On Thursday, the fourth annual lighting of the village’s Christmas tree kicked off the season. This year Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting was held at 6 p.m. for the first time at The Grove, the $18-million multifaceted park that opened in July and has drawn rave reviews from the community





Before the two-hour Thanksgiving luncheon concluded, Lt. LaToya Surratt, the director of the area’s Salvation Army, said 11 turkeys, ranging from 15-25 pounds each, would be consumed