Sporting group benefit raffle promises big prizesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:29PMThe opportunity to take home enough firearms to outfit a large hunting party awaits those who enter a Mogollon Sporting Association special raffle.
Community Calendar of SWLASunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:02AMMARCH 9 •Cardiologist to speak at diabetic support group meeting John Winterton, MD, staff cardiologist at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, will be the featured speaker at the hospital’s diabetic support group meeting on March 9. Dr. Winterton will discuss the signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease, conventional treatment for blocked arteries, and newer, minimally invasive procedures.
Woman held, man sought in burglariesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:32AMJackson police have arrested a woman and are seeking a man in a series of burglaries in North Jackson, according to Capt. Mike Holt.
Police arrest woman, seek man in string of burglariesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:31PMJackson police have arrested one person and are seeking another in a series of burglaries in North Jackson, according to a news release.
Charges dropped against father in child's deathFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:16AMMurder and child abuse charges have been dropped against the father of a 2-year-old boy who died of a head injury in 2005. The mother, however, still faces charges of first-degree murder and...
Community open house to showcase top student artworkFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:45AMThe Texas Tech School of Art will hold its third annual open house, called a celebration of the arts, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday. There is no admission charge.
Bliss Thru Shopping: Just bead itFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41AMWe didn’t intend to stay. And wander. And ogle the pendants. And pet the cat. But in shopping and in life, one has to remain open to the unexpected. Plus, the cat was very fluffy.
Time to redeem yourselvesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:18AMRemember last year when you could have shown us your Jambars on spring break? Remember that time you could have won those sweet prizes and you didn't? Well, the prizes are still here for you, and the contest is back. After last year's spring break, we gave you a list of possible uses for our publication during your weeklong trips to the beach or feel-good 'staycations.
Time & Again Auction Gallery March 4th at 5 pm & March 6th at 6pmWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:05PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Painting purchased at Montclair Kimberley Academy fundraiser may be a fakeTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:13AMTIM FARRELL/THE STAR-LEDGERAt a charity auction at Montclair Kimberley Academy, Mike Spyrka paid $16,000 for this painting, advertised as an original by William Mason Brown. Later, art experts could not authenticate it, and the school would not refund his money....
Oconee BlotterTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12AMThe Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:
Saturday, March 20 2010Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMTreasure Books: Selections from the Caroline M. Hewins Collection of Children’s Literature , is an exhibition developed by guest curator Leonard Marcus, leading historian on American children’s books.
Saturday, March 13 2010Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMMarch 13, 2010, P.M. The Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre dances a sparkling production of Sleeping Beauty, often considered the finest achievement of classical ballet. From its marvelous cast of dancers to its glorious Tchaikovsky score, the production is simply magical in every way.
Saturday, March 6 2010Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:05PMLeapin’ lizards! Annie is coming to New Haven! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.
Sports shorts: Feb. 28, 2010Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:12AMDID YOU KNOW? You can look back over the last 70 years at some of the area athletes and personalities who made headlines in area sports. Flashback will revive memories of great local athletes and outstanding team successes.
Sports shorts: Feb. 27, 2010Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:43AMDID YOU KNOW? You can view photos from past issues of the Press-Republican grouped in monthly galleries. AuSable at full strength for hoop contest CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley varsity basketball team had a full complement of reserves Thursday night, not one as reported in Friday's Press-Republican.
JBar On Soulja Boy Wearing Yung Berg's Chain, "We Ain't Robbed That Dude" [Audio]Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:55AMAfter the recent circulation of pictures showing Soulja Boy Tell Em wearing Yung Berg's iconic Transformers chain, SOHH spoke with the teenage rapper's associate, JBar, to find out the real story. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
Plantation heist nets $80,000 in gemsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:29PMA 59-year-old jewelry salesman left Linardi's Jewelers, 801 S. University Dr. in Plantation, about 6:45 p.m. Feb. 4 and made it as far as the 1300 block before he realized his 2001 Cadillac had a flat tire.
A way of life – supporting those who grow our foodThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:50AMDo you remember the book, “Diet for a Small Planet,” published in the early 1970s by Frances Moore Lappé? Part of a revolution in the way we look at food and hunger, the book concept provided inspiration for looking at fruits and vegetables in a whole new way. Fast-forward to today and Lappé’s joint work with [...]
Man arrested for hitting girlfriendThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:16AMA 24-year-old Milford man could face a domestic violence charge after his girlfriend told police he physically assaulted her on Feb. 21.
