Videoke machines tagged campaign gimmickWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:36AMA Quezon board member assailed Governor Rafael Nantes for the purchase of P30 million in videoke machines for distribution to different villages in the province, saying the move was insensitive to the plight of provincial government workers seeking salary hikes and farmers threatened by severe drought.
Illegal hound seized as police stop dog fightWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:34AMAN ILLEGAL dog was seized as it was being readied to fight another hound in an Ilford park on Saturday afternoon. Parks police officers patrolling Valentines Park, Ilford, spotted the illegal breed as its owner appeared to coax it into a fight.
Students make pillowcases for childrenTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:47AMThe humming of sewing machines and the metallic snapping of scissors cutting fabric while students excitedly chatter could be heard coming from the classroom of Mary Springhorn at Anderson Union High School.
CIVIL WRITES: What Makes A Woman A "Big Girl"Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:30AMThis question has plagued me for some time now. I’m constantly wondering how cognizant are overweight women about their size.
Welch Punched Ex Lover On Valentines DayTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:09AMBritish singer FLORENCE WELCH once punched an ex-boyfriend after he began shouting outside her house in the middle of the night.The Florence and the MAChine frontwoman...
Fun fundraiserTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 3:34AMTwin Ridge Elementary School students collected Pennies for Patients to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during the month of February. After three weeks of students bringing in spare change to school and donating for soda, popcorn, valentines for their friends and the opportunity to stick their teachers to the wall, they raised a total of $2,395.39, $700 more than last year. The top ...
Chengdu International Peach Flower Festival to embrace pastoral romanceMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:07PM&$ &$More than 150,000 people went to see the peach flowers on Mt. Long Quan on March 13, 2010. (sichuan.scol.com.cn Photo)&$ &$ The annual Chengdu International Peach Festival will open on March 16 and feature events highlighting the auto industry and a series of activities for wedding celebrations, Xinhua News Agency reports. Under the influence of the recent temperature increase, some peach ...
Warning issued over ""illegal votesMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:34AMA COUNCILLOR is calling on electoral chiefs to make sure the upcoming election is not marred by "illegal votes."
Ridgedale students give ValentinesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:16AMPamela Cudd, Community Market Director for Signature Health Services, says when she visits the many rehabilitation facilities in Marion and the surrounding areas, her heart is touched by the beautiful smiles that greet her from the residents she meets.
Conestoga Chorus invites big guests to celebrate 25th anniversarySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:27AMCourtesy photo OC Times, winners of the Barbershop Harmony Society's prestigious International Quartet Championship in 2008, will headline the Conestoga Barbershop Chorus' 25th anniversary concert on Saturday.
Time for some Dancing with my DaddySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:48PMLove was definitely in the air at the Father-Daughter Valentines Dance was held February 6 at the Fairview Recreation Center. Fairview area fathers and daughters strolled across the dance floor during an evening of Valentine fun.
Fun fundraiserSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:07PMTwin Ridge Elementary School students collected Pennies for Patients to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during the month of February. After three weeks of students bringing in spare change to school and donating for soda, popcorn, valentines for their friends and the opportunity to stick their teachers to the wall, they raised a total of $2,395.39, $700 more than last year. The top ...
On the Bright Side: ‘Celebration of Winter’ to highlight youth artSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:04AMTREADWELL _ The Bright Hill Literary Center’s Word and Image Gallery season will open with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday for an exhibit titled “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities.”
Powell, Chisholm at the LewisFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:11PMTwo dynamic figures. Two different journeys. Read more... Baltimore, Md.—A flowing four-panel mural based on the song Baltimore will be displayed during the month of March inside the main entrance of Baltimore’s Penn Station (1515 N. Charles St.).
Buckley Students Rally To Haitian ReliefThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:25PMWithin 24 hours of the devastating Haitian earthquake, Buckley Country Day School Student Council, on behalf of the entire school community, framed an action plan to raise funds for the victims of this disaster.
American Legion Auxiliary holds monthly meetingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:38PMThe American Legion Auxiliary met February 8, 2010 at the Legion Hall. The meeting was called to order by our president with opening exercises according to protocol.
Rock Band Network Store Open for BusinessThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:14PMToday Harmonix and MTV Games announced the Rock Band Network Music Store is now open to the public. The Rock Band Network allows anyone with a little technical know-how to make their own songs playable in Rock Band and available for sale in the Network Music Store. Musicians set their own price for the songs they submit and get 30 percent back for each sale.
Metal TigerThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:53PMA sign of the times is seen in the deal the CME Group (CME-N), umbrella for the Chicago and NYMEX commodity bourses, is buying 90% of the Dow Jones index system from News Corporation (NWS-Q). The traditional newspaper business is having a tough go competing with the internet, which prompts the sale.
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Kanawha County Murder Trial DelayedMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMThe murder trial for Farley Rhodes that was supposed to start Monday has been delayed. He is accused of setting Starlena Pratt on fire at their home in South Charleston in August 2008.
