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American Press
29-05-2025
- General
- American Press
Historical walking tour focuses on the story of Lake Charles
Lake Charles' first City Hall was constructed in 1903. Before that, city council members met at homes, hotels or the second floor of the city's then-fire station at the corner of Iris and Cole streets. (American Press Archives) T he Imperial Calcasieu Museum is stepping beyond its walls to highlight and preserve Lake Charles' rich history this weekend. Starting at 2 p.m. Friday, ICM will host the first of three guided historical walking tours through Downtown Lake Charles. The 'Story of Lake Charles: Historical Walking Tours' will bring the city's history to the forefront in the locations of landmark events. The tours offer locals and tourists alike an opportunity to learn about landmark events and showcase influential figures who helped shape Lake Charles into what it is today. Ashley Royer, interim executive director, said the tours are a continuation of ICM's undertaking to preserve the area's history and culture, and will allow the museum to take this mission out of the confines of the building and into the area it honors. 'It is a way to take them out and about and just travel within the footsteps,' Royer said. The museum, which has operated since 1963, has curated the tour using precious — and scarce — primary sources such as Maude Reid's scrapbooks, as well as oral histories and input from area historians, to script the tour. Anna Alamond, an ICM creative specialist, will serve as docent for the tour. Royer said the walking tour is a chance for people to hear the accurate history of Lake Charles in a digital world of misinformation. 'If you imagine 20 years ago, everything's in the newspaper, everything's in a paper format, and we've moved to a digital format and part of it is that we're losing,' she explained. 'There's been mistranslations of the history that's going out.' History requires one to look backward and forward. And this is an important practice, Royer said, especially considering recurring themes the area is experiencing. The 1910 fire consumed the downtown area, but Lake Charles became a more developed city after the tragedy. Now, Lake Charles is in recovery from an onslaught of natural disasters, coupled with a pandemic. 'We think it's important because it's not just knowing what happened before, but what's happening currently,' Royer said. 'And I think it's important that history is a two-way street. You have to look back and forward. 'And there are just some really unique individuals who played a part in our development. I feel like you should know their stories.' The tour begins and ends at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan St., and will last about two hours. Two more guided history tours will be offered in June. Tickets can be purchased on ICM's website. The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, military and children. Children ages 4 and younger admitted free.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Waynesboro leadership changes follow death of long-time mayor
A new mayor and Waynesboro Borough Council member were sworn in May 27. The leadership changes follow the death of long-time Mayor Richard Starliper on May 16. Dade Royer is the new mayor, and Todd Blake replaces him as Ward 1 councilman. Both men were candidates for those positions in the May 20 primary, which came just days after Starliper passed away. Their appointments at the special council meeting on May 27 run through the end of this year. They also are the presumptive winners of the November general election to continue to serve in terms that will begin in 2026. Both received the Republican nominations for the seats in the primary election in which there were no Democratic candidates. A community loss: Waynesboro's 'Mayor Dick' passes away It's been a bittersweet week and a half for Royer, with Starliper passing away at age 87 just days before he won the primary election. 'I will greatly miss him,' said Royer, who called Starliper a friend and mentor. Starliper had been mayor since Jan. 2, 2006. He served on borough council from Jan. 16, 1980, to Jan. 4, 1988, and again from Jan. 2, 1995, to Jan. 7, 2002. 'Mayor Starliper, affectionately known as 'Dick' to many in the community, was a dedicated public servant whose leadership, integrity and compassion helped to shape the rejuvenation of our community,' said a statement from the borough announcing his death. Royer was sworn in by Starliper seven years ago when he filled the Ward 1 council seat vacancy. At the meeting, Royer resigned from his council seat and was appointed mayor, Blake was named to the council seat, then both men were sworn in by Franklin County Judge Mary Beth Shank. Councilman Michael Cermak was elected to replace Royer as vice president. 'I'll always do my best to serve the citizens of Waynesboro,' said Royer, who also thanked council members for their confidence in him and voters, both Republicans and Democrats, who voted for him in the primary election. On the Republican ticket, he received 513 votes – 82% – to outpoll Douglas Carranza, who got 110 votes. Royer also got 87% of the Democratic write-ins, so his name will be listed on the ballot as a candidate for both parties in November. 'I'm happy to be here and ready to work,' said Blake, who also serves on the borough authority, which oversees the water and sewer systems. In the primary election, Blake defeated Janeen McChesney 119-to-76 on the Republican ticket to advance to the general election for the Ward 1 seat. Other candidates for borough council seats moving forward after the primary are Brandon Boldyga, who defeated Ascohi Helman 123-to-42 in Ward 2 and Randy Schriver, who was the only candidate in Ward 3. Both are Republicans and no Democrats ran for the seats. This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: New Waynesboro mayor, councilman sworn in
