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  • Many alumni gather at Logan-Magnolia for annual banquet Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:29AMThe Logan-Magnolia alumni banquet was held June 6 at Lo-Ma High School. Linda Hennessy of the Class of 1991 was the master of ceremonies for the evening. Mickels Restaurant of Harlan catered the meal.
  • North Sports and Rec: The Palm Beach Gardens Rookie 'A' All-Stars win tourney, qualify for regional Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:41AMNorth Sports and Rec: The Palm Beach Gardens Rookie 'A' All-Stars win tourney, qualify for regional
  • John Selya and Cody Green Will Dance in Come Fly Away Tour; Cast and Itinerary Announced Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:15PMTwyla Tharp's Sinatra-kissed dance musical Come Fly Away will launch its U.S. tour in the city where it all began. Performances will begin Aug. 2 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
  • Get on your bike and ride: If you've ever wanted to do a long bike tour, here's what you need to know Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:41PMEditor’s note: Look for writer Ron Campbell’s daily diary from the Michigander bike tour on West Michigan trails Saturday to July 22. SOUTH HAVEN — Summer is finally in high gear.
  • Vickers wins CVGA junior tourney Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:23PMShelem Vickers, an 11-year-old from Greenwood, shot a 3-under-par 32 on Thursday to win the Junior Chippewa Valley Golf Association tournament at Lake Hallie Golf Club.
  • Many alumni gather at Logan-Magnolia for annual banquet Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:03PMThe Logan-Magnolia alumni banquet was held June 6 at Lo-Ma High School. Linda Hennessy of the Class of 1991 was the master of ceremonies for the evening. Mickels Restaurant of Harlan catered the meal.
  • North Sports and Rec: Third annual North Palm Beach Kids triathlon is July 23 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:40AMNorth Sports and Rec: Third annual North Palm Beach Kids triathlon is July 23
  • PGA Professional National Championship Scores Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:06PMAt Hershey Country Club Course Hershey, Pa. East Course, Yardage: 3,460; Par: 71 West Course, Yardage: 3,392; Par: 72 Second Round Sean Dougherty , Overland Park, Kan., 67-64-- 131 Jeff Sorenson, Blaine, Minn., 65-68-- 133 Scott Erdmann, Tigard, Ore., 65-68-- 133 Faber Jamerson, Appomattox, Va., 68-67-- 135 Stuart Smith, Reno, Nev., 68-67-- 135 Robert McClellan , Butler, Pa., 70-68-- 138 Steven ...
  • Croatia and Slovenia: new pleasures and old-world charms Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:32AMCroatia and Slovenia celebrate turning 20 today. Adrian Bridge and Julia Warren provide a guide.
  • Chemistry.com Names Top 10 Cities with the Messiest Sock Drawers in America Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:30AMIf you think your date has everything completely together, you might want to peek into his or her sock drawer, according to a new study from premium dating site Chemistry.com. Â Today, the dating site unveils the top 10 cities with the messiest sock drawers in America on its official blog, The Spark, which reveals that the people who often come across as being structured and detail-oriented ...
  • OUTDOORS CALENDAR: June 23-29 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:01AMOUTDOORS CALENDAR: June 23-29
  • Verizon 4G LTE Coverage To Get 19 New Markets Plus Two New Cities On June 16 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 5:09PMVerizon looks to be on track to meet its 4G LTE deployment goal of 175 markets by the end of this year. Last month, the company had initially added nine new markets and then later added another 21 markets. Today, the company announced that it will be adding another 19 markets plus two new cities [...]
  • Verizon Turns on 4G LTE in 19 Additional Markets Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:32AMWe've been tracking since over the weekend how many markets in which Verizon Wireless is turning on their 4G LTE, today Verizon announced it has turned on 19 additional metropolitan areas this week, as well as expanding the 4G ...
  • Verizon Wireless Turns on 19 Additional 4G LTE Markets and Expands the 4G LTE Network in Two Cities on June 16 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:30AMVerizon Wireless is turning on the world's most advanced wireless network in 19 additional metropolitan areas this week, as well as expanding the 4G LTE network in San Francisco and Detroit. Â The new areas where 4G LTE network will be available Thursday include Fresno and Sacramento, Calif.; Hartford, Conn.; Boise, Idaho; Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Ind.; Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich ...
  • AirTran Airways Launches 72 Hours of Savings Sale Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 4:00AMAirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. , launched a sale today for travel to select destinations. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN.
