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Region spring break may not be bad idea Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:48PMMidterms Week is upon us, which can only mean one thing: Spring Break is right around the corner at PUC. Because it is still cold outside (how cruel of a joke is that? Spring Break during winter?), many of you take the opportunity to visit warmer locales, but others may not have the means or the funds to do so.
Across the USA Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:32PMNews from every state
Homemade bomb gets Farwell man arrested Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:36PMA 49-year-old Farwell man was arrested Saturday after police were called to his home in the White Birch subdivision.
Patrick O'Mahen: Aiding student loans Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:46PMBack in September, the Daily reported that the U.S. House of Representatives had passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which would drastically reform the student loan system ( How a federal financial aid overhaul could affect 'U' students , 9/24/09). read more
Michigan's top high school boys basketball teams Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:04PM1. Detroit Pershing (18-2) beat Warren De La Salle 77-50. 2. Romulus (19-1) beat Detroit Country Day 56-54. 3. Kalamazoo Central (18-2) beat Battle Creek Lakeview 65-47.
BUSINESS MEETINGS Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:03AMMISHAWAKA -- The Michiana Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development continues its quarterly meeting schedule in March. The next meeting will be March 25 at Varsity Clubs of America, 3800 N. Main St.
Mokena family saddles up for life in Wyoming Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:03AMWhen times got tough for one Mokena family facing unemployment, they decided to do what Americans have been doing for generations. Go west. Fred Thomas' family is moving to Wyoming to a town just a little bigger than his daughter's high school. Fred already started a new career as a prison guard 16 hours away from his wife and two kids. They're getting ready to join him in a new life together.
Celebration of women Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:05AMSome shooed away Indians during frontier days. One pioneered a process for canning fruits and vegetables. Another became a state librarian and helped form the first library in Monroe County.
ReadWriteWeb Events Guide, 6 March 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:44PMThis week we added one of the most exciting events of the year to the calendar: the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit 2010 . Sure, we're a little biased, but we think the conference is the place this year to learn about mobile development trends. We hope to see you in Mountain View on May 7. How do you like your events calendar? As a world map ? As an iCal (and Google Calendar-importable) file? You can ...
David Moulton: Mesa continues to leave the door open for Cubs in Naples Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:15PMNAPLES —What a joyous time this should be for Tom Ricketts, the new owner of the Chicago Cubs . For a billionaire businessman and lifelong Cubs fan, it was the pinnacle of professional success. Less than 50 days ago, he was hailed as nothing short of a hero. And now he and his team have been a personal and political pinyata for anyone and everyone to attack.Welcome to Major League Baseball, Tom ...
HOCKEY: Richard upsets Grosse Ile in pre-regional Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:04PMGrosse Ile’s hockey team was stunned Wednesday night by Gabriel Richard in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs.
Mt. Pleasant Area Christian Clergy Association to meet Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:27AMThis month's meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Area Christian Clergy Association is Wednesday at the Isabella County Commission on Aging at 2200 S. Lincoln Road. The session begins with an informal gathering with coffee and juice from 10 until 10:30 a.m., with the meeting from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m.
College Top 25 Women's Capsules: Baylor coach describes Griner as remorseful Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:56AMWACO — Brittney Griner's coach says the standout Baylor freshman simply "snapped" and shouldn't be defined for throwing a punch and breaking another player's nose.
Political Notebook Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:53AMLA PORTE — The La Porte County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, March 20, at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Center, 444 Pine Lake Ave.
Notes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:00PMl The Morgan State men and N.C. A&T women have the No. 1 seeds and first-round byes for next week's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament at Joel Coliseum. Both are defending tournament champions.
Congressman to consider bank fee, push buyout firm tax rise Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:58PMRepresentative Sander Levin, the new acting chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said imposing a fee on financial firms is "worth considering" and that he intends to press his proposal to boost taxes on executives at private equity firms.
