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Latest News: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:45AMRIDDEN HUNTERS and LIGHT HORSES: Best local horse to exceed 14.2hh (district class), 1, Tori Williamson with Fin; 2, Lucy Crocker with Leese’s Musical Gift; 3, Teresa Christian with Henry Tudor.
High Schools: Familiarity breeds greatness Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:16AMEstancia High boys' water polo coach John Carpenter has seen plenty in his 32 years on the job.
Program continues to grow at Somonauk Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:15AMA lot has happened to the Somonauk girls cross country program since Emily Paull laced up her running shoes four short years ago and became the lone female runner for the Bobcats that season.
Legacy of saving animals lives on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:42PMBY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — One year after the death of the local animal control officer, a fund started in her memory is helping to rehabilitate a mare found starving in Manalapan. read more
Growing early feed for lambs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:44AMPREMIUM prices have prompted Stephen Poole to grow early feed and have two breeds of lambs, writes KIM WOODS
2010 FW Awards: Countryside Farmer of the Year finalist - Jonathan Birchall Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:36AMJonathan Birchall started as farm manager 10 years ago at the Kings Walden Estate, Hitchin, with plans to grow bumper crops and run large heads of cattle. But the reality of the land changed his plans.
7 US troops killed in 2 south Afghan bomb attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:51PMKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Seven American service members were killed Monday in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, NATO said. No details were given of the attacks, although eyewitnesses in the southern city of Kandahar said an armored U.S. Army Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the early afternoon. Several bodies were seen being removed from the vehicle, which was set on fire ...
7 troops killed in 2 Afghan bomb attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:37PMKABUL, Afghanistan — Seven American service members were killed Monday in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, NATO said.
NATO: 7 Americans Die in Separate Afghan Attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:30PMTwo Roadside Bombs Hit Army Vehicles, Bringing U.S. Troop Death Toll to 14 in Three Days, 49 This Month
Afghan district chief killed in strike on compound Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:25PMKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) An Afghan district chief was killed Monday in a bomb blast targeting a security meeting in a key eastern city, the latest in a series of brazen but largely unsuccessful insurgent attacks in the volatile region. Lal Pur district head Syad Mohammad Palawan died when a bomb planted on his car exploded as he was driving into a government compound to attend a meeting of ...
7 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan bombings Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:11PMKABUL, Afghanistan - Seven American service members were killed today in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, NATO said.
Afghan district chief killed in strike Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:52AMKABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan district chief was killed Aug., 30 in a bomb blast targeting a security meeting in a key eastern city, the latest in a series of brazen but largely unsuccessful insurgent attacks in the volatile region.
Afghan chief killed Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:47AMAn Afghan district chief was killed Monday in a bomb blast targeting a security meeting in a key eastern city.
7 US Troops Killed in 2 South Afghan Bomb Attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:57AMKABUL, Afghanistan — NATO says seven American service members have died in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan.
Seven US troops killed in two south Afghan bomb attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:39AMNATO says seven American service members have died in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: 7 Americans Die in Separate Attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:15AMTwo Roadside Bombs Hit Army Vehicles, Bringing U.S. Troop Death Toll to 14 in Three Days, 49 This Month
7 U.S. Troops Killed By Bomb Attacks In Afghanistan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:10AMNATO provided no details of the attacks, but eyewitnesses said an armored U.S. Army Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the southern city of Kandahar. The deaths bring to 14 the number of U.S. troops killed in action in eastern and southern Afghanistan over the past three days.
Seven U.S. troops killed in Afghan bomb attacks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:59AMKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) Seven American service members were killed Monday in two separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, NATO said.
Happening Today Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:14AMSUNDAY, AUGUST 29
Champion sheep are the stuff of legends Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:04AM'Ulysses' is crowned and 'Caesar' is runner-up. CHIEFTAIN PHOTO/MIKE SWEENEY Kaitlin Nicolas, 15, of Montrose, shows off ‘Ulysses,’ Grand Champion in the 2010 State Fair's market lamb division.
Pluots pack the best of both plum and apricot Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:07PMWhile many still don't know what a pluot is, those who have discovered the sweet luxury of this hybrid of a plum and apricot clamor for more. While they make good crisps, they're really good all by themselves, eaten at the summer peak of their season.
Late summer brings a spider population boom in WA Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:33PMSEATTLE - To the casual nature watcher, it looks like a spider invasion is under way. Suddenly, webs are everywhere: Under the porch light. Draped from the mailbox. Suspended like chandeliers from every shrub and tree. But Shannon Bowley knows what's really going on. "I've been following them since they were tiny little spiderlings," said the young Renton woman, who overcame her fear of spiders ...
North Texas State Fair and Rodeo Results Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:21AMNorth Texas State Fair and Rodeo Results
There aren't more spiders, they're just bigger and mature Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:11AMTo the casual nature-watcher, it looks like a spider invasion is under way. Suddenly, webs are everywhere: Under the porch light. Draped from the mailbox. Suspended like chandeliers from every shrub and tree. But Shannon Bowley knows what's really going on.
Sheep-riding craze called Mutton Bustin’ is growing popular among American kids Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:57PMIt’s the baa-miest craze in the wild and wacky West… and daredevil kids are flocking to give it a go.
Hominick shares stories, jabs at youth shelter Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:42PMMark (The Machine) Hominick walked into a Toronto youth shelter looking more like a golfer than a bruising cage fighter.
