Tributes to Jackson spring up in unlikely locales Jul 3, 2009
In Kettering, Ohio, more than 500 people visited the Routsong Funeral Home to sign a book that will be sent to the Jackson family. In Dallas, hundreds of people packed the Golden Gate Funeral Home on Sunday for songs and celebration. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sturgeon Qualifies For PGA Event Jul 3, 2009
" While Small was dueling for a title against Sheftic and Schneiter, there were other sub-plots that made this Championship one of the more memorable in its 42-year history. Lee Rinker of Jupiter, Fla., who hadn't made a cut in two years after finishing third in 2006, closed with a 71 to share fourth at 279 with Craig Thomas of White Plains, N.Y., Ryan Benzel of Bothell, Wash., and Eric Lippert of Marina, Calif. Tim Weinhart of Suwanee, Ga., who had vaulted to take the Championship lead midway... (Uoflsports.com)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Jul 3, 2009
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, from Ohio, will stage the two-hour show in six movements - two for each film - with 200 performers on stage ... Fans of Shore's music from as far away as Alaska and Paris are expected to travel to Ohio to see the concerts. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Loraine Weinmann loves dancing Jul 2, 2009
I have been as far west as Hawaii, as far north as Illinois and Ohio, as far east as Charlotte and as far south as Tampa. Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Junkyward Blawg Jul 2, 2009
Let s play Michigan, Let s play Ohio State, let s play USC, and I could go on ... I would love to play Michigan or Ohio ST I dont believe UGA has ever lost to any big 10 team in the last 30 years ... Too bad Ohio State s choke jobs give this conference a bad rap. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tragedies reveal deep compassion among golf pros Jul 2, 2009
There are three exceptions: at the FBR Open in Phoenix, at the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio, and at the Travelers, Perry stays at the home of local families he has befriended over the years. In Connecticut, Perry has stayed with Steve and Martha Kirsche. (Boston Globe)
Impact of local golf course examined Jul 2, 2009
The 2005 Cochise County Visitor Study indicates that as much as 20 percent of visitors originate from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio. etc. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Call from Inouye's office raises conflict of interest question Jul 2, 2009
The Ohio congressional delegation complained loudly last year when Treasury declined to give TARP funds to National City Bank, a longtime Cleveland institution ... The Ohio congressional delegation complained loudly last year when Treasury declined to give TARP funds to National City Bank, a longtime Cleveland institution. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
PG South: Wildcats keep busy on the diamond all season Jul 2, 2009
" Last year the Wildcats played 44 games and this year Saghy has 47 games scheduled. Along with the Elite League competition the Wildcats also travel Youngstown, Ohio, often to play doubleheaders against teams from that area. They will be playing in two tournaments in Virginia, one at Virginia Tech and Radford and another near Richmond. With a strenuous summer schedule, Saghy keeps about eight pitching arms around so as not to overwork any of the youngarms. Young, Wheeler and Ulizzi along with... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Baylor's Brough Takes Job At UMKC Jul 2, 2009
Before joining the WSU coaching staff, Brough served six years at his alma mater, Miami (Ohio) University ... A native of Toledo, Ohio, Brough received his bachelors degree in accounting and organizational behavior from Miami (Ohio) in 1996. (KWTX.com, TX)
Somalis Indicted in Terror Case Jul 2, 2009
The investigation has centered around Minneapolis, where a grand jury has been hearing testimony from witnesses for several months, but the investigation has also been active in Seattle; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati; Boston; and San Diego. A source told FOX News in March that "several" recruits had returned to the United States, but counterterrorism officials have repeatedly said there is no intelligence indicating that any such recruits are planning attacks within the country. (Fox News)
Lady Jackets will host Winthrop in preseason Women's NIT Jul 1, 2009
Oklahoma State, Ohio State and West Virginia are among the others. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Farrell, D'Agostino Selected to Travel to England with U.S. U-23 WNT Jul 1, 2009
MIDFIELDERS (7): Ashley Bowyer (Ohio State; Aliso Viejo, Calif. Kendra Chandhoke (Portland; Morrison, Colo. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Jewish, gay and parents: making it work together (4) Jul 1, 2009
Damaser, who was raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio, lived an hour from the nearest synagogue in Dayton. Yet her parents gave her a strong Jewish education. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Territories Wild Jun 30, 2009
7/26/2009 Follow bow hunter Tom Miranda as he hunts the Ohio river bottoms for early season, velvet antlered bucks. 8/02/2009 Travel to the wilds of Australia's Northern Territory where Tom Miranda bow hunts the muddy Billabongs for giant water buffalo. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Travel Solutions moves to New Albany Jun 30, 2009
One of Central Ohio s largest travel agencies has expanded its headquarters at a new location in New Albany ... Travel Solutions, founded in 1995, is the second-largest travel agency in Central Ohio and posted revenue last year of $645. (Columbus Business First, OH)
