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JTCC Modern Makers Open House Showcases STEM-H Programs & Jobs 
 
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When community members entered John Tyler Community College's (JTCC) Chester campus on Wednesday, October 28, they were surprised to be greeted by flashing lights and commotion.

Fortunately, the lights were only coming from the college's mobile simulation lab for emergency medical services education and the Community College Workforce Alliance's new mobile learning center parked outside for touring. The labs were components of JTCC's Modern Makers Open House, which invited area students to explore education and job opportunities in STEM-H fields.
Filmmakers Roll Through Petersburg in 'Loving'
 
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PETERSBURG - The film "Loving" filmed in Petersburg yesterday, altering traffic flow along North Sycamore Street to all but antique cars and period costumed extras.

The main filming location was along Sycamore Street from Washington Street to Bank Street from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vehicle traffic was redirected to alternative routes along this portion of Sycamore Street.