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Keeler: How did anorexia take Kingsley Phelps? Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:24AMA wrenching question haunts an Iowa family after the death of their athlete daughter from complications due to anorexia.
Cromwell campers jump into charity Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:24AMCROWMELL — Three Recreation Department employees set out to instruct summer campers on the value of helping those in need.
Michigan produce is at its peak Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:21AMWhile every fruit and vegetable has its season, summer is by far the most bountiful season across the entire country, when each region harvests and enjoys the lion’s share of its particular specialties.
Browns rookie Haden aims to prove skeptics wrong Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:18AMPeople laughed at Marcus Berry when he pointed at a short, skinny kid named Joe Haden and declared the boy would one day become a first-round NFL Draft pick.
Cruisers take over Gratiot Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:09AMOrganizers of today's Gratiot Cruise in Clinton Township expect a strong showing of car lovers and people watchers as part of the annual summer celebration of the American-made automobile and all of its power, color and design.
Austin CVB: Still time to get your tickets to cooking class Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:06AMThe Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting its first "Cooking Tips and Trends" class in partnership with the Hormel Historic Home.
Donkey gets Tsar treatment Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:06AMKREMLIN rolls out red carpet - and carrots - for rescued parasailing donkey Anapka
Spooky theme day for Austin kids Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:46AMThe summer continues to be great! The weather has settled down for the most part, and we are getting lots of sunshine and warmth. Please keep in mind that the Threshermen's Reunion is going on this weekend.[...]
Should taxpayers rebuild Lake Delhi? Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:45AMLocals say yes, but others have questions about the broader benefit and whether it outweighs the cost.
World News Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:33AMUS frees innocent man after 27 years in jail - Today, 08:07 - PA Imprisoned for 27 years for a rape he did not commit, Michael Anthony Green walked out of a US jail a free man and in the process was able to...
What To Do Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:33AMWhat To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper.
Bowers to attend leadership institute Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:32AMBRIDGEWATER, Va. — Ashlea Bowers, an incoming freshman at Bridgewater College, will attend the Summer Leadership Institute, scheduled for Aug. 1 to 5 on the college campus.
Meet: Molly Golemo Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:47AMWhy you should know her: Molly Golemo, 21, is a program assistant at the University of Iowa, a newly-formed position for promoting more student activities in light of the 21-only ordinance. In other words, it’s the first time the former student president of the Campus Activities Board and Riverfest executive director gets paid for her work. Having graduated in May with a major in communication ...
Main Street event offers chance to Celebrate Summer' Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:42AMElla Boyce, 3, of Mount Airy dances to the sounds of "Fork in the Road" during the "Celebrate Summer" event of Friday in Mount Airy.
Snowsport England Aosta Valley Grand Prix Series, Round 5 Report Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:41AMThe Hemel Snow Centre has played host to the latest event on the 2010 Snowsport Grand Prix Series calendar, sponsored by Aosta Valley. Hemel Action Seven days after Sunderland played host to the penultimate round of the 2010 Snowsport England Grand Prix Series sponsored by Aosta Valley the somewhat plush and sparkling new Hemel Snow Centre welcomed racers to the fifth and final event.
Blood Drive to be held on Monday, August 2, from 9-3 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:38AMHello Everyone, I hope that you are enjoying your summer and the great outdoor activities that come along with the nice weather. However, it is that time again, 56 days have passed since our last blood drive for Children’s Hospital held at the West Side social Club in Wakefield and Stoneham Town Hall in Stoneham.
Crews to work more hours on Route 59 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:08PMThe Illinois Department of Transportation has authorized its road contractor to begin increased work hours on the Route 59 project throughout the Joliet-Plainfield-Shorewood area.
ECU assistant resigns amid possible violations Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:07PMGREENVILLE, N.C.(AP) -- Mark Nelson resigned as an assistant football coach at East Carolina after the school learned of possible NCAA violations concerning his observation of voluntary summer workouts, school officials said Tuesday night.
Four women file suit in sheriff scandal Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:01PMAs a long list of criminal complaints related to the Montague County Jail scandal works out of the courts, a spate of civil cases related to the scandal are working their way in.
International flavor at YMCA camp Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:57PMEAST WINTHROP -- When international campers leave the YMCA Camp of Maine, they take home an improved grasp of the English language and a host of new friendships.
Million dollar handout to Olympic hopefuls Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:27PM‘There’s more money than there ever has been in Olympic sport, and still there’s never enough,’ says Canadian hurdling record holder Adam Kunkel
Summer Market Sunday Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:24PMThe Kincardine BIA is changing gears from the annual summer Calypso, with its new Summer Street Market this Sunday, Aug. 1. "We wanted a little bit of a change, but keeping the same kind of atmosphere," said organizer Tonya Schmalz.[...]
London countdown begins Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:23PMLONDON: London marked the two–year countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games yesterday by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 78,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of mascots and other souvenirs.
BP Oil Spill Thwarts Shell, Statoil in Arctic as Regulators Delay Drilling Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:22PMBP Plc’s disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will keep the planet’s biggest pot of untapped oil and gas under the Arctic ice for now as regulators toughen drilling rules and demand better ways to handle spills.
Aldergrove: Fine time had at Fair Days Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:12PMFood, games, and rides kept Aldergrove busy on the weekend. Look out, there’s a dragon coming through, and young Langley pilots Dynen Ziola, three, and Miya Lessard, six, couldn’t quite control the flying beast at the Aldergrove Fair Days on Sunday afternoon.
