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Fit Body Boot Camp in Rome Abruptly Closes: “Our Hands Are Tied”
Members of a popular gym will have to work out elsewhere after the facility closed with little warning. Rome can't catch a break. Last month, the city was devastated by an EF-2 tornado that rendered 82 buildings uninhabitable. Soon after, residents accused National Grid of price gouging after their bills skyrocketed by over 200 percent; raising concerns the company was passing tornado repair costs onto them.
Honor America Days Parade route changed
ROME — The Honor America Days parade route will make a slight deviation this year due to safety concerns and aftermath demolition work from the July tornado, said committee lead Christopher Destito. The parade used to travel down North James Street to West Embargo Street before making a right...
Hot Seat: Media Monday with balloon artist and magician Drew Allen 8/19/24
Hot Seat: Media Monday with balloon artist and magician Drew Allen 8/19/24. For more on the Hot Seat: Media Monday, visit our show page. In this episode of Hot Seat: Media Monday, local balloon artist and magical Drew Allen discusses his process for creating balloon sculptures and how he started the business. Drew is the 15-year-old owner of Drew’s Magic and Balloons. His Facebook page says, “I will totally impress you,” his skill and commitment to his craft are extremely impressive. Drew’s Magic and Balloons is online at Facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063665224215 and Tiktok.com/@drews_magic_and_balloons. Drew’s upcoming events:
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