The amount of sparkle amid the abundance of trophies, crowns, sashes and medals earned by members of Heather Bennett’s Dancin to the Rhythm during a pair of spring competitions can’t help but impress. All that bling doesn’t come without investment. It is payoff for years of sweat and training inside the Elmira Heights dance studio […]
Apr. 10—Placido Borrego knew the accolades and honors were coming, and he still felt he didn’t deserve them. He received something akin to a ceremonial 21-gun salute as dozens of family members and friends gathered with dignitaries at City Hall to honor the 99-year-old military veteran. Wednesday was proclaimed Placido Borrego Day. Borrego, who served […]
Jan. 20—FAIRMONT — West Virginia organizations that are members of the West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals gathered in Charleston for their annual convention. There, pageant queens from around the Mountain State competed to see would be the best of the best, as well as other competitions. Fairmont’s West Virginia 3 Rivers Festival came […]