  • U.S. Open Qualifying Scores Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 11:06PM(a-amateur; x-qualified in a playoff) At Quail Valley Golf Club (56 players for 3 spots) Vero Beach, Fla. Joey Lamielle , Sarasota, Fla. 68-72-- 140 a-Michael Barbosa, Saint Petersburg, Fla. 68-73-- 141 x- Sam Saunders , Orlando, Fla. 69-72-- 141 Failed To Qualify x-a- Andres Echavarria , Colombia 68-73-- 141 (1st Alternate) a-Blayne Barber, Lake City, Fla. 70-72-- 142 (2nd alternate) Jimmy ...
  • Super 8 Crashes Into IMAX Theatres This Friday Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 6:30AMLOS ANGELES -- IMAX Corporation and Paramount Pictures announced today that J.J. Abram's sci-fi coming of age thriller, Super 8, from writer/director J.J. Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg, will be released in the immersive IMAX format this Friday, June 10.
  • For the Record: 6/2/2011 Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:13AMScores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.
  • Scorecard: By the numbers Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:04AMSTANLEY CUP FINALS
  • AirTran Airways Launches New National Fare Sale Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 4:00AMAirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. , launched a sale today for travel to all of the airline's destinations. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN.
  • Names in the News: Mack Molding, Nyloncraft and Engel, Husky, Material ConneXion Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 4:45AMContract injection molder Mack Molding is recognized for manufacturing leadership as is ERP supplier IQMS. Nyloncraft adds two new Engels to its stable, Material ConneXion has big plans for China, and Husky completes its acquisition of moldmaker KTW. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Keywords:  Names in the News, management changes,Engel, awards, Mack Molding, Husky, KTW read more
  • Meteorologist: West Michigan's 'dumb luck' allows it to duck deadly tornadoes Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 6:11AMThere's no good reason we've been spared. All it takes is the right combination of moist air, thunderstorms, descending temperatures aloft and wind.
  • AirTran Airways' Sweet Summer Savings Sale Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 4:00AMAirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines, Co. , launched a sale today for travel to select destinations. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN.
  • AirTran Airways Launches "The Book A Tan To Make Your Friends Jealous" Sale Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 4:00AMAirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines, Co. , today launched a sale for travel to select destinations. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN.
  • Chemistry.com Reveals Top 10 Cities Most Comfortable with PDA; Honolulu Tops the List Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:00AMAs the weather warms up, many singles are looking to turn up the heat on their love lives. Â Today, Chemistry.com, one of the country's most popular dating sites, unveils the cities most and least comfortable with public displays of affection on its official blog, The Spark. Â
  • Facebook friends with spam and scams Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 10:43PMWhen you go online, you're out in the world. And that world includes eastern European criminal syndicates, Chinese data hackers or the lurker in your own neighborhood.
  • Captains Mike Rayl Named Indians Minor League Player of the Week Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 2:37PMCLEVELAND, OH-The Cleveland Indians today announced Lake County starter LHP MIKE RAYL has been named the Indians Minor League Player of the Week for the week of May 1-7.
  • Douglas Sills and Sara Gettelfinger Will Star in Addams Family National Tour Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 3:33PMDouglas Sills, a Tony Award nominee for The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Sara Gettelfinger, last seen on Broadway in A Free Man of Color, will star as Gomez and Morticia, respectively, in the national tour of the Broadway musical The Addams Family, which will launch on Sept. 15 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans.
  • Manufacturing Stages A Comeback Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 10:18AMThe revival of the country's long distressed industrial sector and those regions most dependent on i
  • Muscatine barber Harold Lee retires after 52 years Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 12:05PMMUSCATINE, Iowa - Muscatine barber Harold Lee spent 52 years shaping the hairstyles that reflected a changing culture.
  • Florida setter signs with UMC volleyball Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 10:36AMPaige Mitchell from West Palm Beach, Fla. to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles in 2011.
  • 'Teacher-leader' Benjamin Jewell to receive Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Training Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 10:12AMFifth-graders at Hudsonville's Bauer Elementary say he's patient and eager to try new things. Jewell will receive his award next month in Washington, D.C.
  • FGCU graduates pack school's Alico Arena Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 6:21AMLoading Photo Galleries ... • Hodges, annual: Final number to be determined, but “well over 600,” said university Vice President Louis Traina. During the winter term, more than 200 students will graduate from its ESL program, with classes held at Fort Myers, Naples and Immokalee campuses.
  • Steve Lippia will put the pop in West Michigan Symphony's 'Simply Swingin' Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 2:16PMThe singer said this concert will be different from the all-Sinatra show he appeared in here in 2009.