EPA targets 44 coal ash sites in 10 states Jun 30, 2009
based in Columbus, Ohio, has 11 of the sites in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana ... Ohio, 6 (Waterford, Brilliant and Cheshire). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Exclusive: Parker's first photo with newborn twins Jun 30, 2009
The baby girls _ Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick and Tabitha Hodge Broderick _ were born last Monday at an Ohio hospital to a surrogate mother. The photo, taken Monday in New York, shows a happy family: Parker and Broderick are smiling, each holding a twin. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New laws take effect Wednesday Jun 28, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Government records will be more open in South Dakota, Florida is cracking down on illicit prescription drug sales and downing a cold one at the corner bar will be easier in Utah ... In Ohio, truck drivers will finally be able to travel on most interstates at 65 mph, the same as cars ... "It's safer when everybody is trying to go the same speed," said Larry Davis, president of the Ohio Trucking Association, which lobbied for the change. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Beaver County town plans transportation innovation Jun 28, 2009
With many of those riders boarding or transferring at Rochester, the authority is hoping some of that growth will spill into surrounding blocks, where mixed-use retail and housing development is planned on parcels with spectacular views of the Ohio River. "This is going to take a long time," Ms. Morandini said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New laws to debut in some states Jun 28, 2009
- Ohio: Allows the state to consider tolls to pay for major new highway construction projects ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Government records will be more open in South Dakota ... In Ohio, truck drivers will finally be able to travel on most interstates at 65 mph, the same as cars. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Referee completes unique odyssey Jun 28, 2009
Charles Montague, a 62-year-old retired newspaperman from Stow, Ohio, is one of those people, particularly the traveling a little bit on the weekend part ... He did so well, in fact, he soon became a referee instructor, then a referee assessor and finally rose to the position of an Ohio district referee administrator for the U.S. Soccer Federation, a position he still holds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Officials: Residents support increased traffic enforcement Jun 28, 2009
"They've got an arrow there, but it's very seldom on.''A woman caller named Jeanette said the intersection at 16th and Ohio streets has great potential for being dangerous, and she's right. The Department of Transportation reported 14 crashes there in 1998."There is a space on the light for a turn arrow when you're southbound on Ohio to turn east onto 16th Street ... "It's hard to see around. You have to hope and pray that when you turn east that another car isn't coming northbound. At a busy,... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 28, 2009
Grew up in Ohio and Illinois. A northwesterner since 1975. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New laws prod police, protect kids, push tax cuts Jun 28, 2009
(06-27) 10:07 PDT Columbus, Ohio (AP) ... In Ohio, truck drivers will finally be able to travel on most interstates at 65 mph, the same as cars ... "It's safer when everybody is trying to go the same speed," said Larry Davis, president of the Ohio Trucking Association, which lobbied for the change. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Roth, Wadwell Earn All-America Honors Jun 27, 2009
Name School P Brandice Balschmiter University of Massachusetts P Stephanie Brombacher University of Florida P Brittany Weil University of Iowa C University of Louisville 1B Tiffany Huff University of Tennessee 2B Aja Paculba University of Florida 3B Lindsey Ubrun University of Missouri SS Molly Johnson University of Kentucky OF Kelsey Bruder University of Florida OF Francesca Enea University of Florida OF Brittany Rogers University of Alabama UT/P Becca Heteniak DePaul University UT/Non-P Amanda... (Uoflsports.com)
Pittsburgh Passion: They are driven by a passion for game Jun 27, 2009
" Off the field, Moody is a social worker in the Youngstown, Ohio, school district and uses her football experience to connect with her students. Jen Dulski is an attorney who moved to Pittsburgh from Chicago two years ago. She played for the Chicago Force, another team in the IWFL, and knew when she moved she wanted to continue her football days. "There is nowhere else you can push yourself to be as competitive as you want," said the linebacker, who grew up figure skating. "If you are here to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
‘Joe the Plumber’ makes stop in Tomah Jun 27, 2009
Wurzelbacher suddenly became famous Oct. 12 during a highly publicized encounter with then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in Ohio over Obama s proposal to raise taxes on those who earn more than 250,000 per year ... He rejected the notion that it s not my job to care for the sick and recalled how his church and community in Ohio rallied to his father who suffered a brain aneurysm. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
House Passes Global Warming Bill Jun 27, 2009
"Democratic leaders are poised to march many moderate Democrats over a cliff ... by forcing them to vote for a national energy tax that is unpopular throughout the heartland," Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio said. There was widespread agreement that under this cap-and-trade system, the cost of energy would almost certainly increase. (CBS News)
