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What, where, when Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:14AMNote: Phone numbers listed have a 620 area code unless otherwise indicated.ARCHERYJuly 24- Salthawk ...
Small boy escapes Indian flood waters Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:12PMA four-year-old boy has been rescued from raging flood waters in central India.
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Iowa troops demobilize in Wisconsin before returning home Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:33PMFt. McCoy, Wis. --- An ice cold beer. A baseball game. A new job. As they endure the weeklong demobilization process, the men and women of the Iowa National Guard have got a lot on their minds.
Funding slow for $4M river project Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:01PMDAYTON — A $4 million project to transform the Great Miami River downtown into a whitewater attraction is moving forward as supporters work to line up funding.Within a few years, the downtown river landscape could look dramatically different with kayaks and canoes shooting gentle rapids, and downtown residents and out-of-towners drawn to the river for recreation.
The Scene calendar: 7-14 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:07PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
The Fishing Report — July 15, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:49AMThe Fishing Report — July 15, 2011
The Weekend List: Mike Posner, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Bryant, Steve Hilger Band and Classical ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:26AMIf there's any letdown in the summer music assault, I haven't yet seen it. For proof, here's The Weekend List …
Keeping Cool on Attractions in the Summer Heat Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:08AMMark points out the attractions at Walt Disney World that give you the most cooling time.
Scorecard: By the numbers Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:26AMHOME RUN DERBY
Comic-Con’s Friday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMFriday’s schedule is here, and it promises a number of stars. From the latest Underworld sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, to a Tintin presentation (TBA guests), it’s one of the biggest days of the con, with names like Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, and Chris Elliot in attendance. The Comic-con site updates regularly. but check out [...]
Man missing after swimming in the Appomattox River Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:38PMPETERSBURG - An unidentified man went missing Sunday afternoon while trying to rescue his son in the Appomattox River. Chesterfield County divers were out this morning scouring the river for signs of the man.Chesterfield County Fire Department Battalion Chief Stuart Dalton said the county's Emergency Communications Center received a call around 4
Quick Trips: Places to visit in Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:08AMLooking for something to do on the weekend? Check out these events and festivals in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Lugnuts enjoy wild win in Lake County Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:58PMEASTLAKE, OH - The Lansing Lugnuts (9-7, 47-36) and Lake County Captains (6-10, 34-51) traded blows all game, with the Lugs' three-run eighth inning acting as the knockout punch, propelling them to a 7-6 win at Classic Park on Saturday night.
Cougars Return Home, Keep Winning Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:57PMGENEVA, Ill. - The first-place Kane County Cougars opened up a nine-game home stand on Saturday night and did so in victorious fashion, beating the Burlington Bees, 6-4, in the start of a three-game series at Elfstrom Stadium.
Cougars Win 6-4 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:45PMGENEVA, IL (July 9) -The Kane County Cougars (11-5) scored single runs in the sixth and seventh innings to snap a 4-4 tie and earn a 6-4 win over the Burlington Bees (6-10) before 7,007 fans at Elfstrom Stadium on Saturday night.
Dragons Break All-Time Sports Sell-Out Record Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:44PMDAYTON, OH - With its 815th consecutive sold-out crowd at Fifth Third Field, the Dayton Dragons today broke the all-time record for most consecutive home game sellouts.
Two swimmers rescued from Huntington Gorge Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:26PMRescue crews pulled two men who were stuck in fast-moving water out of Huntington Gorge. Witnesses said one man in the water was having trouble clinging to a rock. He was wearing a life jacket and has a rope around him, but was yelling to rescuers that he was getting tired.
Rescue of two swimmers under way at Huntington Gorge Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:11PMRescue crews, including Colchester Technical, have been called to Huntington Gorge to rescue two men. / EMILY McMANAMY, Free Press Rescue crews, including Colchester Technical, have been called to Huntington Gorge to rescue two men.
Kane County Cougars Homestand Preview: July 9-11 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:13PMGENEVA - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, kick off a three-game series this Saturday against the Burlington Bees, an Oakland A's affiliate.
Safety Valve: Letters from readers Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:52AMSports imitates life: Like Tracy Warner, I used to live where they played Major League Baseball. And so, I too, am greatly saddened by the financial collapse of the L.A. Dodgers, brought on, as he puts it, by “greed, self-indulgence, narcissism, megalomania, amorality ...” But I am not surprised.
Super Singapore Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:42AMread more
Lincoln's Foster brothers survive Spartan Death Race Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:41PMaaaaafosterbros.JPG By ERIC BENEVIDES ebenevides@pawtuckettimes.com Bruce Foster loves an adventure. The tougher, the better. In past years, Foster has rode his bike 300-plus miles from his Lincoln residence to the Canadian border and back a few times. He’s also participated in the Sunday River Mountain Epic trail running challenge, a handful of Odyssey Adventure ...
Rolling on the river Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:31PMOne of the many ways to really experience a rainforest is to travel its rivers. The majesty of wild trees hundreds or even thousands of years old towering above you, the mystical jungle sounds that waft from within the lush wall of foliage, and not knowing what lies beyond the river bend — these all add up to an amazing adventure that will feed your Indiana Jones fantasy, even if only for a few ...
Richmond Fire adds second water rescue team Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:38PMMore eyes are watching the James River this summer. Richmond's Swift Water Rescue Team is running so many calls, the Fire Department has now added a second crew to cover more ground and help more people.