Cape Fear Visitor's Bureau launches campaign to encourage fall tourism Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:06PMMore tourists appear to be flocking to New Hanover County this year. But, marketing managers are working to extend the tourism season beyond the summer months.
Pork in the Pines brings friendly competition to Cle Elum Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:01PMMary Swift / Daily Record Participants in the Rib Eating Contest chow down during the first annual Pork in the Pines BBQ Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival.
Free mental health counseling for disaster survivors Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:01PMTicket to Hope, a program offering free mental health counseling for survivors of the 2008 floods, tornadoes and storms has been extended through September.
Parks Suffer in Budget Shortfall Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:41PMWhen looking at cuts made across all City of Bartlesville departments, the Park and Recreation Department has probably suffered the most, City Manager Ed Gordon says.
Hotel chain fights back with 'guys getaways' Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:05PMAfter a Sex and the City -fuelled barrage of gal-pal weekenders, US hotel chain Sonesta is fighting back with its "Guys Getaways" packages.
Phillies excellent at Extravaganza Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:03PMAs the feature team for the annual Proz Extravaganza in Devils Lake, N.D. this weekend, the Portage Phillies lived up to their billing. Carrying just 10 players for the two-day event, the Phillies won all four exhibition games against teams comprised of North Dakota's top fastpitch softballers.
Camp reels in little anglers hook, line and sinker Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:56PMBIG FLATS -- Campers at Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum's fishing camp cast their rods Monday morning with hopes of catching a big one.
Tips for staying safe in mosquito season Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:51PMThe beautiful spring/summer weather is upon u,s and with that brings those pesty disease transmitting insects (mosquitoes) that can make outdoor activities unbearable as well as unsafe for some of us if we don’t proceed with caution.
Communities that Care celebrates 10 years in Phoenixville Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:31PMastrauss@phoenixvillenews.com
Madison Steppers will beat the heat with early walk this Saturday Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:31PMMADISON - The Rose City Steppers walking club will beat the heat by taking its monthly Saturday walk at an earlier time, at 8 a.m. this Saturday, July 10, to avoid the hot summer temperatures.
Children to pick and choose among one-day crafts camps in Madison Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:30PMMADISON - The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main St. at Green Village Road in Madison, is hosting unique one-day summer camps for children 4 through 12 in July and August.
Sundaes will be tailor-made at Madison museumâs social July 10 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:29PMMADISON – What good is summer, without ice cream?
Clubs and meetings in Tewksbury, the Clintons, High Bridge, Readington, Califon, Bethlehem and High Bridge Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:27PMThe Senior Citizens Of Bethlehem Township meet the first Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 405 Mine Road. Membership is based on attaining the age of 55 years. Those eligible are urged to join for the fun and fellowship. For additional information, phone 735-8023.
What did you do on your summer vacation? Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:17AMFor the youths of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, chances are it involved Scout camp, girls camp, youth...
Ragamuffin Dinner Theatre kicks off July 13 in Petoskey Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:35AMThis summer Stafford’s Perry Hotel and Ragamuffin Theatre & Company have teamed up to offer a fresh and whimsical dinner theater experience on Tuesday evenings from July 13 through Aug. 10.
Obscenity, drugs, litter prompt DNRE, local officers to boost Au Sable River patrols Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:26AMThe state Department of Natural Resources and Environment will increase patrols on the Au Sable River for the remainder of the summer because of an increase in “incidents and complaints” to law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies including the DNRE,...
Students achieve milestones at colleges and universities Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:26AMThe following students reached milestones at their colleges and universities.
Do you have a sports story to tell? Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:19AMWith the local high school sports season at an end, the Novato Advance is on the lookout for sports and recreation feature stories to publish during the summer months.
Motorcycle rally organizers pleased with changes Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:02PMLast weekend’s Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally, estimated to have drawn 6,000 riders, was bigger and better than it’s ever been, according to Steve and Eric Folkestad, the event’s organizers.
Be safe this Fourth of July Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:00PMWhile we enjoy the holiday activities and celebrate our national heritage, we also need to remember to be safe this Fourth of July. Whether firing up the grill or putting a boat on the water, we need to be remember good safety rules.
Free boat safety checks this weekend at resort park Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:58PMDickey Reece, Vessel Safety Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, has an experienced crew of volunteers ready to assist him in providing all area boaters a free safety boat check at Lake Barkley State Park Marina this Saturday, July 3.
Swampscott delegation announces aid for afterschool programs Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:55PMSwampscott’s state legislators, state Sen. Thomas M. McGee, D-Lynn, and Rep. Lori Ehrlich, D-Marblehead, announced that $2 million in grants has been awarded....
Thives hit unlocked vehicles Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:24PMPolice are warning motorists to be vigilant protecting their property after a rash of thefts from vehicles in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Thieves have been targetting unlocked vehicles in Old Town and Virgil to steal whatever they can get their hands on, including loose change, cell phones, GPS devices [...]
MVCC offering golf lessons Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:19PMMohawk Valley Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Education is offering golf lessons this summer.
Southern Manitoba under flood watch Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:19PMManitoba Water Stewardship issued a flood watch for all of southern Manitoba Friday night due to potential heavy rains this weekend. The area south of Duck Mountain and Bissett is under watch. Thunderstorms with intense rain are possible this weekend.[...]