  • Unforgettable Palm Beach: Early gallery owners, artists set tone for Worth Avenue art Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 5:55PMWorth Avenue’s recent transformation has enhanced Palm Beach’s commercial attraction. Yet the improvements, while complementing the merchandise within shop windows, are only a shadowy reflection of the character, excitement and glamour the island’s art gallery openings once brought onto the street.
  • Unforgettable Palm Beach: Worth Avenue art galleries ushered in rising art stars Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 5:10PMWorth Avenue’s recent transformation has enhanced Palm Beach’s commercial attraction. Yet the improvements, while complementing the merchandise within shop windows, are only a shadowy reflection of the character, excitement and glamour the island’s art gallery openings once brought onto the street.
  • Hays headed to Palm Beach for volleyball Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 11:10PMPatience has paid off in a big way for Bedford volleyball standout Anna Hays. The 5-9 outside hitter has accepted a full-ride scholarship to Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla.
  • Population soars near US nuclear reactors Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 5:46AMWho's afraid of nuclear power? Not the American people, judging by where they choose to live.
  • Soccer Capsules: Mitts, Loyden on U.S. women's training camp roster Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 5:15AMWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Defender Heather Mitts and goalkeeper Jill Loyden have returned from injuries and been included among 29 players invited to a U.S. women's team training camp ahead of the World Cup.
  • Sports in Brief: Lynx take UConn's Moore at No. 1 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 3:09AMConnecticut's Maya Moore was taken by the Minnesota Lynx with the first pick in the WNBA draft on Monday. Moore, a four-time all-American and two-time AP player of the year, averaged 22.8 points this season.
  • Giase: Red Bulls coach Hans Backe better hope the goals start coming Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 9:08PMTeams have figured out how to defend Henry, Red Bulls
  • Orlando Magic should follow true grit of owner, founder and fight Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 3:39PMRich DeVos, 85, recently fell in his Grand Rapids, Mi. home. Despite breaking bones in his wrist and ankle, he is determined to get back on his feet so he can travel to Orlando and see his team start its playoff run later this month.
  • Magic should follow true grit of owner, founder and fight Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 3:27PMRich DeVos, 85, recently fell in his Grand Rapids, Mich., home. Despite breaking bones in his wrist and ankle, he is determined to get back on his feet so he can travel to Orlando and see his team start its playoff run later this month.
  • Martin, St. Lucie County public records: March 28 Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 1:34PMPublic records for Martin, St. Lucie counties for the week of March 28.
  • A DAY TO REMEMBER GIVES FANS A NIGHT THEY WON’T FORGET Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 7:16AMBeing in a band isn’t always as fun as it seems. Making it big as an alternative band these days takes a lot of ambition and hard work. The Ocala, Fla.-based quintet A Day to Remember knows all about the dedication and focus it takes to get to the top.
  • Westmoreland Museum of American Art chooses finalists for project Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 4:48AMFive architectural firms have been chosen as finalists from the 63 submissions to expand and renovate the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The goal is to select one by June, with groundbreaking tentatively set for late 2012.
  • Westmoreland Museum of American Art chooses finalists for expansion project Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 4:48AMFive architectural firms have been chosen as finalists from the 63 submissions to expand and renovate the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The goal is to select one by June, with groundbreaking tentatively set for late 2012.
  • Verizon says 4G LTE network will cover 'at least' 147 US cities by the end of 2011 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 4:50PMVerizon used CES back in January to announce 49 new markets that would be covered by its 4G LTE network by the end of 2011, and it's now taken advantage of CTIA to announce an additional 59 cities, which brings the total up to "at least" 147 that will be covered by year's end. Those new markets span just about the entire US (including Hawaii, but not Alaska), and they build on the initial group ...
  • Verizon Wireless Brings 4G LTE to More Than 145 Markets by the End of 2011 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 8:53AMBASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verizon Wireless unveiled an additional 59 markets that will benefit from the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network by the end of this year. These newly named areas, added to the 39 initial markets launched in December 2010 and 49 markets announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, mean that consumers ...
  • Verizon Wireless Brings 4G LTE to More Than 145 Markets by the End of 2011 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 8:00AMToday, Verizon Wireless unveiled an additional 59 markets that will benefit from the worldâs first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution network by the end of this year. Â These newly named areas, added to the 39 initial markets launched in December 2010 and 49 markets announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, mean that consumers and businesses in at least 147 U.S. cities will have ...