Andy Staples: Texas lost title game, but found quarterback in Garrett Gilbert Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:37PMAUSTIN, Texas -- Greg Davis has spent 33 years of his 37-year coaching life working from the press box. Since he can't look his quarterbacks in the eyes, the Texas offensive coordinator has fine-tuned his ears to detect every nuance in his quarterback's inflection when the signal-caller's voice comes tumbling through Davis' headset after each offensive series. Davis can hear confident. He can ...
Texas' Gilbert set to take over for McCoy Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:37PMAUSTIN, Texas -- Greg Davis has spent 33 years of his 37-year coaching life working from the press box. Since he can't look his quarterbacks in the eyes, the Texas offensive coordinator has fine-tuned his ears to detect every nuance in his quarterback's inflection when the signal-caller's voice comes tumbling through Davis' headset after each offensive series. Davis can hear confident. He can ...
Rangemaster a Salers find Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:51AMAT FIRST glance, the black calves grazing on Ron and Wendy Coombers' property at Moree, in NSW, could be Angus.
Happenings Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:17AMTHURSDAY, AUGUST 26
Redefining purebred Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:48PMPeople would never imagine that sheep could be so smart until watching Erin Wilson attempt to separate the youngest lamb from its group for a photo op.
Dangerous Dogs of North Minneapolis Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:27AMBRYAN BLOOMQUIST'S MAIL satchel was nearly empty when he noticed the front door ajar. It was the second-to-last house on the second-to-last block of his mail route—the one with the pit bulls. Quietly, he backed down the path to the sidewalk. Then he saw the screen door fly op...
Beekeeper Ron Hoskins breeds 'indestructible' bee that can protect itself from mite Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:50AMThe mite poses a serious threat because the billions of bees it kills are needed to pollinate crops and plants which remove carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.
SBC DIGEST: Midwestern Seminary; Criswell College; LifeWay; WMU Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:33PMNASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—Reports from several Southern Baptist entities include the election of a seminary president to lead a scholarly organization dedicated to defending the faith.
Let’s Talk Food: Chicken is the kitchen star with its flavor and food efficiency Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:16PMIn 1925 a group of Czech immigrants settled the town of Masaryktown in central Florida. They established orange groves, which were destroyed in the hard frost of 1926. The enterprising immigrants then turned to the growing of chickens, and that proved to be a successful venture. Not only did the chickens bring them fortune, but eventually brought fame to the small settlement.
North Bay Regional Health Centre to offer co-ed rooms Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:21PMTo avoid patient discomfort and unnecessary room transfers at the new North Bay Regional Health Centre, a new practice will be implemented that will allow staff to place patients of the opposite sex in the same acute care inpatient hospital room.[...]
Neighbourhood playgrounds get makeovers—PHOTO GALLERY Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:36AMResidents on Dane Avenue are breathing a sigh of relief today. City crews are on site clearing the Laurentian Park playground area, however new equipment is expected to be installed within the next couple of days.[...]
Day-care operator jailed Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:07AMA former day-care operator will spend six months behind bars and repay almost $30,000 after she pleaded guilty to defrauding the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board of more than $70,000.[...]
Two men in run for mayor Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:07AMThe race for North Bay mayor kicked off quietly Monday, when two residents filed their nomination papers at city hall.[...]
Stingers complete senior baseball sweep of Moose in final — PHOTO GALLERY Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:36PMThere are some new kids on the block in North Bay senior baseball. The North Bay Stingers midget selects wrapped up their first North Bay Senior Baseball League championship at Veterans Field Monday night, edging The Moose 5-3 in front of about 100 fans to complete a two-game sweep.[...]
Traps take to the ice — VIDEO Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:51PMWatch Video [...]
Callander waterfront redevelopment in works Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:06PMCallander is planning a multi-million-dollar waterfront and downtown redevelopment project.[...]
VENTS: Investigation needed on LHIN decision — WHAT'S YOUR VENT? Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:06PMThe story about the ombudsman looking into complaints about the Local Health Integration Network was the best article in The Nugget on Aug. 11. For a change, we in the North are getting "looked at" so we may get some answers.[...]
Day-care operator headed to jail Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:06PMA former day-care operator will spend six months behind bars and repay almost $30,000 after she pleaded guilty to defrauding the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board of more than $70,000.[...]
Two nominations for North Bay Mayor Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:21PMTwo people have put their names in the ring for North Bay Mayor. Al McDonald, former city councillor, Nipissing MPP and president of the Nipissing University Lakers, filed his nomination papers today at city hall.[...]
Two nominations for North Bay mayor — UPDATED with full story Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:21PMThe race for North Bay mayor kicked off quietly Monday when two residents filed their nomination papers at city hall.[...]
Don Cherry returns to North Bay — VIDEO Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:21PMWatch Video [...]
Municipal election information Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:51PMCLICK HERE TO SEE WHO IS ANNOUNCED THEIR INTENTION TO RUN [...]
Posties get dangerous dog tips Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:38AMLetter carrier Linda Roitner meets with Pepper the Lab after a recent dog bite prevention meeting at the Canada Post Capilano Delivery Centre in North Vancouver.
Pack of pit bull-type dogs attack man in east London park Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:34AMThe victim, in his 40s, was attacked by the 'pit bull-type' dogs early on Sunday morning.