Local guy, Brian Joyce, is basking in the warmth of his success on southern radio.

By Blake Maddux

Last April, comedian and radio host Brian Joyce moved from one of the most politically liberal areas of the United States, Boston, to one of the most conservative ones, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers out there in the Ville. We hope that everyone is both on the giving and receiving end of a Valentine’s Day gift.

Stop and Shop acquires the Johnnie’s Foodmaster lease at 105 Alewife Brook Parkway in Somerville. – Photo by Bobbie Toner

According to a press release, the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced that it has acquired the Johnnie’s Foodmaster lease at 105 Alewife Brook Parkway in Somerville. “Stop & Shop’s history began in the Somerville community and we’re pleased to have an opportunity to serve another part of the city,” said Joe Kelley, president, Stop & Shop New England Division. Stop & Shop is currently working on the renovation plans and the schedule for reopening has not yet been determined.

Dea Dodi, Author and current Somerville High School Student, has written her first novel, which was published in Albania and is entitled “The Story of Her.”

By Cathleen Twardzik

Since the time that Dea Dodi, Author, was in third grade, she craved a chance to write poetry or prose.  At present, Dodi, who constantly writes various types of pieces, is a senior at Somerville High School.

So, we did it again. Faced another ravaging blast from nature’s mighty wrath and we live to fight – and shovel – another day.

And knowing that which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, we feel all the stronger for having gone through it. Just a little sore and tuckered out for the time being.

By Mike Stoller

Celebrate good times, come on!

That refrain to a 1980’s hit song would have been an appropriate backdrop to Somerville’s huge 4-1 win over host Medford last week as the Highlanders captured the Greater Boston League hockey title for the first time in, well, about a quarter of a decade.

The Council on Aging had a special breakfast on February 4 as it focused on safety.   Topics included fire prevention, MySenior Center photo registration photos and updates, and the Police Department’s WRAP (Web-based Registry Anti-theft Program). Chief Tom Pasquarello and Captain Paul Trant (pictured here), and Fire Captain Michael Anzalone spoke at the event.

Susan Tepper.

Here is a poem that goes right to the heart by Susan Tepper, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

The City of Somerville will lift its snow emergency as of 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013.  Residents parked in municipal or school lots during the snow emergency will have a two-hour window starting at that time in which to move their vehicles. Cars still parked in city lots at 10 p.m. may be subject to ticketing and towing.  Although parking will be allowed on the even side of the street, residents are asked to use caution, allowing at least 10 feet of passage for emergency vehicles. Cars potentially impeding access for any vehicle may be subject to ticketing and towing.

Please also note that Somerville Public Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, February 13.