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  • 35 years on the beat Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:12AMShe had two options. She could go voluntarily to the hospital and get checked out. Or police would take her to Eastern State Hospital, where she would be held for as long as a judge said she should stay. The woman, who had been drinking and had threatened suicide, told Lexington Police Officer Tommy Puckett that she would rather stay at her Lakebow Court home.
  • Fun run, circus set for keiki on Feb. 14 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:07AMThe Kraft Keiki Great Aloha Run & Circus is set for Feb. 14 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
  • Pope Benedict XVI: World needs sobriety, solidarity Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:19AMVATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Benedict XVI is calling for "sobriety and solidarity’’ in 2009 as the world struggles with economic and social woes.
  • World bids adieu to a rocky 2008; worries over ’09 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:47AMPARIS — For many around the world watching the new year arrive, 2008 had not been pretty — slumping stocks, disappearing jobs. “I’m looking forward to 2009,” said Randolph King of England, whose retirement fund was gutted in the global financial crisis.
  • World bids adieu to a rocky 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:07PMNightclub fire turns deadly in Thailand; celebrations scaled back as economic worries loom.
  • The Windsor Times News Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 2:03PMJanuary: A three day storm leaves little damage to the community. Windsor Fire Captain Aron Levin and his staff had a busy week protecting the people from electrical fires and falling trees all over Windsor. The downpour caused 50 temporary road closures throughout the county.
  • Coming home . . . again Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:34AMDavid Dispenza had come home from war twice before, a lifetime ago.
  • Calvin Natt assists grieving parents with funerals Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 5:00PMDENVER (AP) -Calvin Natt delicately clutched the body of 4-year-old Aeliyah French against his chest, dipping her tiny hand into plaster as he prepared her for burial.
  • Ex-NBA player Natt goes from shot-maker to undertaker Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 2:08AMCalvin Natt delicately clutched the body of Aeliyah French against his chest, dipping her tiny hand into plaster as he prepared her for burial.
  • Natt assists grieving parents Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:00PM Former Bastrop High basketball star Calvin Natt is making a difference as the owner of a Denver funeral home.
  • Wasted money Security cameras not monitored at courthouse Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 12:35PMAT RIGHT: A security officer at the Jefferson County Courthouse didn’t want his picture taken, then assaulted the reporter. Photo by Jerry Jordan.
  • Wasted money Security cameras not monitored at courthouse Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:50AMSo far, Jefferson County taxpayers are footing a bill of $796,000 for security personnel and surveillance equipment at the courthouse with the total cost still escalating.
  • No Free Lunch Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 12:39PMThe following is an excerpt from commentary that originally appeared at Treasure Chests for the benefit of subscribers on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008.
  • Radford circuit clerk retires Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 4:42PMIt’s the end of an era for Zelda Vaughn. Surrounded by happy retirement balloons, cards and gifts she knows her reign as Radford’s clerk of circuit court is here. “Well I’m looking forward to it,“ said Vaughn. “Naturally there are a lot of papers to go through and sort, but it’s exciting.
  • Emma Pineda & Joe Aguilar wed at VFW Hall Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 12:09AM Emma G. Pineda and Joe Angel Aguilar were united in marriage at 3 p.m., Nov. 15, 2008 at the VFW Hall in El Campo followed with a reception at the hall. Pastor Ramiro Jaime performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of the late Pete Galvan Sr. and the late Mary Galvan, both of El Campo.
  • Best Bets for December Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:48AMAn Evening With David Byrne: Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno 8 p.m. The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. 652-5577. $44-$67.
  • What you need to know today Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:08AMRead details at www.sunnewspapers.net
  • Holiday ticket gift guide Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 1:48PMHere are some great suggestions for stocking stuffers
  • What to expect during the Thanksgiving Parade Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 2:29AMOlympians, Grammy-winning singers and reality show TV stars are all preparing to wave to Detroiters on Thanksgiving morning.
  • Real Estate Live Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:56AMWelcome to Real Estate Live, an online discussion of the Washington area housing market with Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty and columnist Elizabeth Razzi.
  • Brandywine students go to college for the day Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:47AMNILES - From across the hall at the Lake Michigan College Bertrand Crossings Campus, Dustin Millin looked nervous. Was he nervous? "Yes," he said carefully.
  • Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Review Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 4:25AMTen years after bursting onto the N64 the bird and the bear are back...
  • All Dates for this Event: Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:23PMEASTER SEALS FUNDRAISER: Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc. will sponsor a performance of "The Velveteen Rabbit" Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Minot Municipal Auditorium. The production will feature the Northern Prairie Performing Arts FM Community Theatre.
  • Disability series: Caregivers need support from family and friends Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:06AMBill and Kristie Duren had an 11-month-old son, Billy, and another child due soon. Kristie Duren was an early childhood worker and had plans to go back to school after the second baby was born and earn a degree in early childhood development.
  • Same sex couples get ready to wed Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 9:28AMNEW HAVEN -- A breeze gently tossed the tied bundles of white balloons about. Baskets of red roses lined the bannisters. Clear bubbles fluttered aimlessly toward the sky.
  • Consumer Safety Commission Offers Tips For Holidays Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:15PMHoping parents will make diligent shopping decisions, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released its list of top-five toy hazards on Wednesday.
