in and aroundThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:44PMlocal events happening in Greene
WPHS Cheerleaders win Spirit AwardThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:34AMThe WPHS Cheerleaders traveled to Carson City on Feb. 27 to compete at the Silver State Spirit Competition. Sixty-two teams competed at the competition. The WPHS Cheerleaders won the Overall Spirit Award again this year, which is the most honorable award that is given at the SSS competition. This award is awarded by the Spirit Association members to the team they feel has best supported their ...
Weymouth High runners shine at New England ChampionshipThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:04AMIt was a good weekend for Weymouth High School track. The Wildcats had solid showings at the 23 rd New England High School Track and Field Championships Friday night at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston. Senior Chris Dooley placed fourth in the 1,000 meters. Junior Jillian Corcoran came in fifth in the mile.
Patriots roll through New England track meetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:45PMBOSTON, Mass. -- The Mount Anthony Union High School varsity indoor track & field team sent seven athletes to the 23rd annual New England Interscholastic Championships at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center in Boston over the past weekend.
BU Named to Honor RollTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:17PMBinghamton University has been nationally recognized for its community service.
Report: Dozens of speed restrictions slow Metro trainsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:07PMMetro's trains are running slower, but dozens of track problems are adding to the delays caused by the jerky, manually operated trains.
Meet BuddyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:02PMBuddy has been at the shelter for a long time. He is a handsome guy with beautiful green eyes. He gets along great with other cats, and is an independent fellow. He would love to have a family of his own with a house to roam and enjoy.
Track. ASU T&F Heads to NCAA Championships This WeekendTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PMThe first half of the track & field season comes to a close for Arizona State University this weekend as 11 Sun Devils will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., and the Randal Tyson Track Center to compete in the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Purple Communications and FCC Reach Interim AgreementTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:35PMPurple Communicationsâ¢, Inc. , a leading provider of text and video relay and on-site interpreting services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing announced that it has reached an interim agreement with the Federal Communications Commission regarding payment demands made by the FCC in connection with the FCC's February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling.
Three Former Owners and Employees of Two Video Relay Service Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC ProgramTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:30PMWASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three former owners and employees of two different video relay service companies pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $2.5 million, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A.
Restaurant Scam Cooking Up In NWAMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:49PMA local restaurant owner is speaking-out after being targeted by scammers.
Beverly “Bev” StreeterMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:06PMBeverly “Bev” Streeter, 79, of Cabool, Mo., formerly of Elm Creek, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo.
University Heights: Funeral service set for Otis Paul Drayton, Olympic gold medalistMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:37PMUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — A funeral service for Otis Paul Drayton Jr. will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday (March 10) at St. Cecilia’s Church, 3476 E. 152nd St., Cleveland. Drayton, who won a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay in the 1964 Summer Olympics, died March 2 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was 70.
Robinson Receives NCAA Postgraduate ScholarshipMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27PMAKRON, Ohio - Akron senior and swimmer Madelyn Robinson has been acknowledged by the NCAA as a recipient of one of 26 Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics.
VISTO food drive getting a boost from CurvesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:52PMA local fitness facility is joining a nationwide effort to help provide food for the hungry.Curves of Gainesville is in the middle of its seventh food drive for VISTO — Cooke County’s food bank.The drive began March 1 and ends March 31.Each year the drive has brought in a large amount of food, said owner Judy Waskow.“We always get at least 1,000 pounds of foods,” she said, “In the first couple ...
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Royal-Thomian encounter onlineMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:40PMThe Royal ‘Thomian Cricket Match which is the second oldest un-interrupted cricket match in the world (131 years) is a Social event that is eagerly looked forward to by many, primarily by the alumni of the two schools but the extended family of parents, sisters, girlfriends, politicians, diplomats and other followers make this a sought after event in the sporting and social calendar of Sri Lanka.
Night Train Swimmers Team Up with Mexico's Best Open Water Swimmers to Attempt World Record Relay SwimMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. , March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 24 , Night Train Swimmers will again attempt to break the world record of 125 KM for the longest continuous relay swim. Last year's effort was stopped due to severe weather conditions and safety concerns. This year, the swim will benefit Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded ...
Taylor to run for DeKalb circuit judgeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:28PMFormer Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Taylor announced Friday his candidacy for DeKalb County circuit judge. He recently qualified as a Democrat and is subject to the June 1 primary in the election for Place 3.
Celebrating past triumphsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:21PMNORTHEAST GLENDALE — For more than 40 years, Bill and Ethel Gallagher put their best interests to heart surrounding the various academic and sports programs at Glendale Community College.
Crawfish boil at Auntie Pastas, Clear Springs to benefit American Cancer Society, Relay for LifeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:00PMClear Springs and Auntie Pastas will host a crawfish boil to benefit the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life in the parking lot across from Clear Springs at 211 Old Tyler Rd., on March 27. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and will last "until the mudbugs are gone," according to Nichole Weaver, marketing director of Hill Country Restaurants.
Visitation for Relay Runner Hit by CarSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:57PMFriends, family members, and students are paying their respects and celebrating the life of an 18-year-old student who died while participating in a relay race last month.
CalendarSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:12PMButte VFW Post 1448 and auxiliary meets at 1 p.m. Monday in the Elks Lodge.
