August 2025 News Highlights
Welcome to the August 2025 archive of the Village Gazette. In just a few weeks we saw drama on the football pitch, a beloved judge say goodbye, a Brazilian legend retire, and a big step forward for gender equality in a far‑off prison. Below is a quick run‑through of the stories that mattered most, so you can catch up without scrolling through endless pages.
Sports Spotlight
Everton cruised past Mansfield Town 2‑0 in the Carabao Cup second round. The real star was 18‑year‑old Harrison Armstrong, who grabbed the headlines with a sharp finish. Veteran Carlos Alcaraz opened the scoring with a curling strike, and veteran defender James Tarkowski kept the back line solid. The win pushes Everton into the third round and shows a squad with depth and composure. Across the globe, Brazilian striker Adriano hung up his boots at the iconic Maracanã stadium. At 42, he walked off the pitch amid an emotional farewell that reminded fans of his rise, fall, and lasting impact on the game. The retirement ceremony was a mix of tears, applause, and stories of his legendary moments for Flamengo and the national team.
Community & Human Interest
Our community felt a heavy loss when Judge Frank Caprio passed away at 88. Known worldwide for his compassionate rulings on the TV show "Caught in Providence," Caprio’s kindness touched millions. He fought pancreatic cancer for two years, sharing his battle publicly and asking for prayers in his final post. His death on August 20 sparked an outpouring of tributes, reminding us how one person's empathy can ripple across the world.
In a corner of the world you might not think about, gender barriers are crumbling inside Central African Republic’s largest prison. Téné Maimouna Zoungrana, a UN corrections officer, is leading a training program that equips women to join rapid‑intervention teams and take on senior security roles. The changes have boosted safety for inmates and staff alike, proving that gender equality can thrive even in the toughest environments. Her story shows how small steps can create major shifts in traditionally male‑dominated fields.
All these stories share a common thread: change, whether on the field, in a courtroom, or behind prison walls. They remind us that every August brings moments of triumph, loss, and progress. Keep checking the Village Gazette for more updates that matter to you and your community.
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Everton breezed past Mansfield Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup second round, with 18-year-old Harrison Armstrong starring and Carlos Alcaraz curling in a brilliant opener. Beto sealed it late. James Tarkowski led a calm defensive display, while Vitalii Mykolenko made a promising return. It’s back-to-back wins for Moyes’ team and a sign of growing depth and composure.
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Judge Frank Caprio, the Providence municipal court judge whose compassionate rulings drew millions of viewers worldwide, has died at 88. He passed away on August 20, 2025, following complications from pancreatic cancer. Caprio had shared his diagnosis in 2023 and marked the end of radiation in May 2024. A day before his death, he asked supporters for prayers in a final social media post.
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Brazilian superstar Adriano played his final match at Maracanã, officially retiring at 42. The emotional farewell saw former teammates and fans celebrating a career marked by dazzling highs and personal challenges, bringing an end to the cycle of a once unstoppable striker.
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Téné Maimouna Zoungrana, a corrections officer with the UN in the Central African Republic, is changing the face of prison leadership at Ngaragba Central Prison. Her efforts to train rapid intervention teams and include women in top security roles have boosted safety and challenged long-standing gender gaps.
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