Avoid car costs by sharing Jun 27, 2009
Hertz only offers its service in five locations so far: New York City; Park Ridge, New Jersey; Ohio State University; Pepperdine University in California; and Washington D.C.. UHaul has also tossed its hat into the ring with its UCarShare service, mostly based around specific college campuses in a small number of locations. (CNN)
Grand Canyon fraught with peril for unprepared Jun 26, 2009
In late April, an Ohio man fell 60 feet when he was peering over the edge of the canyon and lost his balance. Two days later, two teenagers and a young man who were swimming in the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon were swept away and drowned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
VALLEY CENTER: Haylee's grandmother trying to come to California Jun 26, 2009
The grandmother of Haylee Donathan, the 4-year-old Ohio girl found this week at a Valley Center ranch with her mother and fugitive boyfriend, said Thursday she is still trying to make her way to California to reunite with the child. "I just want to hold her and hug her and kiss her and let her know that 'Maw Ma' still loves her," Mary Watson said in an telephone interview from her Ohio home ... Authorities said Candace Watson helped boyfriend Robbi Potter, a convicted sex offender, flee an Ohio... (North County Times)
Postcards pile up as Augustans travel Jun 26, 2009
We're still looking for the "O states" -- Ohio, Oregon and Oklahoma. Just mail them to me at The Augusta Chronicle , P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Louisville's Zych Named to 2009 USA Baseball National Team Jun 26, 2009
After winning starts against Ohio State on May 6 and Connecticut on May 24 in the BIG EAST Tournament title game, he pitched six strong innings against Vanderbilt to earn the victory in the Cards' NCAA Regional title game win over the Commodores. Zych closed the season by being named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. (Uoflsports.com)
Don't Miss These Must-See Fireworks Jun 26, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio: The event known as "Red, White & BOOM!" is held July 3 near Veteran's Memorial in downtown Columbus. It's one of the largest in the Midwest after Chicago's, with a parade and 400,000 folks attending. (Click2Houston, TX)
Weekend in Louisville Jun 26, 2009
The Belle of Louisville, an original paddle-wheel steamboat, cruises the Ohio River on two-hour tours ... Cruise the Ohio River aboard one of the nation s original steam-powered paddle wheel boats, the Belle of Louisville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bomb squad summoned over pickled mangoes Jun 25, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio airport summoned a bomb squad to detonate a suspicious item that turned out to be pickled mangoes. X-ray equipment used by federal security screeners in Columbus could not detect what was inside a sealed canister in luggage being inspected around 7 p.m. Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Weak economy will zap holiday trips, AAA says Jun 25, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Fewer people will be traveling this July Fourth holiday, auto club AAA said Wednesday, even though gasoline is far cheaper this year and pump prices have begun to fall even more. AAA said it expects 37. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Edward H. Lehrke Jun 25, 2009
Ed attended Gale Institute in Minneapolis and was employed for 36 years with Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, now the CSX. He started out as an operator in 1954, dispatcher in 1957, moved to chief dispatcher in 1984 and then was promoted to assistant trainmaster in 1986. After retiring in 1990, they moved back to Minnesota and built their retirement home on lower Mission Lake. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Jun 25, 2009
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, from Ohio, will stage the two-hour show in six movements - two for each film - with 200 performers on stage ... Fans of Shore's music from as far away as Alaska and Paris are expected to travel to Ohio to see the concerts. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Protect This House Jun 25, 2009
After deciding to return to Ohio State, guard Evan Turner took out an insurance policy to protect him from a career-ending injury ... When Ohio State guard Evan Turner decided not to enter this year's NBA draft and return to Columbus for his junior season, Turner's former club coach, Mike Mullins, made only one request: Buy an insurance policy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Swine Flu May Have Infected More Than 100,000 Americans Jun 25, 2009
CDC says confirmed cases, including 2 new deaths, may not reflect true reach of the disease. Sunday, May 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Visitors pioneer Spy Museums gaming strategy Jun 24, 2009
WASHINGTON - An Ohio family of five recently went undercover in the nation's capital to help foil a cyber "terrorist attack." Their attire wasn't very suspicious: Shorts, T-shirts and jackets tied around their waists ... The Metzger and Sturgeon family, from Findlay, Ohio, completed the mission, despite a few wrong turns on city streets. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Teens Compete In Duct Tape Contest Jun 24, 2009
Many of the past winners got their big votes by attending the duct tape festival in Ohio, which was last weekend. But Fauser and Caughman said they found out they were in the top 10 on Friday and could not afford the trip to Akron. (Click2Houston, TX)
