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LAKE BOTTOM, Wis. (WFRV) – If you head towards the Fond du Lac area, you might run into royalty. Eight-year-old Hailey Hopper won the Little Miss Galaxy International pageant in McAllen, Texas. She was previously Little Miss Wisconsin Galaxy and competed against girls around the world for her new title.Read More →

The Dallas City Council yesterday approved a resolution aimed at reducing the local impact of the upcoming state abortion ban. It was among the long list of items to be discussed at the Board’s first meeting after the body’s vacation in July. Councilman Adam Bazaldua drafted the resolution, which directsRead More →

Cloth Breaking Down the GRE, GMAT, and Other Graduate Entrance Exams Students taking an exam If you have a graduate degree, you’ll likely earn more and stay employed, according to a May 2022 analysis from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And interest in higher education is on the rise.Read More →

CALEB BOZARD News T&D Intern A South Carolina State University professor is set to publish a book documenting Charleston’s historic cemeteries. Patrick Harwood, a communications instructor at SC State, has already written four books. His forthcoming publication, “Cemetery Stories: The Cemeteries of Charleston,” documents the cemeteries of 13 churches andRead More →

The extensive personal library and collection of jazz and classical vinyl records are sold by the adult children of a person who had a major influence on my life growing up in Lake Geneva in the late 1950s. This person was Bruce D. Johnson, my English teacher at Badger HighRead More →

ATTICA — A Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the Attica prison riot and its violent aftermath is now allowed in state prisons. The state has lifted its ban on Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and its Legacy, by Dr. Heather Ann Thompson. Hard copies of theRead More →

As Time Goes By is researched and written for the Journal-Republican by the Piatt County Historical and Genealogical Society. 75 years ago The Piatt County Farm Festival will be held on August 5. Farmers from Piatt Coimty will gather at Lodge Park for a day of picnicking, old-fashioned sightseeing andRead More →

There’s a new dating app on the scene called Desti, which aims to filter matches based on where you want to go on a date. According to the developers, the app is designed to eliminate chatter by leveraging video messaging, and it aims to get more people through the doorsRead More →

GLENS FALLS — Anthony Richichi grew up doodling on the walls of his Glens Falls home, but never thought he’d ever become a professional artist. “It always seemed like a hobby that I was really good at,” said Richichi, who planned to become a musician. It wasn’t until 2013, whenRead More →

Reading about triple-digit temperatures in Western Europe and the fires in London, there are times when I wonder if we’re going to find out, let alone make it out alive. I wonder if our anointed leaders have underestimated the seriousness of climate change and its destructive impact on the environmentRead More →

Faced with a new chapter in her young life, 3-year-old Avery Robertson had questions. Her questions and the emotions that accompany them, as well as the attempts of those close to her to provide answers, have made the 10-year-old girl the main character of a series of books. About toRead More →

Hello everyone. It’s me, Sean Peek, your Alpharetta-Milton Daily host – here to bring you all the big stuff happening locally. Let’s go. First, today’s weather forecast: Wet with some sun. High: 93 Low: 74. Here are the top five Alpharetta-Milton stories today: On Friday, July 22, Colonial Pipeline Co.,Read More →

It’s all about options. Two of the state’s top baseball prospects in the Class of 2023 are being courted to play college football. And they’re both from Oakland County. Parker Picot of Rochester Adams has been committed to Alabama on the diamond for two years, during which time he workedRead More →

By ALLEN G. BREEDNational AP Editor SOUTHPORT, North Carolina (AP) — Jean Heller was working on the floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center when an Associated Press colleague from across the country walked into her workspace behind the event stage and handed him a thin manila envelope. “I’m notRead More →

AUBURN — Discussing a large statue he made honoring famous abolitionist and former Auburn resident Harriet Tubman, sculptor Wesley Wofford said he felt Tubman guiding his hand. Wofford was one of several speakers on Saturday for a Tubman tribute event unveiling a cast of a statue Wofford made for aRead More →

The former Bigfoot Buffalo frontman previewed his new band for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted Troll tracks for Trout, Sixman, Deadflower, Perren, Jeremy Ensley and more. Incredible experience: The formation of Kyle Brown & The Human Condition. (Courtesy picture) SCROLL DOWN FOR RADIO SHOW PODCAST, VIDEO Support ourRead More →

The book side of TikTok – “booktok” – is the side of the social media app where people share their love for books. People make videos to share book recommendations, post their favorite excerpts, or make fun content about reading in general. However, compared to other countries, our local booktokRead More →

