Former WWF Wrestler Saves 125 Acres Of Farmland: Feel Good News

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Former WWF Wrestler Saves 125 Acres Of Farmland In Milford

He was once known as one of the strongest men alive — and the first man in the world to bench press 700 pounds in a powerlifting competition. But now, he's a farmer. And not just any farmer.

Ted Arcidi, a former wrestler, weightlifter, and business owner, recently purchased Ryefield Farm, a 125-acre corn and hay farm in Milford along Route 101A, preserving it from development.

From Mississippi to Chicago: Mother Rendell Celebrates 100th Birthday

Like the concentric circles of a tree, Josephine Rendell's rings span across ten decades. She's the matriarch of her family and the oldest member of the church her mother founded over 65 years ago. Her amazing life was celebrated Monday at her 100th birthday party at Moraine Court Supportive Living in Bridgeview, where Rendell has lived since 2018.

Community Hasn't Forgotten Riverside Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio

The memory of Riverside Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio lives on more than a decade after he was killed in the line of duty. Two women are hoping a simple act will spark the community's collective remembrance — and maybe even bring a bit of joy.

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