New center for pediatric care opens in Toms RiverWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:16PMTOMS RIVER — When 17-year-old Andrew Uveges learned that he had been diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma on April 8, 2008, he said he was "absolutely devastated."
End of the journeyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:15PMTOPEKA – The Panthers might have surpassed expectations this season, but the road came to a dead-end with a 60-47 loss to Gardner-Edgerton in the first-round of the 5A State Tournament Wednesday at the Expocentre in Topeka.
RON HART: Fox-y lady Palin: Politician, journalist or celebrity?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:15PMROSEMARY BEACH — Sarah Palin took a leave of absence from her Russia-watching post in Alaska to become a Fox News contributor. Who could have seen that coming? She represents diversity on Fox as that network’s only non-blonde correspondent. It...
Parkdale parents try to prevent school closureWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMPeople in the inner-city neighbourhood of Parkdale get the opportunity Wednesday night to try to convince school board officials not to close their school.
Area Lutheran school students gather in Cole Camp for cultural fairWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:06PMAbout 200 students from three area Lutheran schools celebrated national Lutheran Schools Week by attending a multicultural fair Wednesday. The event was hosted by the Lutheran School Association in Cole Camp.
Sharks Solve Wolf Pack Riddle and Come From Behind, 6-4Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:04PMWORCESTER, MA- It took five attempts, but the Sharks finally collected their first victory of the season against the Hartford Wolf Pack and did so in dramatic fashion as they came from behind to win, 6-4.
All-American 'Jihad Jane' arrested in terror plotWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:54PMA convert to Islam, Colleen LaRose is accused of working with overseas Islamic extremists via the Internet to recruit other men and women to wage and support 'violent jihad.'
They're off to see 'The Wizard'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:54PMSpringfield Township High School senior Dylan Vizzachero is tapping into his courage to play the Cowardly Lion in the school’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend.
Two Manchester women will perform on Chelsea stageWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:49PMJust two weekends from now, an eclectic group of women will bring their energies together to play five eclectic roles. Those women are actresses in the Chelsea Area Players and their story is the Dixie Swim Club play.
Windsor schools celebrate SeussWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:50PMAt 6-foot-4, Cameron Richardson towered above the students in Mr. Seymour’s first grade class at Mattie Washburn Elementary School. Even while sitting the Windsor High School football player looked down on the five boys crowded round, each holding up a book for the older boy to read.
The SkinnyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMSlashing the state: an ongoing series; kiss your state parks goodbye; follow the blogislature! by Jim Nintzel SLASHING THE STATE: AN ONGOING SERIES Republican state lawmakers earlier this week were finally releasing details of their spending plan for the upcoming year—and, to no great surprise, the proposals are brutal to anyone who cares about the citizens of the state. Among the lowlights ...
I-Radar LinkWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:39PMWill you be attending one of the St. Patrick's Day parades in our area this weekend? THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A new school, which specializes in teaching students with autism, is about to open its doors in Lackawanna County.
New Children's Book Cautions Moderation to Young Videogame FansWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:33PM"Just 5 more minutes!!" and "Just let me finish this level!" Families around the world hear these proclamations from kids when asked to put down their videogame controller.
Trakai is for everyoneWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:29PMTRAKAI - The historical town and recreational lake resort of Trakai every year welcomes tens of thousands of visitors eager to study the history of the medieval Trakai Castle and soak in the authentic atmosphere of the small fisherman’s town, which is inhabited by less than 6,000 permanent residents.
News in briefWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:27PMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
W. Lacrosse. Q&A With Emily AbboodWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:19PMCalBears.com caught up with junior midfielder Emily Abbood to ask the Jamestown, R.I., product about playing lacrosse, leaving the East Coast to come to Cal and a funny travel incident from last season.
Largo Coffee Shop Discussion Reveals Lots of Side StuffWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:17PMLARGO - The City Commission's long and torturous discussion about concerns of the coffee shop at the city's library which went on for well more than an hour Tuesday night turned up a variety of insights.
Oregon parents warned about 'sexting'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:36AMBy JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER Just last month, a "sexting" case surfaced in Oregon City Schools involving some male high school and middle school students with sexually explicit photos of a girl sent to their cell phones, a situation that remains under investigation. While such instances are rare in Oregon, police and attorneys told about 40 parents and district employees last week ...
Riley taps young minds for future of ski areaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:28AMThe ski area in this town has been morphing from the first days people put waxed boards to snowy slopes here. But never have the big wigs tapped children for the future.
Houston happenings for March 10, 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:24AMPlanning a weekend trip to Houston? Here are some events that struck us as interesting.
