ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate in the hospital as he received increasingly positive medical news on his recovery and hundreds of messages wishing him well.

Nearing a year without a permanent administrator, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors is still working through the hiring process.

Eli Hoffert still has work he wants to do, but after nearly a year of upgrades, the Pine Grove Recreation Center is open for ...