We’re barely halfway to summer heat wavebut teachers are preparing their classes for the start of the school year in September. On Donors choose, a site that posts requests from educators looking to outfit their classrooms, local teachers ask for help getting everything from chairs to educational toys to laundry.Read More →

Exercise classes return to Bishop Square After a two-year hiatus, Stay Active and Independent for Life exercise classes will return to Bishop Place Senior Living at 815 SE Klemgard St., Pullman. Classes start at 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class size is limited to 15 people. The oneRead More →

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri NAACP is partnering with Lincoln University and local churches to honor and commemorate slaves in Osage County on Monday. This sighting came when Osage County native Julie Allen posted A History of Osage County Slaves, a book that contains public records and available history ofRead More →

The past and present of the West of Ireland continue to shape the work of historians, artists and writers. The Art of Place: The People and the Landscape of County Clare (The Liffey Press, €35) edited by Peadar King and Anne Jones, with color photographs by John Kelly, brings togetherRead More →

On June 11, members of the far-right group Proud Boys allegedly hurled homophobic slurs at a California library’s story time, sparking a hate crime investigation. At a story time in Sparks, Nevada, on June 26, protesters, including one carrying a gun, sent a library into lockdown. Get metro tickets TheRead More →

It’s Christmas in July with Leslie Budewitz’s cozy new culinary mystery, “Peppermint Barked” coming out July 19th. The Ferndale author has concocted the sixth installment in his Spice Shop Mystery series. Sizzling with holiday suspense, “Peppermint Barked” is the perfect blend of comfort and crime. As the holiday season lightsRead More →

COPAKE – The Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, offers the following programs in July and August. For information and registration, call the library at 518-325-4101. The senior balance and strength class is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays. Dr. Paul Spector leads the balanceRead More →

REED CITY — It wasn’t their plan to open a downtown storefront, but when Amanda and Kristopher Cross saw the building available, they decided to take a chance. Homemade and More Consignment Shop opened in early May to bring handmade goods and local art to the Reed City community. BeforeRead More →

LAPEL – Angie Jones likes to share her first memory of the Lapel village fair. As a young girl, she remembers discovering a pair of tables set up on Main Street with various home decor items that caught her eye. “I ran home and opened my piggy bank and cameRead More →

A community-based non-profit organization, the Jeremiah and Felicia Aderoju Foundation (JFA), which aims to meet the needs of impoverished African communities, has reaffirmed its commitment to the advancement of education and its determination to put education at the reach of rural populations. communities, especially in Oyo State. The founder, Mrs.Read More →

While sleeping, ditching paper and pencils, putting books away and having fun in the sun may have been the order of the day to start the summer for most Cody students, many youngsters took advantage of the district’s wide variety of Summer Slam classes. There are several courses for studentsRead More →

Strathmore Town Library will host a weekly summer reading group for children from today, and July 7 will also see the start of a program for teenagers. The program takes place every Tuesday for kindergarten through 2nd grade, every Wednesday for 3rd and 4th grade, and every Thursday for 5thRead More →

A zoning mismatch involving dozens of Gettysburg residences could come to an end. Borough officials have begun discussions that could lead to the rezoning of lots in three locations: Colt Park behind the businesses on Steinwehr Avenue; an area near the intersection of York and Sixth streets; and another nearRead More →

WESTTOWN >> West Chester Rustin made program history in 2022, winning a second consecutive American Ches-Mont Division Championship before claiming the first District 1, Class 5A softball crown. In a Golden Knights team full of talent, Kelly Fricker stood out again.Fricker put together an incredible season, earning sophomore shortstop honorsRead More →

Rep. Derek Kilmer said the House Appropriations Committee has advanced new federal funding for early childhood and family support in Grays Harbor. In a statement, Rep. Kilmer said the funding supports Save the Children’s Early Childhood and Family Support Project to accelerate educational success for the most marginalized children inRead More →

NASHVILLE, TN (AP) – As Tennesseans prepare to enjoy fireworks and barbecues over the long weekend, a long list of new state laws affecting transgender athletes, whose books may be in school libraries, homeless camps and harsh criminal penalties will come into effect on Friday. In Tennessee, July 1 marksRead More →

FLORENCE — Third time is the charm or at least it was for Jill Dudley who competed as Miss Hartsville in the 85th Miss South Carolina Pageant on Saturday night and was crowned the new Miss South Carolina. She will now participate in the Miss America pageant. “It’s been aRead More →

ZACHARY BRADSHAW Special for the Daily Sun The Flagstaff Girls Softball Little League Majors team advances to the Arizona District 1 tournament after a 4-0 win over Winslow. The shutout win was marked by a terrific home plate performance from Joy Shafor, who struck out 12 and allowed just threeRead More →

