a worldwide pandemic.
WEB-SIGHTING | Record Argus
Mercer woman wins trip to meet Spidey actor, see film premiere in L.A. By caleb | on January 06, 2022 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com MERCER — I t’s not often someone has a chance to meet a web-slinging, wall-crawling, friendly neighborhood superhero at the premiere of his newest movie — in this case, now one of the highest-grossing films ever. But Kara Peters, of Mercer, did.
Music Mondays to showcase talent, revamped amphitheater
By caleb | on June 21, 2019 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com What would possibly go together better than a revamped, cleaned-up Plimpton Graul Amphitheater, and some music to enjoy while there? That’s the whole point behind Music Mondays & Munchies, which kicks off this coming Monday, June 24, in the Riverside Park amphitheater, featuring the band Re-Issue. The series continues July 29 with Juvenile Characteristics, and wraps up Aug. 26 with […] You are unauthorized to view this page.
juvenile REVIVAL
Juvenile Characteristics overcomes injury, adds drummer to its circus By caleb | on April 05, 2019 By TOM CHAPIN tchapin@recordargusnews.com SANDY LAKE TOWNSHIP — When we last left Juvenile Characteristics, they were thrilling fans at their tent revival like live shows and preparing to release their first-ever CD in October 2016. Fast-forward two-and-a-half-years, and the band is down a finger — due to an injury at home — but has picked up a fifth member, a fulltime, drum-kit playing drummer.
Where does the magic happen? For young readers, it’s often the public library
Growing up for most children includes trips to the library, whether it is a school library or a local public library. During a child’s early years, the magic of reading begins to unfold and new adventures begin as a child enjoys their first story time, learns to read, or discovers their favorite book, author or series. When I was growing up, the library was a weekly routine. I couldn’t wait to walk out with as many books as my arms could carry.
The sound of the bagpipes keeps Aaron Armer playing
The sound of the bagpipes keeps Aaron Armer playing hear thatsound By caleb | on December 14, 2018 By TOM CHAPINtchapin@recordargusnews.com WEST SALEM TOWNSHIP — Even state wrestling champions learn that age and Father Time will soon catch up. Just ask Aaron Armer, a 1989 Reynolds High School grad and then-coach Brian Hills’ first-ever state wrestling champion. But any fatigue on his left arm these days isn’t from wrestling; it’s from playing the bagpipes.
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