Help is available for families with drug issuesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:25PMLast month I mentioned how helpful The Bridge is to families in all types of crises, particularly in these hard economic times. Due to hardships some people, regardless of gender or age, are choosing paths of addiction. This choice not only affects the abuser of drugs/alcohol but the family as well.
Dine, dance and support Cancer SocietySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:50AMThe American Cancer Society will host its annual Sword of Hope Ball, Friday, March 19 at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception in the Vanderbilt at South Beach. Tickets are $200 and include dinner, dancing and a live auction. Contact...
Injured reservist carries Paralympic torchSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:45AMTrevor Greene won a gold medal Saturday in the hearts of those who watched the former Canadian Forces reservist push his wheelchair slowly down Lyall Street in Esquimalt, moving the Paralympic flame on the first of a 31-leg tour of Greater Victoria.
Flame arrives on Parliament Hill, set for journey to Paralympic GamesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:16PMFor the second time this winter, the House of Commons was alight in the glow of international competition Wednesday afternoon, as MPs paid tribute to an iconic burning torch.
Paralympic torch relay begins journey; in Greater Victoria on SaturdayWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:33PMOTTAWA - Dozens of schoolchildren, politicians and the public cheered Canada's torchbearers who carried the Paralympic flame in a relay to Parliament Hill after it was ignited earlier just a few hundred metres away on Ottawa's Victoria Island by Aboriginal firekeepers of the Pikwakanagan and Kitigan Zibi Algonquin bands.
Track. Iowa State Last Chance Meet Awaits ASU Track & FieldWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:49PMWith the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships set for next weekend, a handful of Arizona State University track and field athletes will travel to Ames, Iowa, and the Iowa State Last Chance Meet where the Sun Devils will look to improve their top marks for the season and gain entry into the national meet.
Heart of Broomfield Awards evoke tears, laughterWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe winners of the 2009 Heart of Broomfield awards would all tell you they don't volunteer for the recognition. “It's wonderful to be doing what you love to do,” said Roger Berg, who won the Senior Award for his volunteer work at Aspen Creek K-8 school, where he helps teach reading and writingand has donated school supplies.
FCC Issues Important New Ruling on VRS With Retroactive Impact, Issues Related Demand Letters and Withholding PaymentsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:51PMPurple Communicationsâ¢, Inc. , a leading provider of text and video relay and on-site interpreting services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has filed an Emergency Stay Request and Application for Review with the Federal Communications Commission in order to grant the company due process regarding the FCC's withholding of funds owed to Purple. Â
Businesses give backWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:16PMSonoma County businesses are crucial to the successful workings of the area’s community non-profits and social services according to a report on business philanthropy by the Sonoma County Economic Development Board.
Two area Bridgewater College seniors honoredWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:17AMBRIDGEWATER — Two area students are among 20 Bridgewater College seniors have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
NASA to launch latest high-tech weather satelliteWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:58AMThe United States is poised to launch Thursday the latest in its family of high-tech meteorological satellites that watch storm development and weather conditions on Earth from high in space.
Laing among finalists for national awardWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:43AMCOLLEGE ROUNDUP ... South Kortright graduate Jessica Laing is one of 12 national women's finalists for the Jostens Trophy, which will honor the most outstanding men and women in Division III basketball for the 13th year on March 18 at the Salem Civic Center.
Sorority donates $5,000 to Petersburg Library Foundation for new public libraryWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:14AMAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Omega Chapter, Petersburg is partnering with the Petersburg Library Foundation to expand community efforts and opportunities to build a new public library. "The dire need in Petersburg for a new library is evident
Cox earns DAR honorsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:55AMBeing named the 2010 Good Citizen of the Year by the Oliver Wiley Chapter Daughters of the American ...
SPORTs BriefsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:15AMParents, coaches or anyone interested in working with 10-and-under youth are invited to attend an on-court workshop with USTA volunteers 2-5 p.m., Saturday, March 20, at EphesusPark.
What does this all mean?Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMIt means that things that are impossible now under today’s infrastructure will be possible with connection speeds almost 100 times faster in some places than those currently available.
Relay for Life begins ThursdayWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:55AMFor the first time, Relay for Life of Grant County will host a kickoff event to try to encourage teams to sign up early and get involved in this year’s walk, which raises funds to fight cancer.
Extra eyes, ears help weather bureauWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:23AMWhen storms approach Seneca County, many residents look to the sky to see what is coming. The trained spotters of SKYWARN take it a step further by reporting their findings to the National Weather Service.
BUHSgirls in 4th place after Day 1Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:44PMCRAFTSBURY -- The Brattleboro Union High School girls and boys Nordic skiing teams are in fourth and sixth place respectively after the first day of the state championships. The Day 2 classic championships will be held today at Prospect Mountain in Woodford at 10:30 a.m.
Aggie Daily CalendarTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:36PMStop by the informational meeting to learn how you can join the Campus Judicial Board.
The Biz: WNC Business BriefsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:05PMDeaf-relay scam targets local eateries In recent weeks, at least two Asheville restaurants have found themselves on the wrong end of a scam involving a telephone deaf-relay system. Such systems allow deaf users to conduct phone conversations by using operators to read text to the other party. Nice catch: Dave Trout of Trout Insurance Services hoists the trophy his business was awarded as tops in ...