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This is a list of bestselling books compiled by Tattered Corners New and Used Bookstore, 247 Chestnut St., Meadville, based on local and national sales. Tattered Corners can be reached at 337-7975 or at tatteredcorners.com. hardcover novel 1. “Workout Partners” by John Grisham 2. “The Nantucket Hotel” by Elin HilderbrandRead More →

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Inflation is impacting the work of a local wildlife rescue organization on many levels. Nature’s Nursery relies on donations of time, money and supplies to help care for thousands of injured and orphaned wildlife each year. High gas prices and inflation are straining operations at thisRead More →

Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series. Michael Caputo, a native of Western New York, has worked at all levels of politics. He served as a Russian presidential adviser in the 1990s, led Carl Paladino’s bid for governor of New York in 2010, and served a tumultuousRead More →

Conewago Township supervisors learned on Monday of ongoing efforts to improve the safety and well-being of residents. Conewago Township Police Chief Gary Baumgardner showed supervisors flyers that will be distributed at the annual National Night, which will take place on August 2 this year. Conewago will join neighboring municipalities inRead More →

PARMA, Ohio – Summer has arrived – the time most kids have been looking forward to. However, many parents do not share this enthusiasm. I have a friend whose young daughter announced she was “bored” at 9:30 am on the second day of summer vacation. Cold and rainy weather wasRead More →

I don’t know if you go through the names of the graduates of Iredell high schools, but I particularly do the graduates of my alma mater, Mooresville High School. My best wishes go out to all the graduates of Iredell 2022. In the class of 1966, we had about 130Read More →

Father’s Day is this Sunday, so here are some local stores to pick up all the Father’s Day necessities. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – COVID-19, supply chain issues, inflation, and online shopping have had a drastic impact on local stores and gift shops in Sacramento. Father’s Day is this Sunday, and hereRead More →

CiCi Holmes paints faces with fun designs at The Blessings Closet’s book distribution event in Morgan’s Grove Park on Sunday afternoon. Holmes is the niece of The Blessings Closet founder Rhonda Gales. Toni Milbourne SHEPHERDSTOWN – Rhonda Gales started The Blessings Closet as a way toRead More →

by Len Lear When I was an undergraduate at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, an English teacher, Dr. Harold Stenger was a legendary teacher of Shakespeare plays. He played all the roles, including the female characters, with different accents and unbridled passion. Even students who had no interest in Shakespeare –Read More →

Are you ready for a new pet in your life? All of these animals are available for adoption at Iredell County Animal Services, 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville. All of this week’s pets have been spayed or neutered and are looking for their forever homes. Fee for dogs is $80 unlessRead More →

Carol Dawson’s art is on display through August 16 at the Warehouse Living Arts Center Gallery at 119 W. Sixth Ave. Born and raised in Corsica, Dawson has always found her own deep roots there to be a rich source of continuous inspiration – from her gardens and countryside toRead More →

Two women-owned startups have won the top prize in the first ever tie recorded by the annual Gauntlet Business program and competition. Rudy Media’s daughtera Roanoke-based Uptown Martinsville-based film and media operation 3D electric iriswhich uses 3D printing to create innovations for modern farms, both won prizes worth approximately $29,800Read More →

After the Civil War, one of the signs that a city had matured was the character of its schools. Public schools, though common in rural areas, were often little more than primary schools through grade six. Secondary schools could be found in major cities, but their attendance numbers were low.Read More →

Working: A Musical premieres at Parkway Playhouse June 4-18, 2022! Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers the world so often takes for granted: the teacher, the COVID frontline workers, the waitress, the carpenter, the mason and theRead More →

Hello Catonville. I’m here in your inbox as usual to tell you everything you need to know about what’s happening in town. Let’s dive in… First, today’s weather forecast: Costs; a morning shower. High: 81 Low: 56. Find out what our local sponsor can do for you: Are you lookingRead More →

BLAKESBURG — The Blakesburg Historical Preservation Society will hold a rummage sale on June 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will take place in the Blakesburg Elementary School cafeteria. The Something for Everyone exhibit will include unique collectibles, antiques, furniture, books and sundries with proceeds going towardsRead More →

Ravalli Republic Do you have an event or calendar item that you would like to publish in the Ravalli Republic? Please email your submission to events@ravalirepublic.com. Submit the information in paragraph form. Posters and leaflets will not be accepted. Monday, June 6 Bitterroot Public Library, 6 Book Summer Reading ChallengeRead More →

