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TUSD’s alternate ed schools get accreditation Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:03AMTempleton Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Joe Koski announced at the most recent school board meeting that two of Templeton’s three alternative education schools were awarded accreditation in June.
New bishop named to lead Savannah diocese Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:55PMOne of the first questions asked of Fr. Gregory J. Hartmayer on Tuesday sought clarification of his roots. “You said some of your ancestors were from Ireland,” a man called out. “Which county?” “County Cork,” Hartmayer called back, smiling, followed by laughter from the crowd. It was the right answer for some in Savannah’s heavily Irish-Catholic community. About 40 members of the media, priests ...
Obituary: Herbert L. Toor / CMU dean pushed for top-level engineering department Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:49PMHerbert L. Toor, a former Carnegie Mellon University dean who helped expand the horizons of its world-class engineering departments, died Friday in Vermont after years of suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 84.
Burt-Kelly win Capital District Women’s Open Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:19PMBALLSTON SPA – They share half a first name and plenty of game, right down to the same club, and when they team up, look out.
New Lee school superintendent informs Chamber Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:12PMNewly appointed Lee County School District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Burke stressed the importance of a strong, positive relationship between Lee public schools and the local chamber as the guest speaker at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at Minerva’s Grill in Fort Myers.
Schnellenberger energized for another season Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07PMCoach Howard Schnellenberger, 77, is ready to prove his fellow Sun Belt coaches wrong for picking FAU to finish last this year.
Ohio State Football: The 7 Biggest Wins in the Past 7 Seasons for the Buckeyes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:39PMOhio State football has enjoyed quite a great run of sustained success in the past decade. But even though the new decade has been embroiled in the largest OSU controversy since Woody Hayes punched Clemson LB Charlie Bauman in the 1978 Gator Bowl, the first portion of the new millennium is nothing to be ashamed about. But which victories stand out more than others? Here's a look at the biggest ...
Double amputee Oscar Pistorius meets world standard | Track and field Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:04PMDouble amputee Oscar Pistorius of South Africa qualified for next month's world championships, running his career-best time at 400 meters in his last race before the cutoff date.
Nashua’s Goulet snubbed going for coaching spot Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:18PMWith the National Football League lockout just about done, the Red Sox in command in the American League Beast, and the Silver Knights having a storybook inaugural season, here’s a few tids and bits to ponder: n First, let’s hope Nashua native and former Nashua High School infielder Nate Goulet is able to continue his college coaching career after being passed over for the head job at Old ...
Former Pekin, BU star Crouch new boys coach at Illini Bluffs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:09PMIllini Bluffs has a former Pekin High and Bradley University standout as its new boys basketball coach. Tremont and Bureau Valley also have new coaches, sort of. Illini Bluffs on Monday approved Jeremy Crouch as head coach.
Clark County Youth Salute designees Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:19AMPhotographs and biographies of all Youth Salute winners from Clark County will run on the schools page of the Winchester Sun, a few each week until the list is complete.
Brandon Shaffer stops in Sterling day after announcing congressional bid Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:59AMSTERLING -- State senator Brandon Shaffer, who announced his candidacy for the 4th Congressional District on Monday at a small Fourth of July barbecue with friends and family, was in Sterling on Tuesday to get the word out.
College news: July 14, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:42AMThe P.E.O. STAR Scholasrhip for the 2011-12 academic year was presented to Kayla Martin, a graduate from West Henderson High School. The scholarship was presented at the Academic Awards Assembly by Helen Herman.
Leading environmental schools for Asian students Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:09AMIntroduction by Phil Dickie, International Editor at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and award-winning investigative journalist HUMAN demand on natural resources has doubled since 1966 and we now consume at a rate 50% higher than the planet can sustain. Looking at this a slightly different way, it takes the Earth 18 months to generate the
Hawaii pitchers compete in Canada Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:37AMWhen Kaia Parnaby spotted Jenna Rodriguez on the field last week, it took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the image.
The Journalism of Hamowy and Raico Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:07AMIt is not uncommon to see mainstream journalists accused of not bothering to read Hayek before they sit down to write about him.
