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  1. Not All Dreidels Have Four Sides; Some Are ValuableRead the original story

    Yesterday | Hartford Courant

    ... of the 20th century. My grandmother emigrated from Germany (Prussia) to the United States in 1895 and settled in Abingdon, Ill., about 1906. The dishes were painted on blanks ("whiteware") that have the marks of Haviland, Limoges or Bavaria. I am ...

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  2. Old dreidels are a rare find

    Thursday | Las Vegas Review Journal

    ... of the 20th century. My grandmother emigrated from Germany (Prussia) to the United States in 1895 and settled in Abingdon, Ill., about 1906. The dishes were painted on blanks ("whiteware") that have the marks of Haviland, Limoges or Bavaria. I am ...

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  3. Antiques: Dreidels made in variety of shapesRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    ... of the 20th century. My grandmother emigrated from Germany (Prussia) to the United States in 1895 and settled in Abingdon, Ill., about 1906. The dishes were painted on blanks ("whiteware") that have the marks of Haviland, Limoges or Bavaria. I am ...

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  4. Abingdon native publishes 'Favorites'Read the original story

    Nov 14, 2009 | TriCities.com

    "Favorites," Garret Mathews Abingdon, Va., native Garret Mathews embarked on a newspaper career in Bluefield, W.Va., more than 30 years ago.

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  5. Knox County to Hold Multiple H1N1 Clinics on SaturdayRead the original story

    Nov 5, 2009 | WEEK-TV

    ... the greatest amount of access for all County residents; Galesburg's will be held at the Health Department." Abingdon - " Hedding Grade School Gym, : 9:00 a.m. - " noon Knoxville - " Mabel Woolsey Elementary School Gym: 9:00 a.m. - " noon ROWVA - ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Knox County, IL, Health, Galesburg, IL, Knoxville, IL, Williamsfield, IL

  6. Student of the Week: Ryan Halsey

    Nov 3, 2009 | Http

    Ryan Halsey is this week's student of the week. He's a junior at Abingdon High School.

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  7. Carroll County crashes Abingdon volleyballa s senior nightRead the original story

    Oct 28, 2009 | Http

    It was senior night at Abingdon High School, but a familiar guest crashed the party.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  8. BRIEFS: Locals Compete At Trailblazer Invitational Cross Country MeetRead the original story

    Oct 18, 2009 | Http

    The Abingdon High School boys cross country team had a strong showing on Saturday afternoon during the 37th annual Trailblazer Invitational hosted by Daniel Boone High School.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Virginia High School Football

  9. Air Monitoring Must ContinueRead the original story

    Oct 15, 2009 | TriCities.com

    Without a definitive cause for what has sickened manufacturing workers and caused offensive odors in a nearby neighborhood, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a new air permit last week for a company outside Abingdon that recycles alcohol-based products into fuel.

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    Related Topix: Environmental, Waste Management, Opinion

  10. Pamela K. SebbenRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 2, 2009 | Telegraph Herald

    ... married Brent Sebben on Sept. 4, 1971, in Dubuque. Pam had worked as a dental assistant in Dubuque. After moving to Abingdon, Ill., in 1975, she worked at the Sebben Family Insurance office and later worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Miller in ...

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  11. MoreRead the original story

    Sep 24, 2009 | Http

    With workers complaining of headaches, nausea and nosebleeds, and neighbors complaining of bad odors, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality must quickly isolate the cause of what is sickening some manufacturing workers in Abingdon.

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    Related Topix: Environmental, Waste Management, Opinion

  12. Neighbors, Workers Deserve Resolution On DEQ ComplaintsRead the original story

    Sep 23, 2009 | TriCities.com

    With workers complaining of headaches, nausea and nosebleeds, and neighbors complaining of bad odors, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality must quickly isolate the cause of what is sickening some manufacturing workers in Abingdon.

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    Related Topix: Environmental, Waste Management, Opinion

  13. Debate Rages over Air Permit Renewal for MXI PlantRead the original story

    Sep 21, 2009 | Http

    ... alcohol-based products into fuel. The hearing was held by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality at Abingdon High School. Tiller-Helbert said she has experienced nausea, nosebleeds and extreme headaches from what she described as a harmful ...

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  14. More

    Sep 21, 2009 | Macomb Eagle

    The B-PC School Board announced at their Wednesday, Sept. 16 meeting that they have hired Midwest School Consultants to conduct a feasibility study in possibly consolidating the school districts of Bushnell-Prairie City, Avon and Abingdon.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Prairie City, IL, Avon, IL

  15. Public hearing to be held Monday on MXI emissionsRead the original story

    Sep 17, 2009 | Http

    ... in this draft permit are protective of human health and welfare," said Rob Feagins, air permit manager for DEQ in Abingdon. "We believe our requirements in the permit to address the issue of odor will also address [any] individual concerns about ...

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  16. MoreRead the original story

    Sep 10, 2009 | Abingdon Argus

    ... Hess confirmed that the week prior he and Superintendent Dave Messersmith met with representatives from Avon and Abingdon. Hess said the talks were productive and a feasibility study for consolidation of the schools is progressing. Hess added, "All ...

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    Related Topix: Prairie City, IL, Bushnell, IL, Avon, IL, Education Etc.

  17. Abingdon Pulls Away In Fourth Quarter For WinRead the original story

    Sep 4, 2009 | Http

    BY TIM HAYES Bristol Herald Courier EMORY, Va. - Just call them the Abingdon High School ironmen.

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  18. Student's Article Posted On National Web Site

    Aug 29, 2009 | TriCities.com

    Abingdon High School junior Traci Millsap is the first student in her school's history to have a journalism article posted on the national Web site my.hsj.org. Written her sophomore year, Millsap's article was headlined "Bad Economy Cuts School Budget." The Web site my.hsj.org, sponsored by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, was launched in ...

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  19. Rainy Day Forces Runners to Shift Gears at MeetRead the original story

    Aug 29, 2009 | Http

    ... course. "The course was water-logged, so I told [the guys] that time is somewhat irrelevant on a day like today," Abingdon High School assistant coach Tommy Antenucci said. "I just told them to be aggressive that first mile, so we can get out and be ...

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  20. More

    Aug 26, 2009 | Abingdon Argus

    ... Hess confirmed that the week prior he and Superintendent Dave Messersmith met with representatives from Avon and Abingdon. Hess said the talks were productive and a feasibility study for consolidation of the schools is progressing. Hess added, "All ...

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    Related Topix: Prairie City, IL, Bushnell, IL, Avon, IL, Education Etc.

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