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ODBC hosts Lt. Governor for Marine Corps birthday celebration in Alexandria

Oorah!

‘Mango’ Mike Named Grand Marshal

Anderson to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Parade marshall

Members of the Departmental Progressive Club stopped by Jefferson-Houston Elementary School Dec. 15 to deliver more than 100 toys for students in need. “We are so thankful for what the Departmental Progressive Club has done,” said Jefferson-Houston principal Chris Phillips. “Each toy here means one more kid will wake up happy.”

Hometown Hero in Alexandria

Paris Davis honored by local community.

Medal of Honor

To the Rescue in Alexandria

Backpacks, books distributed to families in need.

Backpacks

‘Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical’ in Alexandria

Aldersgate youth cast shines in award-winning musical.

Legally Blonde

Hometown Heroes in Alexandria

Lyles brothers receive keys to the city.

Hometown Heroes

Head of the Class

ACHS teacher Eva Irwin surprised with $25k Milken Educator Award.

Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet

‘A Full-Scale Genocide’

Ukraine appeals for worldwide aid.

Ukraine appeals

‘Mango’ Mike leads 41st St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Parade

Thinking Small in Alexandria

Bill Reagan helps local businesses flourish.

Bill Reagan is not a very good salesman.

‘One Step at a Time’

Curran laces up for Marine Corps Marathon.

Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue Goes Virtual

5th anniversary festival to run Oct. 3 to Dec. 25

One of the region’s premier arts festivals is going virtual for 2020, with Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue kicking off Oct. 3 and running through Dec. 25 in an effort to provide ongoing support to local artists.