Beantown is a Spring-break Bargain with Boston CityPASSWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:04PMBOSTON----From the first thwack of the bat at Fenway Park to the silently gliding swan boats at the Boston Public Garden, signs of an eagerly awaited spring are just around the corner.
Critics poke fun at wavy look of Vancouver medalsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:28AMElite winter athletes love to float, jump and twirl. They rarely undulate, but that's changing for a lucky few. The medals for the Vancouver Games have a wavy design likened by some grumblers to...
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Saturday Soapbox, February 20, 2010Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:31AMRemember duty, honor, country “Duty, Honor, Country” — the soldier’s code. It is also a citizen’s code. To vote, to keep our community strong and…
Extra, extra: In Other News, onlineMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:02AMCheck this week's installment to learn more about fingerprint scanners in a Polish church and British police officers sledding on riot shields. Curses, Foiled Again After recognizing themselves in a surveillance video on TV, two women went to the police station in DeLand, Fla., and, according to sheriff’s official Brandon Haught, “wanted to know what is going on.” Investigators stepped in and ...
Kristen Morgan named Miss Hendersonville 2010Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 5:47PMKristen Morgan was crowned Miss Hendersonville 2010 Saturday at Blue Ridge Community College. Pictured from left are Courtney Laughter, Hendersonville's Outstanding Teen 2010, Tiffany Ervin, executive director of the pageants, and Morgan.
Meet New York’s most deluded fansSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:34AMHow low can they go? The hapless New Jersey Nets are on track to break the all-time record for fewest wins in a season, set by the legendarily horrific 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers. Think of the Washington Generals, the team that exists solely to be humiliated by the Harlem Globetrotters. Or...
Mardi Gras still happening in TroyThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 3:14AMTrue, Mardi Gras — "Fat Tuesday," the traditional last day of celebration and indulgence before the onset of Lent celebrated from Rio to New Orleans — may be over with already, but the party is only just beginning in Troy.
Soros Doubles Down on GoldWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:18PMBillionaire George Soros’s Soros Fund Management LLC more than doubled its holding in the biggest gold exchange-traded fund in the fourth quarter after bullion advanced 8.9 percent to a record.
Police looking for jewelry thievesWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 5:09AMTROY — Troy police say they are looking for suspects in two unrelated jewelry thefts from stores at Oakland Mall.
Critics poke fun at Vancouver medalsSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:04PMElite winter athletes love to float, jump and twirl. They rarely undulate, but that's changing for a lucky few. The medals for the Vancouver Games have a wavy design likened by some grumblers to microwaved Frisbees and melted 45s. This after the sleek look of the Olympic Torch prompted the nickname Olympic Toke to go with the host city's rep as the pot smoking capital of Canada.
Miss Hendersonville, Outstanding Teen pageants setSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 9:55AMSpecial to the Times-News FLAT ROCK -- Nine Henderson County teenagers will transform the stage at Bo Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College into a runway Saturday as they vie for the titles of Miss Hendersonville 2010 and Hendersonville's Outstanding Teen 2010.
Suggestions for new ways to say 'I love you'Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:31AMA dozen roses? A box of chocolates? A teddy bear holding a heart? How cliché!If you really want to show your sweetie how much you care, employ a little Valentine 's Day ingenuity. There are about a million original ways to say "I love you" if you give it some thought — or let your computer do the work.
Garden City Library NewsThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:07PMShirley Ruby will present this fun program for children ages 21/2-5, along with a caregiver. The program will be held Wednesday, February 17 at either 9:30AM or 11:00AM. Children must bring their own boutique box of tissues to the program.
JFP Person of the Day: Stephen HolderThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:55PMAfter several of Stephen Holder's friends died from HIV/AIDS in the 1990s, he wanted to raise money and awareness about the disease to help save the lives of others.
Local barber has Super Bowl adventureWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 8:09AMGoshen barber and longtime Indianapolis Colts fan Doug Shaffer is walking on clouds this week after being able to attend his second Super Bowl in four years last weekend.
GOLD ANALYSISWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:38AMSpeaking on the Mineweb Gold Weekly Podcast, the CEO of the VM Group maintains that while dollar strength could continue, physical buying could provide a stable base around current price levels.
Hernando County club happeningsTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 5:06PMBrooksvilleAccordion Adventure: Valentine 's Day Dance/Jam, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17, Zips Italian Steakhouse, 11738 Broad St. Happy hour will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Cathy, (352) 686-0975; Peggy, (352) 442-5574, or Zip's, (352) 345-4806.