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  • Legal battle over for Collegian photographer Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:37PMCentre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller will not pursue charges against Daily Collegian photographer Michael Felletter stemming from a riot in 2008, according to a press release.
  • LVEDC reviews 2009 projects Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:13PMThe Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corp. had an active year in 2009, with much of its work involving projects in two business parks.
  • Camels and pythons and warthogs, oh my! Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:08PMWhere can you see a camel, a 15-foot python, an 8-foot alligator, and a kangaroo with a joey in its pouch in the same place?
  • Improvements discussed at Green council meeting Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:57PMThe city’s 2010 Annual Capital Appropriations budget passed, totaling $4,582,391. The budget includes road projects for Caston Road, Greensburg and Lauby roads, Massillon Road. Budgets include a fire station roof repair, salt storage building and restrooms at Ariss and Spring Hill parks.
  • Lynch a real surprise at Penn State Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:57AM“Marion quickly gained control of Lynch’s leg, but the Nittany Lion senior used his experience to step around the Hawkeye and gain control of his shoulders to get an 8-6 (sv) win, stunning the Hawkeye crowd with the upset.” Penn State Sports Information’s account of Adam Lynch’s upset overtime win over then No. 5 Montel Marion of Iowa.
  • Beacon Classics set for Tuesday Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:14AMThe elation and heartbreak of the high school basketball season has reached its conclusion for the boys and girls of the area. It’s now time for the stars to shine bright one final time.
  • Scholastic Statistics Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:14AMBOYS BASKETBALLDIVISION IDISTRICT SEMIFINALMentor 75, Lakeside 66at Doc Daughterty Gymnasium, Euclid High School
  • Green Veterans Memorial Park design unveiled Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:55AMGREEN — Plans for the Green Veterans Memorial Park continue to move forward, and at the March 9 Green City Council meeting, Council heard an overview of the newly unveiled winning design from Parks and Recreation Superintendent Mike Elkins.
  • Worthington first success Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:13AMGrowth Partnership for Ashtabula County’s first success under the leadership of Executive Director Joseph Mayernick came in November 1990, when Worthington Cylinders decided to construct a plant in Jefferson Township.
  • Williamson can’t pull off a third straight title Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:49AMWilliamson Trade School came up short in its bid for a third consecutive USCAA Division II men’s basketball championship at Penn State-Fayette Saturday night.
  • Business briefs: March 7, 2009 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:07AMBoat promotion PLATTSBURGH — The Adirondack Coast Bass Boast, the newest vehicle for marketing Lake Champlain, is making its debut in Lake Eufaula, Ala., this weekend.
  • Americans, Russians top sculptors Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:59AMFAIRBANKS — Top honors went to American and Russian ice sculptors at a Saturday ceremony in Fairbanks, the Ice Sculpting Capital of the World. Fairbanks sculptors Steve and Heather Brice teamed wi...
  • Current rating: Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:54AMBoth were arraigned before District Judge Mark Wilson. Valerie Airesman was placed in Washington County Jail on $5,000 bond. Thomas Airesman was released on his own recognizance and taken to Canonsburg General Hospital where he received stitches for the bite on his finger, police said.
  • Gas Rush Is On Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:13AMWHEELING - Natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation is a hot commodity in the Northern Panhandle. Members of the New Vrindaban Hare Krishna Community in Marshall County can attest to that, as they are set to gain roughly $10 million in lease payments from AB Resources.
  • Personnel Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:11AMHUNTINGTON -- Martha Persinger of Barbourville recently joined Hospice of Huntington Inc. as volunteer coordinator. Persinger is responsible for the supervision of the patient care volunteers and assists in strategic planning and continuing education for the hospice volunteer staff.
  • QUICK TAKES Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:10AMGOLD AWARD: Liberty Mutual Group has awarded its Property and Casualty Gold Award to Lori Thomson, a marketing assistant with Nikolas Kamarados, a certified financial planner at Ohio Valley Financial at 929 Main St., Follansbee.
  • One of the focuses of the NEOECO project is to develop a tool so that communities can easily determine the best use ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:07PMCleveland State is leading an effort to revitalize the Cleveland Metropolitan area through the Northeast Ohio Ecosystem Consortium (NEOECO). NEOECO currently has two projects underway – a study of the West Creek Reservation and a look at how best to utilize vacant land in the city.
  • Taking the national count Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:21PMTaking the national count
  • Mid-American Conference Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:38AMMid-American Conference-Around the MAC
  • Locals usually solid at state bowling tourney Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:20PMMindy Schlegel started last year’s state tournament as a self-proclaimed average bowler.She finished as a state champion.
  • GOTCHA!: Highway Patrol, local officers, participate in speed enforcement program Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:04PMSgt. Leo Shirkey clocks motorists from inside his highly visible Highway Patrol cruiser as heavy, oncoming traffic zooms toward him.
  • Common Pleas judge to rule on parks lawsuit filed against Massillon Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:03PMAttorney Craig Conley told Stark County Common Pleas Judge John G. Haas that the city of Massillon has “thrown the law under the bus in the interest of financial expediency” during oral arguments of a civil case about the city’s parks.
  • Tag Archive | "Entertainment" Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:57PMEmporia State’s Albert Taylor Hall was rocking last Thursday night with the UAC sponsored Battle of the Bands.
