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Still Roiled By Prop 8 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:31PMAidan Cassidy holding Shea and Charles Teti holding Nash at Saturdayâ€™s demonstration.
Madison commemorates and educates on Veterans Day Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:13PMThe Madison ceremony included wreath-laying as well as a rifle volley. Photos by Eric Montgomery.
A time to pause - remember Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 3:58PMAmerican Legion Auxiliary president Julie Carney and First Selectman Carl Balestracci place a wreath before the World War I Monument. Photo by Edward J. Carney Jr.
St. Anthony Middle School honors veterans and a special teacher Nov. 11 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:04PMDuring a Veterans Day assembly last week, St. Anthony Middle School celebrated those who have served our country and recognized a teacher who has made a difference in the lives of her students.
Bicentennial revisited Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:22AMPhoto By Mike Schenk Jeff Musselman (left) and Greg Long, co-chairmen of Wooster’s bicentennial steering committee, display the latest DVD, highlights of the year’s celebration. About 50 watched the 90-minute video Wednesday at Wooster High School Wednesday.
Bush reopens renovated American history museum Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:01PMWed, Nov 19, 2008 (7:42 a.m.) President George W. Bush is helping to re-open the National Museum of American History after an $85 million facelift that took two years.
Bush reopens renovated American history museum Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:01PMPresident George W. Bush urged all Americans Wednesday to come visit the newly renovated National Museum of American History, which he called a "fantastic place of learning."
Bush reopens renovated American history museum Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3:51PMWASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush is helping to re-open the National Museum of American History after an $85 million facelift that took two years.
Bush reopens renovated American history museum Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3:46PM Associated Press - November 19, 2008 10:33 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush is helping to re-open the National Museum of American History after an $85 million facelift that took...
Schools should teach respect Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:31PMI was really looking forward to attending the Friday night football game Delone vs. York Suburban District 3 play-off game at Delone Catholic High in McSherrystown and could not wait to get seated, program in hand.
US diplomat’s ashes now at home in China Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:17PMMon, Nov 17, 2008 (7:06 a.m.) He was born in China and wanted to be buried in China. For decades, politics made that impossible.
Testimonials highlight CCA Season of Hope banquet Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:49AMMore than 360 people were on hand for the Fifth Annual Season of Hope banquet, sponsored by Christian Community Action (CCA) on Oct. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Report Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:19PMSearching for answers in a season that numerically has started just like the last one, Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman made Sebastian Telfair his starting point guard and Randy Foye one of his first players off the bench.
New Hyde Park Never Forgets Its Veterans Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:09PMThe American Legion and the VFW Posts of New Hyde Park held its Annual Veterans Day ceremony on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall at exactly 11 a.m. on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It was very touching.
Memories of The Big One at war memorial ceremony Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:58PMPatriotism, local and national, came front and center at McCarthy Square in the Village on the morning of Veterans Day.
Antietam Unit 236 hosts Veterans Day ceremony Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:11PMAntietam Unit 236 of the American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday hosted a Veterans Day ceremony in the Sharpsburg Town Square.
Saluting Coachella Valley veterans Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:04AMFormer U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Blueian stood up and saluted as the flags were lowered to half-staff on Tuesday at the Coachella Valley Cemetery.
Students honor veterans, active military Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:25PMHartselle Junior High School students and faculty rolled out the red carpet for veterans and active duty military personnel on Friday as they observed Veterans Day with their annual Veterans Day Program.
Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell dead at 61 Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:40PMMitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group’s last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early today. He was 61.
Serving our country Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:16PMLorraine Maiden of Morehead City, who served as a naval nurse’s aid during World War II, stands near the Veterans Memorial in Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City following a Veterans Day program.
Community events offer gratitude, respect Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:26PMRetired Marine Maj. Don Caroway, from left, Marine Cpl. Michael Darby, Air Force Master Sgt. Devin Anderson, Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ron Barden and Army Sgt. 1st Class Hubert Hooper and Army Sgt. 1st Class Al DeLucia stand at the beginning of the Veterans Day assembly Nov. 11 at Rabun County Middle School.
Johnson County salutes Veterans on their day Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:04PMYesterday Americans paid tribute to the brave men and women who have served or are serving in the armed forces.
Students salute vets Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:05PMHistory, and appreciation for veterans, stays alive through DeMiguel Elementary School sixth-graders.
North field unplayable on Friday night Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 12:27PMPLAINFIELD - Technically speaking, field conditions at the football field up at Plainfield North was the reason given for the cancellation of the game between the hosting Tigers and the Morris Redskins on Friday night.
CD Comedy Review: George Carlin - Carlin On Campus Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 4:54PMAnyone driving slower than you is an idiot and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac. When George Carlin passed away on June 22, 2008, humanity lost one of the greats, a man who over the course of his decades-long career revealed a tremendous ability to provide insightful humor (or is it humorous insight?) about life in between moments of absurdity and silliness. He deserves to have his ...
