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6 days ago
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‘He's Got The Potential': Owen Almighty Gears Up For Fall Campaign
'He's Got The Potential': Owen Almighty Gears Up For Fall Campaign originally appeared on Paulick Report. Unraced since finishing fifth in the Kentucky Derby, Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby winner Owen Almighty is gearing up for an autumn campaign, reports Rankin, president of Flying Dutchmen, said on the BloodHorse Monday podcast that the colt could make his return to the races in the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard on Aug. 22, or the G1 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 23. Both races are seven furlongs with a $500,000 purse, although the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes is around two turns."Either place, I know he'll give us everything he's got. He always does," Rankin said on the BloodHorse Monday podcast. "We just want to get him started back on the right foot and get him geared up for a fall campaign. I still believe he's got the potential to be a very good 4-year-old."A son of Speightstown, the Brian Lynch trainee has three wins and two seconds in eight starts. Big Truzz, another top 3-year-old on the Flying Dutchmen roster, could make his next start in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby on Sept. 20 after a seven-length romp in the Ellis Park Derby on Aug. 10, Rankin said on the more at This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Times
30-07-2025
- New York Times
$600,000 Homes in West Virginia, Missouri and Massachusetts
Charles Town, | $609,000 This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house is a few blocks from the center of town and is listed as a contributing structure in Charles Town's Residential Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Within walking distance are a brewery, a gastro pub, one of the oldest theaters in West Virginia, a diner, a Mexican restaurant and several coffee shops. Recent exterior upgrades include a freshly-painted stucco facade, a restored metal roof and a repointed stone foundation. Harpers Ferry is 20 minutes away, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a 45-minute drive. Both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are 90 minutes away by car. Size: 3,087 square feet Price per square foot: $197 Indoors: A red brick path leads from the street to a covered front porch with Doric columns. Inside is a foyer with hardwood floors. The living room is off one side and the dining room is off the other. In the living room, the walls are blue and a bay of windows faces the front yard. The dining room has high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace with an original mantel. At the back of this level is the kitchen, where the center island is topped with marble. The appliances, including a gas range, are stainless steel, and the backsplash is made of white subway tile. A laundry room off the kitchen has a stacked washer and dryer, and a powder room is off the foyer, tucked beneath the staircase. Also off the kitchen is a sunroom, where walls of glass overlook the backyard. The main staircase, from the foyer, and one in the rear lead up to the second level. At the top of the steps is the primary suite, which has two four-over-four windows and a closet. The attached bathroom has a double vanity and a glass-walled shower. Across the hall are two additional bedrooms, both big enough for queen-size beds and one with built-in cabinets. They both have use of a full bathroom with a claw foot soaking tub. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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01-06-2025
- General
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Dog lovers: Here's what's happening at Bark in the Park this year
The Animal Welfare Society is hosting its annual Bark in the Park event on Saturday, June 7. According to a community announcement, the event will take place at Jefferson Memorial Park on Forrest Avenue in Charles Town, West Virginia, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. This year marks the 73rd anniversary of the society and the 17th annual Bark in the Park fundraiser. Participants and their dogs can enjoy a variety of activities, including a Blessing of the Animals, an Interactive Dog Walk, and canine demonstrations. Games such as the Biscuit Walk and the Puppachino Challenge will also be featured. Canine contests will include Best Kisser, Best Tail Wagger, Best Vocalist, Best Trick and Best Dressed. 3 Dog Farm will provide a Lure Course for dogs to enjoy. Vendors will be present, including dog rescues and those selling handmade crafts. Food options will include hot dogs and snacks. A $10 donation per dog is required for registration, which includes a doggy bandana and a 'wag' bag. Dogs must be current on vaccinations to participate. For more information, go to the AWS website at or email Jane Tarner at jst107@ This event aims to benefit homeless pets at the Animal Welfare Society shelter. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Animal Welfare Society Bark in the Park event in Charles Town, June 7
