February 19th, 2026
Chamber of Commerce

Local News

Orioles 3B Jordan Westburg ‘physically unable’ to participate at spring training

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue also was keeping him off the field. “He’s just unable to participate right now,” first-year manager Craig Albernaz told ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Met Opera’s 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite encouraging box office figures for the season’s first half, the financially strapped Metropolitan Opera scaled back its 2026-27 schedule with its fewest productions in at least 60 years. The Met announced Thursday it will present 17 productions, its lowest total in a non-truncated season since the company moved to Lincoln ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Wolitarsky signs one-day deal with Winnipeg so he can retire with Blue Bombers

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

WINNIPEG — Drew Wolitarsky retired Thursday as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The veteran receiver signed a one-year deal with Winnipeg, allowing him to call it a career with the franchise. Wolitarsky, 30, spent seven of his eight CFL seasons with Winnipeg (2017-19, 2021-24). He was with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last year, suiting ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Photos show former Prince Andrew’s royal career before facing Epstein files fallout

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A U.K. police force said Thursday that it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles III’s brother, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein. ___ ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Homan surges into women’s curling semifinals, Canada to face Norway in men’s semis

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN — Canada is guaranteed to win another medal on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games when the women’s hockey team meets the archrival United States in the final. And there could be more coming from Canada’s curlers, as Rachel Homan booked a spot in the women’s semifinals a few hours before Brad Jacobs ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Kyle Busch won all the time until the checkered flags dried up. Can he find NASCAR success again?

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch’s feisty spirit surfaced late at the end of another empty Daytona 500 for the perennial race loser. The Daytona pole sitter, Busch was running outside the top 20 in the final laps when he let off the gas and faded to the back of the pack as wrecks ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Georgia is facing more reckless driving problems following the arrests of Cole and Ikinnagbon

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding and reckless driving by Athens-Clarke County Police on Wednesday night. According to jail records, Cole was booked at 9:59 p.m. and released on $26 bail at 10:39 p.m. Ikinnagbon, also charged with following too closely, was booked ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Van der Merwe and Kinghorn given Scotland shot at redemption in Wales test

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland coach Gregor Townsend expects Duhan van der Merwe and Blair Kinghorn to be hungry to prove themselves after their recall for the Six Nations trip to Wales this weekend. The British and Irish Lions backs were dropped for the first two rounds against Italy and England without controversy, due to ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is expected to play against the Rockets a day after being in a car crash

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team’s injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Houston Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte. The Hornets are one of the NBA’s hottest teams having won 10 of their last ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Music Review: Mumford & Sons finds a new folk rhythm on the collaborative ‘Prizefighter’

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

Less than a year since the release of Mumford & Sons’ long-awaited fifth studio album “Rushmere,” the English folk rock band is back with a sixth: “Prizefighter,” an introspective but still upbeat return to their stomp-clap form, now bolstered by new voices. The album finds the band, made up of lead singer Marcus Mumford, Ted ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Music Review: Mumford & Sons finds a new folk rhythm on the collaborative ‘Prizefighter’

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

Less than a year since the release of Mumford & Sons’ long-awaited fifth studio album “Rushmere,” the English folk rock band is back with a sixth: “Prizefighter,” an introspective but still upbeat return to their stomp-clap form, now bolstered by new voices. The album finds the band, made up of lead singer Marcus Mumford, Ted ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!