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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rockton and Roscoe communities battle to create the longest rock snake
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — The second annual Rock Snake Competition kicked off Sunday between Rockton and Roscoe. The two villages compete to build the longest rock snake, where community members connect rocks across the towns. The Roscoe Gardening Club created the competition and President Renee Mealey said it's been a hit. 'The Gardening Club wanted to create a program which would include our local children,' Mealey said. 'We wanted to give them the opportunity to participate in a project throughout the summer.' In its first year in 2024, Rockton took the win, with 378 rocks. Roscoe fell short with a snake of 327 rocks. Mealey said the club is hoping to reach the 500 mark this year. 'Oh, we would love to surpass the number of rocks, of course,' Mealey said. 'We were looking at [if] we could achieve 500 this year for Roscoe, that would be fun.' Rockton residents can find the snake at the Talcott Library and Roscoe residents can add their rocks to the snake at Harlem-Roscoe Fire Station 1. Mealey said the best part of the competition is involving the communities and competing for bragging rights. The competition runs through September 1st. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Manchester WILL get tallest tower after council approve it second time
Manchester WILL get a new tallest tower after the council approved a 76-storey skyscraper for the second time. Developer Salboy sought the green light for its 246m-tall 'Nobu Manchester' tower last month, with the skyscraper taking its name from the luxury hotel it will house along with 452 apartments. It was set to become Manchester's tallest tower when it secured planning permission on April 10, overtaking Renaker's Plot D tower, which will be 213m tall when construction finishes. READ MORE: Girl, 13, 'topples into reservoir in front of her dad while taking photo' READ MORE: Boy, 13, beaten up by 'five men' with 'bats and weapons' on busy Manchester road But 'changes to access' to the buildings made during the planning process meant a 'perhaps overcautious' Manchester council decided to 'reconsult' neighbours, according to Dave Roscoe, a senior figure in the council's planning department. That meant the application was re-assessed in full on Thursday (May 29). After opening for consultation again, the Music Venue Trust said 'further acoustic testing should be undertaken' on nearby music venue Rebellion, which feared complaints from new residents. 'It is a long-established Mancunian cultural space, being a home for live music since 2013 and hosting in excess of 220 events annually,' a council report prepared before the meeting said of the Trust's objection. Mr Roscoe said at Thursday's town hall meeting both Rebellion and convention centre Manchester Central — which initially opposed the development — would undergo more acoustic testing to assess the effects of noise from the venues would have on Nobu Manchester. Councillors again voted to approve the development. Simon Ismail, Salboy boss, said: 'As the location of not just the tallest tower outside London but a large number of high quality affordable homes, Viadux has the potential to become a symbol of this city's aspirations and confidence in itself. Viadux now promises to shape not only Manchester's skyline for years to come, but the city's sense of identity on the global stage.' A similar situation unfolded with another apartment block nearby, set to be built on Whitworth Street West. The £118M, 44-storey tower is also near Rebellion, and the Music Venue Trust said its 'operators must be actively included, and venue operations appropriately surveyed' the same report added. 'Without consideration of the venue this proposal would have an adverse impact on the cultural organisation's ongoing viability and would result in homes with unacceptable amenity and quality,' it went on. Applications to keep restaurant, performance venue, and bar Diecast open permanently on Store Street, and a new SEND pupils' unit as William Hulme's Grammar School in Whalley Range were also approved.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Washington County World War II veteran identified 81 years after disappearance
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced that a Washington County World War II veteran has been positively identified 81 years after his disappearance. U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lieutenant Donald W. Sheppick, 26, of Roscoe, Pennsylvania, was killed during World War II after the aircraft he was on crashed into the water off the coast of present-day Papua New Guinea. Sheppick was accounted for on Sept. 20, 2024. His family recently received their full briefing on his identification, which has prompted the release of additional details. In March 1944, Sheppick was assigned to the 320th Bombardment Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force and deployed in present-day Papua New Guinea. On the morning of March 11, Sheppick was onboard a B-24D Liberator bomber called "Heaven Can Wait" that departed Papua New Guinea as part of a bombing mission against enemy forces at Boram Airfield and Awar Point, Hansa Bay, located along the northern coast of New Guinea. With the bomber in the air, observers soon saw flames erupt from a bomb bay, likely caused by anti-aircraft fire that ignited undropped ordnance. The aircraft pitched up, eventually crashing into the sea. Despite several aircraft circling the crash site, no survivors were found. Following the war, the American Graves Registration Service continued to search battle areas and crash sites in New Guinea, concluding their search in late 1948. By 1950, officials concluded they could not locate any remains of Sheppick or the rest of the crew, and the crew members were declared non-recoverable. From 2013 to 2017, the family of Heaven Can Wait bombardier 2nd Lt. Thomas V. Kelly, with Dr. Scott Althaus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, continued to research the incident, gathering historical documents and eyewitness accounts of the incident. In 2017, Project Recover located B-24 wreckage in Hansa Bay while making sonar scans as part of a surveying effort, and by 2019, a DPAA underwater investigation team conducted several wreckage surveys. The crash site was successfully excavated in 2023, with teams sending the recovered materials away for review and analysis. Scientists from the DPAA and Armed Forces Medical Examiner System later identified Sheppick using dental, anthropological, and DNA analysis. Sheppick's name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, along with others still missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. He will be buried in Belle Vernon, Fayette County.
