https://jgruenke.com/ 2026-09-18 weekly 1.0 https://jgruenke.com/chasing-menhaden 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://jgruenke.com/about-me 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/mePolaroidwebCROP.jpg https://jgruenke.com/contact 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://jgruenke.com/losing-the-battle-with-alzheimer's 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners2.jpg Bradley Garner, center, and Frankie Garner stand beside their father, Jim Garner, while he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton as Karen Garner responds to messages on her phone Thursday evening March 24, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Bradley Garner, center, and Frankie Garner stand beside their father, Jim Garner, while he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton as Karen Garner responds to messages on her phone Thursday evening March 24, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners6.jpg Karen Garner comforts Jim as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Saturday March 26, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Karen Garner comforts Jim as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Saturday March 26, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners1.jpg Karen Garner comforts Jim as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Saturday March 26, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Karen Garner comforts Jim as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Saturday March 26, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners5a.jpg Shelly Simonds plays guitar for Jim as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Monday afternoon March 28, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Shelly Simonds plays guitar for Jim as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Monday afternoon March 28, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners3.jpg Bradley Garner hugs his father, Jim, as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Thursday evening March 24, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Bradley Garner hugs his father, Jim, as he lays in bed at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton Thursday evening March 24, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners8.jpg Karen Garner, right, is comforted by family and friends during a Celebration of Life service for Jim Garner at the Mariners' Museum Wednesday evening April 13, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Karen Garner, right, is comforted by family and friends during a Celebration of Life service for Jim Garner at the Mariners' Museum Wednesday evening April 13, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners9.jpg Frankie Garner stares off into the distance as a slideshow of pictures of her father, Jim Garner, plays during a Celebration of Life service at the Mariners' Museum Wednesday evening April 13, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Frankie Garner stares off into the distance as a slideshow of pictures of her father, Jim Garner, plays during a Celebration of Life service at the Mariners' Museum Wednesday evening April 13, 2016. Jim died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners11.jpg Karen Garner eats dinner with Bradley and Frankie Tuesday evening April 26, 2016. Jim Garner died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Karen Garner eats dinner with Bradley and Frankie Tuesday evening April 26, 2016. Jim Garner died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/bwGarners12.jpg Frankie Garner, center, sits on her porch as Karen Garner stands in front of their of house Tuesday evening April 26, 2016. Jim Garner died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. Frankie Garner, center, sits on her porch as Karen Garner stands in front of their of house Tuesday evening April 26, 2016. Jim Garner died from Alzheimer's April 2, 2016. Jim was diagnosed by the National Institute of Health in 2011 with "mild cognitive impairment," the precursor to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The genetically pre-determined disease has devastated his family--his mother died of the disease at age 61, his older brother at 52. https://jgruenke.com/christening 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-01.jpg Guests find their seats prior to the christening of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Guests find their seats prior to the christening of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-02.jpg Navy crew of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 stand before the start of the christening Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Navy crew of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 stand before the start of the christening Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-03.jpg Adelynne MacKenzie, 2, plugs her ears as the U.S. Fllet Forces Band plays prior to the christening of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Adelynne MacKenzie, 2, plugs her ears as the U.S. Fllet Forces Band plays prior to the christening of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-04.jpg Navy personnel and guests tour around the submarine John Warner SSN 785 before the christening Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Navy personnel and guests tour around the submarine John Warner SSN 785 before the christening Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-05.jpg Navy crew of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 stand before the start of the christening Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Navy crew of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 stand before the start of the christening Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-06.jpg Jeanne Warner christens the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Jeanne Warner christens the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-07.jpg Jeanne Warner, John Warner and Commander Dan Caldwell acknowledge the crowd after fireworks and christening the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Jeanne Warner, John Warner and Commander Dan Caldwell acknowledge the crowd after fireworks and christening the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/nps-jfg-christening-08.jpg Navy crew of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 watch as fireworks and a light show fills the sky after christening the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. Navy crew of the submarine John Warner SSN 785 watch as fireworks and a light show fills the sky after christening the submarine John Warner SSN 785 Saturday evening at Newport News Shipbuilding. https://jgruenke.com/gentlemen's-club-vigil 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-01.jpg Monsur Dawodu, left, stares off into the distance as Jide Oshin, right, hands back the mugshot of Rashad D'Antrell Ashlock, a 20-year-old who has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Jide's father, Isaac Oshin, owner of Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar. Monsur Dawodu, left, stares off into the distance as Jide Oshin, right, hands back the mugshot of Rashad D'Antrell Ashlock, a 20-year-old who has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Jide's father, Isaac Oshin, owner of Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-02.jpg Jide Oshin begins to cry while remembering his father, Isaac Oshin, owner of Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar, inside the club before the start of Friday's vigil. Dozens of people gathered outside the club Friday evening for a vigil to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death Wednesday evening inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Ave. Jide Oshin begins to cry while remembering his father, Isaac Oshin, owner of Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar, inside the club before the start of Friday's vigil. Dozens of people gathered outside the club Friday evening for a vigil to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death Wednesday evening inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Ave. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-03.jpg Friends and family listen during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. Friends and family listen during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-04.jpg Former employees, friends and family hold candles and balloons during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. Former employees, friends and family hold candles and balloons during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-05.jpg Friends and family lights candles during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. Friends and family lights candles during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-06.jpg Rita Thornton begins to cry during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. Rita Thornton begins to cry during a vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-STORY1ClubVigil-07.jpg Terry Riddick walks past a sign during Friday evening's vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. Terry Riddick walks past a sign during Friday evening's vigil for Isaac Oshin outside Majik City Gentlemen's Club and Sports Bar Friday evening. Dozens of people gathered outside the club to remember Isaac Oshin who was shot to death inside the club at 5825 Jefferson Avenue Wednesday evening. https://jgruenke.com/oil-and-water 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/01_OilAndWater.jpg An oil-soaked Canada goose struggles to fly out of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured July 26, sending nearly a million gallons of oil into the river near Marshall. The feathers of the goose were saturated in thick crude oil, making it impossible to fly. An oil-soaked Canada goose struggles to fly out of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured July 26, sending nearly a million gallons of oil into the river near Marshall. The feathers of the goose were saturated in thick crude oil, making it impossible to fly. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02_OilAndWater.jpg Enbridge Energy Partners LP spokeswoman Lorraine Grymala, center, answers questions from the media outside the wildlife rehabilitation center in Marshall managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Members of the media had their first opportunity to witness the affected animals of the oil spill and how they were being assisted in recovering. Enbridge Energy Partners LP spokeswoman Lorraine Grymala, center, answers questions from the media outside the wildlife rehabilitation center in Marshall managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Members of the media had their first opportunity to witness the affected animals of the oil spill and how they were being assisted in recovering. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/03_OilAndWater.jpg Crude oil swirls in the Kalamazoo River near 15 Mile Road in Marshall. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has estimated since the first days of the spill, which was one of the worst in Midwest history, that the volume of oil released into Talmadge Creek and then into the Kalamazoo River was more than 1 million gallons. Crude oil swirls in the Kalamazoo River near 15 Mile Road in Marshall. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has estimated since the first days of the spill, which was one of the worst in Midwest history, that the volume of oil released into Talmadge Creek and then into the Kalamazoo River was more than 1 million gallons. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/04_OilAndWater.jpg John LaForge of Marshall has been living in a hotel with his family for the past week due to his backyard being covered in oil. LaForge lives right next to Talmadge Creek and less than a mile away from the pipeline leak. “It’s just not a safe place to come home to,” LaForge said of his residence where he has lived for 25 years. John LaForge of Marshall has been living in a hotel with his family for the past week due to his backyard being covered in oil. LaForge lives right next to Talmadge Creek and less than a mile away from the pipeline leak. “It’s just not a safe place to come home to,” LaForge said of his residence where he has lived for 25 years. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/05_OilAndWater.jpg Enbridge Energy Partners LP President and chief executive officer Patrick Daniel speaks during an interview at Marshall High School. Daniel stated he feels no personal guilt for the spill. "It was an accident," Daniel said. Enbridge Energy Partners LP President and chief executive officer Patrick Daniel speaks during an interview at Marshall High School. Daniel stated he feels no personal guilt for the spill. "It was an accident," Daniel said. