William Leak News Today

Multiple Richmond Raiders wrapped up the 2024 season by medaling at the Sandhills Athletic Conference Track and Field Meet last Friday.

It's been well over a century since Pasco County residents were hung by the neck at the area's local jail. But since then, the building has been transformed into a vacation rental, and now it's ready for a new owner.

It's been well over a century since Pasco County residents were hanged by the neck at the area's local jail. But since then, the building has been transformed into a vacation rental, and now it's ready for a new owner.

IT was referred to as the Selfridges of York and still retains a warm place in many peoples hearts.

The Buena Vista Police Department reported the following for February: On Feb. 1, Timothy Krocesky, 62, of Buena Vista, was issued a citation on charges of Limitations on Backing in the area of Barnwood Cir. On Feb. 1, Penny Fritts, 60, of Buena Vista, was issued a citation on charges of Limitations on Backing in the area of Harrison Ave. On Feb. 2, Noah Abrams, 45, of Salida, was issued a citation on charges of Speeding 10-19 MPH Over the posted limit in the area of U.S. Highway 24 South. On F...

Was Leak & Thorp really the "Selfridges of York"? IT was a York retailing landmark and arguably the jewel in the crown of Coney Street for over a century. Our photo from the York Press archive today shows department store Leak & Thorp, dating from the late 1980s just before it closed. In recent years, the units have been occupied by Next, Monsoon, and River Island. Leak & Thorp began life on March 11, 1848, when William Leak opened premises at 35 Parliament Street. He began with just on...

Was Leak & Thorp really the "Selfridges of York"? IT was a York retailing landmark and arguably the jewel in the crown of Coney Street for over a century. Our photo from the York Press archive today shows department store Leak & Thorp, dating from the late 1980s just before it closed. In recent years, the units have been occupied by Next, Monsoon, and River Island. Leak & Thorp began life on March 11, 1848, when William Leak opened premises at 35 Parliament Street. He began with just on...