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From 'Pop-pop' to 'Nana': Each state's most popular nicknames for grandparents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – There's a special connection between grandparents and their grandkids made only stronger with each wink, hug, present, and surreptitious candy slipped into a small hand. When it comes to nicknames that children develop for their grandparents a new survey by Preply found that popularity varies by state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The dive into Americans' terms of endearment for their grandparents comes in anticipation of National Grandparent's Day, on Sunday, Sept. 10. Two charged with Jim’s Tastee Freez grand larceny One grandchild's beloved "Nana" in Nevada may have been referred to as "Bubbe" if they lived in New Jersey, for instance. When it comes to the overall most popular nicknames, excluding just "Grandma" and "Grandpa," the survey found that "Nana" and "Papa" dominate.The most popular nicknames for "Grandma." (Preply)The most popular nicknames for "Grandpa." (Preply)When it comes to affectionate terms for gra...

Rotterdam to host first annual Fall Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Rotterdam has announced they will be hosting their first annual Fall Festival. The event is scheduled for October 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The festival will feature several food trucks, hay rides, crafts for kids, and live music performed by Grand Central Station. There will also be a "Trunk or Treat" showcase of cars decorated for fall.The event is free to attend and will be held at Rotterdam Town Hall, located at 1100 Sunrise Boulevard. Anyone interested in registering their vehicle for "Trunk or Treat" can email [email protected].

Tugboat Roundup and Parade returning to Waterford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 23rd Tugboat Roundup is set for September 8, 9, and 10. Tugboats, workboats, and barges will be gathering at the Waterford Harbor Promenade and Lock E2 Park. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The 2023 Tugboat Parade kicks off the roundup on September 8 at 3:30 a.m. The boats move up the Hudson River from Albany to Waterford. You can see the boats along the route by following this schedule:USS Slater, Broadway and Quay Streets in Albany at 3:30 p.m.Jennings Landing and Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve at 3:40 p.m.Mohawk Hudson Bikeway, Fourth Street Parking Lot in Watervliet at 4:10 p.m.Hudson Shores Park in Watervliet at 4:30 p.m.Troy Riverfront Park in River Street in Troy at 4:40 p.m.Dinosaur BBQ on River Street in Troy at 4:40 p.m.Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch on Ingalls Avenue in Troy at 4:55 p.m.112 Street Bridge between Cohoes and Waterford at 5:50 p.m.Peebles Island at 6 p.m.Waterford Harbor from...

Two charged with Jim's Tastee Freez grand larceny

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested just after midnight on Monday and are charged with stealing from Jim's Tastee Freez in Delmar. William Kennedy, 51, and John Carroll, 54, each face several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Bethlehem Police say they responded to Jim's Tastee Freez for reports of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, police determined two men were stealing from the ATM outside of the shop.One suspect was taken into custody, while the other was found shortly after on Delaware Avenue. 16-year-old arrested after Troy shots-fired investigation Charges:Second-degree criminal mischiefThird-degree grand larcenyFifth-degree conspiracyBoth were arraigned in the Town of Bethlehem Court. Carroll was released on his own recognizance. Kennedy was remanded to Albany County Correctional Facility and is held with no bail. A return date has been set for September 7 at the Town of Bethlehem Court.

Keeler: Would you eat $2,000 to keep Nebraska red out of Coach Prime’s CU home debut? This Buffs fan didn’t hesitate.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

Better shed than red.“I’m tired of Folsom Field,” Jodi Summers Bunn told me, “looking like we’re in Lincoln.”Would you eat a month’s rent to keep the Nebraska Cornhuskers from invading Colorado Avenue Saturday for Coach Prime’s CU Buffs home debut?Bunn and husband, Chris, forked over $1,980 for six extra tickets to Buffs-Huskers, giving the Pagosa Springs couple and their family a block of 10 for college football’s national game of the week. Per ApartmentList.com, the median monthly rent in Boulder checks in at $1,927.The kicker? As of Labor Day weekend, Jodi and Chris were still trying to move four of those seats.But not just to anybody.“I would rather eat the cost of the tickets than sell them to somebody in (Huskers) red,” Jodi stressed.“We’ve had a couple people inquiring. And if that falls through, I will take those four tickets with me to the game. And I will only sell them to people in CU gear. We&#...

