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In honor of the Olympics, here’s a bit of history and a reflection of my personal interest in documenting the “essence of champions” of Terry Connor, the athletic director at Thomas More College. This is part of a series I’ve been writing for 10 years. March 2016 It came the week before the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament weekend, held at the Connor Convocation Center, featuring TMU’s undefeated team. Judy Harris Arriving on campus early, I expected to find athletic director Terry Connor in his tracksuit, completing a personal workout before the official day began. But on this day,…
By Christopher Dacanai FRESH ROASTED CHICKEN — Members of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church Men’s Club helped move fresh roasted chicken during the church’s annual Serbian Festival in Weirton on Saturday. WEIRTON — Attendees enjoyed family and food at the 2024 Serbia Festival, held Saturday at the newly renovated Serbia Picnic Grounds Pavilion. Hosted by Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church in Steubenville, the picnic was filled with music, conversation and homemade food, celebrating Serbian traditions and family ties. The annual picnic, which has been going for nearly 70 years, is the church’s largest fundraiser, according…
Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailsCloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it’s $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.The eyes of the world are once again on Simone Biles: three years after the “twists and turns” of Tokyo, the greatest gymnast of all time is back to continue her glorious Olympic story.But Biles doesn’t just carry on. The American continues to create and innovate, pushing the boundaries of her sport to new limits. At 27, Biles’ Olympic return was as groundbreaking as it was spectacular,…
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics ended with a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting “The Last Supper,” depicting the prophet Jesus. However, the fact that the parody was staged as an LGBT show reverberated around the world. Social media users called for a global boycott of the Olympics with the hashtag #boycottOlympics. Those who claimed the parody mocked religion described France’s decision to allow it as “shameful.” American billionaire Elon Musk, owner of X (Twitter), also said the parody was a grave disrespect to Christians. You may also be interested: Countless doctors told him that a…
Amy Pezzani, CEO of the Food Bank of Larimer County, poses for a photo at the food bank in Loveland on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald) When Amy Pezzani graduated from college in 1995, she enrolled in the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program hoping to make some money off her student loan payments. Little did she know that her first job at Ozarks Harvest Food Bank in Springfield, Missouri, would propel her toward a lifelong commitment to making a difference in her community. Nearly three decades later, Pezzani is celebrating his 20th anniversary as CEO of…
NOTE: Spoilers below. Women’s gymnastics preliminaries will be rebroadcast in primetime on NBC 5 at 6 p.m. Simone Biles and Suni Lee will make history by representing the United States in the individual all-around final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles, the 2016 Olympic individual all-around champion, and Li, the 2020 Olympic individual all-around champion, will take to the stage on Thursday, August 1, in what will be the first time that two Olympic individual all-around champions will face off in an Olympic individual all-around final. Biles and Lee finished first and third, respectively, on Sunday, with Biles finishing with…
Ryan Murphy is aiming to accomplish something no other male swimmer has ever done in Olympic history, and he faced a key test of that goal on Sunday in Paris. Murphy was trying to become the first male swimmer to win medals in both the 100 and 200 backstroke in three consecutive Olympic Games, and competed in the semifinals of the 100-meter event on Sunday. Murphy, competing in the first of two semi-final races, qualified fourth with a time of 52.72 seconds. The top three runners in each semi-final automatically advance to the final, with the two fastest times also…
A score below 70 is considered a failing rating. If a restaurant is deemed to have failed, a follow-up inspection is usually completed within 10 days of the initial evaluation. These are the latest reports. Bulloch County Two Story Books and Coffee House 142 N MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458 Phone Number: (706) 339-8768 Permit Type: Food Service Permit Number: FSP-016-000704 Last Inspection Score: 94 Last Inspected: 07-25-2024 For more information, call (912) 764-5969. Jersey Mike’s Sub 721 S MAIN STREET STATESBORO, GA 30458 Phone Number: Permit Type: Food Service Permit Number: FSP-016-000361 Last Inspection Score: 91 Last Inspected: 07-24-2024…
Last night was the final day of the third team’s battle for the main team of MasterChef 2024 season. A total of 10 contestants from the first two groups were selected for the main team. The fifth contestant from the third group to the main team was announced. In the episode aired on Sunday night, July 28, the 15th contestant of the main cast of MasterChef 2024 was replaced. So, who made it to the MasterChef main roster? Who is the winner of MasterChef Türkiye 2024? Who is the 15th contestant who joined the MasterChef main roster? July 29, 2024…
It’s no secret that New England is home to a lot of vocal foodies, and for good reason: the New England restaurant scene is thriving, with no shortage of new establishments opening their doors to the public, and in New Hampshire especially, there’s no shortage of places to visit for your next meal.When it comes to showcasing the best restaurants, no one does it better than LoveFood. From discussing the country’s top restaurants to sharing recipes, news and commentary, LoveFood is a foodie’s digital paradise.Right now, the site is highlighting the best soul food in each state, and in the…