Levin to Consider Bank Fee, Push Buyout Firm Tax Rise (Update2) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:02AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Representative Sander Levin , the new acting chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said imposing a fee on financial firms is “worth considering” and that he intends to press his proposal to boost taxes on executives at private equity firms.
Michigan State Police investigating Augusta Township officials Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:02AMMichigan State Police detectives are investigating several current and former Augusta Township officials for an alleged Open Meetings Act violation.......
PRUDEN: No flip-floppery, just flim-flammery Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:20AMOPINION/ANALYSIS: If someone is determined to embrace suicide, there's not much someone else can do about it. If a gun isn't handy, a knife will be, or a bottle of sleeping pills, or even a video of a speech by Joe Biden. If you're Barack Obama in a vengeful mood, you just shove a health care "reform" that nobody wants at reluctant congressmen in your party. It's just as effective and just as ...
Local buzz Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:04AMIsland 499 tonight, Old Heritage Inn, 215 N. Main St., Hebron, 966-2211; 9:30 p.m. Saturday, T.J. Maloney's Authen-tic Irish Pub, Radisson Hotel, 800 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville, 755-0569.B.A.M. featuring Jack Adams9:30 tonight, Buddy and Pals, 1206 Summit St., Crown Point, 662-0088.Band Cover Junkies9:30 tonight, Buddy and Pals, 340 U.S. 30, Schererville, 865-8377.Nawty9:30 tonight, Buddy and ...
Meals on Wheels program to host celebrity dinner Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:57AMThe Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Annual Celebrity Dinner will be from 5 to 9 p.m. March 18 at Bentley's at the Ann Arbor Marriott at Ypsilanti.
In Brief: Lenawee Christian girls basketball team rolls past Jackson Christian Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:49AMThe Lenawee Christian girls basketball team surrendered just three first-half points to Jackson Christian as it rolled to a 47-12 win in Wednesday’s Class D district semifinal at Waldron. LCS (14-7) advances to face Waldron for the district title on Friday.
Ross grad all-Big Ten Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:36AMCOLUMBUS -- Fremont Ross graduate Lincoln Fahrbach was named all-Big Ten Conference as he helped Ohio State its first conference swimming and diving title since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.
HOCKEY: SMCC tops Woodhaven to end regular season Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:30AMIt was a case of a little too much Chris Hughes for the Woodhaven hockey team Saturday night.
Indiana High School Boys Tournament Basketball Top 10 Teams Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:17PMAssociated Press - March 3, 2010 7:04 PM ET How The Associated Press Top 10 Indiana high school basketball teams fared in the 2009-10 playoff tournament:
Local VFW Post Hosts Reflections: The American Funeral Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:08PMWhat do a President's rider-less horse saddle, Rosa Park's quiet act of defiance, and Abraham Lincoln's casket have in common? They're all part of an exhibit that is drawing crowds with its educational exploration of funeral customs and commemoration of veterans and others who serve our country in a 53' mobile museum.
Towle principals are owners once again Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:27PMThe pendulum has swung back for Towle Financial. The Minneapolis-based commercial mortgage firm returned to local, private ownership Friday when three of its veteran partners bought the company — and its $1.7 billion loan servicing portfolio — back from Wells Fargo & Co.
World's Largest Student Science Competition Announces 2010 Regional Winners Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:33PMARLINGTON, Va.----The 18th annual Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program today announced its 2010 Regional Winners, honoring students who have developed ideas for beneficial future technologies.
Pension increase to cost Adrian schools $380,000 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:41AMNext year’s state-mandated increase in the pension contribution rate for Michigan school districts will add an estimated $380,000 to the Adrian district’s expenses for next year, Superintendent Chris Timmis told the school board Monday. Every year, school districts pay into the state pension system an amount based on a percentage of their total payroll. The amount fluctuates based on the ...