Smash Mouth singer dead at 56

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell has died at age 56, according to reports by TMZ and Rolling Stone.On Sunday, the outlet reported he was gravely ill, and on Monday, TMZ reported Harwell's death due to liver failure at his Boise, Idaho, home.Smash Mouth, a California-based band popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, boasted smash hits like "All Star" and "Walkin' on the Sun," as well as a cover of the Monkees' "I'm a Believer."The band's popularity was further augmented by the inclusion of their music on the "Shrek" soundtrack, including the use of "All Star" in the title sequence and credits of the film.Harwell left the band in 2021, reportedly due to health issues, though the group released a new music video on Wednesday that was generated by artificial intelligence.The band's manager, Robert Hayes, released a statement to Rolling Stone praising Harwell's influence and legacy."With Steve, Smash Mouth has sold over 10 Million albums worldwide-wide and topped the char...

High surf to batter Southern California this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

Beachgoers beware. High surf is expected to crash into many Southern California beach locations this week, prompting officials to issue high surf advisories. Four-foot to 7-foot waves with local sets to 8 feet are expected at some Los Angeles County and Ventura County beaches. A high surf advisory was issued for those areas until 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. High surf is seen buffeting the Southern California coast in a file photo. (Credit: KTLA)Beachgoers were warned of an increased risk for rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can also cause injury and wash people off beaches and rocks, the Weather Service stated. In Orange County, high surf advisories will remain in place for even longer. Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell gravely ill, TMZ reports Officials have issued advisories through 8 p.m. Wednesday for surf between 4 and 7 feet. Some sets will reach 8 feet with the highest surf north of Newport ...

Sheriff's Department shoots, kills man in Hacienda Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

At least one Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy opened fire and killed a man in Hacienda Heights Monday morning.The shooting in the 16700 block of Dawn Haven Road occurred at about 5:30 a.m. after deputies responded to a reported assault, according to Lt. Hiraka and a press release from the LASD.Sheriff's officials later clarified that the situation was a family disturbance and included an alleged assault with a deadly weapon.The man, who has not been identified by authorities, was shot at least once and declared dead at the scene.No deputies were injured, and no further details were available.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

The Punks Were Corrupted at CY Fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

The Punks Were Corrupted at CY Fest: Well, this got messy quickly. The CY Fest is an all day punk festival at started at about 1 p.m. and ended about 11 hours later, with the many awesome bands spread over two stages. The smaller of the two stages was in the basement of the Belasco, a sweaty, super-hot room that, by about 7 p.m., had sweat, beer and god-knows-what dripping from the walls and ceiling.We weren’t there for the 1 p.m. start on Saturday — we got there at about 5 p.m., in time to catch the end of Thulsa Doom‘s super-intense set. They were followed by San Diego street punks Cheap Sex on the main stage, who impressed with an arsenal of spiky tunes from over their 22 year career thus far.Back downstairs (we were up and down all night), the Riffs were one of the best bands of the whole event. The Portland band has a sound that sits somewhere between Sham 69 and Eddie & the Hot Rods — OI-ish pub punk. Magnificent. More street punk followed, in the i...

Monday Morning Lights: How St. Francis’ 2021 victory over De La Salle changed history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

Welcome back to Monday Morning Lights, our weekly feature that sheds more light on the high school football weekend and peeks ahead to the new week. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. Your contributions keep us going.ST. FRANCIS-DLS: THE NIGHT HISTORY CHANGEDNobody knows how the path forward would have unfolded had St. Francis not beaten De La Salle two years ago, a monumental outcome because at the time the Concord powerhouse had not lost to an opponent from this region in 30 years.But this much is clear:Since St. Francis’ stunning 31-28 victory at home over the Spartans on Sept. 10, 2021, De La Salle has not been the same.The Spartans have been defeated eight times since the loss in Mountain View, including five games to teams from this part of the state.The latest loss, Saturday at Serra, was the most decisive yet. The San Mateo school beat DLS 28-0 one year after it rallied on the road from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Spartans 24-21.To be cl...