  • The art of bird watching Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:36AMMIDDLEPORT — Jim Fry, a retired naturalist for the Columbus Metro Parks and a nature writer for the Columbus Dispatch for many years, will be in Middleport Tuesday, March 9 to share information on ...
  • Lady Pacers upset bid comes up short in Peach Belt Tournament Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:57PMUSC Aiken’s Hannah DeGraffinreed scored 18 points and brought down 13 rebounds, but it was not enough in the end as the East third-seeded Pacers fell 75-64 to second-seeded Francis Marion
  • Across the USA News from every state Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:56PMNews from every state
  • DEC to look into cougar sightings in Allegany County Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:49AMStory and ad that appeared in the Wellsville Daily Reporter has more people coming forward
  • Obituaries 3-2-10 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:53AMDallas Lee Branan, age 56, of Southaven, Miss., passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010. He was born in Peoria, Illinois to parents Dallas, Jr. and Pauline Red Branan on August 5, 1953.
  • U.S. 23 Traffic Stops End With Six Drug Arrests; Four from Cabell County Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:38AMThe flow of illegal drugs down U.S. 23 into the Huntington area took another hit the past few days.
  • Lynch a real surprise at Penn State Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:00AM“Marion quickly gained control of Lynch’s leg, but the Nittany Lion senior used his experience to step around the Hawkeye and gain control of his shoulders to get an 8-6 (sv) win, stunning the Hawkeye crowd with the upset.” Penn State Sports Information’s account of Adam Lynch’s upset overtime win over then No. 5 Montel Marion of Iowa.
  • Other Voices Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colo.
  • Flashes to honor 8 inductees Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:46AMHarrison and Gates are among hall of fame class. Final home game tonight
  • Families Trying to Adjust After Devastating Fire Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:22AMLosing everything is never easy, and starting over is even harder for one family preparing for a new addition.
  • How the Initiative Culture Broke California Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:46PMOutside a Target store in Orange County, Elbie Birch hawks his wares: ballot propositions. "Excuse me gentlemen, are you registered voters?" Birch, a tall burly man with a shaved head, goatee and winning smile, is a professional initiative signature gatherer.
  • Two Shootings Have Mason County Deputies Searching for Answers Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:23PMOne person is serious condition after being shot three times.
  • Friday Marked the 38th Anniversary of the Buffalo Creek Disaster Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:52PMWhile our region dealt with snow Friday, 38 years ago on Feb. 26 a devastating flood killed 125 people.
  • Long-Running Wrestling Rivalry Continues Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:23PMOne long-running rivalry at the West Virginia State High School Wrestling Tournament in Huntington has a "coming and going" sort of connection this year.
  • Breathing Device for Coal Miners Recalled Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:37PMA belt-worn breathing device that coal miners count on to save their lives during fires and other accidents is being recalled because of a problem with the oxygen starter.
  • ACT Test Canceled in South Charleston Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:38PMThe ACT Test scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 27, in South Charleston has been canceled, organizers say.
  • Progress Edition: New Hancock Park District director to take helm in 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:27AMA new director is expected by June at the Hancock Park District.
  • Blues Spotlight Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:47AMWhen the River City Ohio Blues Competition started 18 years ago, it was part of the River City Blues Festival and originated as a fun event for local musicians.
  • Lorain contemplating adding trolley system Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:49AMLORAIN — The time could be ripe to attract federal money for a trolley system connecting downtown Lorain with other parts of the community, supporters of Lorain Street Railway said.
  • City Beat Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:03AMBethaynu Bima Band debuts, joining Cantor Danielle Bensimhon for a rock music service at Congregaton Bethaynu at 6:30. Shabbat Schmooze at 6.
  • Museum receives $50,000 grant Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 3:46AMBurton D. Morgan Foundation presents money to revolving fund to help Akron secure exhibits
  • Snowmobiles not allowed on park district trails Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:09AMSnowmobiles and all-purpose vehicles are not permitted on hiking trails within Hancock Park District areas.
  • State Senate Passes Bill to Help with Dow Tech Park Deal Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:23AMAs the deadline approaches, a bill to help the state take over the Dow Technology park is on the fast track. The bill was passed unanimously by the full senate, one day after being introduced.
  • Pit Bull Lovers Challenge Breed Specific Law Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:22AMTwo months ago, the Putnam County Commission voted two to three to put restrictions on pit bulls and other dogs they deemed vicious. Now, those dogs are supposed to wear muzzles in public and have specific cages in their yards.
  • Legislation Could Give People a Say in Health Department Decisions Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:52PMNow, only those on the health department board get a say in regulations -- and those on the board are appointed by Huntington City Hall and the Cabell County Commission, not voted in by the public.
  • Coonskin Park Entrance Poses Security Risk, New Entrance in Works Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 10:22PMThe new entrance is needed because the existing one is too close to the National Guard Armory at Coonskin Park, creating a security risk.
  • BREAKING NEWS: Man Dead, Woman Injured After Shooting Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:52PMTroy McQueen shot his estranged wife, Rebecca McQueen. Officers fired, killing Troy. Rebecca is in the hospital. RAW VIDEO: Interview with Officer Included