Nylon
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
RIMOWA continues next chapter of its Never Still campaign featuring Rosé, Jay Chou and Sir Lewis Hamilton
Renowned for engineering iconic travel companions that last a lifetime, RIMOWA continues its exploration into purposeful travel, personal evolution, and the pursuit of progress with the introduction of the fifth chapter of its Never Still campaign. Rosé for RIMOWA Never Still. Image courtesy of RIMOWA. Jay Chou for RIMOWA Never Still. Image courtesy of RIMOWA. Sir Lewis Hamilton for RIMOWA Never Still. Image courtesy of RIMOWA. Featured in this campaign are international superstars Rosé from Blackpink, Jay Chou and F1 racing star Sir Lewis Hamilton, alongside three of RIMOWA's iconic aluminium suitcases. Each of the suitcase is a celebration of the personal power of movement and they all carry the marks of adventure like a visual diary in various forms such as subtle dents, worn stickers, and gentle scuffs. They also have personalised touches like Jay Chou's tennis sticker (a nod to his favourite sport), Rosé's tribute to her new album, and Sir Lewis Hamilton's Roscoe sticker — immortalising the close bond with his beloved bulldog. Video courtesy of RIMOWA. Directed by Daniel Wolfe and Elliott Power in partnership with creative agency Anomaly, the campaign's films embrace a cinematic sensibility while remaining grounded in human connection. You can see movements of movement and stillness interwoven together with imagery captured by a global network of photographers and filmmakers to lend a quiet intimacy and sense of place. Each of the three icons are also featured in a pair of bespoke short clips that give a more personal lens on their journeys. Video courtesy of RIMOWA. The first provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the campaign while the second delves into their individual suitcase sticker collections which showcase the places they've been, ideas that they were drawn to, and the passions that continue to shape them. Together, they reveal a more intimate portrait of each person, offering you a deeper connection beyond what you might already know about them.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'My heart stops': Lewis Hamilton opens up on 12-year-old dog Roscoe's pneumonia battle
Lewis Hamilton is facing a difficult time off the track, as his beloved bulldog Roscoe is battling serious health issues. The 12-and-a-half-year-old pet, known to Formula One fans around the world, was recently diagnosed with pneumonia, prompting concern across the paddock and beyond. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Roscoe, who has accompanied Hamilton to races for years, is currently receiving intensive veterinary care. Roscoe diagnosed with pneumonia Roscoe's illness first came to light in the lead-up to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Hamilton's long-time trainer and Roscoe's carer, Kirstin McMillan , shared the worrying news on Instagram, stating: 'He is going to his vet today. This is a vet that practises veterinary medicine where she combines Eastern and Western, that's an integrative pet practice.' She explained that Roscoe was undergoing a treatment plan that includes both conventional and holistic methods: 'She's a real vet, she went to Davis and everything, but she went for a few years of additional training in holistic methods, Chinese medicine, acupuncture and things like that. What she is going to do with him today is a high-dose Vitamin C IV drop and this is supportive care. This is in addition to the strong antibiotics that he is correctly on for his pneumonia. And she'll do acupuncture on him, so this supports him.' McMillan's updates were meant to reassure fans that Roscoe is receiving the best care possible. Hamilton opens up about Roscoe's health Ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Hamilton himself addressed Roscoe's condition and the emotional toll it's taken. Speaking to media, he shared a heartfelt update: "He's 12-and-a-half years old, so he's an old boy," said Hamilton. "He had pneumonia, but he's fine now, but definitely this is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who's looking after him, my heart stops for a second." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari in 2025 and is currently racing in his final season with Mercedes, has always been open about his close bond with Roscoe. The dog has been a regular fixture at Grand Prix weekends and even has his own Instagram account with over a million followers. Fans rally behind Roscoe Roscoe's popularity among fans has led to an outpouring of support on social media. As one of the most well-known dogs in the motorsport world, Roscoe has become more than just Hamilton's pet, he's a companion that symbolizes the driver's grounded personality and love for animals. Hamilton, a vocal advocate for animal welfare and a vegan lifestyle, has often credited Roscoe with helping him stay balanced amid the pressures of F1. His concern and vulnerability over Roscoe's health have struck a chord with many in the racing community and beyond. A challenging time for Hamilton This emotional period comes during a transitional season for Hamilton, who is set to leave Mercedes after more than a decade with the team. While he focuses on the remainder of the season and prepares for his future at Ferrari, Roscoe's illness is clearly weighing heavily on his mind. Despite the challenges, Hamilton continues to show resilience, on and off the track, while cherishing every moment with Roscoe.
