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- Landlord arrested for dangerous building Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:08AMPEKIN - A Pekin landlord will have to appear in court and explain why one of his rental homes does not meet safety codes.
- Man shot and killed, police swarm scene of second shooting Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:08AMA man was shot and killed in East Oakland on Tuesday night, hours before a separate shooting prompted a massive police response because of fears of a sniper, authorities said today. The first shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. on 65th Avenue near...
- Widow of firefighter who died files suit against alarm companies Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:08AMThe widow of one of two Contra Costa County firefighters who died in a house fire that also killed the two residents has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against two security companies, saying improper reporting of the fire led to his death. The July 21 fire...
- Samaritan struck and killed in Contra Costa County Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:07AMA motorist who stopped to help another driver who crashed down an embankment in unincorporated Contra Costa County was struck and killed this morning by a third driver, authorities said. At about 4:45 a.m., the driver of an SUV crashed into a fence and went...
- Skin cancer awareness is goal of free screenings Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:07AMLocal board-certified dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings at three locations in the Sacramento region in the coming week.
- Argument Leads to 2-Vehicle Crash Into Apartment Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:06AMA late-night argument causes the driver to push his vehicle into a truck that crashes into an apartment unit.
- Palm, Once a Leader, Seeks Path in Smartphone Jungle Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:06AMPalm is trying to revive itself as business users have embraced the BlackBerry and consumers have fell in love with the iPhone.
- Analysis: Venezuela offers oil to Paraguay Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:06AMBy CARMEN GENTILE UPI Energy CorrespondentMIAMI, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Venezuela will supply Paraguay "with all the oil it needs," said President Hugo Chavez, who welcomed the election of another leftist leader in Latin America.
- Rhode Island Wild Money Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:46PMThe winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for day were: 2-20-23-28-31-extra 5
- Wine Calendar Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:45PM202 NORTH MAIN
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- In-game update: Indians 7, Royals 3 after six Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:45PMUPDATED: 9 :45 p.m. EDT, August 19, 2008 Who are the 100 greatest Cleveland Indians of all-time? See if your favorite player made the list NEWSLETTERS Sign up to get free weekly Indians e-mail updates in your inbox!
- In the Know: Why can’t county hang street signs on U.S. 41? Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:45PMQ: Why can’t the county put street signs up at the intersection of Immokalee Road and U.S. 41 — the kind that hang up with the lights so you can see them?
- Potato soup recipe can be made ahead and frozen Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:42PMDear Lisa: I am looking for a really good potato soup recipe. Can you recommend one? -- CamilleDear Camille: This is a great recipe that features more ...
- Alleged distributor of child porn in Liberty County Jail Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:46AMA Nacogdoches man was arrested in Colorado for allegedly sending child pornography to a 10-year-old girl in Ohio. Michael Latham, 28, is being held in the Liberty County jail while awaiting arraignment in U.S. District Court in Beaumont.
- Plain as Dirt: Reflections on a late summer Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:44AMSometimes late in the summer you have nothing to say possessing any relevance - any connectivity - to anything other than the season in which the impressions occurred.
- Taliban Suicide Bombers Attack US Base in Afghanistan Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:44AMAfghan officials say six Taliban suicide bombers backed by gunmen have detonated explosives outside a U.S. military base in eastern Afghanistan. The governor of Khost province, Arsala Jamal, says about 30 Taliban fighters attacked the Camp Salerno base outside the city of Khost.
- Should people remain married for the sake of their kids? Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:44AMDear Neil: Your recent letter to “Tortured in Wyoming” has stuck in my mind in a disturbing way. My main concern is that all the questions you asked him to consider seemed based around the central premise of what will make him happy.
- Vail encouraging vanpools Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:44AMTown of Vail is pushing vanpooling for employers, contractors and commuters.
- ARTHUR ENJOYS INTENSE TRAINING Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:43AMAlex Arthur is delighted with his preparations ahead of his WBO super-featherweight title clash against Nicky Cook next month.
- On the record Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:42AMAs your community newspaper, we count on you, our readers, to let us know of events or information that may be of interest to others. If you are aware of any criminal incidents in your area, please call Stefanie Thomas at 281-446-4438 or e-mail sthomas@hcnonline.com.
- Douglas Bulldogs get ready for season opener Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:25PMThe Douglas Bulldogs donned the pads Monday and hit the sleds all gearing up towards the Aug. 29 season opener with the Bisbee Pumas. This year’s showdown will be the 138th meeting between the two schools. Many new faces dot the Bulldogs roster this year.
- D’backs acquire outfielder Dunn from Reds Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:25PMPHOENIX (AP)—The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugging outfielder Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds for a minor-league pitcher and two players to be named later on Monday.
- Phelps wins 3rd Olympic gold medal in 200 free Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:25PMBEIJING (AP)—Michael Phelps won his third gold medal and record-tying ninth of his career Tuesday, breaking his own world record in the 200-meter freestyle at the Beijing Olympics.
- 2 Cochise College teams land Academic All-American honors Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:25PMBruce Whetten/Douglas Dispatch The Cochise College Lady Apaches basketball team landed Academic All-American honors. Pictured above is the Academic All-American team.
- News Services Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:25PMLetter to the Editor The Daily Sentinel welcomes your commentary. No letter will be published until authorship is confirmed. Press Release Submit your news and event information to The Daily Sentinel.