Bulletin board for July 19 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03PMThe Lou Gehrig 11-under Red team won the Western New York State Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Championship Tournament in Jamestown on Sunday. The team advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Warrington, Pa., on Aug. 6-10. The team went 4-0 and outscored opponents, 44-9.
Still in Lansdale after 25 years: Theatre & Kids programming has expanded Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:36PMLansdale resident Will Liegel knew what his calling was at an early age.
SPORTS Q&A: South Western football standout Mike Felton Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:03PMIt didn't take long for South Western standout Mike Felton to discover which college was the best for him and his football career.
Rivera ready to win more with GSW Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:32PMSenior guard Marlon Rivera brings experience and leadership to Georgia Southwestern. The Hurricanes hope with his presence, they can go further into the NCAA Tournament this season.
Football. Stevens: Three Lobos Targeted Along With Other MWC Football Stars Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:25PMLobos Carmen Messina, Lucas Reed and Dillon Farrell are among the Mountain West stars to make preseason Watch Lists. TCU's Tank Carder and Boise State's Kellen Moore top several lists.
100 Best Coaches in College Basketball History Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14PMCollege coaches are the face of their program. They have more control than their professional counterparts because they get to pick their players through recruiting. Over the years there have been a number of great coaches from Coach K to Dean Smith to John Wooden. I have put together the top 100 coaches in college basketball history. Begin Slideshow
Event Notices From July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:48PMThe latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Decade of changes attracts younger workers to Des Moines Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14AMA decade ago, it was unimaginable that Des Moines would win national recognition for its youth culture, not just agriculture.
Mark Coleman is new AD at WNMU Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:11AMSILVER CITY, N.M. Vice president of business affairs Sherri Bays announced the promotion of Mark Coleman as the new Western New Mexico University director of athletics.
Mitchell sets up at ULM: Ex-Bruin experiences 1st college practice Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:23AMFor former Bartlesville High lineman Colby Mitchell there’s no doubt about the precise day he decided to dedicate himself to someday playing college football.
Area well-represented in Tuesday's all-star soccer matches Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:52PMBrayan Aguirre tries to keep the ball away from Owen opponents during a match between Hendersonville and Owen last fall at Dietz Field. Aguirre is one of five area players to make the West all-star soccer team.
Canada comes calling for Danvers native Lopez Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:19PMDanielle Lopez knows all the words in English to "O Canada," but she still has a little work to do on the French version. It is the anthem she will be singing every game now because former Danvers High and Tufts College softball sensation is a member of the Canadian National Team and is playing in the Canada Cup in Surrey, British Columbia. Lopez is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada ...
Crowley family returning to China to teach English Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:02PMJoy and Paul Orton will teach at a college for the visually impaired and underprivileged.
South Africa: Birthday Wishes for Mandela Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:14PMThe Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has joined millions of well wishers in wishing Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela a wonderful, happy birthday.
Ravens Insider: Harbaugh family is focus of HBO's Real Sports Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:44AMHBO was kind enough to ship an advance screening of Tuesday night’s episode of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which is scheduled to air at 10 p.m. One segment of the broadcast centers on the Harbaugh family, which is referred to as "The First Family of Coaching."
2010-11 Women's Golf News Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:11AMMay 20, 2011 Hanna Ek Earns Capital One Academic All District Honor University of Akron women's golfer Hanna Ek was named to the 2010‐11 Capital One Academic All‐District® Women's At‐Large Second Team for District IV as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
2010-11 Men's Basketball News Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:09AMApril 29, 2011 Former Zip Joe Jakubick Featured on CollegeHoops.net Jakubick, a four-year letterwinner from 1980-84, is featured in CHN writer Jon Teitel's 'Forgotten Legends' interview series.
Former St. John and #8217;s star John Andreoli enjoying success in Cape League Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:03AMWAREHAM - Itand#8217;s impossible for John Andreoli to come up with just one word to describe the last six weeks of his life.