Husker Women Hope For NCAA Top SeedWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:22AMThe undefeated Nebraska womens basketball team heads to Kansas City for the Big 12 Conference tournament this weekend. They hope to take the next step toward a number one seed in the NCAA tournament.
Judy Shepard speaks; anti-gay protesters no showsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:22AMTwo mothers. Shirley Phelps-Roper and Judy Shepard. Phelps-Roper has more than 10 children. Judy’s son was beaten and left for dead on a Laramie fence.
Bobcats oust Bearkats in OTWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:19AMSAN MARCOS — John Rybak went through the range of emotions in the span of a few minutes during Saturday’s regular season finale against Southland Conference foe Sam Houston State.
NBHS Class of ’59 keeps the memories goingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:18AMSeated at a large table in a side room at the Red Rooster Café, a group of high school classmates has been meeting for breakfast for years. The one thing they all have in common: they graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1959.
Briefly: March 10Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:16AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Friends With Benefits: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City PaperMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:03AMMorning all. The new cronies get the front-page treatment in Sunday's WaPo , in a story by Nikita Stewart and Paul Schwartzman focusing on the 'good fortune' of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty 's most controversial allies.
Beefing up Cleveland’s kosher food sceneMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:57AMWhen Chava Roth and her family moved to Beachwood from Chicago two years ago, she was delighted with the outreach efforts and warmth of the Jewish community.
Tewksbury to fight to keep JCP&L outMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49AMTEWKSBURY TWP. – The Township Committee voted 3 to 2 last Tuesday to file an appeal of the Board of Public Utilities’ (BPU) decision to allow a Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) substation to be built on Fox Hill Road.
Soldiering on as their father serves overseasMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:48AMLAKE ELMO - It wasn't Lake Elmo Elementary's problem when the National Guard called up Maj. Bryan Green for a deployment that would take him to Basra, Iraq, in April.
Invent Iowa fosters creative thinking in young mindsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46AMIf there's a problem, they'll solve it. Elementary and middle school students from all over Mahaska County and beyond participated in the regional Invent Iowa competition Saturday. Each student was given the task of solving a real world problem with an invention of their own design.
Monday, March 8, 2010 | Overcast, 41 °FMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:44AMPhoto by Rachel Solomon. The Ballard High School orchestra rehearses during class. They are preparing for a trip to New York City to compete with other ensembles at the Riverside Church. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS.
Plus-size furniture grows with America's girthMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:40AMIt can be a bit delicate to ask a furniture shopper: "Oh, sir, um, maybe, ah, you'd like to see something a bit, hmmm, sturdier?" We are, as a people, as a sitting-in-chairs public, big. Bigger than we ought to be, health authorities frequently tell us.
Forgotten flavoursMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:34AMWe have paid a heavy price for the convenience and mass production of today's fruits and vegetables.
CCS D-V Boys Basketball Final: Perryman leads St. Francis to first section title with comeback vs. PinewoodSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:48AMSANTA CLARA -- St. Francis High's leading scorer, Shayne Perryman, was stuck on the bench with a trainer frantically trying stop his nose from bleeding as the Sharks' lead slipped away against Pinewood during the final minutes of the Central Coast Section Division V boys basketball championship game Saturday at Santa Clara University.
Bill would limit seclusionSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:47AMCentral Wisconsin school officials say they use seclusion and restraint for students as a very last resort, and they dont use inappropriate methods that would put kids in harms way, so proposed legislation wouldnt affect them much.
Leighton suitcase lighter in PhillySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:45AMFlyers goalie Michael Leighton is the only starter in the NHL who still lives out of a hotel.
Add touch of glamour to your homeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:45AMIt's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie stars appear at their most glittering, how can you add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your home?
Nevada counting on census resultsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:43AMEvery student at Glenn Duncan Elementary School in northeast Reno can get a free breakfast and lunch.
Providers ordered to compensate kidsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:37AMThe youngest of three boys, Liviu Candreva is an inquisitive 12-year-old with a knack for playing practical jokes. He loves to put on his father's glasses and mimic him, to build elaborate structures, and to read books upside down to get a laugh out of his mother.
Pius rallies to defeat WaverlySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:37AMLINCOLN – A familiar foe put an end to the Waverly boys’ basketball team’s chance of making a return trip to state.
Feisty Cavs fall on Senior DaySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:04PMWhen Mike London finished his postgame presentation and the giant brooms swept across an empty John Paul Jones Arena, they pushed away the evidence of a bizarre 24 hours for the Virginia basketball program.