In the ocean, in a rice field, on a farm… these beer gardens take outdoor bars to a whole new level! One of the best ways to enjoy warm weather after a cold winter and chilly spring is to go to a Japanese beer garden, savoring the summer in aRead More →

By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Amazon is closing its Kindle bookstore in China, marking yet another retreat for a Western tech giant in the world’s second-largest economy. The company announced on Thursday that from July 2023, Kindle users will no longer be able to buy books online in the country.Read More →

Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes. Maplewood sophomore Caleigh Richards runs with plenty of distance between her and the rest of the field earlier this season in the 3200 at the Trumbull County Championships in Lakeview. This weekend, athletes from across the Mahoning Valley will converge onRead More →

Single mother Christie Mowry is one of Lawrence County’s newest homeowners. Along the way, she got a little help from the local United Way and its homeownership courses. The agency first offered the courses in 2020 with the support of $10,000 Friends and in partnership with Penn State Extension, collaboratedRead More →

BENNINGTON – The Bennington Farmers Market will for the first time focus on local authors with a special event taking place during the market on Saturday, with four fantastic local writers and illustrators on hand to share their works and sign copies of their books. Presenting authors are Judith D.Read More →

We’re striding into summer – seriously, June will be “boiling” from Wednesday – which means there are plenty of lazy, foggy days ahead. Just typing those words makes me want to head to the nearest lounge chair, open a book, and settle in for a few chapters. Maybe you feelRead More →

MARTINSBURG – Caroline “Danske” Bedinger Dandridge, was a poet, horticulturist, garden writer and amateur historian who lived in West Virginia and wrote several books on the history of the area, gardening and poetry. “All of his literary works were inspired by West Virginia,” said Angela Lawrence, WVU Family and CommunityRead More →

Many Catholic priests sing from the altar. Most shouldn’t. Father J. Michael Byron, who died suddenly on Friday, May 20, was an exception. Father Mike, as his parishioners at Pax Christi called him, had a beautiful voice from when he led the concert choir at Edina West High School. “AsRead More →

The Littlestown Area School Board, in a 6-3 split vote, approved the proposed school budget for 2022-23 at its regular board meeting last week. Board members Bob Hahn, Brian Lawyer, Jennifer McClay, Dolores Nester, Carl Thompson and Yancy Unger voted to approve the proposed budget. Nikki Kenny, Shari Kruger andRead More →

Most Wanted List Those who have a new or lightly used copy of one of the top 10 titles and would like to donate it to the library, that would be greatly appreciated. To date, the library has received 944 of the “most wanted” books. BCPL’s current top 10 reservations1.Read More →

Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns get to the heart of the current state of American politics about a dozen pages from the end of their book, “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future.” “America’s two-party system can only work well if at least one partyRead More →

May 19 – Midway through her college career in terms of eligibility, Woodland’s Olivia Gray used her redshirt sophomore year at Portland State to no longer establish herself as a dangerous newcomer to the college scene. Division I, but as one of the best weapons in the Big. Sky ConferenceRead More →

See full picture Attendees at the 2022 Tahoe Women’s Community Fund Grant Celebration at Camp 4H on May 17. Photo provided. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In just seven years, the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF) has distributed $537,018 to nonprofits in the South Lake Tahoe area, with the latestRead More →

Brown Bag Lunch – Noon via Zoom. Join the League of Women Voters of Pullman to discuss tools for aging in place with the executive director of the Council on Aging and Human Services. Zoom information can be found on their website at lwvpullman.org. Stroke Q&A — 5:30 p.m. SouthRead More →

Library administrators will meet on Tuesday GOSHEN — The Goshen Public Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held at the GPL Auditorium, 601 S. 5th Street, according to a press release. The school board will host a session GOSHEN — A Fairfield School BoardRead More →

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Local author Dale Perelman often stays close to home while writing a book. This time, however, he secured a hotel. And not just any hotel. Perelman’s latest book – his ninth – focuses on Los Angeles’ infamous Cecil Hotel, a pre-Depression gem that eventually became a magnet for suicides, murdersRead More →

By Fredreka Schouten and Kelly Mena, CNN A version of this story appeared in the CITIZEN BY CNN newsletter. To receive it in your inbox, subscribe for free here. Arizona election officials could face criminal charges if a noncitizen registers to vote under their watch. In Iowa, a law enactedRead More →

The sun may not have been shining on Kentucky on Saturday morning, but along Knox Boulevard in Radcliff a Derby Block Party brought some fun to the community. The Gathering Bakery, TF Games and The Healthy Lounge have teamed up for Derby-themed events and food. Summer Darnell was eating SaturdayRead More →