Everyday Business Blog: Downriver with David Thompson Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:07AMSurging high water, searing sun, clouds of mosquitoes and those damnable inflatable camp mattresses — yoicks! These are challenges faced daily by members of the David Thompson Brigade, the hardy souls paddling, well, right this very minute to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the intrepid explorer’s trip down the Columbia River. Of course, even those challenges (except for the blow-up ...
Outdoors: Wild river ride Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:28AMEven the name was ominous: Deadman's Rapids. Then there was the intimidating roar from the Little Fork River slicing through the gash in the bedrock.
Quick trips in Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:17AMMINNESOTA 1. ALBERT LEA Cowboy Mounted Horse Shoot. Fastest-growing equestrian sport! Riders shoot black-powder blank cartridges from .
Kiwi's paddle to the medal Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:19PMThere are many paths towards an Olympic dream but it's unlikely any have the crocodile-dodging, death-defying, shoulder-popping, spine-compressing, knuckle-scraping intensity of Mike Dawson's.The Tauranga kayaker is one of the...
Columbus slated to host 2012 Canoe Freestyle World Cup even though Chattahoochee River whitewater course isn't built yet Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:44PMSponsors of an ambitious whitewater rafting project often speak in superlatives when describing the 2.5-mile rapids course that promises to write the next chapter of Columbus’ storied history with the Chattahoochee River. Whitewater advocate John T. Turner last week called the multimillion-dollar venture “one of the most important things we’ve ever undertaken” in the community.
Rock/surf band to play free summer concert Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:33PMSurf Dawgs will present the fifth of Coon Rapids Arts Commission’s 2011 nine-concert free, summer outdoor series at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
Beach Waterpark celebrates Independence Day ; Dive-In movies air this month and next Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:01AMMASON —The Beach Waterpark this season has a teen night club, live music and movies in addition to its water ride attractions.Teens may dance to music by a DJ at Club Splash from 9 a.m. to midnight each Tuesday. The cost for teens age 13-19 costs $10 per person.
DNR fish report: Warmer weather should bring fish back for holiday Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:06PMLANSING -- Rain, winds and cooler temperatures earlier in the week have kept anglers and fish away, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.
The Scene calendar: 6-30 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:12PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
Teen drowns in Deer Creek Reservoir Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:06PMTeen drowns in Deer Creek Reservoir By erin alberty and Cimaron NEugebauer The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jun 29, 2011 06:08PM MDT Deer Creek Reservoir • A 17-year-old Heber teen drowned Wednesday in Wasatch County’s Deer Creek Reservoir while swimming with two teenage relatives. Kalem Franco, of Heber, went under while attempting to swim from the east shore of the reservoir to an island about ...
YMC prepares for shutdown, discusses dam Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:19AMGRANITE?FALLS?- The Yellow Medicine County Board braced for a possible shutdown of state government at its regular meeting on Tuesday.
Iowa’s fastest paddler retains title Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:58PMIOWA CITY – A stealth attack fell just short at the finish line of the second annual Great Iowa River Canoe Race today. “They snuck up on us,” said Ted Cramer, 57, of Rock Rapids, the fastest paddler in Iowa for the past 15 years.
Presidential motorcade could cause delays, detours Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:54AMCommuters trying to negotiate the Quad-Cities today need to keep in mind that President Obama will be in the Quad-Cities visiting Alcoa early this afternoon. His motorcade from the Quad-Cities International Airport in Moline to and from the Alcoa plant in Riverdale, Iowa, could cause traffic delays and detours.
Police continue to search Niagara gorge for swimmers Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:32AMWitness saw two men in trouble in river Sunday evening
United States DoD contracts for June 27, 2010 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:26AM...
No sign of two swimmers in Lower Niagara River Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:18PMNIAGARA FALLS -- The search for two swimmers reported missing in the lower Niagara River Sunday was called off this afternoon, but is expected to continue for a third day Tuesday, State Parks Police said.
Search Niagara Gorge swimmers called off Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:35PMNIAGARA FALLS — New York State Parks Police called off their search late Monday for two swimmers who went missing Sunday in the Niagara Gorge, near the Whirlpool Bridge.[...]
Families go aboard or abroad together Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:32PMGrandchildren validate traveling near and far.
Avenue of the Cities resurfacing Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:49AMIf you use the Avenue of the Cities in Moline, you might want to take a different route. A road resurfacing project is under way. The road has been reduced to one lane in both directions from 48th Street to the Moline/East Moline border. The project includes the 53rd Street intersection. Expect delays. Construction is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 12, weather permitting.
St. Louis Blues Festival features nationally known musicians, local bands this weekend Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:45AMTwo days of great music – plus food and fireworks.
Thousands from Illinois have served in Afghanistan Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:18AMCHAMPAIGN — Illinois has been deeply involved in the war in Afghanistan: Thousands of soldiers from the state have served there, and dozens have died.
Deer Creek Speedway -- Saturday's results Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:29PMSPRING VALLEY — Six midseason track champions were crowned at Deer Creek Speedway on Saturday. One of those six celebrated in style. Wissota Street Stocks midseason champion Danny Hanson of Alma, Wis., won his third
Weekend events around Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:08AMHere are things to do on the weekend in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
SIDELINES Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:49PMThurston to sell off championship ring GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A former Green Bay Packers lineman whose teams won the first two Super Bowls will have at least one of his championship rings auctioned off to recover some of the $1.7 million the federal government says he owes in back taxes.
ComEd keeps Rockford whitewater park plan afloat Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:35PMComEd will study pollution at a former riverside industrial site this summer in the hope of donating the land and a dam to the city of Rockford for a whitewater rafting course, a plan that has gotten little traction since it was first proposed eight years ago.