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10/17/2026 · Howard & Cooper Region
Stony Man: Shenandoah’s Short Hike With a Big Payoff
Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park is the kind of hike that makes beginners feel like they’ve pulled off something heroic. It’s short, shady, and ends on a slab of rock with a view big enough to make your sandwich taste better.
The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time for Striped Bass
Stripers are sliding into tidal rivers behind baitfish, and the best bite is happening when most anglers are still drinking coffee. Bring a plug rod, a handful of soft plastics, and enough patience to wait for moving water.
10/16/2026
Cut a Clean Dovetail Joint With a $15 Saw
You do not need a fancy dovetail jig, boutique saw, or a beard full of sawdust to make a strong, handsome drawer corner. With two scraps, a backsaw, and a little patience, you can cut a joint this weekend that looks far more difficult than it is.
10/16/2026
The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Dinner
Cabbage gets its best personality in a hot cast-iron skillet: sweet, smoky, crisp at the edges, and tender enough to eat with a fork. Give it a little time and it stops being “the vegetable on the side” and becomes the whole point.
10/16/2026
The Suitcase Carry: The Simple Exercise That Trains Your Whole Trunk
Carrying one heavy object in one hand looks almost too easy to count as a workout. That is precisely why it works: your torso has to fight being pulled sideways while your legs keep you moving.
10/16/2026
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View allLa Grange Kicks Off Planning for Memorial Day Parade; Community Participation Encouraged
Memorial Day Parade Planning Underway The City of La Grange is beginning the planning process for our annual Memorial Day Parade. This important event serves to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We encourage all community members, local organizations, businesses, and veterans' groups to consider participating in this year's parade. Your involvement helps make this a meaningful tribute. Further details regarding the parade date, time, route, and registration for participation will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check back regularly for updates. Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our heroes.
City Commission Meets June 15th to Discuss Park Upgrades, Downtown Plans
The agenda for the City Commission Meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting 3. Old Business: Park Improvement Project Update 4. New Business: Downtown Revitalization Discussion 5. Public Comment 6. Adjournment
La Grange Farmer's Market Kicks Off May 4th - Every Saturday!
Get ready for fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts! The La Grange Farmer's Market is back for the season, starting Saturday, May 4th. The market will be held every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Central Park. We look forward to seeing you there!
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