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4. August 2010 | 06:40

Livestock auction protest at Glenview farm

After four hours on the auction block, Buddy the pig finally sold for $2.50 a pound — low by Lake County Fair standards, but fair enough to the Wilmette family that raised him. If the price was acceptable to the 4H family, the auction itself was unacceptable to the activists who showed up at Wagner Farm in Glenview during the auction to protest. Wagner Farm is owned by the Glenview Park … (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 22:07:44)

Purple Rose extends ‘Boeing-Boeing’ due to popular demand

The Purple Rose Theatre Company announced recently to extend its comedy, “Boeing-Boeing” by Marc Camoletti for another two weeks. (News Source: The Chelsea Standard - 11:57:07)

Kenner hires new Information Technology director

A former Secret Service investigator is taking the helm of Kenner’s information technology department, a post left open since April when the director and assistant director resigned amid an internal investigation involving the department. Donald G. Lane, a Kenner resident,… (News Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - 22:24:14)

What’s Happening

Ceremony scheduled for Eagle Scout trio The Boy Scouts of America announce the advancement of rank to Eagle Scout to Sergio Santiago, Manuel Santiago, and Jesse Tapia. (News Source: San Pedro Valley News-Sun - 21:31:04)

U.S. Hikers Detained in Iran Are Like ‘Three Rachel Corries’, Says Friend

by Danna Harman If Sarah Shourd, 31, could have, she would have set sail on the recent flotilla to Gaza. Same for her boyfriend Shane Bauer, 28 and their friend Josh Fattal, 28. And they would probably be out there right now, demonstrating against Israel’s reaction, the blockade in general, and well, Israel in general. read more (News Source: CommonDreams.org - 14:13:48)

Teens’ much-needed sleep cut short by high-tech toys

A relaxing summer evening for 18-year-old Ross Nikides last week went like this: (News Source: Lansing State Journal - 08:28:21)

Mammoth Lakes is happy not to be Tahoe

Mammoth is plenty mixed up. Summer always seems to be partly winter, and the Sierra always seems to be partly Los Angeles. This town is proud of being everything all at once. It’s a big Mammoth selling point. In fact, for only $99 you can buy the most mixed-… Los Angeles - United States - Mammoth Lakes California - California - Counties (News Source: San Francisco Chronicle - 12:49:59)

deeds & deals

deeds & deals Brian Lapiner bought property on 26 Marion Ave. from US Bank National Association, trustee, for $375,000. Dan Kim bought property on 109 Buckingham Drive from Weiqiang Xu for $96,500. Timothy Tryon and Laurie Tryon bought property on 33 McCombie Drive from Lois Diacetis for $195,000. John Raucci and Valerie Raucci bought property on 181 Manor Ave. from Darlene Norton, trustee, for … (News Source: Albany Times Union - 05:09:09)

Bereaved siblings group to hold first function Saturday in Shrewsbury

It has been almost seven years since a faceless carjacker shot and killed 24-year-old Demetrius Robinson in an eastern New Orleans parking lot, stealing him from his brother and two sisters. JPSO Robinson’s siblings are still coping with his death…. (News Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - 21:54:23)

Mammoth Lakes is happy not to be Tahoe

Mammoth is plenty mixed up. Summer always seems to be partly winter, and the Sierra always seems to be partly Los Angeles. This town is proud of being everything all at once. It’s a big Mammoth selling point. In fact, for only $99 you can buy the most mixed-… Los Angeles - California - Mammoth Lakes California - United States - Counties (News Source: San Francisco Chronicle - 22:16:23)

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