W.Va. State Budget Weakened in FebruaryMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMState officials say West Virginia's budget picture weakened by more than $31 million in February.
U.S. Census Underway; Workers Needed LocallyMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:38PMOn Monday, some Charleston residents started to receive their 2010 Census forms, nearly two weeks in advance of the rest of the nation.
Regulating Third-Party Election Ads in West VirginiaMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:37PMWest Virginia's House of Delegates wants the Senate to consider regulating third-party election ads as well as political activity by in-state corporations.
Students create 30 blankets for Sulzbacher centerSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:46AMThe fifth-graders sat on the floor tying knots to help keep the homeless warm. As part of Catholic Schools Week, students at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Mandarin turned out 30 fleece blankets for the Sulzbacher Center.
Police seek help in finding missing bucket loaderSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:19AMFarmington Police released this image of Danley Demolition's Bobcat 763G skid steer bucket loader which was taken from the former Collins & Aikman site on Valentines Day. The skid steer, which has 'Danley Demolition' in large print on the arms, had black wheel wells rather than the orange in the picture.
Autopsy today for St. Thomas nurseSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:05AMST. THOMAS - Pennsylvania State Police don t expect to have any more public information on the investigation into the death of a Chambersburg nurse who was shot Thursday.
Happy Chinese New Year 2010Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:17AMBy a lovely coincidence, the Year of the Tiger starts on Valentines Day - a rich combination of eastern and western tradition: fierce passion twinned with romantic love. Both occasions are rich with symbolism. Red, the colour of joy for the Chinese, signifies truth, virtue and sincerity.
Essex Auxiliary unit sends coupons overseasSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:42AMEssex Legion Post #333 and Auxiliary met at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Essex Community Room for their monthly meeting.
Office gives snow updateFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:31PMCHARLES TOWN - The snow flakes have stopped falling and patches of grass have started to reappear, but the work isn't done for some local officials after a major winter storm earlier this month. "It still isn't over for our office, and it won't be for quite some time," said Barbara Miller, director of Jefferson County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Casino BridgeThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:01PMIt’s been a snowy winter to say the least but the bridge goes on in our hamlet of GC! Despite the rescheduling it turned out to be a lovely evening with a hint of Valentines in the air and live piano music in the background, everyone had a smile on their face and a tug at their heart.
Current ConditionsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:39PMJoplin,MO- The Joplin Salvation Army captain has returned home after spending a month in Haiti . Captain Jason Poff left in January to help with relief efforts.
Ebenezer Medical Outreach Reopens Huntington's KitchenMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:07PMGetting back to basics and learning to cook from scratch -- Huntington's Kitchen offers a healthier alternative to fast food with little time or cost.
Putting a New Face on Public HousingMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:52PMThe Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority is making improvements to offer residents modern amenities and help change the perception of public housing.
Legion Auxiliary unit meetingMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:15PMMONMOUTH — The Marion B. Fletcher American Legion Auxiliary unit #136 of Monmouth had their monthly meeting on Feb. 11 in the Legion Post home.
Ex-'Growing Pains' actor missingMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:13PMWhen former "Growing Pains" actor Andrew Koenig missed his flight home to Los Angeles from Vancouver, British Columbia, last week, his father became worried.
Jay and Bey’s Belated Valentine’s Day…Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:26PMBeyonce and Jay-z celebrated Valentine’s Day a week late in Miami with a romantic boat ride around the city. The two spent Valentine’s Day apart this year with Beyonce on tour in South America and Jay-z attending the All-Star Weekend Festivities in Dallas. Sidebar.: Who says this couple isn’t affectionate… Julius was probably on a row [...]
Rollover on Highway 23Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:20PMHigh River RMCP responded to a call of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 23 in the early morning hours of Valentines Day. The collision occurred in the Frank Lake area at 2:30 a.m. when a westbound vehicle driven by a 28-year-old male from the Vulcan area hit a guardrail.
The movie listings: Aspen to GlenwoodMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:18AMMONDAY-THURSDAY, FEB. 22-25 ISIS THEATER - Shutter Island at 4:50, 8:00 p.m. Valentine's Day at 4:40, 7:30 p.m. The Wolfman at 5:10, 7:50 p.m. Crazy Heart at 5:00, 7:40 p.m. 406 E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen. 925-7584. WHEELER OPERA HOUSE - Monday: 2010 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts at 7:30 p.m. 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. 920-5770. MOVIELAND - Shutter Island at 12:30, 4:00, 7:00 p.m. Percy Jackson ...
In Our Schools: Chinese New Year at Montville High SchoolMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:26AMMONTVILLE — Students wanting to leaf through books at Montville High School's media center could do so — they simply had to bypass the rickshaw, pagoda and martial arts master standing in their way.
Witnesses found in Croydon murder caseMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:23AMPolice officers investigating the murder of Shirley builder Mark Corcoran have traced vital witnesses in the case.