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Krasnow’s leadership is what city needs

Oct 31, 2024 | vtcng.com | Chris Lawson |South Burlington

To the Editor:I’m excited to voice my support for Emilie Krasnow as state representative for Chittenden-9 House district in the upcoming General Election. Krasnow isn’t just a politician. She’s a working Vermonter who understands the challenges we face and is dedicated to making a difference. Her commitment to putting constituents first is evident in every aspect of her work. Krasnow doesn’t just listen, she actively seeks out diverse perspectives and engages thoughtfully with the community.
I was a first-time father at 48, like Ant McPartlin

May 19, 2024 | thetimes.co.uk | Chris Lawson

It touched me to hear that at 48, the TV presenter Ant McPartlin is a new father. His wife, Anne-Marie Corbett, who has two daughters from a previous marriage, gave birth to their son, Wilder Patrick, last week. Sharing a poignant image of them both, he welcomed his son to the family, posting: “Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!” I’d venture to say I know something of how he feels.
History makers | Rye News

Aug 10, 2023 | ryenews.org.uk | Chris Lawson

It may be August and supposedly high summer, but on a day when the weather took a soggy turn for January, no amount of rain could spoil the parade as Lydd Town made FA Cup history. The ‘Lydders’ may have lost their first league match after winning promotion in last season’s play-offs but made history last Saturday when beating Camberley Town 1-0 in their first ever appearance in the Emirates FA Cup.
Rother appoint new chief executive

Aug 3, 2023 | ryenews.org.uk | Chris Lawson

Rother District Council has announced the appointment of a new chief executive. Lorna Ford joined the council in January 2022 as deputy chief executive, before stepping up to interim chief executive following the retirement of Malcolm Johnston in May this year. Council leader, Cllr Doug Oliver said: “I am delighted that Lorna has accepted the position.
Road run heralds steam weekend

Aug 3, 2023 | ryenews.org.uk | Chris Lawson

Traction steam engines, vintage cars, motorcycles, and a myriad of agricultural machines from past and present take centre stage at the ever-popular Weald of Kent Steam Rally which takes place this weekend, August 5-6, at Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch. Preceding the rally, a number of traction engines, tractors and vintage vehicles will take part in a road-run around the local lanes to promote the event.
How Father’s Day Was Created

Jun 16, 2023 | theepochtimes.com | Chris Lawson

American Essence Father’s Day is a quintessential American holiday: the day we honor dads, stepdads, granddads, and father figures who mean so much—in so many ways—to our families. On the third Sunday in June, fathers revel in their very own dedicated day and, if they’re lucky, are showered by their kids and family members with love, appreciation, attention, and gifts. It’s also when we extol the importance of fatherhood.
911: The Story of How A Small Alabama Town Became the First in the Country to Adopt the Emergency Hotline

May 17, 2023 | theepochtimes.com | Chris Lawson

American Essence It’s unquestionably the most important phone number in the country. The most recognizable, too. 911. The ubiquitous three digits that revolutionized emergency services in America. Experts call it the most “go to” number in the United States. Most citizens don’t care what you call it, so long as help is on the way. Whether it’s reporting a crime in progress, reporting a fire, or requesting an ambulance, Americans use 911 in record numbers.
The Army of Children That Saved Their City From Floodwaters

May 14, 2023 | theepochtimes.com | Chris Lawson

Forty-one years ago this March, the citizens of Fort Wayne, Indiana, were in a desperate battle against rising floodwaters threatening to utterly engulf their city. And they were losing. Mountains of piled-up, heavy winter snow—81 inches had fallen that season—combined with an unseasonably warm March thaw, had swollen the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee Rivers to historic and cataclysmic levels. Already, after four days of struggle, much of the city was under water and evacuations were underway.
They’ve done it!

Apr 27, 2023 | ryenews.org.uk | Chris Lawson

Lydd Town: 1 Tooting Bec: 1(Lydd win 5-4 on penalties )Great weather and a bumper crowd witnessed a day in history for the mighty ‘Lydders’ as they sealed promotion to the premier division of the Southern Counties East League amidst the tensions of a sudden death penalty shoot-out.
Veterans honour a fallen hero

Apr 20, 2023 | ryenews.org.uk | Chris Lawson

At the junction of the A2070 near Hamstreet on Romney Marsh, stands a modest memorial that commemorates the crash of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the death of its young pilot, Lieutenant William ‘Bill’ Johnson. Last week members of the Hastings Veterans Association and the Hamstreet branch of the British Legion held their annual service of remembrance at ‘Johnson’s Corner’, the small memorial garden above which the US Stars and Stripes flag proudly flies.