Critter Corner: Lucie

2026-10-18 10:45 AM

WE’RE GETTING AROUND to this one a bit late (thanks for your patience, Young family), but this picture of their pup Lucie looking fashionable even on a dreary day is fitting no matter the season or the reason.

Mustangs Break Losing Streak to Brentsville with Homecoming Victory

By Dinos Simcox Photo: The conditions were far from perfect, with heavy rain throughout the contest. (Photo by Dinos Simcox) The Meridian Mustangs escaped their homecoming bout against their biggest

Marcus Simon: October Column

Imagine you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association. You don’t get to choose whether to belong and you must pay whatever dues the association charges. Now imagine the

Our Man In Arlington 10-15-2026

An apt title for the autumn season in Arlington might be the “Anniversaries and Awards Season.” To put it another way, it is a time of “remembering and honoring” for

Start Your Countdown to Christmas with These 12 Hallmark Movies

Hallmark is launching its Countdown to Christmas showcase of holiday movies this Thursday, October 16. Yes, this seems very early. We haven’t even taken down Halloween decorations yet (or, in