Jacques Memorial Staff Receives Award

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Expect a rainy day in Milford with a high of 70. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 51.

2. JACQUES MEMORIAL STAFF RECEIVES WALMART FOUNDATION TEACHER APPRECIATION AWARD: From the Milford School District website:

"Congratulations Jacques Memorial staff! Tony Tiner, manager of the Amherst Walmart surprised the Jacques Memorial staff by awarding them with the Walmart Foundation Teacher Appreciation Award. The Walmart Foundation gives the awards to area schools that can benefit from it. Mr. Tiner and his team brought supplies, gift cards and cake for the staff. Thank you to Walmart employee, Trish Ethridge for nominating the Jacques Memorial staff for the award. - See more at: http://milfordk12.org/#sthash.xzE9NejV.dpuf"

3. FIRST STUDENT HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS: School bus drivers are wanted in the town of Milford. Candidates must be 21 years old and be able to pass all background checks and drug screens. Visit here for more information.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The poem, originally titled "The Defence of Fort McHenry," was written after Key witnessed theMaryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the "Star-Spangled Banner": "And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there."

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