Chris Cottone News Today

"Come in and play!" That slogan beckoned musicians and would-be musicians to Sam Ash music stores, where they were encouraged to try musical instruments before buying. The chain's bankruptcy filing this month marks the end, musicians fear, of the spirit of community and customer service that Sam Ash was known for since 1924.

A project to plant 13 trees at the youth baseball fields on the perimeter of Highlands High School would provide shade, absorb rainwater and protect fans from fly balls, according to a proposal being considered by the Highlands School Board. Chris Cottone, a member of the Natrona Heights Baseball &