Group planting plastic pink flamingos to raise funds
Cape Coral Mayor John Sullivan woke up this morning to find his lawn looked a little brighter.
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Religious events in Southwest Michigan: Martha's Table, Bread of Life, and more
A look at religious events and activities over the next few days from across Southwest Michigan.
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Chathamsâ third annual âGreenâ Fair to be held on Sept. 11
THE CHATHAMS - Get ready to go green with the joint borough/township Third Annual Green Fair of The Chathams from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Reasoner Park in the borough.
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Lone Gun
Connecticut candidates for statewide office don’t usually talk about firearms training in public schools, how Big Tobacco has gotten screwed, the failure of the War on Drugs, or why it’s not a great idea to trust government death penalty decisions.
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Student entrepreneurs learn the ropes
For 17 young Leeds and Grenville entrepreneurs whose achievements were celebrated Thursday night, Jessica Jonker's experience crystallized what it takes to succeed in business: The ability to face adversity and keep going ...[...]
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âGreen Fairâ to open a lot of eyes Sept. 11 in the Chathams
THE CHATHAMS – Get ready to “go green” with Chatham Borough and Chatham Township’s joint third annual “Green Fair of the Chathams” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Reasoner Park, site of the Chatham Community Gazebo off Fairmount Avenue in Chatham Borough.
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Century in prison for disabled teen
Aaron Hart obsesses over blue Kool-Aid, WWF wrestling and puppies. He speaks in halting, incomprehensible stutters. And he's facing 100 years for a crime he doesn't know he committed.
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Excerpts from recent Missouri editorials
Jefferson City News-Tribune. Aug. 20, 2010.Recognition of state employees' work is well-deservedThe efforts of state employees touch the lives of all Missourians.They process our tax returns, issue our driver's licenses and patrol our highways and waterways.They maintain our state parks and...
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Charity Briefs
School supply collection The Brother Rice Football program is sponsoring a school supply drive to benefit children who have extended stays at Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, as well as children at the PADS homeless shelter in Oak Lawn. Donations will be collected at all home football games this weekend: Friday, sophomore vs. De La Salle, 5 p.m.; Friday, varsity vs. Amundsen, 7:30 p.m ...
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Community Calendar
Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026, fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
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