I’ve noticed over the past few years, those new, bright headlights both LED and ‘HID’ (high-intensity discharge – also called Xenon Lights), are found on more and more vehicles, specifically new models. They look cool for sure. Some may call it a sexy look on a vehicle. But for those of us who are in … Read more
It is a dangerous day to be traveling on the highways of northeast Missouri and western Illinois. As of early afternoon Thursday, a winter storm is still in the process of dumping up to 9 inches of snow on the area. About 1:30 pm, the Missouri Department of Transportation reported that southbound US 61 had … Read more
McDonald’s sold over 60 million of these since first introduced in 1970. According to spoonuniversity.com a large one of these has about 820 That is the equivalent of 1.25 Big Macs, 1.5 large fries, 2.5 Sundaes, or 3 Egg McMuffins. Oh my word. I should really say, it’s Shawn Michaels’s favorite thing in the whole … Read more
I really have a hard time with today’s athletes and proven leadership. Meaning, today’s young athletes really don’t seem to have great leadership qualities. Now, I know some people are saying, what’s he talking about? I really see a lot of today’s high school, college and pro athletes not being leaders on their teams. I … Read more
Even though we are beginning to see masking policies loosen in Massachusetts, there are still many places in Berkshire County, and Massachusetts as a whole, where masks are and will remain a requirement for some time. This recent article points out that all people in Massachusetts (regardless of vaccination status) are required to continue wearing … Read more
If you’ve ever been to Brackett’s Market in Bath, you know Darlene. She’s got one of those personalities that are contagious…and in a good way. Anyone that’s been to Brackett’s Market knows Darlene. She’s kind, compassionate and she loves her holidays. Last week she fell and broke her hip. She had hip surgery and was … Read more
Ladies–It’s a daytime just for you filled with fun, Bingo and champagne all to raise funds for Harmony Home-an essential non-profit agency here in the Permian Basin that advocates and assists children who are victims of sexual abuse and their families. It all happens at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 305 E. 5th … Read more
Today is St. Valentine’s Day as this momentus occasion is spent to show the romantic side towards your special someone. In my opinion, you don’t need to wait until February 14th to show how special someone is to you in life. That should be a daily ritual without any assistance from cupid, although he has … Read more
Ugh, not Stonewall Kitchen! I love Stonewall Kitchen! I love everything about it. Every little jam, cracker, mix, sauce, basket, bread, kitchen tool – it’s the one thing I always love buying as gifts and getting as a gift. But they are doing some rearranging and closed their cooking school in their York flagship store. … Read more
Earlier this week, Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffery Riley announced that students and staff at Massachusetts Kindergarten through 12th Grade schools will no longer be required to wear face coverings starting February 28th. That has now filtered down to high school athletes who play indoors, as the MIAA will move in lock-step … Read more
In honor of National Pizza Week I guess this would be a good time to reveal who’s got the best pizza in the entire country. We are in the hub of greatness, pizza greatness that is. Connecticut is in the ideal spot for the perfect storm of pizza perfection. New York in one direction, Boston … Read more
It’s early morning. Your driving into work, and… BAM! A nasty pothole jumps out in front of you! wow! How many times has this happened to you? It’s okay, I already know the answer. Fact is, right now the City of Pittsfield is wrought with these nasty little craters that can do everything from throwing … Read more
All of Sam’s Italian Foods in Maine were bought by a New York company…but don’t cringe. According to MaineBiz, the company out of New York, Teamshares, wants to keep Sam’s Italian the same! Richard Michaud owns the chain and is retiring. Well deserved since he and his wife have been at this since 1988. Michaud … Read more
State Troopers in Massachusetts have been very busy lately it seems. After several days of ice-related crashes – more than 200 according to state police – over the weekend, troopers responded early this morning to a tractor-trailer rollover in a major connector to the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston. An amazing scene as the tractor-trailer … Read more
Let me just throw this out there – no town does breakfast like America’s Hometown. Change my mind. It is known as the “most important meal of the day.” And, looking around at what Hannibal has to offer, I would, in my slightly biased viewpoint, put Hannibal’s best breakfast destinations up against anybody’s. As we … Read more
A crash that occurred on Saturday morning in Pownal was one of several crashes in the region that were the result of icy road conditions. This crash did not result in injuries, but it certainly could have been much worse. Crash on Route 7 in Pownal via Pownal FD FacebookCrash on Route 7 in Pownal … Read more