WNC historian reveals the truth about moonshiners and prohibitionists Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:17AM‘I was curious why moonshiners were embraced as heroes by many people in Western North Carolina in the 1860s and 1870s; and then condemned in the 1880s and 1890s,” Bruce Stewart, assistant professor of history at Appalachian State University, said in a recent interview with the Citizen-Times.
Their View: Community colleges critical to New Mexico Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:37AMNelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." These words hold so much truth in our society today. Education has become the backbone of our communities, families and lives, but most importantly education allows men and women the freedom to control their own destinies.
Who is Sharron Angle? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:25AMRepublican former Assemblywoman Sharron Angle, R-Reno, has run for office in every election cycle for the past 15 years. / Marilyn Newton / RGJ Name: Sharron Elaine Angle. Maiden name was Sharron Ott.
Ex-Laker Simpson to play baseball at Missouri Western State Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:15AMA former Camdenton Laker will continue his baseball career at the NCAA D-II level. Missouri Western State University announced that Kyle Simpson will transfer to play his junior and senior years with the Griffons.
Honoring the all-stars Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:22AMThe North Platte Telegraph Thursday's ceremony honoring students from 12 area high schools was more than just recognition of the students' achievement. That's according to Molly O'Holleran, State Board of Education representative for western Nebraska, who spoke at the Academic All Stars event at North Platte Community College.
Time to say so long Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:36AMThe North Platte Telegraph Scouts Rest Ranch is about to bid farewell to its superintendent. Steve Kemper has been with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for 43 years, but Friday will be his last day.
Familiar waters: Marlins staying competitive at home meet Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:29AMWhen 5-year-old Tyler Befus was promised a fly fishing trip to Alaska if he learned to swim, he was determined to make it happen. Little did he know that swimming, which was initially just a trip requirement, would become a passion. He joined the Montrose Marlins swim team that same year.
Rockets hire Kelvin Sampson, J.B. Bickerstaff, Chris Finch, Brett Gunning as assistant coaches Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:51AMHouston Rockets Head Coach Kevin McHale announced today that he has hired two-time NCAA National Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson as lead assistant coach, as well as John-Blair “J.B.” Bickerstaff, Chris Finch and Brett Gunning as assistant coaches on his staff. “I’m thrilled to have these men on my coaching staff,” said McHale. “We are [...]
Northwest Notes July 17, 2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:03AMSACRAMENTO, Calif. - In his third and final event, Hayden Lake resident and Coeur d'Alene High School throws coach George Mathews placed fourth in the men's age 65-69 5-kilo shot put at the World Masters Athletics Championships at Sacramento State University on Wednesday.
Rowles adds punch, defense to Kato Twins lineup Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:33AMScroll down the Mankato Twins roster and expect to see a lot of guys who, at one time or another, were talented players within the Minnesota State baseball program. One of them is Zach Rowles, the Madison, Wis. native who transferred from Division I Arkansas-Little Rock.
Utah State campus briefs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:23AMUTAH STATE
ASU football: Cameron Marshall is a Doak Walker candidate Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:02PMCameron Marshall is a candidate for the Doak Walker Award, awarded each year to the top running back in college football.
Should Louisville abolish its school board? [The Arena] Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:55PMby Thomas McAdam If the “education professionals” running Louisville’s public schools have done such a colossally poor job, perhaps it’s time to let some amateurs take a whack at it. Kentucky Senate President and Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams created a little brouhaha last Tuesday, when he proposed 86ing the Jefferson County School Board. Speaking to a Chamber of Commerce ...
New Kofa AD has deep Yuma roots Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:49PMAside from the large day planner hanging on one wall, Marci Rodriguez's office was essentially bare. Kofa's new athletic director has only been on the job for a couple of weeks, but she's no stranger to the local sports scene.
NIU's Harnish named to O'Brien watch list Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:46PMThe latest national college football award to name its 2011 Watch List is the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award and once again a Huskie player has garnered preseason recognition
Aggies’ Turbin On Doak Walker Award Watch List Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:44PMLOGAN, Utah - Utah State football player Robert Turbin was named to the 2011 Doak Walker Award, honoring the nation’s top college running back, announced Friday by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.