LND topic: robert-shick-jr page 1

robert shick jr

Remembering Two Firefighters Who Gave Everything

April 13, 2026

Two local firefighters died this month while saving others. Jeff Buck and Robert Shick Jr. worked for the Walnuttown Fire Company for decades. Buck joined at 17 and led the company for seven years. Shick started even younger, serving for over 40 years in different roles. Their deaths were sudden. A

sports

Bigfork Boys Finish Third at Hamilton Invitational

April 13, 2026

The Bigfork boys' track team had a strong showing at the Hamilton Invitational, placing third with 54 points. The meet was cut short by weather, with only 14 out of the usual 17 events completed. Robert Merchant, Quinn Kerr, and Tayden West dominated the 100 meters, finishing 1-2-3 respectively. Mer

sports

Justin Rose: From Johannesburg to the Green

April 12, 2026

Justin Rose was born in Johannesburg on July 30, 1980. He moved to England when he was five, growing up in Hampshire where the local clubs shaped his love for golf. He learned early at places like Tylney Park, Southwood, and Hartley Wintney before refining his skills at North Hants Golf Club. Des

entertainment

Hearing the Future: Why Anne Hathaway’s Sci‑Fi Film Fell Behind Schedule

April 12, 2026

Anne Hathaway is known for roles that range from light romance to deep drama, but she also shines in sci‑fi worlds. She once played a space doctor in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and later joined the quirky horror‑comedy Colossal, showing her knack for genre work. Her newest project, The End of

politics

Massachusetts Health Milestone and Gubernatorial Debate Sparks Local Buzz

April 12, 2026

The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a

crime

Man sets fires in mall before getting arrested

April 12, 2026

A man from Rancho Cucamonga showed up at Ontario Mills Mall in California on a Friday morning carrying a lighter and a backpack. Witnesses called police after seeing him light fires in multiple stores. Surveillance video later shared online showed flames inside a True Religion store as officers move

politics

Seattle struggles as crime rises and politics clash

April 12, 2026

Seattle’s crime problem is growing fast. The city now ranks fourth worst among big U. S. cities for crime rates, with theft, break-ins, and violence happening far too often. Many locals feel the city’s leaders are more focused on fights with federal agencies than fixing the real issues in their neig

business

Reeves Cake Shop: A Sweet Farewell After Half a Century

April 11, 2026

The final chapter of Reeves Cake Shop begins this December, ending 50 years of baking that started in 1976. The family bakery, long a local favorite, will close when the children of founder Dolores Reeves reach retirement age. Dolores, 93, began her culinary journey at the tender age of twelve in

politics

The Quiet Shift on the Supreme Court Bench

April 11, 2026

A president who wants to keep his court solid has told reporters that he hopes the two oldest justices, Alito and Thomas, will stay on for many more years. The comment came after they joined a dissent against the court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff plan. Neither justice has spok

politics

Bible Stories in Texas Classrooms: A Debate Over Faith and Education

April 11, 2026

In Texas, a proposal to add Bible stories such as Jonah and the whale to the state reading list has sparked intense discussion among educators, parents, and religious leaders. The idea is part of a broader national trend where Republican-led states push for greater inclusion of religious content in