Lest we forget Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:01AMSOUTH HOLLAND | The current U.S. military efforts are in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the military mentality on Saturday went back to an era when the enemy was Adolf Hitler and the Japanese.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 8:27AMA Veterans Day program will be held at the high school auditorium in Belmond next Tuesday, November 11 at 9 a.m. Nicole Buseman will open the ceremony, and the Belmond Color Guard will advance the flag. The Star Spangled Banner will be led by Abbie Smith.
Area Veterans Day ceremonies set Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 7:28AMThe United Veterans Council will conduct Veterans Day ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Stodden Park, with a call to order by council Cmdr. John Fish.
Kimmons Students Honor Veterans With Program Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 7:20AMSeveral Kimmons Junior High students wiped tears away as they returned to their fourth-period classes Wednesday. They’d just participated in a poignant, student-led, two-hour program honoring area veterans, living and dead.
Some folks should just say no to sing-alongs Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:22AMBrace yourselves, parents of young children. You may have to buy tickets again for "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."
Obama crowds boisterous Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:46AMThe spontaneous outbursts of cheering, horn-honking and flag-waving Tuesday night continued long after the last polls had closed and Sen. Barack Obama had been declared president.
ISU students turn out by thousands to cheer Obama victory Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:40AMNORMAL – A day after Barack Obama’s historic victory drew thousands of Illinois State University students onto the quad in spontaneous celebration, campus police had nothing but praise for the group’s tame revelry.
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff News Briefs Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:30AM Local Veterans Day ceremonies planned
Gotta Go: Adopt a pet event in South Elgin Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:28AMSouth Elgin: Adopt a Pet
1wrestling.co.uk Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:37AMAT THIS TIME of the winter countless high school basketball teams are trying to dribble, pass and shoot their way to a state championship.
Emotional Day Ends in Jubilation for Some, Stoicism for Others Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 7:21PMWhen history landed, it was with car horns, tears, gunfire and echoes from historic corners of the city.
Knowles competes in national triathlon Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 7:02PM Karen Knowles competes in USA Triathlon National Club Championship
Yes We Did! Chicago keeps the faith Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:59PM The vendors had taken a chance and it had paid off. "Yes We Did" on black cotton was the best-selling T-shirt on Michigan Avenue in the wee hours yesterday, as thousands - Chicagoans, visitors from across America and from abroad - jammed the pavements, not ready to surrender the moment and sleep.
Region watches history unfold Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:57PMVolunteers at Obama campaign headquarters on West Street began the party in the streets early, waving campaign signs in one last push as polls closed.
Spontaneous "Star Spangled Banner" breaks out in Pioneer Courthouse Square Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:01PMA crowd gathered last night at Pioneer Courthouse Square Park. At 8 p.m., when television stations called the race for Barack Obama, people broke out in an a cappella rendition of the National Anthem. --Michael Rollins; michaelrollins@news.oregonian.com...
Crafters’ Marketplace Gala Successful in Benefiting YWCA Scholarship Fund Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 4:24PMThe YWCA Princeton’s Crafters’ Marketplace Gala Cocktail Party held at the beautiful Miele, Inc. showroom on Route 1 was a huge success, raising more than $22,000 to benefit the YWCAís Bates Scholarship Fund.
In all her glory: Flag exhibit flies at museum Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 6:13PMWhile the national consciousness focuses on red states and blue states these days, the Nevada Museum of Art is featuring another aspect of America; the American flag.
Veterans remembered at Prince William memorial Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 3:19AMThe sun shone brightly on about 25 veterans saluting the flag Saturday to honor those who have died to defend it.
Violinist works well with Jerusalem Symphony Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 9:24AMWith a program of works from Israel and the United States, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra brought solemnity and joy to its performance Thursday at Artemus Ham Hall.
Audrey E. Kleppinger, active in the DAR Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 7:26AMAudrey Elizabeth Kleppinger, who was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, died of complications from a stroke Oct. 23 at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington. The Tuscany-Canterbury resident was 85.
Testimonials highlight CCA Season of Hope banquet Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 5:21AMMore than 360 people were on hand for the Fifth Annual Season of Hope banquet, sponsored by Christian Community Action (CCA) on Oct. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville.
Pleasanton parade and ceremony kick off week of Tri-Valley festivities Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 2:45AMn Air Force focus of festivities, with speakers, parade on tap
Band director helping honor veterans Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 2:06PMWhen the committee behind St. Tammany’s first-ever Veterans Day Parade needed help getting the event off the ground, they knew just where to turn.
North field unplayable on Friday night Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 6:49AMPLAINFIELD - Technically speaking, field conditions at the football field up at Plainfield North was the reason given for the cancellation of the game between the hosting Tigers and the Morris Redskins on Friday night.
At rallies of faithful, contrasts in red and blue Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 2:45AMIt is a cliché to say that the country is "divided," but 11 campaign stops in recent days offer glimpses of partisan America.