2 hrs ago | Navy Times
No need for better reserve pay, GAO says
A new congressional report says the Aug. 1 launch of the Post-9/11 GI Bill could be a good reason not to push for additional pay and benefits increases for National Guard and reserve members.
6 hrs ago | Sharon Herald
Happy Days are here again for Senior Follies rockin'
You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance; You didn't even want me around. Now I'm back to let you know, even though we may be older, we can still shake 'em down! Those words - a slight adaptation from the start of the Contours' original hit "Do You Love Me?" - begin the special production number that closes the First Act of the 2009 Senior ...
14 hrs ago | Green Bay Press-Gazette
NEWs in Northeastern Wisconsin
The book "Piecing Together the Butler Puzzle," the latest read for the Jacksonport Historical Society, will be featured at a book-signing during Cherry Fest in Jacksonport from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug.
He's a father who wants to make the world a better place for children. Rodney Stafford plans to bike 3,453 kilometres across Canada to raise money for Child Find Ontario.
Pastoral musicians sponsoring Howard concert, workshop
The Northeastern Wisconsin Pastoral Musicians is sponsoring a concert and workshop with Bob Hurd.
On Tap: Antioch Summer Concert Series begins Saturday
The first of the Antioch free Saturday Summer Concert Series kicks off Saturday with country singer Shawna Lynn performing from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Antioch Rivertown District in Waldie Plaza .
A's will retire Henderson's No. 24 on Aug. 1
The A's announced Thursday that they'll retire Rickey Henderson's No. 24 jersey, making him the fifth player in the team's Oakland history to receive that honor.
Suppliers of inaccurately labeled organics to face fines
Suppliers of farm produce that is inaccurately labeled as organic will be slapped with fines ranging from $30NT,000 to $300NT,000 beginning Aug.
Regence BlueShield raising premiums
Regence BlueShield, Washington state's largest provider of individual health care insurance, is raising premiums for 135,000 individual plan members in the state by an average of 17 percent on Aug.
Parker City Library is set to move
The Parker City Memorial Library has a new home. After months of wondering what would happen to the library, members of Eta Iota sorority, who operate the library, will move the collection into a former Laundromat on Main Street.
Nominations sought for business awards
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the sixth annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, a news release states.
Ohio Transit System Raising Fares Again
To help close a budget gap, one of Ohio's largest transit systems is raising bus fares for the third time since 2005.
Employees at Vale Inco's Labrador operations vote to strike starting Aug. 1
Employees at nickel miner Vale Inco's Labrador operations have almost unanimously rejected a contract offer by the company and will strike beginning Aug.
Musician shares his traditions
Vietnamese culture. Pham Duc Thanh, a world renowned musician who specializes in the monochord seen here, will be performing at Viet Summer Fest on Aug.
Same-sex couples may form domestic partnerships
Same-sex partners in Wisconsin soon will have many of the rights of married couples.
FHS grads will renew school ties on August 1
It's going to be old home week here as graduates and former students of all ages gather on Saturday, Aug.
Southfield councilman named in bribery complaint
Federal prosecutors have charged a member of the Southfield City Council with accepting a $7,500 bribe.
New GI benefits vary widely by state
When the new GI Bill kicks in Aug. 1, the government's best-known education program for veterans will get the biggest boost since its World War II-era creation.
Wichita man guilty of murder in toddler's death
Jonell K. Lloyd of Wichita was found guilty this afternoon of first-degree murder in the death of 18-month-old Chavira Brown last summer.The jury, which deliberated for about three hours, also found Lloyd guilty of child abuse.Chavira's body was found by police in the attic of the house where Lloyd lived at 15th and Green on Aug.
Southfield councilman charged with bribery
Southfield City Council member William Lattimore has been charged with bribery. According to criminal information filed in U.S. District Court in Detroit, Lattimore is charged with taking a $7,500 bribe to influence his official duties on Aug.