When I mentioned last month that a reader could read a “Jack Reacher” book once a month for over two years, the plan wasn’t to do so. But for the third month in a row since watching Amazon Prime’s “Reacher” series, I’ve reached one of Lee Child’s “Jack Reacher” novels.Read More →

Several businesses in the north end of Radcliff are hosting a Kentucky Derby celebration on Saturday. The Knox Boulevard Derby Block Party offers several activities at various businesses throughout the day starting at 8 a.m. Organizer Pete Countryman said it was the first block party in the area. The goal,Read More →

Mental health has become a mainstream discussion among Traverse City leaders this week, with the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) and the Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness addressing challenges related to a lack of local day shelters and disruptive user behavior of the Library, Traverse City and Grand TraverseRead More →

Marianne Cerini “The amazing thing about Anna is that the average person knows who she is,” designer Tom Ford told fashion journalist Amy Odell in the opening pages of “Anna,” a new biography of the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour, published this week. “You show them a picture andRead More →

Kendall County Council District 2 candidate Dan Koukol answered Shaw Local’s election questionnaire for the Kendall County Council primary election. Voting ends for the primary election on the evening of June 28. Full Name: Dan Koukol What office are you looking for? Kendall County Council District. 2 What offices, ifRead More →

Penn State Altoona English teacher Erin Murphy (right) receives Blair County’s first Poet Laureate Award from ArtsAltoona President Donna Gority at the Spoken Word Night event on April 26. Mirror photo of Cati Keith A Penn State Altoona English professor who has written 13 books andRead More →

The 2022 NFL Draft is Thursday night, and several players with Nashville-area ties stand a good chance of being selected. Many former high school football players, as well as a handful of area college hopefuls, made a strong case for being selected on Day 2 or 3. The Tennessee VolunteersRead More →

WEST CHESTER — Ron Vogel, the neophyte congressional candidate who won support from area Republicans for his campaign against what he called the “woke far-left mob” has decided to drop out of his race for the seat of the 6th congressional district now held by US Democrats. Representative Chrissy Houlahan.Read More →

A Manchester council candidate has been accused of misleading voters by sending campaign letters with a local address despite not living in the area. Astrid Johnson, the Green Party candidate standing in Woodhouse Park who lives in Moss Side, used a Wythenshawe address in her letter to postal voters. Wythenshawe’sRead More →

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The nonprofit Depaul Community Resources hosted a panel at Melrose Public Library to raise awareness about the issues of foster care that affect many Commonwealth children. There are more than 300 foster children in Southwest Virginia alone, according to the Virginia Department of Social Services. AndRead More →

The Dayton Autism Society 5K Walk/Run/Resource Fair for Autism Acceptance is scheduled for Saturday, April 30. Credit: Contribution Credit: Contribution The Dayton Autism Society 5K Walk/Run/Resource Fair for Autism Acceptance is scheduled for Saturday, April 30. Credit: Contribution Credit: Contribution “We continue to bounce back from the pandemic and engageRead More →

Lock port. For some a place a place to settle. Start a family. Careers. For others, it is a place of departure. Gone from, but never forgotten. Lou Rosati, a retired pathology doctor, resides in Mesa, Arizona, but has never forgotten the Lockport he knew in the 1940s and 1950s.Read More →

HIMROD – So many people knew about Jim Wilson, who led The Arc of Schuyler County for 32 years, but very few knew all the secrets he carried in his heart from the choices he made over the course of his career. dynamic 1960s. Wilson died on January 8 ofRead More →

The Northeast Local Schools Board gave the floor to a public visitor who expressed displeasure with a recent decision to fire the women’s high school basketball coach for unspecified reasons. Steven Mueller, parent of one of the women’s varsity basketball team, came forward on behalf of his daughter’s coach, KyleRead More →

INDIANAPOLIS — J’mel Dowdell’s family wants you to know he was more than a statistic. They want him to be remembered as a loving father of three, a successful businessman and a positive influence who was tirelessly dedicated to the town he called home. “I’ve never met anyone like him,”Read More →

This new batch of books is a mix of the real and the imagined, with the real told in both history and memoir, and a fictionalized story tied to the present day. A Provincetown author has written a family history related to mental illness and physical challenges, with excerpts toRead More →

Super Saturday at the Greenville Library was really great on April 16th. Local author Cynthia Herbert wowed the 20 children in attendance with her new book, Macy Hill. The first book in a series about a young girl and her friends, and all the great adventures they have. Macy HillRead More →

Hello again, Round Rock! Important Update: All of you as readers have made Round Rock Daily such a success that I am honored to announce the next phase of the newsletter. The fix is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to lead the Round Rock Daily. While I enjoyedRead More →