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USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Roland Garros: Royer [120th] vs. Galan [122nd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Roland Garros: Royer [120th] vs. Galan [122nd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview In the Round of 128 at the Roland Garros on Sunday, Daniel Elahi Galan (ranked No. 122) faces Valentin Royer (No. 120). Royer is the favorite against Galan for this match, with -155 odds against the the underdog's +120. This match, and the remainder of the Roland Garros will stream on Tennis Channel, check it out there from May 19 - June 8. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 6:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Valentin Royer vs. Daniel Elahi Galan matchup info Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 TV Channel: Tennis Channel Tennis Channel Live Stream: Fubo Fubo Court Surface: Clay Watch Roland Garros and more tennis on Fubo! Royer vs. Galan Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Royer has a 60.8% to win. Royer vs. Galan Betting Odds Royer vs. Galan matchup performance & stats
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Valentin Royer vs. Daniel Elahi Galan at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Valentin Royer vs. Daniel Elahi Galan at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel On Sunday, Valentin Royer (No. 120 in the world) takes on Daniel Elahi Galan (No. 118) in the Round of 128 at the Roland Garros. In Royer's most recent competition, he fell to Tomas Barrios Vera 5-7, 7-5, 5-7 in the qualifying round at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on May 6, 2025. Galan is coming off a two-set loss in his last match on Friday in the qualifying round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo (4-6, 2-6). Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Valentin Royer vs. Daniel Elahi Galan: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Valentin Royer vs. Daniel Elahi Galan matchup stats In two tournaments on clay over the past 12 months, Royer has gone 2-2. In terms of serve/return winning percentages on clay over the past 12 months, Royer has won 66.1% of his games on serve, and 40.0% on return. Royer has converted 17 of 37 break points on clay (45.9%) over the past year and is 144th in break points won. In the the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Royer's previous tournament, he was defeated 5-7, 7-5, 5-7 by No. 118-ranked Barrios Vera on May 6 in the Qualification Round 2. The 28-year-old Galan, who is seeking his first tournament win on clay in 2025, is 9-9 over the past year on that surface. While playing on clay, Galan has a 75.3% winning percentage in service games and a 25.1% winning percentage in return games. Galan has claimed 41.8% of break points on clay courts (46 out of 110) to rank 47th. In his most recent tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) on May 5, Galan played Roman Andres Burruchaga in the Qualification Round 1 and lost 4-6, 6-2, 3-6. Royer vs. Galan futures odds Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 9:59 AM ET. Royer Odds to Win the 2025 Roland Garros: +50000 +50000 Galan Odds to Win the 2025 Roland Garros: +50000 Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Valentin Royer vs. Roberto Carballes Baena at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Valentin Royer vs. Roberto Carballes Baena at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Round of 128 at the Roland Garros on Sunday, Valentin Royer (ranked No. 120) takes on Roberto Carballes Baena (No. 63). Royer was most recently in action on May 6, 2025 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, where he fell to Tomas Barrios Vera (5-7, 7-5, 5-7) in the qualifying round. Carballes Baena fell in one sets the most recent time he played on May 8, 2025, falling 3-6, 0-0 (retired) to Sebastian Ofner in the Round of 128 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Valentin Royer vs. Roberto Carballes Baena: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Valentin Royer vs. Roberto Carballes Baena matchup stats Royer is 2-3 on clay over the past 12 months. On clay, Royer has won 69.9% of his service games and 33.3% of his return games over the past year. On clay over the past 12 months, Royer has converted 18 of 38 break points (47.4%). In his last tournament, the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Royer lost in the Qualification Round 2 to No. 118-ranked Barrios Vera, 5-7, 7-5, 5-7 on May 6. The 32-year-old Carballes Baena, who is seeking his first tournament victory on clay in 2025, is 7-8 over the past 12 months on that surface. While playing on clay, Carballes Baena has a 64.4% winning percentage in service games and a 31.0% winning percentage in return games. Carballes Baena has claimed 40.2% of break points on clay (47 out of 117) to rank 42nd. In the round of 128 of his most recent tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia), Carballes Baena played No. 143-ranked Ofner on May 8 and lost 3-6, 0-0 (retired). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 10:00 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
