3 hrs ago | Monterey County Herald
Concerns raised about Carmel Valley dog park
If not howls of protests, then perhaps yelps of concern are being heard about a dog training and exercise center being built in Carmel Valley across from the Quail Lodge and Golf Club.
6 hrs ago | The Times-Picayune
Free summer enrichment classes offered in Marrero, Gretna
Louisiana Community & Family Services, Inc., an agency of Jefferson Community Action Programs, is sponsoring free summer enrichment programs at Gretna, Marrero and Hazel Hurst community centers for 30 qualified youths at each center.
11 hrs ago | National Geographic
Lessons From Joplin's Tornado Recovery Effort
The Monday tornado that leveled a 20-mile stretch south of Oklahoma City, with winds exceeding 200 miles per hour, brings back harrowing memories of the deadly tornado that ripped apart Joplin, Missouri, exactly two years ago Wednesday.
16 hrs ago | Almanac
Menlo Park examines community services budget
A 2 percent cost-of-living increase and travel expenses for professional development figure into Menlo Park's community services budget for fiscal year 2013-2014, according to a memo from Director Cherise Brandell.
Shareholders reject splitting CEO/chairman roles at JPMorgan Chase meeting in Tampa
National media who cover the financial markets' epicenter in New York descended on JPMorgan Chase's annual meeting Tuesday in Tampa in search of a great shareholder showdown.
Public charter Lakeshore Express adds service to Pellston airport
Lakeshore Express, a public charter launching flights from Oakland County International Airport to Chicago's Midway Airport starting June 6, will begin service to Pellston Regional Airport in northern Michigan that same day.
Claflin set to open Community/Fitness Center
Numerous volunteers have put their hands together and established a new Community/Fitness Center for the Claflin area.
Local students 'cash in' on learning
Paying the bills! Its one chore that make adults wish they were a kid again. But, if you have kids, teaching them about finances is important for their future.
Minimum wage debate as decision looms
EMILY BOURKE: As Fair Work Australia prepares to make a decision about whether to lift the minimum wage and by how much, the union movement is warning that low-paid workers could become the working poor.
Visa report reveals MENA fastest growing e-commerce region worldwide with 45% year-on-year growth
Visa Inc., one of the world's leading payment solutions providers, today announced the launch of an in-depth study of the rapidly-growing e-commerce market across the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region.
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
** The largest U.S. satellite video provider, DirecTV , is one of the companies considering a bid for online video website Hulu, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Battery Park Chair Design Competition Announces Top 50
A jury has selected the top 50 designs for Battery Conservancy America's "Draw Up a Chair" competition.
'Ticket Taker Guy' Says Goodbye to Clearview, Morristown
With a little more than 11,800 Facebook likes , Eric Glover is well-known online and in person; he's more commonly known as "Fluffy" or "The Ticket Taker Guy" for his antics at Clearview Cinemas .
Zimbabwe: MP Urges People to Work Hard, Castigates NGOs
Uzumba Member of Parliament Cde Simbaneuta Mudarikwa has encouraged members of his constituency to work hard and ensure food security rather than depending on donations.
Around the Region: Baker commission workshop on budget Monday
Got something you'd like to share about your community? Send news-related tips to Times-Union suburban writer Jim Schoettler at jim.schoettler@jacksonville.com or 359-4385. Commission budget workshop Tuesday The County Commission will hold a workshop at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to hear County Manager C.J. Thompson's report on his research of a variety of ... (more)
Local college costs are up, except for two schools
At WPI, which held its graduation on the Quad May 11, officials take issue with federal data that shows the number of administrators grew by 647 percent in 25 years.
A night with Prince: 'This is real time'
The e-mail arrived at 3 p.m. Monday, marked urgent: "Can you fly out to Denver tonight and cover Prince 's show? You can have time with each of the girls [in his band 3rdEyeGirl] and there is a chance Prince will talk." This is how Prince rolls.
In Israel, a modern wall is halted by ancient terraces
After scarring the ancient landscapes of Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the name of security, Israel 's separation barrier had been slated to carve through this Palestinian village's 2,500-year old farm terraces and aqueducts.
TRENTON - Changes are coming to the Trenton-Mercer Airport, with the county freeholder board set to consider a big investment to improve terminal and baggage facilities, charge fees for parking and construct a much-needed parking lot to handle increased passenger traffic.
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Wolf Creek school's colors, mascot named
A stuffed animal serves as an example of what Wolf Creek Elementary Schoo's mascot might appear.