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/06_OilAndWater.jpg Cleanup crews adjust an oil containment boom in the Kalamazoo River in Emmett Charter Township above S Wattles Road. More than 2,500 workers were needed to assist in the cleanup process. Cleanup crews adjust an oil containment boom in the Kalamazoo River in Emmett Charter Township above S Wattles Road. More than 2,500 workers were needed to assist in the cleanup process. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/07_OilAndWater.jpg Dave Jenkins of Marshall holds onto a muskrat as a group attempts to clean oil from the animal. The oil coated thousands of animals — from turtles to muskrats to Canada geese — and fouled trees, vegetation and floodplains. Dave Jenkins of Marshall holds onto a muskrat as a group attempts to clean oil from the animal. The oil coated thousands of animals — from turtles to muskrats to Canada geese — and fouled trees, vegetation and floodplains. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/08_OilAndWater.jpg Mikayla Dogan, 6, of Marshall tries to get attention of passing motorists along 15 Mile Road to pay for an "oil tour" in Marshall. The tour consisted of walking through the Dogan's backyard to Talmadge Creek where the oil spill began. The cost of the tour was a dollar per person with all proceeds being donated to helping the wildlife. Mikayla Dogan, 6, of Marshall tries to get attention of passing motorists along 15 Mile Road to pay for an "oil tour" in Marshall. The tour consisted of walking through the Dogan's backyard to Talmadge Creek where the oil spill began. The cost of the tour was a dollar per person with all proceeds being donated to helping the wildlife. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/09_OilAndWater.jpg Raul Vervuzco of Eagle Services uses a suction hose to clean oil from atop the Kalamazoo River in a containment area in Augusta nearly 30 miles away from the original ruptured pipeline. Raul Vervuzco of Eagle Services uses a suction hose to clean oil from atop the Kalamazoo River in a containment area in Augusta nearly 30 miles away from the original ruptured pipeline. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/10_OilAndWater.jpg Sarah Klepinger, a biologist from Eaton Rapids' Wildside Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, uses a toothbrush to remove oil from a map turtle at the animal care center in Marshall. Many animals died in captivity or had to be put down because they were too damaged to survive. Nearly 50 volunteers were helping center staff care for animals. Sarah Klepinger, a biologist from Eaton Rapids' Wildside Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, uses a toothbrush to remove oil from a map turtle at the animal care center in Marshall. Many animals died in captivity or had to be put down because they were too damaged to survive. Nearly 50 volunteers were helping center staff care for animals. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/11_OilAndWater.jpg An oil-soaked Canada goose swims through crude oil that streches from bank to bank in the Kalamazoo River. State officials estimate it won’t be until 2015 that the river will be back to normal. An oil-soaked Canada goose swims through crude oil that streches from bank to bank in the Kalamazoo River. State officials estimate it won’t be until 2015 that the river will be back to normal. https://jgruenke.com/kickboxing 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing1.jpg Stephen Richards waits to enter the ring before his match against Francois Ambang during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Stephen Richards waits to enter the ring before his match against Francois Ambang during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing2.jpg Myron Dennis, right, and Brian Collette, center, dance around the ring during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Myron Dennis, right, and Brian Collette, center, dance around the ring during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing3.jpg Robert Thomas waits inside the round in between as women carrying the round number in identify the current round pass by before the start of the match against Joe Schilling during Friday's co-headline event presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Robert Thomas waits inside the round in between as women carrying the round number in identify the current round pass by before the start of the match against Joe Schilling during Friday's co-headline event presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing4.jpg Myron Dennis, left, trades punches with Brian Collette, right, during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Myron Dennis, left, trades punches with Brian Collette, right, during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing5.jpg Max Baumert looks off in the distance while bleeding during his match against Josh Jauncey during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. The fight was called due to Baumert's injury. Max Baumert looks off in the distance while bleeding during his match against Josh Jauncey during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. The fight was called due to Baumert's injury. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing6.jpg Fans of Raymond Daniels cheer as he competes against Jonatan Oliveira during Friday's tournament presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Fans of Raymond Daniels cheer as he competes against Jonatan Oliveira during Friday's tournament presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing7.jpg Raymond Daniels celebrates after defeating Jonatan Oliveira during Friday's tournament presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Raymond Daniels celebrates after defeating Jonatan Oliveira during Friday's tournament presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://jgruenke.com/eviction-of-franklin-valley-estates 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction01.jpg A young boy walks among discarded toys and trash as residents of Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park fill trailers and cars with only their most important possessions. At night over the past month, metal scavengers have come and helped themselves to aluminum siding from abandoned trailers and even from some occupied ones, several park residents said. A young boy walks among discarded toys and trash as residents of Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park fill trailers and cars with only their most important possessions. At night over the past month, metal scavengers have come and helped themselves to aluminum siding from abandoned trailers and even from some occupied ones, several park residents said. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction02.jpg "I've never seen a community go downhill so fast," said Robert Cook Wednesday afternoon while looking over property near his mobile home in the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park. Wednesday marked the deadline for residents to vacate the property. "I'm hurting for the loss of this home, and thanking God I found a new home," Cook said and is planning to relocate to a nearby mobile home park later in the week. "When I moved here 12 years ago, I thought I was set for life. Well, it didn't work out that way." "I've never seen a community go downhill so fast," said Robert Cook Wednesday afternoon while looking over property near his mobile home in the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park. Wednesday marked the deadline for residents to vacate the property. "I'm hurting for the loss of this home, and thanking God I found a new home," Cook said and is planning to relocate to a nearby mobile home park later in the week. "When I moved here 12 years ago, I thought I was set for life. Well, it didn't work out that way." https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction03.jpg Pedro Morales helps remove the aluminum siding from Sylvia Ortega's, not pictured, mobile home to sell as scrap metal to assist with funds needed to vacate the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park. "I was the first one in the park to take the siding off my place. It's mine, so I might as well get something out of it," said Ortega. Pedro Morales helps remove the aluminum siding from Sylvia Ortega's, not pictured, mobile home to sell as scrap metal to assist with funds needed to vacate the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park. "I was the first one in the park to take the siding off my place. It's mine, so I might as well get something out of it," said Ortega. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction04.jpg Some trailers are missing whole walls, providing glimpses inside, where piles of past possessions - furniture, clothing and kitchenware - are arranged in piles, seemingly forgotten. Some trailers are missing whole walls, providing glimpses inside, where piles of past possessions - furniture, clothing and kitchenware - are arranged in piles, seemingly forgotten. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction05.jpg Deb Allman sits amongst a pile of bills and notices, reflecting upon the following day's deadline to vacate the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park after being evicted by property owners to make way for redevelopment. "Two months is not long enough to try to find another home," Allman said. "Good Lord, it's only going to get worse." Deb Allman sits amongst a pile of bills and notices, reflecting upon the following day's deadline to vacate the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park after being evicted by property owners to make way for redevelopment. "Two months is not long enough to try to find another home," Allman said. "Good Lord, it's only going to get worse." https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction06.jpg Francisco Ampudiaz takes a break from removing the aluminum siding from his mobile home. Ampudiaz, a tenant of the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park for eight years, was forced to sell the metal for scrap to help fund with moving expenses. Francisco Ampudiaz takes a break from removing the aluminum siding from his mobile home. Ampudiaz, a tenant of the Franklin Valley Estates mobile home park for eight years, was forced to sell the metal for scrap to help fund with moving expenses. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Eviction07.jpg A child's basketball net is all that remains on the concrete that just days prior used to house a mobile home. A child's basketball net is all that remains on the concrete that just days prior used to house a mobile home. https://jgruenke.com/springer-trial 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/01_SpringerTrial.jpg Anthony and Marsha Springer wait in the hallway outside a courtroom at the Kalamazoo County Courthouse before their trial. The start of the trial was delayed after St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman moved the case to Kalamazoo County after attempts to seat an impartial jury in St. Joseph County failed. Anthony and Marsha Springer wait in the hallway outside a courtroom at the Kalamazoo County Courthouse before their trial. The start of the trial was delayed after St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman moved the case to Kalamazoo County after attempts to seat an impartial jury in St. Joseph County failed. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02_SpringerTrial.jpg St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney John McDonough shows a photograph to the jury of Calista Springer chained to her bed after firefighters were able to extinguish flames that destroyed the family's Centreville home. Calista Springer died in the fire from smoke inhalation. St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney John McDonough shows a photograph to the jury of Calista Springer chained to her bed after firefighters were able to extinguish flames that destroyed the family's Centreville home. Calista Springer died in the fire from smoke inhalation. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/03_SpringerTrial.jpg Michigan State trooper Trever Slater, points in the area of where a dog choke chain and plastic zip ties were used to restrain Calista Springer to her top bunk bed during Anthony and Marsha Springer's trial. Slater was the first officer to report to the fire that engulfed the Springer's home in Centreville. “She had just enough to wiggle, but not much more than that,” Slater said. “(The chain) was tight enough to where it had no play, it couldn’t be moved.” Michigan State trooper Trever Slater, points in the area of where a dog choke chain and plastic zip ties were used to restrain Calista Springer to her top bunk bed during Anthony and Marsha Springer's trial. Slater was the first officer to report to the fire that engulfed the Springer's home in Centreville. “She had just enough to wiggle, but not much more than that,” Slater said. “(The chain) was tight enough to where it had no play, it couldn’t be moved.” https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/04_SpringerTrial.jpg Tarra Noble, 16, wipes tears from her eye as she testifies about knowing Calista Springer was chained to a bed. Noble attended sixth grade with Calista in Centreville. Noble, other friends of Calista and school officials testified they were told by Calista during the 2004-2005 school year that she was being chained to her bed at night. Anthony Springer claims the chain was used only two to three days before the Feb. 27, 2008, fire that killed Calista and destroyed the family’s Centreville home. Tarra Noble, 16, wipes tears from her eye as she testifies about knowing Calista Springer was chained to a bed. Noble attended sixth grade with Calista in Centreville. Noble, other friends of Calista and school officials testified they were told by Calista during the 2004-2005 school year that she was being chained to her bed at night. Anthony Springer claims the chain was used only two to three days before the Feb. 27, 2008, fire that killed Calista and destroyed the family’s Centreville home. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/05_SpringerTrial.jpg Anthony Springer looks down and becomes emotional as defense attorneys show a DVD of recordings of Calista at different points in her life, from Christmas morning opening gifts with her family to pool parties and at a skating rink with her father. Anthony Springer testified that only after Calista was able to “defeat” other restraints, including a belt and bed alarm, did he start using a dog choke chain to keep her in bed, beginning two to three days before the fire. Anthony Springer looks down and becomes emotional as defense attorneys show a DVD of recordings of Calista at different points in her life, from Christmas morning opening gifts with her family to pool parties and at a skating rink with her father. Anthony Springer testified that only after Calista was able to “defeat” other restraints, including a belt and bed alarm, did he start using a dog choke chain to keep her in bed, beginning two to three days before the fire. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/06_SpringerTrial.jpg St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough delivers his closing arguments and points to Anthony and Marsha Springer while holding the dog chain and plastic zip ties that were used to restrain Calista to her bed. “The last time I checked, ladies and gentlemen, there was a big difference between a dog and a human being,” McDonough said. “There’s a reason that’s a dog collar.” McDonough is asking for guilty verdicts of felony murder, torture and first-degree child abuse. St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough delivers his closing arguments and points to Anthony and Marsha Springer while holding the dog chain and plastic zip ties that were used to restrain Calista to her bed. “The last time I checked, ladies and gentlemen, there was a big difference between a dog and a human being,” McDonough said. “There’s a reason that’s a dog collar.” McDonough is asking for guilty verdicts of felony murder, torture and first-degree child abuse. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/07_SpringerTrial.jpg Defense attorney Victor Bland, right, holds his head while sitting next to defense attorney John Bush, left, as they listen to testimony from former Child Protective Services investigator Patricia Skelding. “It was understood that Calista was being chained to her bed,” said Skelding, who worked for 18 years for what is now the Michigan Department of Human Services. “I believe it was known for a long time.” Defense attorneys Bland and Bush contend Calista was a “mildly retarded” child who required drastic measures as she grew older in order to keep her from wandering at night and potentially harming herself. Defense attorney Victor Bland, right, holds his head while sitting next to defense attorney John Bush, left, as they listen to testimony from former Child Protective Services investigator Patricia Skelding. “It was understood that Calista was being chained to her bed,” said Skelding, who worked for 18 years for what is now the Michigan Department of Human Services. “I believe it was known for a long time.” Defense attorneys Bland and Bush contend Calista was a “mildly retarded” child who required drastic measures as she grew older in order to keep her from wandering at night and potentially harming herself. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/08_SpringerTrial.jpg Anthony Springer, right, receives a hug from his wife Marsha Springer in the hallway outside the Kalamazoo County courtroom during a recess between closing arguments. To the left, Calista's grandparents Dan Langdon, left, Suzanne Langdon, second from left, and friend Cristen Glick watch. “The hardest thing I’ve dealt with is the thought that she might have died not knowing that anyone loved her,” said Dan Langdon. Anthony Springer, right, receives a hug from his wife Marsha Springer in the hallway outside the Kalamazoo County courtroom during a recess between closing arguments. To the left, Calista's grandparents Dan Langdon, left, Suzanne Langdon, second from left, and friend Cristen Glick watch. “The hardest thing I’ve dealt with is the thought that she might have died not knowing that anyone loved her,” said Dan Langdon. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/09_SpringerTrial.jpg Supporters, friends and family of Calista Springer wait outside of a courtroom of the St. Joseph County Courthouse before the sentencing of Anthony and Marsha Springer. A jury convicted the Springers of torture and first-degree child abuse, but acquitted them of murder, in connection with a 2008 fire that killed their daughter, Calista and destroyed the family’s Centreville home. The Springers face up to life in prison for torture and 15 years for child abuse. Supporters, friends and family of Calista Springer wait outside of a courtroom of the St. Joseph County Courthouse before the sentencing of Anthony and Marsha Springer. A jury convicted the Springers of torture and first-degree child abuse, but acquitted them of murder, in connection with a 2008 fire that killed their daughter, Calista and destroyed the family’s Centreville home. The Springers face up to life in prison for torture and 15 years for child abuse. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/10_SpringerTrial.jpg Spectators in the courtroom react as Anthony Springer reads a statement during his and Marsha Springer's sentencing at the St. Joseph County Courthouse. Over thirty people gathered into the courthouse leaving some having to listen to the sentencing from the hallway. Spectators in the courtroom react as Anthony Springer reads a statement during his and Marsha Springer's sentencing at the St. Joseph County Courthouse. Over thirty people gathered into the courthouse leaving some having to listen to the sentencing from the hallway. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/11_SpringerTrial.jpg Defense attorney Victor Bland, right, reacts as Anthony Springer, reads a statement to the court before he and his wife, Marsha Springer, center, receive their sentence after being convicted of torture and child abuse for the death of their daughter, Calista Springer. Calista died in a fire while she was chained to her bed. Defense attorney Victor Bland, right, reacts as Anthony Springer, reads a statement to the court before he and his wife, Marsha Springer, center, receive their sentence after being convicted of torture and child abuse for the death of their daughter, Calista Springer. Calista died in a fire while she was chained to her bed. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/12_SpringerTrial.jpg Anthony and Marsha Springer react after hearing their sentence for the conviction of torture and child abuse after the death of their daughter, Calista Springer. St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman sentenced Anthony Springer to concurrent terms of 25 to 50 years on the torture conviction and 10 to 15 years for child abuse. Marsha Springer was ordered to serve 225 months to 50 years for torture and 15 years for child abuse, also concurrently. Anthony and Marsha Springer react after hearing their sentence for the conviction of torture and child abuse after the death of their daughter, Calista Springer. St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman sentenced Anthony Springer to concurrent terms of 25 to 50 years on the torture conviction and 10 to 15 years for child abuse. Marsha Springer was ordered to serve 225 months to 50 years for torture and 15 years for child abuse, also concurrently. https://jgruenke.com/editorial 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-nws-indian-tribes-recognized-01.jpg Chief G. Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe performs a ceremonial blessing before the start of Wednesday's event celebrating seven Virginia Tribes who recently received federal recognition October 3, 2018. “This is liberty for us. This is justice for us,” Richardson said. “And we’re finally seeing the promises that are inherent in our constitution that we’ve been left out of all these years.” Chief G. Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe performs a ceremonial blessing before the start of Wednesday's event celebrating seven Virginia Tribes who recently received federal recognition October 3, 2018. “This is liberty for us. This is justice for us,” Richardson said. “And we’re finally seeing the promises that are inherent in our constitution that we’ve been left out of all these years.” https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-newport-news-officer-procession-01.jpg Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew falls to one knee and touches the hearse carrying officer Katherine Thyne outside of the Newport News Police Department South Precinct during a procession Saturday afternoon January 25, 2020. Officer Thyne died Thursday night after being dragged by the car of a man who she and another officer were questioning. On Saturday, the Newport News Police Department transported officer Katherine Thyne from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Norfolk to Altmeyer Funeral Home in Newport News. Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew falls to one knee and touches the hearse carrying officer Katherine Thyne outside of the Newport News Police Department South Precinct during a procession Saturday afternoon January 25, 2020. Officer Thyne died Thursday night after being dragged by the car of a man who she and another officer were questioning. On Saturday, the Newport News Police Department transported officer Katherine Thyne from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Norfolk to Altmeyer Funeral Home in Newport News. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/FS_FearsTearsAndPride01.jpg David Wrench, center, takes a deep breath at the Portage Recruitment Center as Staff Sgt. Shoji Harris goes over final paperwork and preparations for David's departure into U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego. David is flanked by his father, Tom Wrench, and mother, Jonna Jameson. The 18-year-old graduated early from Plainwell High School in order to leave for boot camp. David Wrench, center, takes a deep breath at the Portage Recruitment Center as Staff Sgt. Shoji Harris goes over final paperwork and preparations for David's departure into U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego. David is flanked by his father, Tom Wrench, and mother, Jonna Jameson. The 18-year-old graduated early from Plainwell High School in order to leave for boot camp. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02-2015-jg-news-01.jpg Maya Mercer, left, holds a rose as Newport News police officers wait to place the Flag, Boots and Hat during Thursday's candlelight memorial service to remember the 11 police officers who have died on duty and to honor those who serve today. Maya Mercer, left, holds a rose as Newport News police officers wait to place the Flag, Boots and Hat during Thursday's candlelight memorial service to remember the 11 police officers who have died on duty and to honor those who serve today. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-singles-01.jpg Johnathan Jackson, left, talks with Tom Thorpe as he completes the finishing touches on the master bedroom inside Jackson's newly built home. Jackson lost his leg in Afghanistan after doctors say he was exposed to an unknown toxin. Homes for Our Troops built Jackson a house and he takes the keys to the new home on Friday. Johnathan Jackson, left, talks with Tom Thorpe as he completes the finishing touches on the master bedroom inside Jackson's newly built home. Jackson lost his leg in Afghanistan after doctors say he was exposed to an unknown toxin. Homes for Our Troops built Jackson a house and he takes the keys to the new home on Friday. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/gnn-014-goodbyes01.jpg Jessica Leitch, right, begins to cry as Benjamin Leitch, left, and Gracelyn Leitch enter the family's van Sunday morning July 17, 2016 to move to Missouri from Smithfield. Jessica is leaving behind her husband John Leitch in hopes of finding better special education for Benjamin. Jessica Leitch, right, begins to cry as Benjamin Leitch, left, and Gracelyn Leitch enter the family's van Sunday morning July 17, 2016 to move to Missouri from Smithfield. Jessica is leaving behind her husband John Leitch in hopes of finding better special education for Benjamin. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-mall-santa-pandemic-01.jpg Jakob Settembrino, 7, makes a face while touching Santa Claus' hand through a plexiglass barrier at Patrick Henry Mall Friday afternoon December 4, 2020. Guests are required to make a reservation, pass a temperature screening, maintain social distance and stay behind a plexiglass barrier. Staff sanitizes and wipes down all touch points after each guest interaction. Jakob Settembrino, 7, makes a face while touching Santa Claus' hand through a plexiglass barrier at Patrick Henry Mall Friday afternoon December 4, 2020. Guests are required to make a reservation, pass a temperature screening, maintain social distance and stay behind a plexiglass barrier. Staff sanitizes and wipes down all touch points after each guest interaction. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-vb-protest-0906-01.jpg Virginia Beach police officers grab Aubrey JaPharii Jones of Black Lives Matter 757 during a protest at the Oceanfront of Virginia Beach Saturday evening September 5, 2020. Virginia Beach police officers grab Aubrey JaPharii Jones of Black Lives Matter 757 during a protest at the Oceanfront of Virginia Beach Saturday evening September 5, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/langley-homecoming-01.jpg Tech Sgt. Grant Kiekhaefer kisses his two-year-old daughter Kori Kiekhaefer during a homecoming ceremony at Langley Air Force Base Tuesday afternoon October 9, 2018. One hundred eighty-seven members of the 1st Fighter Wing returned home after a six month deployment in the Middle East. Tech Sgt. Grant Kiekhaefer kisses his two-year-old daughter Kori Kiekhaefer during a homecoming ceremony at Langley Air Force Base Tuesday afternoon October 9, 2018. One hundred eighty-seven members of the 1st Fighter Wing returned home after a six month deployment in the Middle East. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/flooding1.jpg Ryan West, center, paddles a boat with other children through rising flood water in Poquoson Saturday afternoon October 3, 2015. Ryan West, center, paddles a boat with other children through rising flood water in Poquoson Saturday afternoon October 3, 2015. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-singles-03.jpg Family members grieve at the scene of where two Newport News' men drowned while swimming in Deep Creek Tuesday afternoon. Family members grieve at the scene of where two Newport News' men drowned while swimming in Deep Creek Tuesday afternoon. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/03-2015-jg-feature-01.jpg Braden Long, center, holds his head up as school administrators speak to Martha Tereska's first grade class during the first day of school Tuesday morning at Yates Elementary School on September 08, 2015. Braden Long, center, holds his head up as school administrators speak to Martha Tereska's first grade class during the first day of school Tuesday morning at Yates Elementary School on September 08, 2015. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fea-jfg-sledding-03.jpg From left Spencer Satchell, 16, Carter Ashley, 14, and Nick Long, 15, jump into the air to gain speed while sledding down a hill at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News Wednesday morning. From left Spencer Satchell, 16, Carter Ashley, 14, and Nick Long, 15, jump into the air to gain speed while sledding down a hill at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News Wednesday morning. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-donovon-lynch-funeral-01.jpg The casket of Donovon Lynch is escorted out of Wave Church following a celebration of life ceremony Monday April 5, 2021. Lynch was shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officer Friday, March 26 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The casket of Donovon Lynch is escorted out of Wave Church following a celebration of life ceremony Monday April 5, 2021. Lynch was shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officer Friday, March 26 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fea-jfg-hammock-01.jpg Erica Carcamo, 4, plays in the sand while laying in a hammock as waves wash ashore underneath the pier of Buckroe Beach Friday morning. Erica Carcamo, 4, plays in the sand while laying in a hammock as waves wash ashore underneath the pier of Buckroe Beach Friday morning. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/storm1.jpg Jacquela Wynn, left, Zyion Jones, center, and Serenity Jones attempt to take cover underneath a blanket as high winds, rain and storm clouds approach Huntington Beach. Jacquela Wynn, left, Zyion Jones, center, and Serenity Jones attempt to take cover underneath a blanket as high winds, rain and storm clouds approach Huntington Beach. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-pigeons-feature-02.jpg A lone dove flies among pigeons perched on a line above Buckroe Beach Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. A lone dove flies among pigeons perched on a line above Buckroe Beach Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-protest-hampton-02.jpg A protester kneels before Hampton police officers at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton Tuesday evening June 2, 2020. A protester kneels before Hampton police officers at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton Tuesday evening June 2, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-saturday-snow-07a.jpg Keith Graves uses a sign as a shovel to clear snow from the lot of the RipTide Car Wash in Hampton Saturday morning January 22, 2022. Keith Graves uses a sign as a shovel to clear snow from the lot of the RipTide Car Wash in Hampton Saturday morning January 22, 2022. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-newport-news-officer-procession-02.jpg Four-year-old Mekhi Flores looks up at his mother, officer Melessia Burwell, and other Newport News police officers while they salute a procession transporting officer Katherine Thyne to a funeral home Saturday afternoon January 25, 2020. Officer Thyne died Thursday night after being dragged during a traffic stop. On Saturday, the Newport News Police Department transported officer Katherine Thyne from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Norfolk to Altmeyer Funeral Home in Newport News. Four-year-old Mekhi Flores looks up at his mother, officer Melessia Burwell, and other Newport News police officers while they salute a procession transporting officer Katherine Thyne to a funeral home Saturday afternoon January 25, 2020. Officer Thyne died Thursday night after being dragged during a traffic stop. On Saturday, the Newport News Police Department transported officer Katherine Thyne from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Norfolk to Altmeyer Funeral Home in Newport News. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/01-2015-jfg-news-02.jpg Amanda Westmoreland reacts as she approaches the scene of a shooting Tuesday evening in York County. Westmoreland's friend, Dylan Peters, was killed after being shot several times through the front door of his home. Amanda Westmoreland reacts as she approaches the scene of a shooting Tuesday evening in York County. Westmoreland's friend, Dylan Peters, was killed after being shot several times through the front door of his home. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/swing.jpg Jenn DeBoer, 19, right, watches as Chris Davis, 18, soars through the air after jumping off a swing at South Haven's South Beach. "I used to jump from the swings when I was a child, it's nice to come to the beach and relive that," said Davis. Jenn DeBoer, 19, right, watches as Chris Davis, 18, soars through the air after jumping off a swing at South Haven's South Beach. "I used to jump from the swings when I was a child, it's nice to come to the beach and relive that," said Davis. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-elx21-01.jpg Precinct workers and voters are reflected in a poster at the Virginia War Museum in Newport News Tuesday November 2, 2021. Precinct workers and voters are reflected in a poster at the Virginia War Museum in Newport News Tuesday November 2, 2021. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/LOC_K0921Fair_1web.jpg Kimmie Eaton, 10, of Centreville rests on her two dairy cows inside a barn at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. This is Eaton's first year participating in 4-H. Kimmie Eaton, 10, of Centreville rests on her two dairy cows inside a barn at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. This is Eaton's first year participating in 4-H. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/01_OilAndWater.jpg An oil-soaked Canada goose struggles to fly out of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured July 26, sending nearly a million gallons of oil into the river near Marshall. The feathers of the goose were saturated in thick crude oil, making it impossible to fly. An oil-soaked Canada goose struggles to fly out of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured July 26, sending nearly a million gallons of oil into the river near Marshall. The feathers of the goose were saturated in thick crude oil, making it impossible to fly. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/CallingToSayILoveYou.jpg Retired Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer John Minehart begins to tear up as his wife, Patty Minehart, holds a phone to his ear as his 16-year-old daughter tells him, "I love you," Thursday evening at Providence Hospital in Southfield. Forcing words past his life support tubes, Minehart replied, "I love you too". While investigating a traffic accident 17 years ago, Minehart and two other officers were hit by a drunken driver. Pinned between a car and a fire truck, Minehart's leg was practically hanging on by the skin. Now he suffers from bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, which can go into the bone. For two months, John Minehart was being treated by spending time in a hyperbaric chamber. The pure oxygen was helping his pressure wounds heal, but only a few months after this photo was taken John Minehart finally lost his battle to stay alive. Retired Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer John Minehart begins to tear up as his wife, Patty Minehart, holds a phone to his ear as his 16-year-old daughter tells him, "I love you," Thursday evening at Providence Hospital in Southfield. Forcing words past his life support tubes, Minehart replied, "I love you too". While investigating a traffic accident 17 years ago, Minehart and two other officers were hit by a drunken driver. Pinned between a car and a fire truck, Minehart's leg was practically hanging on by the skin. Now he suffers from bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, which can go into the bone. For two months, John Minehart was being treated by spending time in a hyperbaric chamber. The pure oxygen was helping his pressure wounds heal, but only a few months after this photo was taken John Minehart finally lost his battle to stay alive. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-hampton-1619-African-landing-day-01.jpg Charmaine Vauters holds her hands to the sky during a flower petal throwing ceremony as part of the 2019 First African Landing Commemorative Ceremony at Fort Monroe Saturday August 24, 2019. Charmaine Vauters holds her hands to the sky during a flower petal throwing ceremony as part of the 2019 First African Landing Commemorative Ceremony at Fort Monroe Saturday August 24, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-isaias-storm-09.jpg A man walks past a damaged house with a chainsaw in the Riverview neighborhood of Suffolk after Tropical Storm Isaias moved through the region Tuesday August 4, 2020. A man walks past a damaged house with a chainsaw in the Riverview neighborhood of Suffolk after Tropical Storm Isaias moved through the region Tuesday August 4, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02-2015-jg-portrait-02.jpg Tonnette Bennett stands kisses 18-year-old Patrick Lucas, Wednesday afternoon. Lucas has Fragile X Syndrome, which causes him to function at 3-year-old level. He was enrolled in a special-needs after school program before it was suspended in December. The city of Newport News is planning to eliminate the program. Tonnette Bennett stands kisses 18-year-old Patrick Lucas, Wednesday afternoon. Lucas has Fragile X Syndrome, which causes him to function at 3-year-old level. He was enrolled in a special-needs after school program before it was suspended in December. The city of Newport News is planning to eliminate the program. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/VSUdrowningMemorial1bw.jpg Dionne Williams, the mother of Jauwan Holmes, emotionally sings along to "I'll Fly Away" with the Virginia State University Gospel Choir as they dedicate the song to him. A memorial service was held at VSU's Daniel Gymnasium for Holmes and Marvell Edmondson after both drowned in the Appomattox River during what authorities have called a hazing incident. Dionne Williams, the mother of Jauwan Holmes, emotionally sings along to "I'll Fly Away" with the Virginia State University Gospel Choir as they dedicate the song to him. A memorial service was held at VSU's Daniel Gymnasium for Holmes and Marvell Edmondson after both drowned in the Appomattox River during what authorities have called a hazing incident. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/ospreyFeature1a-p2p.jpg Ospreys battle for a fish while flying above the James River Tuesday afternoon May 2, 2017. Ospreys battle for a fish while flying above the James River Tuesday afternoon May 2, 2017. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-singles-08.jpg Media tour beneath the bow of the carrier Gerald Ford as it sits in Newport News Shipbuilding's dry dock before water is released for the first time flooding the dock. Media tour beneath the bow of the carrier Gerald Ford as it sits in Newport News Shipbuilding's dry dock before water is released for the first time flooding the dock. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/rainbowfeature1.jpg Debbie Bunch of Carrollton admires the rainbow over Ft. Monroe Sunday evening. Bunch was at Ft. Monroe with friends and family to view the rise of Sunday's super moon. Debbie Bunch of Carrollton admires the rainbow over Ft. Monroe Sunday evening. Bunch was at Ft. Monroe with friends and family to view the rise of Sunday's super moon. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nws-circus-pics-05.jpg Hundreds of guests watch UniverSoul Circus members perform Saturday afternoon outside the Hampton Roads Convention Center August 3, 2019. The circus featured dancers, stunts and performers from around the world. Performances continue through Sunday at 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of guests watch UniverSoul Circus members perform Saturday afternoon outside the Hampton Roads Convention Center August 3, 2019. The circus featured dancers, stunts and performers from around the world. Performances continue through Sunday at 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jailbaptism1.jpg John Vincent Grogan III, center, looks to the heavens after being baptized by St. Joseph County Jail chaplain Jake Schwartz, left, and Three Rivers' Riverside Church assistant pastor Jerry Solis, right, during a full immersion baptism of inmates at the St. Joseph County Jail in Centreville Thursday morning. The baptism was through the church's Christ Center Celebrate Recovery program. John Vincent Grogan III, center, looks to the heavens after being baptized by St. Joseph County Jail chaplain Jake Schwartz, left, and Three Rivers' Riverside Church assistant pastor Jerry Solis, right, during a full immersion baptism of inmates at the St. Joseph County Jail in Centreville Thursday morning. The baptism was through the church's Christ Center Celebrate Recovery program. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/feature1.jpg A great blue heron rests atop a tree as the sun sets over the James River Monday evening March 21, 2016. A great blue heron rests atop a tree as the sun sets over the James River Monday evening March 21, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/GrandReflection.jpg Tess McEnroe of Minneapolis, Minn. is reflected in a puddle of water as she stops during a hike through the Grand Canyon to shield her eyes from the sun and admire the view. McEnroe and eleven others spent over two weeks whitewater rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Tess McEnroe of Minneapolis, Minn. is reflected in a puddle of water as she stops during a hike through the Grand Canyon to shield her eyes from the sun and admire the view. McEnroe and eleven others spent over two weeks whitewater rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/TearsOfJoy.jpg Mimi Johnson of Kalamazoo is overcome with emotion immediately following the announcement Barack Obama won the 2008 election for President during the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party election party at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. "There is a reason why he was elected president," said Johnson, "And I'm praying for him." Mimi Johnson of Kalamazoo is overcome with emotion immediately following the announcement Barack Obama won the 2008 election for President during the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party election party at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. "There is a reason why he was elected president," said Johnson, "And I'm praying for him." https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/FloodSwimming.jpg Western Michigan University students Ryan Ehmann, 20, left, and Rusty Good, 19, swim through the National City Bank parking lot on bodyboards after heavy rainstorms caused flooding in parts of Kalamazoo leaving many roads impassable. Western Michigan University students Ryan Ehmann, 20, left, and Rusty Good, 19, swim through the National City Bank parking lot on bodyboards after heavy rainstorms caused flooding in parts of Kalamazoo leaving many roads impassable. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-016-10.jpg An insect rests on a wet flower petal Tuesday morning August 8, 2017. According to the National Weather Service rain is expected to continue through the day after thunderstorms moved through the region Monday evening. An insect rests on a wet flower petal Tuesday morning August 8, 2017. According to the National Weather Service rain is expected to continue through the day after thunderstorms moved through the region Monday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/LighthouseWaves_2.jpg LighthouseWaves 2 LighthouseWaves 2 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/03-2015-jg-multiple-01-03.jpg Pilot Reed Basley's hot air balloon is reflected in a body of water near Lanexa Monday evening. Pilot Reed Basley's hot air balloon is reflected in a body of water near Lanexa Monday evening. https://jgruenke.com/sports 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-spt-bruton-01.jpg Bruton's Mikal Whack throws the ball during a water break of Thursday evening's football practice July 25, 2019. Bruton, a school of 600, always struggled with small football participation numbers and in a 2018 lost two of its best linemen to injury. That left the Panthers with 15 players, half of them with no varsity experience. The team cut their schedule in half and were outscored 262-14 during their winless season. In 2019 the team will return to playing a full 10-game season. Bruton's Mikal Whack throws the ball during a water break of Thursday evening's football practice July 25, 2019. Bruton, a school of 600, always struggled with small football participation numbers and in a 2018 lost two of its best linemen to injury. That left the Panthers with 15 players, half of them with no varsity experience. The team cut their schedule in half and were outscored 262-14 during their winless season. In 2019 the team will return to playing a full 10-game season. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-sp-phoebus-menchville-football-01.jpg Phoebus' Mark Wagner is tackled by Menchville's Kendrick Fultz during Thursday evening's game at Todd Stadium September 2, 2021. Phoebus' Mark Wagner is tackled by Menchville's Kendrick Fultz during Thursday evening's game at Todd Stadium September 2, 2021. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-spt-monday-uva-END-18.jpg University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019. University of Virginia's Kyle Guy celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during Monday's NCAA tournament national championship basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis April 8, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-singles-02.jpg Heritage's Demarea Pickens, left, Marcus Vanhook, center, and Jamon McEachern, right, become overwhelmed with emotion after losing to Dinwiddie during the Group 4A state semifinal game at Dinwiddie Middle School. Heritage's Demarea Pickens, left, Marcus Vanhook, center, and Jamon McEachern, right, become overwhelmed with emotion after losing to Dinwiddie during the Group 4A state semifinal game at Dinwiddie Middle School. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-sp-william-and-mary-lafayette-football-07a.jpg William and Mary head football coach Mike London, center, celebrates with his players after defeating Lafayette 30-17 during Saturday’s football game at Zable Stadium August 31, 2019. William and Mary head football coach Mike London, center, celebrates with his players after defeating Lafayette 30-17 during Saturday’s football game at Zable Stadium August 31, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/football-sunset-07.jpg Poquoson and Warhill battle as the sun sets during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018. Poquoson and Warhill battle as the sun sets during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/warhillIndoorTrack1.jpg Warhill's Noah Dunbar practices his pole vault approach Thursday afternoon on January 14, 2016. The team's indoor track team features pole vaulters for the first time in several years. Warhill's Noah Dunbar practices his pole vault approach Thursday afternoon on January 14, 2016. The team's indoor track team features pole vaulters for the first time in several years. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/hamptonWMfb3.jpg William and Mary's Trey Reed, left, disrupts a pass intended for Hampton University's Rayshad Riddick during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium October 24, 2015. William and Mary's Trey Reed, left, disrupts a pass intended for Hampton University's Rayshad Riddick during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium October 24, 2015. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-jfg-singles-11.jpg Lafayette baseball players joke around trying to pass the time during a weather delay during Wednesday's Conference 25 tournament semifinals against New Kent. Lafayette baseball players joke around trying to pass the time during a weather delay during Wednesday's Conference 25 tournament semifinals against New Kent. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/oneCityMarathon4.jpg A runner grabs a glass of water from a volunteer at the Lions Bridge during the One City Marathon in Newport News Sunday morning. A runner grabs a glass of water from a volunteer at the Lions Bridge during the One City Marathon in Newport News Sunday morning. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/airVSsea2.jpg Members of the USS Abraham Lincoln hockey team take selfies before the start of Saturday's Air vs. Sea hockey game at the Scope Arena in Norfolk on January 30, 2016. Members of the USS Abraham Lincoln hockey team take selfies before the start of Saturday's Air vs. Sea hockey game at the Scope Arena in Norfolk on January 30, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/spf-014-sweatysteam01.jpg Steam rises above Hampton's Burnell Pulley before the start of Friday's Region 5A South playoff game against Indian River at Darling Stadium November 18, 2016. Steam rises above Hampton's Burnell Pulley before the start of Friday's Region 5A South playoff game against Indian River at Darling Stadium November 18, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-sp-class5-boys-basketball-state-final-01a.jpg Maury's Casey Jones, left, and Adrean Newton react after losing to Highland Springs during Friday's Class 5 state championship boys basketball game at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegel Center March 11, 2022. Maury's Casey Jones, left, and Adrean Newton react after losing to Highland Springs during Friday's Class 5 state championship boys basketball game at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegel Center March 11, 2022. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/dragRace1.jpg Chris Wharton stretches before participating in the Drag Race on Queens Way during Saturday's Hampton Block Party. Four teams representing different charities ran down Queens Way in heats. Chris Wharton stretches before participating in the Drag Race on Queens Way during Saturday's Hampton Block Party. Four teams representing different charities ran down Queens Way in heats. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/cnuSoftball12.jpg Randolph-Macon players attempt to pass the time while a rain delay during Sunday's NCAA Division III regional tournament championship against Christopher Newport University on May 10, 2015. Randolph-Macon players attempt to pass the time while a rain delay during Sunday's NCAA Division III regional tournament championship against Christopher Newport University on May 10, 2015. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/01-2015-jfg-multiple-01-05.jpg Max Baumert looks off in the distance while bleeding during his match against Josh Jauncey during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. The fight was called due to Baumert's injury. Max Baumert looks off in the distance while bleeding during his match against Josh Jauncey during Friday's SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. The fight was called due to Baumert's injury. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/vgRevolution2-p2p.jpg From left Orlando Storm's Jackson Stephens, Tanner Reid, Tank Kelley and Nolan Juvers jump to catch a ball before the start of Tuesday's opening ceremony of the Cal Ripken Southeast Regional baseball tournament July 12, 2016. From left Orlando Storm's Jackson Stephens, Tanner Reid, Tank Kelley and Nolan Juvers jump to catch a ball before the start of Tuesday's opening ceremony of the Cal Ripken Southeast Regional baseball tournament July 12, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/SPT_KZ0925WMUfb_2WEB.jpg University of Illinois' Terry Hawthorne, center, attempts to intercept a ball intended for Western Michigan University's Jordan White during the September 24 game at Memorial Stadium. University of Illinois' Terry Hawthorne, center, attempts to intercept a ball intended for Western Michigan University's Jordan White during the September 24 game at Memorial Stadium. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-weather-wind-feature-01.jpg A kite surfer flies through the air as a container ship passes in the background Wednesday afternoon September 1, 2021. A kite surfer flies through the air as a container ship passes in the background Wednesday afternoon September 1, 2021. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/WMsynchro2.jpg Members of William and Mary's synchronized swim club practice at Adair Hall Wednesday evening March 16, 2016. The team will be competing at the U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championship March 24-26 at the University of Florida. Members of William and Mary's synchronized swim club practice at Adair Hall Wednesday evening March 16, 2016. The team will be competing at the U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championship March 24-26 at the University of Florida. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02-2015-jg-sports-01.jpg Gloucester goalie Austin Hansford, left, disrupts the ball away from Tabb's Allen Blair, center, during Thursday's game at Tabb on April 30, 2015. Gloucester goalie Austin Hansford, left, disrupts the ball away from Tabb's Allen Blair, center, during Thursday's game at Tabb on April 30, 2015. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/hamptonBasketball.jpg Hampton University basketball players cheer during player introductions before the start Saturday's game against High Point University February 16, 2018. Hampton University basketball players cheer during player introductions before the start Saturday's game against High Point University February 16, 2018. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-sp-oscarsmith-indianriver-football-10.jpg An Oscar Smith coach reacts after a near interception by Bryan Stukes during Friday evening's football game against Indian River at Oscar Smith High School April 2, 2021. An Oscar Smith coach reacts after a near interception by Bryan Stukes during Friday evening's football game against Indian River at Oscar Smith High School April 2, 2021. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/conference27finals7.jpg York's Max Poelker heads the ball away from Tabb's Andrew Lenfant, right, during Friday's Conference 27 final at Bailey Field on May 27, 2016. York's Max Poelker heads the ball away from Tabb's Andrew Lenfant, right, during Friday's Conference 27 final at Bailey Field on May 27, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-016-06.jpg A woman waits on her horse after competing in the barrel racing competition during the Championship Rodeo presented by True Grit Rodeo Company at the Isle of Wight County Fair Saturday evening September 16, 2017. A woman waits on her horse after competing in the barrel racing competition during the Championship Rodeo presented by True Grit Rodeo Company at the Isle of Wight County Fair Saturday evening September 16, 2017. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/ExtremeSkiing_1.jpg Jay Alley, 19, of Chicago, left, and Brett Conner, 23, right of Allegan, watch as Adam Schrab, center, soars through the air after hitting a jump. Warren Miller Film crews were capturing film of Adam and his twin brother Luke, along with other extreme skiers and snowboarders at Timber Ridge Ski Area for their annual ski movie. Jay Alley, 19, of Chicago, left, and Brett Conner, 23, right of Allegan, watch as Adam Schrab, center, soars through the air after hitting a jump. Warren Miller Film crews were capturing film of Adam and his twin brother Luke, along with other extreme skiers and snowboarders at Timber Ridge Ski Area for their annual ski movie. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/pdKecoughtanPhoesbus1a.jpg Phoebus' Marshawn Williams, right, hurdles Kecoughtan's Kashawn Lynch in the air during Friday's game at Darling Stadium. Phoebus' Marshawn Williams, right, hurdles Kecoughtan's Kashawn Lynch in the air during Friday's game at Darling Stadium. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/ColonialCup8.jpg Kristina McManigell riding Choral Society, right, runs through the pack during race four before that start of Saturday's Colonial Turf Cup at Colonial Downs. Kristina McManigell riding Choral Society, right, runs through the pack during race four before that start of Saturday's Colonial Turf Cup at Colonial Downs. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/SPT_hornetswim_1SITE.jpg "There are a lot of advantages to being deaf," Kalamazoo College freshman Tyler McFarland said. "You don't get a lot of distractions. A major disadvantage I've been able to overcome is that you really can't hear people cheering for you. "For example, Michael Phelps says the crowd helps him swim faster, but I can't hear any of that, so it's all motivation by myself when I swim. People will be on the side cheering for you, but the way I swim, I can't see them." "There are a lot of advantages to being deaf," Kalamazoo College freshman Tyler McFarland said. "You don't get a lot of distractions. A major disadvantage I've been able to overcome is that you really can't hear people cheering for you. "For example, Michael Phelps says the crowd helps him swim faster, but I can't hear any of that, so it's all motivation by myself when I swim. People will be on the side cheering for you, but the way I swim, I can't see them." https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/TeamYellow.jpg Mattawan High School's basketball team lines up on the court up prior to the National Anthem before hosting Portage Northern during their season opening game. Mattawan High School's basketball team lines up on the court up prior to the National Anthem before hosting Portage Northern during their season opening game. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/PicturesqueDive.jpg Plainwell's Tessa Adams took first place during a diving competition against Hackett Catholic Central. Adams received a score of 243.65 after six dives. Plainwell's Tessa Adams took first place during a diving competition against Hackett Catholic Central. Adams received a score of 243.65 after six dives. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/zkickboxing3.jpg Robert Thomas waits inside the round in between as women carrying the round number in identify the current round pass by before the start of the match against Joe Schilling during Friday's co-headline event presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. Robert Thomas waits inside the round in between as women carrying the round number in identify the current round pass by before the start of the match against Joe Schilling during Friday's co-headline event presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/RegionalSoccer7.jpg Jamestown goalie Trevor Hartnett, center, dives for the ball in between Lafayette's Jason Eckenrode, left, and David Lees during the Region I soccer tournament semifinal game. Jamestown goalie Trevor Hartnett, center, dives for the ball in between Lafayette's Jason Eckenrode, left, and David Lees during the Region I soccer tournament semifinal game. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Newspapers.jpg Grand Haven fans hold up newspapers to show their lack of interest as an announcer reads the starting lineup of Kalamazoo Central's basketball team during the 2010 Class A playoff game at Lansing Eastern's Don Johnson Fieldhouse. Grand Haven fans hold up newspapers to show their lack of interest as an announcer reads the starting lineup of Kalamazoo Central's basketball team during the 2010 Class A playoff game at Lansing Eastern's Don Johnson Fieldhouse. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/newKentJonesTransplant1-p2p.jpg Juan Mikel-Jones sits inside the weight room of New Kent before the start of Friday's football game against Poquoson September 21, 2018. In January, Juan underwent heart transplant surgery after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in October. Juan Mikel-Jones sits inside the weight room of New Kent before the start of Friday's football game against Poquoson September 21, 2018. In January, Juan underwent heart transplant surgery after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in October. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Score.jpg Kalamazoo Christian's Sammy Ipema, center, celebrates after scoring past the defense of Hackett Catholic Central's Maria Escamilla, left, Sara Howard, right, and goalie Kalani Bates, center background. The goal tied the game at 1-1 in final minutes of the Division 4 district championship game. Hackett Catholic Central won 2-1 in overtime. Kalamazoo Christian's Sammy Ipema, center, celebrates after scoring past the defense of Hackett Catholic Central's Maria Escamilla, left, Sara Howard, right, and goalie Kalani Bates, center background. The goal tied the game at 1-1 in final minutes of the Division 4 district championship game. Hackett Catholic Central won 2-1 in overtime. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/Upside.jpg Gull Lake's Travis Mull enthusiastically jumps into a group of his own teammates and lands upside down before the start of their football game against Three Rivers. Gull Lake's Travis Mull enthusiastically jumps into a group of his own teammates and lands upside down before the start of their football game against Three Rivers. https://jgruenke.com/portraits 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-sp-adonis-lattimore-column-01.jpg Landstown senior Adonis Lattimore practices with teammates as he prepares to wrestle in the Class 6 Region A championships and advance to the state tournament. Adonis was born without a right leg and with a partial left leg. His right hand has only one finger. “When you say you can’t,” Adonis' father, Jerrold, said, “he’s the reason why you can.” Landstown senior Adonis Lattimore practices with teammates as he prepares to wrestle in the Class 6 Region A championships and advance to the state tournament. Adonis was born without a right leg and with a partial left leg. His right hand has only one finger. “When you say you can’t,” Adonis' father, Jerrold, said, “he’s the reason why you can.” https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/RememberingASolider.jpg Pfc. Jordan Goode's wife, Aubrey Goode, left, and mother Sheri Goode, right, are reflected in the glass of his Army portrait painting. Jordan Goode was killed in Afghanistan in August of 2007 while serving with Army. The painting was done by artist Michael Reagan. Pfc. Jordan Goode's wife, Aubrey Goode, left, and mother Sheri Goode, right, are reflected in the glass of his Army portrait painting. Jordan Goode was killed in Afghanistan in August of 2007 while serving with Army. The painting was done by artist Michael Reagan. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-mental-health-stories-01a.jpg Adriane Spence-Townsend looks out the widow of her vehicle between falling drops in Virginia Beach Friday morning February 12, 2021. After three decades, a doctor told her that she had bipolar disorder. "When I got my diagnosis, I wouldn't talk about it... you think you're the only one to feel this way, the only one to act this way," she said. That's part of the message she wants to share: that mental health can be desperately isolating, and finding help can feel all but impossible. Adriane Spence-Townsend looks out the widow of her vehicle between falling drops in Virginia Beach Friday morning February 12, 2021. After three decades, a doctor told her that she had bipolar disorder. "When I got my diagnosis, I wouldn't talk about it... you think you're the only one to feel this way, the only one to act this way," she said. That's part of the message she wants to share: that mental health can be desperately isolating, and finding help can feel all but impossible. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-016-01.jpg Violinist Kearston Gonzalez, left, and cellist Kendall Gonzalez perform to an audience gathered at the Tabb Library in York County Wednesday afternoon August 9, 2017. The sisters have performed at WNBA and NBA games in Washington, D.C., Charlotte and Houston and both have performed as a soloists with orchestras and won musical competitions. Violinist Kearston Gonzalez, left, and cellist Kendall Gonzalez perform to an audience gathered at the Tabb Library in York County Wednesday afternoon August 9, 2017. The sisters have performed at WNBA and NBA games in Washington, D.C., Charlotte and Houston and both have performed as a soloists with orchestras and won musical competitions. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-016-02.jpg Local pastor Curtis Harris, right, has opened his home to Brandon Gasper, center, who was released from Chesapeake Juvenile Service. Also pictured are Jazell Bodie, left, and Denya Dancy. Curtis Harris runs Original BROTHAS Outreach, a nonprofit that provides support and mentorship to young men, many of whom are involved in juvenile court. For many, Original BROTHAs (Brothers Reaching out to Help and Serve) is an alternative to prison when Newport News and Hampton courts allow it. The program provides tutoring, computer skills, life skills and group counseling, and Harris is on call practically 24/7 for crisis intervention. “Basically he’s the only father I ever knew and he could be my father and teach me how to be a man,” Gasper said. Local pastor Curtis Harris, right, has opened his home to Brandon Gasper, center, who was released from Chesapeake Juvenile Service. Also pictured are Jazell Bodie, left, and Denya Dancy. Curtis Harris runs Original BROTHAS Outreach, a nonprofit that provides support and mentorship to young men, many of whom are involved in juvenile court. For many, Original BROTHAs (Brothers Reaching out to Help and Serve) is an alternative to prison when Newport News and Hampton courts allow it. The program provides tutoring, computer skills, life skills and group counseling, and Harris is on call practically 24/7 for crisis intervention. “Basically he’s the only father I ever knew and he could be my father and teach me how to be a man,” Gasper said. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-coronavirus-williamsburg-patient-01.jpg David Dafashy stands inside his home with his wife Mariangela Dafashy, right, his six-year-old daughter Elizabeth Dafashy, and Gaia Carollo a foreign exchange student staying with the family Tuesday evening March 24, 2020. David Dafashy and his wife were among the first people infected with the coronavirus in Williamsburg. David Dafashy stands inside his home with his wife Mariangela Dafashy, right, his six-year-old daughter Elizabeth Dafashy, and Gaia Carollo a foreign exchange student staying with the family Tuesday evening March 24, 2020. David Dafashy and his wife were among the first people infected with the coronavirus in Williamsburg. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/hamptonMLK1-p2p.jpg Pastor Andre Jefferson sits in reflection during the start of an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of MLK's death at Bethel AME Church Wednesday evening April 4, 2018. Over a hundred people attended the event which was hosted by the Hampton Chapter of the NAACP and Hampton University. Pastor Andre Jefferson sits in reflection during the start of an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of MLK's death at Bethel AME Church Wednesday evening April 4, 2018. Over a hundred people attended the event which was hosted by the Hampton Chapter of the NAACP and Hampton University. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-heritage-teacher-david-olivis-01.jpg Heritage High School teacher David Olivis was trying to break up a fight at the school last year when one student pulled a gun and opened fire in a crowded hallway, wounding two students. Olivis, who was in the line of fire but wasn’t hit. After the shooting, Olivis saw a 17-year-old girl — one of his former students — bleeding from her calf. He said he carried her out of the school, laying her down near a tree and taking his shirt off to staunch the bleeding. A 17-year-old boy was shot behind his left ear, lodging in his lower left jaw and he was also shot in the finger and in the left leg. The 17-year-old boy — also a former student — seemed ready to pass out, the teacher said. The boy was able to get partially on his feet, but Olivis said he carried him across the field to an ambulance on Marshall Avenue because the entryway for emergency vehicles was blocked. “He was saying, ‘Mr. O, I don’t want to die,’” Olivis said. Heritage High School teacher David Olivis was trying to break up a fight at the school last year when one student pulled a gun and opened fire in a crowded hallway, wounding two students. Olivis, who was in the line of fire but wasn’t hit. After the shooting, Olivis saw a 17-year-old girl — one of his former students — bleeding from her calf. He said he carried her out of the school, laying her down near a tree and taking his shirt off to staunch the bleeding. A 17-year-old boy was shot behind his left ear, lodging in his lower left jaw and he was also shot in the finger and in the left leg. The 17-year-old boy — also a former student — seemed ready to pass out, the teacher said. The boy was able to get partially on his feet, but Olivis said he carried him across the field to an ambulance on Marshall Avenue because the entryway for emergency vehicles was blocked. “He was saying, ‘Mr. O, I don’t want to die,’” Olivis said. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/boysTennisAllStar1-p2p.jpg Jamestown's Grayson DeBerry is the Daily Press Boys tennis athlete of the year. Jamestown's Grayson DeBerry is the Daily Press Boys tennis athlete of the year. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02-2015-jg-portrait-01.jpg Rear Admiral Heivé Blejean of the French Navy stands on the pier after the French tall ship Hermione docks at Yorktown Friday morning. Rear Admiral Heivé Blejean of the French Navy stands on the pier after the French tall ship Hermione docks at Yorktown Friday morning. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/kimPhuc2.jpg Kim Phuc spoke at Bethel Baptist Church Saturday December 5, 2015. Phuc is the child in the Pulitzer Prize winning photograph taken by Nick Ut of her running away from a napalm attack in Vietnam. Kim Phuc spoke at Bethel Baptist Church Saturday December 5, 2015. Phuc is the child in the Pulitzer Prize winning photograph taken by Nick Ut of her running away from a napalm attack in Vietnam. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/coronavirus1.jpg Instructional technology coach Nick Swan assists students and families checkout Chromebooks to be used during at-home learning at Warwick High School in Newport News Monday afternoon March 16, 2020. Instructional technology coach Nick Swan assists students and families checkout Chromebooks to be used during at-home learning at Warwick High School in Newport News Monday afternoon March 16, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/DogOnAHog.jpg DogOnAHog DogOnAHog https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/cnuImmortality1.jpg Christopher Newport University philosophy professor Dr. Eric Silverman along with a Regent University professor have received a grant to study immortality from University California-Riverside. Christopher Newport University philosophy professor Dr. Eric Silverman along with a Regent University professor have received a grant to study immortality from University California-Riverside. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/malikDeloatch1b.jpg Malik Deloatch has led the Heritage Hurricanes back to the Group 4A South semifinals after taking over a quarterback after the sixth week in the season. Malik Deloatch has led the Heritage Hurricanes back to the Group 4A South semifinals after taking over a quarterback after the sixth week in the season. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/CountyCommissioner.jpg County Commissioner Frank Thompson chases his dog around his yard attempting to put a leash around him. Mike, a 100-pound beast of a pit bull-Labrador mix, once jumped through the living room window at the sight of the neighbor's cat. Thompson, 82, was elected in November to his fourth consecutive term on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. Thompson is full of eccentricities that make him stand out on the county board. "He endeared himself to us," says Vice Chairwoman Deb Buchholtz-Hiemstra. "He's out in his community all the time, talking to his neighbors. You can just tell there's a lot of emotion in what he says and what he brings to the board." County Commissioner Frank Thompson chases his dog around his yard attempting to put a leash around him. Mike, a 100-pound beast of a pit bull-Labrador mix, once jumped through the living room window at the sight of the neighbor's cat. Thompson, 82, was elected in November to his fourth consecutive term on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. Thompson is full of eccentricities that make him stand out on the county board. "He endeared himself to us," says Vice Chairwoman Deb Buchholtz-Hiemstra. "He's out in his community all the time, talking to his neighbors. You can just tell there's a lot of emotion in what he says and what he brings to the board." https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/theWiz4.jpg Performers of The Wiz dance during a rehearsal Thursday evening February 4, 2016. The musical will be performed at the Ella Fitzgerald Theater at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center February 18-27. Performers of The Wiz dance during a rehearsal Thursday evening February 4, 2016. The musical will be performed at the Ella Fitzgerald Theater at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center February 18-27. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nws-doris-miller-pool-feature-03.jpg Deandre Battle laughs as water splashes over him while swimming at the Doris Miller Pool Saturday afternoon July 27, 2019. Deandre Battle laughs as water splashes over him while swimming at the Doris Miller Pool Saturday afternoon July 27, 2019. https://jgruenke.com/wildlife 2026-09-18 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nws-menhaden-02single.jpg Menhaden jump from the water as fishermen of the Cockrells Creek begin to raise a seine net Tuesday morning September 3, 2019. The 15 fishermen of the 185-foot long Cockrells Creek are part of the Omega Proteins fleet that fish for menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The oil of menhaden is full of omega-3 fatty acids that makes them a valuable source of nutritional supplements, and at Omega’s plant in Reedville the fish are processed for fish oil and fishmeal. Menhaden jump from the water as fishermen of the Cockrells Creek begin to raise a seine net Tuesday morning September 3, 2019. The 15 fishermen of the 185-foot long Cockrells Creek are part of the Omega Proteins fleet that fish for menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The oil of menhaden is full of omega-3 fatty acids that makes them a valuable source of nutritional supplements, and at Omega’s plant in Reedville the fish are processed for fish oil and fishmeal. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/supermoon1a.jpg A super moon rises over the Buckroe Fishing Pier Saturday evening July 12, 2014. A super moon rises over the Buckroe Fishing Pier Saturday evening July 12, 2014. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-pigeons-feature-02.jpg A lone dove flies among pigeons perched on a line above Buckroe Beach Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. A lone dove flies among pigeons perched on a line above Buckroe Beach Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/01_OilAndWater.jpg An oil-soaked Canada goose struggles to fly out of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured July 26, sending nearly a million gallons of oil into the river near Marshall. The feathers of the goose were saturated in thick crude oil, making it impossible to fly. An oil-soaked Canada goose struggles to fly out of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured July 26, sending nearly a million gallons of oil into the river near Marshall. The feathers of the goose were saturated in thick crude oil, making it impossible to fly. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-tuesday-weather-feature-01.jpg A jogger runs past the Lions Bridge along Museum Drive as the sun sets over the James River Tuesday evening February 8, 2022. A jogger runs past the Lions Bridge along Museum Drive as the sun sets over the James River Tuesday evening February 8, 2022. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fol-016-10.jpg An insect rests on a wet flower petal Tuesday morning August 8, 2017. According to the National Weather Service rain is expected to continue through the day after thunderstorms moved through the region Monday evening. An insect rests on a wet flower petal Tuesday morning August 8, 2017. According to the National Weather Service rain is expected to continue through the day after thunderstorms moved through the region Monday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/fea-jfg-rainbow-01.jpg Debbie Bunch of Carrollton admires the rainbow over Ft. Monroe Sunday evening. Bunch was at Ft. Monroe with friends and family to view the rise of Sunday's super moon. Debbie Bunch of Carrollton admires the rainbow over Ft. Monroe Sunday evening. Bunch was at Ft. Monroe with friends and family to view the rise of Sunday's super moon. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-bird-features-crop-01.jpg A great blue heron takes flight after catching a fish in the James River Monday evening May 13, 2019. A great blue heron takes flight after catching a fish in the James River Monday evening May 13, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/vimsScallops3-p2p.jpg Paul Richardson swims through seagrass in the water of South Bay off the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning with other VIMS scientists looking for bay scallops August 1, 2017. The scientists were conducting a scallop survey, collecting, measuring and counting ones they found as part of an effort to rehabilitate the stock by restoring seagrasses. Paul Richardson swims through seagrass in the water of South Bay off the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning with other VIMS scientists looking for bay scallops August 1, 2017. The scientists were conducting a scallop survey, collecting, measuring and counting ones they found as part of an effort to rehabilitate the stock by restoring seagrasses. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-fz21-fish-collection-05.jpg A cleared and stained moonfish is seen at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Nunnally Ichthyology Collection in Gloucester Wednesday December 8, 2021. A cleared and stained moonfish is seen at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Nunnally Ichthyology Collection in Gloucester Wednesday December 8, 2021. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/pelican01.jpg A pelican dives into the James River Monday evening, May 9, 2022. A pelican dives into the James River Monday evening, May 9, 2022. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-riverview-farm-park-feature-01.jpg A bicyclist rides along a path among blooming flowers at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News Wednesday afternoon May 27, 2020. A bicyclist rides along a path among blooming flowers at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News Wednesday afternoon May 27, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/ospreyFeature1-p2p.jpg ospreyFeature1 p2p ospreyFeature1 p2p https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/02-2015-jg-feature-01.jpg A bee flies around flowers along the Colonial Parkway Wednesday evening as the sun begins to set. A bee flies around flowers along the Colonial Parkway Wednesday evening as the sun begins to set. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-feature-ship-birds-01.jpg A pair of cormorants watch as the sunset reflects off of a ship heading into the Chesapeake Bay Friday evening January 18, 2019. A pair of cormorants watch as the sunset reflects off of a ship heading into the Chesapeake Bay Friday evening January 18, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/LOC_K0921Fair_1web.jpg Kimmie Eaton, 10, of Centreville rests on her two dairy cows inside a barn at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. This is Eaton's first year participating in 4-H. Kimmie Eaton, 10, of Centreville rests on her two dairy cows inside a barn at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. This is Eaton's first year participating in 4-H. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-early-allergy-season-01.jpg A bee flies between blossoms on a tree in Newport News Monday afternoon February 10, 2020. A bee flies between blossoms on a tree in Newport News Monday afternoon February 10, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/egretFeature1e-p2p.jpg An egret catches a fish after tossing it into the air along the James River Monday evening November 6, 2017. An egret catches a fish after tossing it into the air along the James River Monday evening November 6, 2017. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/featureSpider1-p2p.jpg A spider rests as rain drops cling to a web Tuesday afternoon September 26, 2017. A spider rests as rain drops cling to a web Tuesday afternoon September 26, 2017. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/gloucesterFire3.jpg Forest technician Nelson Jarvis of the Department of Forestry monitors a fire burning in the woods Thursday evening. Forest technician Nelson Jarvis of the Department of Forestry monitors a fire burning in the woods Thursday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-sunset-feature-01.jpg A couple navigates the rocks while fishing at Huntington Beach after sunset in Newport News Wednesday evening August 21, 2019. A couple navigates the rocks while fishing at Huntington Beach after sunset in Newport News Wednesday evening August 21, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/GrandReflection.jpg Tess McEnroe of Minneapolis, Minn. is reflected in a puddle of water as she stops during a hike through the Grand Canyon to shield her eyes from the sun and admire the view. McEnroe and eleven others spent over two weeks whitewater rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Tess McEnroe of Minneapolis, Minn. is reflected in a puddle of water as she stops during a hike through the Grand Canyon to shield her eyes from the sun and admire the view. McEnroe and eleven others spent over two weeks whitewater rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-feature-rainbow-bird-01.jpg A seagull flies through the air above Lake Maury as a rainbow appears in the sky Monday December 2, 2019. A seagull flies through the air above Lake Maury as a rainbow appears in the sky Monday December 2, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-nws-horse-feature-01.jpg A horse grazes in field surrounded by yellow flowers near York Street in Williamsburg Friday evening May 3, 2019. A horse grazes in field surrounded by yellow flowers near York Street in Williamsburg Friday evening May 3, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-hampton-algae-bloom-indian-creek-05.jpg An egret rests on a branch above the water of Hampton's Indian Creek Tuesday morning September 15, 2020. Officials have said an algae bloom is responsible for a fish kill in Hampton’s Indian Creek. An egret rests on a branch above the water of Hampton's Indian Creek Tuesday morning September 15, 2020. Officials have said an algae bloom is responsible for a fish kill in Hampton’s Indian Creek. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/youngbirds01.jpg Young birds cross Museum Drive near the James River Monday evening, May 9, 2022. Young birds cross Museum Drive near the James River Monday evening, May 9, 2022. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-fz21-fish-collection-01.jpg Rows and rows of jars in storage bays stretch nearly from floor to ceiling at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester. Each jar contains at least one dead fish, waiting for the day it’ll interest somebody, somewhere in the world. Sarah Huber and Eric Hilton of the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection are in charge of cataloging, loaning and sometimes collecting the fish straight out of the water. This 'dead fish library' stores half a million specimens, including a great white shark. Rows and rows of jars in storage bays stretch nearly from floor to ceiling at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester. Each jar contains at least one dead fish, waiting for the day it’ll interest somebody, somewhere in the world. Sarah Huber and Eric Hilton of the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection are in charge of cataloging, loaning and sometimes collecting the fish straight out of the water. This 'dead fish library' stores half a million specimens, including a great white shark. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-insect-feature-01.jpg A spider clings to a flower petal along the Noland Trail in Newport News Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. A spider clings to a flower petal along the Noland Trail in Newport News Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-nws-pelican-feature-01.jpg Pelicans rest above Mill Creek Friday afternoon November 30, 2018. Pelicans rest above Mill Creek Friday afternoon November 30, 2018. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-dp-first-snow-06.jpg A crow departs a snow covered tree at The Mariners' Museum and Park Thursday morning January 28, 2021. A crow departs a snow covered tree at The Mariners' Museum and Park Thursday morning January 28, 2021. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-dp-nw-weather-feature-01.jpg Storm clouds roll over Ft. Monroe as people walk along Stilwell Drive Tuesday evening April 7, 2020. Storm clouds roll over Ft. Monroe as people walk along Stilwell Drive Tuesday evening April 7, 2020. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/lightning1.jpg Lightning flashes over the James River as severe thunderstorms move through Hampton Roads Tuesday evening. Lightning flashes over the James River as severe thunderstorms move through Hampton Roads Tuesday evening. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/peninsulaPilots14-p2p.jpg Geese take flight as the Peninsula Pilots and Savannah Bananas play during Tuesday's game three of the Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup Championship at War Memorial Stadium on August 16, 2016. Geese take flight as the Peninsula Pilots and Savannah Bananas play during Tuesday's game three of the Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup Championship at War Memorial Stadium on August 16, 2016. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/ladybug01.jpg ladybug01 ladybug01 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/jg-vp-nw-train-cleanup-02.jpg Workers are seen around the site after 36 railroad cars containing 3,600 tons of coal derailed in the Great Dismal Swap Wednesday afternoon June 26, 2019. The train derailed around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday. Workers are seen around the site after 36 railroad cars containing 3,600 tons of coal derailed in the Great Dismal Swap Wednesday afternoon June 26, 2019. The train derailed around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/birds1a.jpg birds1a birds1a https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/feature1spider.jpg A spider waits in a web in the early hours of Tuesday morning on September 8, 2015. A spider waits in a web in the early hours of Tuesday morning on September 8, 2015. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4d3e0bbc1bc82/images/ospreyFeature1a-p2p.jpg Ospreys battle for a fish while flying above the James River Tuesday afternoon May 2, 2017. Ospreys battle for a fish while flying above the James River Tuesday afternoon May 2, 2017.