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Keep playground in Pappas Park

By Angelina McNeela | September 24, 2014

Standing outside Pappas Park is a sign asking for feedback on tentative plans to tear down the only local playground in the area.Pappas Park, at the corner of Hillcrest and Aspen drives, is the center of a quiet living community managed by Pittsley Realty....

Student skaters look forward to spring activities

By Brady Meier | May 1, 2013

With the spring semester coming to a close and the weather finally showing signs of turning, it is “prime time” for skaters in the DeKalb area, Edmund said. “The lagoon is one of the coolest places for a beginner to get practice in,” Edmund said....

Star Worlds Arcade to co-host charity drive

By Brady Meier | April 22, 2013

Gamers played for charity on Monday night. Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway, in collaboration with Bryan’s Pro Shop & Hobby, 1211 S. Fourth Street, Suite 1, and Mattress Warehouse, 1224 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 21A, hosted a charity...

Local arcade owner offers community old-fashion entertainment

By Brady Meier | April 22, 2013

Patrick “Pac-Man Pat” O’Malley is the owner and “Keeper of the Flame” of Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway. O’Malley has operated the business through two locations and nearly three decades. Originally owned by his mother, O’Malley...