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Jordin Sparks Dishes On Third Album While at Southridge Mall

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks visited Greendale over the weekend to promote her new fragrance at Southridge Boston Store.

Everyone, be jealous. I got to meet Jordin Sparks. That’s right, I got to sit next to the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. All humor aside, Jordin was one of the sweetest, most energetic people I have ever met. The 22-year-old recording artist, songwriter, and actress was a ball of energy as she sat down with me Friday in Southridge Boston Store, where she was promoting her new fragrance Ambition. I was starstruck. Who wouldn’t be with a beautiful and talented person like JORDIN SPARKS? I managed to keep my composure and act professional. Here's how it went: Me: Tell me about your fragrance. Jordin: This is my third one. Now that I have done the first two — I love the other two — for me it's just being involved in the process. …

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Jordin Sparks Coming to Southridge Boston Store

American Idol winner and Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks makes personal appearance at Southridge Mall Boston Store to launch new fragrance.

Hold your breath. Jordin Sparks is coming to Greendale! Okay, you can breath now. Jordin, a Grammy™ nominated platinum recording artist, will be visiting Boston Store Southridge on November 30 to promote her new fragrance, Ambition. Ambition was created in a joint effort between Sparks and top fragrance designers. This special blendopens with notes of white tea, bitter orange and sparkling lemon zest. It has a heart of mint leaf, seamoss, fresh cassis, wild raspberry and precious woods. The base notes are composed of Tahitian vanilla,resinous benzoin, white musk and sandalwood. Jordin said, "I'm thrilled to launch my latest fragrance exclusively with The Bon-Ton family of stores. Ambition is my best fragrance yet, and I'm so excited to …

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Leah Szymborski

11:39 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

People will be drawn to Southridge from all over! She is a great inspiration being that she won American Idol!   more ›

Planning Commission Approves Southridge Boston Store Exterior Plans

The Village Board will review the store's proposed design for the permit application at their next meeting.

The Greendale Planning Commission approved a design for the exterior renovation of Southridge Boston Store.  The Village Board will review the application that requests a permit to renovate both its north and west entrances at the July 17 meeting. The application says the estimated cost for the renovation is $150,000, which would be paid for entirely by BonTon. Boston Store is undergoing an $8 million interior renovation with the help of a $3 million TIF district from the Village. This also comes during a $52 million renovation of Southridge Mall, also partially funded through a TIF district.  Macy's, known as one of Boston Store's competitors, opened its brand new store in the mall back in March.

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Man Arrested In Kmart Theft In Caledonia, But He's Also A Suspect In Greenfield And Racine Thefts

The following information was supplied by the Caledonia Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATE: A Racine man is in police custody for taking jewelry at Kmart, 6141 Douglas Ave. in Caledonia on Oct. 1. Steven Mack, 45, of Racine, is also suspected of taking jewelry from J.C. Penny and Boston Store at the Regency Mall in Racine. At Boston Store, Mack is suspected of taking $28,000 in jewelry on Oct. 7 and taking $23,000 in jewelry from a Kmart store in Greenfield Oct. 1. Captain Paul Schlecht, of the Greenfield Police Department, said in his jurisdiction, Mack is suspected of grabbing a tray of rings, hiding them under his coat and leaving the store. “We’re still trying to put together a case,” Schlecht said. “Mr. Mack has invoked his right not to speak and we’re going to have to prove our case through other means. But we’re …

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