  • Hazard Toy List Includes Scooters, Magnets Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:20PMThe CPSC releases its list of top-five toy hazards.
  • Two long-time postal workers to retire Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:15PMWILLIAMSTOWN -- At the end of the year, two veteran U.S. Postal Service employees will retire from their window clerk positions at the local post office on Spring Street.
  • Aerial surveillance: The Civil War version Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:12AMOn Dec. 14, 1861, J. R. Loughridge wrote to Felicia from his Confederate position 30 miles outside of Washington,
  • Site navigation Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 6:21AMWar hero Bill Stone will be wearing his poppy with extra pride as the town remembers the fallen at parades and ceremonies across Reading to mark the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day.
  • Traveling Vietnam Wall in Pampa Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:31AMReplica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Pampa Nov. 6 - Nov. 12
  • Still waiting for Obama coattails Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 12:20AMLook at suburban election results from one angle and the vaunted Barack Obama coattails appear to offer all the coverage of a political tube top.
  • Obama celebrates becoming nations 44th president Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 9:37AMCHICAGO (AP) - Following his election triumph, President-elect Barack Obama is reaching out to friend and foe alike.
  • Five Things We Can Know For Sure Now That The Election is Over Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:41AMVery few things in our world today are certain. For example, planes and trains run off schedule more than they run on schedule. Appliances break down after the warranty has expired.
  • You are currently viewing this from 69.147.109.97 - Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 5:10PMWELCOME GUEST! The highs and lows of Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona after he was appointed national team coach today. 30/10/1960: Born in Lanus, the third of six sons of Diego Maradona and Dalma Franco.
  • Simi icon Lorene Foster turns 100 — and parties for days Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 2:11AMThe feisty white-haired centenarian showed her tenacity and spunk at a Hawaiian bash given two days before her 100th birthday on Oct. 20 — and again on her birthday, at another party in her honor.
  • Politics can tear some friendships apart forever Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:01AMTheir co-workers at the Santa Barbara police station are accustomed to Republican Donna Williams and Democrat Ethan Ragsdale razzing each other. "My car is red, my bedroom is red, my living room is red, I wear a lot of red clothes," Williams, 63, said. "My car is red."
  • Martin Pomerantz, astrophysicist, dies Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 2:48AMMartin Arthur Pomerantz, a brilliant astrophysicist and adventurer who helped figure out a way to study the sun from the inside out, died of cancer last Sunday at his San Rafael home. He was 91. An expert in cosmic rays, Mr. Pomerantz was the first to...
  • Coming up Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 1:53PMCommunity Fall Festival, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Pataskala Church of the Nazarene, 8100 Hazelton-Etna Road. Carnival rides will be available for $2 for unlimited rides or $1 and a boxed/canned food item for church-sponsored food pantry. Dinner will be available in the church for a minimal cost. Fun games, door prizes, fire truck, balloons, family picture opportunities, free popcorn and ...
  • Donn Esmonde: On Spitzer, a rigged game and balloons Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 5:50AMI know that he is gone and all but forgotten. I know that his image morphed in light speed from “crusader” to “hypocrite.” I know he was temperamentally unsuited to be governor, even before his taste for high-priced prostitutes undid him.
  • Homecoming Activities: ‘Watch your back for gold and black’ Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 3:18PMThe first homecoming events of the week started yesterday as students gathered in the Memorial Union on Main Street to cast ballots for homecoming royalty, make donations for Helium for Hope and took Swing Dance lessons in the Memorial Union Ballroom.
  • Fair comes to life Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 6:25PMAre you and your family looking for an enjoyable day out this weekend?
  • Local mom makes long-term commitment to fostering Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 12:26PMFoster parent Joanne Frost is eager to talk about her experience...
  • Survey Says...New Yorkers are Optimistic Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 9:17PMMany New Yorkers say the financial recession could lead to a global depression but all hope is not lost. A new survey shows some are optimistic about the future.
  • Larry Williams remembered as artistic educator, cook Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 5:43PMDothan lost one of its few true Renaissance men Sunday with the passing of Larry Williams.
  • Coleman MarketPlace holds grand opening celebration Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 9:55PMCars poured into Coleman MarketPlace all day Saturday, full of shoppers taking advantage of deals to be had during the official grand opening of the center.
  • The Andalusia Star-News Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 12:03AMPeeping through my Venetian blind, I noticed the pink, daisy mums, a-bloom along the drive up to Covington Hall. They are a favorite with Miss Flora.
  • Walsall blog: One Step Beyond Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 4:07AMWalsall blogger Mark Jones has been following the Saddlers as long as most. Here he hopes back into the tardis all the way to where we left off, 1998, in the latest instalment of the series.
  • LOIS ROCKHILL: Those who’ve been there can help, too Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 8:20PMI had a call last week from a man in Muncie who had received one of our Thanksgiving mailings. He lives in a retirement community. He had a couple of questions and wanted to tell me something. Is it true, he asked, that you can provide a meal for a dollar?
  • BPS celebrates 50 years Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 1:14PMBracebridge is the heart of Muskoka and, at its core, is the 50-year-old school with heart. For five decades, Bracebridge Public School, otherwise known as “the school on the hill,” located on McMurray Street, has been the second home of many Bracebridge students and teachers.