- Football, Cheer signups end Friday Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:24PMRegistration for the Douglas Youth Football and Cheer Leagues are nearing an end. League officials report this Friday is the last day to sign up. Most teams are pretty full but there are still a few slots available.
- Around the Region Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 7:11AM Modesto
- Part-time SWFLA resident stabbed at Olympics returns home Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 7:10AMHead coach returns to Volleyball team and Barbara Bachman flys back to Minnesota.
- Georgia men claim hairy, frozen corpse is Bigfoot Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 7:09AMPALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) -- Bigfoot or big fat lie? Whenever someone reports sighting the hairy beast of yore (details always fuzzy) or capturing the hirsute humanoid on film (images always grainy), it scares up a dubious debate of international proportions.
- If only all the choices on the ballot could be this difficult Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:59AMFor those of us who find state politics compelling and significant, the four-way race for an open Nevada Supreme Court race was downright thrilling as the numbers trickled in Tuesday and the lineup of winners and losers flipped and flopped.
- DEGALE CLOSES ON MEDAL Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:56AMJames Degale stormed into the middleweight quarter-finals in Beijing with a conclusive 11-5 win over American Shawn Estrada and will now fight for a medal in his next bout on Wednesday night.
- U.S. Chamber endorses Olson’s candidacy, slams Lampson Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:56AMThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a pro-business and pro-amnesty organization, has thrown their support behind Republican candidate Pete Olson’s bid for Texas’ 22nd Congressional District— while awarding Rep. Nick Lampson’s work in the past four months.
- Woman sentenced in intoxication manslaughter case Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 2:55AMA 36-year-old Raymondville woman has been sentenced to 10 years probation and 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter charges.
- McHenry Co. religion notes Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PMCongregation Tikkun Olam will hold a Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Congregational Unitarian Church, 221 Dean St., Woodstock.
- McHenry Co. religion events Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PMCongregation Kneseth Israel will host its annual picnic and new member open house for prospective and current members from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the synagogue, 330 Division St., Elgin.
- Entertainment Calendar Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PMCompiled by The Daily News THURSDAY, AUG. 14
- no Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PM Special events Mount Gilead Baptist Church will present A Back to School Rally with prayer, lunch and school supplies from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the church, 600 Grove Road. 817-336-2695. Fort Worth Musical events Let Us Entertain You, a collage of music through the decades presented by the Chancel Choir of First Christian Church of Fort Worth, 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, 612 ...
- Norman Church Briefs: Saturday, August 16, 2008 Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PMChurch to bless backpacks as school nearsNORMAN — University Lutheran Church and Student Center, 914 Elm Ave., Sunday will include a blessing of backpacks for students and educators who are beginning a new school year. The blessings will be part of the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. Fall confirmation classes for seventh- and eighth-grade students will begin with a meeting for parents and students ...
- Religion briefs: Founder of Dallas-based ministry will speak to chamber Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PM American Bible Society sponsors contest NEW YORK — Instead of asking, "What would Jesus do?" staffers with an American Bible Society ministry want to know, "What can you do?" To enter the monthlong Flips Ahoy contest, go to www.sysn.org and upload an audio, video or written account of how God has changed your life through the Bible. On Sept. 2, a winner, chosen at random, will receive ...
- Headlines: Free sales and marketing seminar set Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:31PMSCORE, which offers free business counseling, announced it will hold a free seminar titled "Sales and Marketing" at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21 in the community education center at MountainView Medical Center.
- Britain plough fields of gold as decisive Farah ends long wait Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:30PMIt may not have been a vintage year for British sport — and it has been no different for British athletics — but the last lap of 2006 proved a rewarding one yesterday for the nation’s harriers.
- Gresham driver faces no additional charges for deadly crash Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:29PMA motorist who caused a June accident that claimed the life of a baby girl will not face any charges related to the infant’s death. After an exhaustive investigation, a grand jury indicted Israel Diaz Barajas on two counts of failure to perform the duties of a driver, or hit and run, said ...
- North Country’s Finest: The Circus of Thompson Park Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:29PM Ok, maybe not a circus, but this talented family has more than one trick in their bag. 7 News producer Michael Boyce wheeled himself to Thompson Park to meet the Ebberecht family.
- Summer will be sizzling with area get-together Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:26PMGet your drinks on ice and the BBQ fired up...
- GIANTS SET TO REVEAL BIG SECRET Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 5:26AMHuddersfield are bracing themselves for a bumper crowd as chairman Ken Davy prepares to map out an exciting new future for the Super League club.
- PULIS PUTS FRIENDSHIP ON HOLD Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 5:26AMStoke manager Tony Pulis has put his close friendship with Bolton boss Gary Megson on hold until after the teams meet at the Reebok Stadium.
- THE RECRUITING GUY : Speedy Texas linebacker puts Arkansas in top five Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 5:26AMArkansas has oral commitments from five Texas high school athletes, and it is hoping to add to that number. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
- MEGSON SEEKING MORE GOALS Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 5:26AMBolton manager Gary Megson has told his players to develop a ruthless streak or risk being sucked into a relegation battle for a second consecutive season.
- BROWN READY FOR TESTING TIMES Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 5:25AMHull boss Phil Brown insists he will not shirk difficult decisions as the club prepare for the tough reality of the Barclays Premier League.
