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Sunday, May 20, 2012
News and weather from select points of interest
Hanna City, IL
Village Website
Peoria area news from the Journal Star:
Organizers expect 1,000 for Ride for the Cure 05/19/2012 09:09 PMAbout 1,000 bikes were entered in the 16th annual Peoria Ride for the Cure to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Taking Action: Bikers Show Support for Veterans at Armed Forces Freedom Ride 05/19/2012 05:04 PM
"We're here for each other. And when you got the support...we do something," said ride organizer Iroc Rouse.
Harry W. Landers 05/19/2012 02:55 PM
Harry W. Landers, 90, Taylorville, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Taylorville, IL.
Days later, 2012 Race for the Cure tops $1 million goal 05/19/2012 10:50 AM
PEORIA, Ill. -- Almost one week after Saturday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, directors of Peoria's Memorial Affiliate continue to say 'thank you.' Immediately following Saturday's race, directors estimated their fundraising total at $984,000. ...
State provides influx of cash for day care programs 05/19/2012 06:36 AM
SPRINGFIELD, Ill --The Illinois legislature has approved funding to help keep children in state-sponsored daycare programs through the end of next month.
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Haddonfield, NJ
Borough Website
South Jersey area news from the Courier Post and The Haddonfield Sun:
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car 05/19/2012 09:00 PMAuthorities say a 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed when his bike and a car driven by an Ocean County freeholder collided on a highway in South Jersey this weekend.
Prosecutor: Officer stole from inmate 05/19/2012 09:00 PM
Theft and official misconduct charges have been filed against a corrections officer who allegedly stole about $360 in cash from an inmate at a Salem County jail.
Skydiver lands on car, suffers injuries 05/19/2012 09:00 PM
Authorities say a skydiver suffered at least two fractures when he missed his mark and landed on a parked car near a northwestern New Jersey airport.
Haddonfield resident donates iPads to Lady of Lourdes 05/18/2012 11:02 AM
Brad Bono donated six iPads to the child development program.
Turf could be a go in Haddonfield 05/17/2012 02:04 PM
Two of the three commissioners are throwing their weight behind turf fields at the high school.
New principal at Haddonfield Memorial High School 05/16/2012 01:27 PM
The board of education announced a new HMHS principal and swore a new member into its ranks.
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Elgin, IL
City Website
Elgin area news from The Courier News:
Need spurs plans for Veterans Memorial Park addition 05/20/2012 12:57 AMELGIN — There was a time when a downtown bridge was closed during Memorial Day ceremonies so those honoring veterans could toss flowers and a wreath into the Fox River. ...
Elgin Rotary has been putting ‘service above self’ for 90 years 05/20/2012 03:08 PM
ELGIN — It has been bringing Elgin business and community leaders together since Babe Ruth ruled the American League and Al Capone ruled the speakeasies of Chicago. The ...
What’s a mom, and a school district, to do? 05/20/2012 02:54 PM
I’m shocked. One of the phantom plaintiffs finally found her way down to that Chicago courtroom to testify in the now officially perpetual School District U46 ...
DuPage Airport prepared to handle extra business during NATO summit in Chicago 05/20/2012 12:58 AM
WEST CHICAGO — Officials at DuPage Airport say a runway long enough to handle commercial airliners and a 24-hour control tower put them in good shape to handle increased ...
State bill targets agenda details from meetings 05/20/2012 01:19 AM
A proposal making its way through the General Assembly would make it easier for people to decide if they want to have a voice in government decision making. Introduced by ...
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Indianola, IA
City Website
Indianola area news provided by Topix, aggregated from regional sources, including the Indianola Record Herald and the Des Moines Register:
2 honored for making ultimate sacrifice 05/18/2012 01:12 PMDes Moines police officer Roger Hildreth suffered a fatal heart attack while at the police station.
Indianola pool opening delayed 05/18/2012 09:08 AM
Pool officials discovered a problem with the main circulation pump at Veteran's Memorial Pool on Tuesday, May 15, and immediately began the search for a solution.
Two Democrats seek county sheriff postFormer, current deputy sheriff seek position 05/16/2012 07:42 AM
Warren County Sheriff Jim Lee is retiring at the end of his term after more than 30 years in office.
CRUISIN' 05/16/2012 02:43 AM
More than 60 classic cars and trucks filled an Indianola parking lot on Saturday night for the first Classic Car and Truck Cruise Night of the summer.
Warren County residents warned of records breach 05/14/2012 07:16 PM
Some 3,000 Warren County residents were notified Friday that their personal information may have been scattered by the wind in the aftermath of a December fire at a human services office.
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Mill Creek, WA
City Website
Mill Creek/Everett area news from the online news source HeraldNet.com:
Local couple records female musicians' stories, songs 05/20/2012 02:03 AMIn a small living room in West Seattle, video equipment, lights and microphones are set up and ready to roll.
Kent Police plan seat belt patrol emphasis May 21-June 3 05/17/2012 06:54 PM
Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.
Cops on extra patrols enforcing seat belt law 05/17/2012 02:44 PM
It's been a decade since Washington began the click-it-or-ticket law, and police are marking the occasion with extra patrols.
Jackson High students organize food bank 05/17/2012 06:34 AM
Laine Potter and Camilla Robinson, both of Mill Creek, sign people in at the Mill Creek Food Bank at Jackson High School on Thursday.
Run and walk set for May 19 to benefit Home Team program 05/11/2012 04:18 PM
The 2012 Baker Boyer Ducky Derby will host the Relay for Hope/Child Abuse Prevention 5K on May 19 at the annual duck race.