Traffic questions with Mike Hoeker: What are pedestrian rights at the downtown roundabout? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:59AMChronicle file photo/Marge BeaverThe roundabout at W. Western Avenue and Third Street in downtown Muskegon. During peak traffic hours, pedestrians can find it challenging to cross the street.Q: What are the pedestrian rights to traffic in the roundabout in front...
The Note: Dem Distractions Cloud Health Care Push Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:46AMThe health care push lingered long enough to get Democrats new villains to color the story. Health - United States - Health Policy - Medicine - Facilities
Faculty Senate encourages faculty attendance at graduation Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:27AMBy: Kim Buckley The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Senate is concerned with lack of faculty participation at graduation and wants to do something to make a change....
RiverSource Beats 97% of Peers as Schonberg Staggers Investment Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:57PMJohn Schonberg takes diversification a step further than most equity investors. The manager of the $732 million RiverSource Mid Cap Growth Fund not only holds a mix of many stocks; he also diversifies the assets’ time horizons.
College-Basketball Update Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:30PMCollege-Basketball Update
Lincoln Township Planning Commission: Township issues two permits for new houses Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:20PMSTEVENSVILLE - February was a greatly improved month for the future of house construction in Lincoln Township.
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Robichaud rallies to top Tractors Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:29PMThe tradition of close games between the Robichaud boys’ basketball team and Fordson continued last Tuesday night.
Volkswagen’s Audi U.S. Sales Climb of 34% Leads Luxury Brands Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:17PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AG’s U.S. sales of its Audi brand rose 34 percent in February, leading an increase in demand for luxury automakers.
Hiller's Hosting Month-Long Fundraiser Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:10PMHiller's market is donating 100% of profits from their prepared premium albacore tuna pasta to the American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan Chapter during the entire month of March.
ELECTION 2010: Candidates lining up already for state House seats Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:45PMThere’s bound to be at least one new state representative elected in November to represent Downriver.
Kansas Travels To No. 3 Nebraska Wednesay Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:57PMThe Kansas women’s basketball team will hit the road for the fourth time in its last five outings when it travels to No. 3 Nebraska Wednesday, March 1.
Son of crash victim goes to state wrestling finals with Big Rapids to fulfill father's dream Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:55PMCraig Schaner, 40, of Cedar Springs, a vehicle auctioneer, died Monday in a one-car crash.
Disney's Alice in Wonderland Opens in IMAX(R) Theatres March 5, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:55PMTitle to Play in Record 270 IMAX Theatres Over Course of Run
Ohio State ends 54-year drought, swims to Big Ten Championship Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:47PMFour years ago, Ohio State men’s swimming coach Bill Wadley told his current seniors that one day soon OSU would win the Big Ten Championships, something the Buckeyes had not done since 1956.
Folks in Ohio Butting Out Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:08PMState health officials say complaints filed against businesses for violating Ohio's smoking ban are dropping, a sign that more bars and restaurants are following the law.
Across the USA News from every state Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:07PMNews from every state
Saturday's College Baseball Scores Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:02AMSOUTH Alabama A&M 8-6, Kentucky St. 4-5 Alice Lloyd vs. Johnson Bible, ppd., rain Ashland 8, Bellarmine 2 Austin Peay 4, N. Illinois 3 Belmont 8, E. Illinois 7 Campbellsville vs. Concordia, Mich., ppd., rain Carson-Newman 9-7, Newberry 1-2 Charlotte 8, Buffalo 4 Duke 11, Fordham 4 ETSU 17-7, St. Peter's 3-6, 1st game, 7 innings Flagler 6-14, Augusta St. 4-5 Gardner-Webb 11, Niagara 4 Georgetown ...
WITH VIDEO: Steve Wilson losing job at Channel 7 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:01AMAfter nearly a decade of busting bad guys, bulldog reporter is losing his job.
BUSINESS PEOPLE Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:03AMPEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Hoshizaki America Inc. announces Christopher R. Leader as its chief operating officer.
Can't wait for spring? A quick trip will beat the blahs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:00AMThe joy of fall's first snowflake has turned into cabin fever, and it's time to get out.