Vancil Leads US Under-20 National Team to Germany for Two International Matches Jun 24, 2009
Vancil and the Cardinals will open the 2009 collegiate season on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. ET, with an exhibition game against the Irish National Team at Cardinal Park in Louisville, while the Cards' regular season will open on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., against Miami (Ohio) at Cardinal Park. Contact the Cardinals Ticket Office. (Uoflsports.com)
Parker welcomes twins Jun 24, 2009
Sarah Jessica Parker and actor husband Matthew Broderick have welcomed twin baby girls born to a surrogate at a hospital in Ohio, a representative for the couple said on Tuesday. Local CBS television affiliate WTRF-TV reported that Parker and Broderick were on hand for the birth of the twins at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry on Monday. (iAfrica.com)
Martin reveals non-conference slate Jun 24, 2009
Xavier won the first two games, 76-66 on Jan. 3, 2007 and 103-77 on Dec. 31, 2007 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Wildcats will travel to Las Vegas for the third time in four years on Saturday, Dec. 12 where they will begin a two-game series with UNLV at the Orleans Arena. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla to receive U.S. loans Jun 24, 2009
The loans to Ford will help the company upgrade factories in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio to produce 13 fuel-efficient vehicles. Nissan will receive loans of $1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Louisville Baseball Represented at 2009 USA National Team Trials Jun 23, 2009
After winning starts against Ohio State on May 6 and Connecticut on May 24 in the BIG EAST Tournament title game, he pitched six strong innings against Vanderbilt to earn the victory in the Cards' NCAA Regional title game win over the `Dores. Last summer, Louisville lefty starter was invited to the USA Baseball 2008 National Team Trials, while former Cards' outfielder was a member of the 2002 USA Baseball National Team, winning a silver medal at the 2002 FISU World University Baseball... (Uoflsports.com)
Pittsburgh slow to battle for high-speed rail lines Jun 23, 2009
He said PennDOT has begun developing a statewide rail plan and had discussions with Ohio officials about adding a Pittsburgh-to-Cleveland corridor to the national high-speed rail plan ... Even Ohio is ahead of Pennsylvania when it comes to planning high-speed rail to Pittsburgh ... The state will do a $7 million preliminary environmental study of four possible high-speed rail corridors, three within Ohio and the other from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Journey's Memorabilia Bound -- Immerse in a Collection of Stirring Photographs and Poetry by a poet On Sojourn Jun 23, 2009
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Louisville Women's Soccer Releases 2009 Schedule Jun 23, 2009
Louisville head coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes. - The University of Louisville women's soccer program has released its 2009 schedule, which includes five games against teams that advanced to last year's NCAA Tournament, five BIG EAST home games and an exhibition home match against the Republic of Ireland National Team. (Uoflsports.com)
On marriage: Lets call the whole thing off Jun 23, 2009
June 22: An Ohio eighth-grader makes an incredible shot in basketball practice during gym class. TODAYs Ann Curry reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
Notre Dame Hockey Announces 2009-10 Schedule Jun 23, 2009
The Irish then close out the month with the CCHA opening series at the Joyce Center against Ohio State ... for Notre Dame will start at 7:35 p.m. while Saturday games have a 7:05 p.m. starting time except for the Oct. 31 game with Ohio State that has a 5:05 p.m. opening faceoff ... Ohio State * 7:35 p.m. 31 Sat. (Und.com)
Jacinta Monroe Named to 12-Member 2009 Women's World University Games Team Jun 23, 2009
In addition to Monroe, team members include Jantel Lavender (Ohio State / Cleveland, Ohio); Maya Moore (Connecticut / Lawrenceville, Ga. Kayla Pedersen (Stanford / Fountain Hills, Ariz. (Seminoles.com)
A trip to remember: Local WWII vets invited to visit D.C. memorial (1) Jun 22, 2009
Marshall and his wife Pauline began organizing an Honor Tour for Mount Pleasant area veterans after reading an article that described the way former U.S. Air Force Capt. Early Morse, of Ohio, began helping vets travel to the Memorial in 2004. Morse established the nonprofit Honor Flight Network in 2005. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fred Spracklin; teacher took students 'under his wing' Jun 22, 2009
It was long stories and one-liners - amazing, intricate stories, humorous stories with fantastic punch lines at the end - I don t know how he remembered it all, said his niece, Linda Loudenslagel of Columbus, Ohio. Still, he was very traditional, always with a shirt and tie, his wife Louise (Kozel) said, adding, He was in the Mr. Chips style of things, referring to Goodbye, Mr. Chips, the 1939 movie starring Robert Donat, about a very caring teacher at an all-boys school in England. (Boston Globe)
Here come the fees: Airlines eye profits using 'a la carte' charges Jun 22, 2009
Some airline industry experts, such as Ohio State University's Nawal Taneja, say the airlines are damaging themselves by slapping on so many fees. They're alienating passengers, he says. (USA Today -- Money)
Historic PV hotel cuts back on update Jun 21, 2009
So when the tiny Paradise Valley boutique hotel closed last summer for a planned $19 million, 18-month makeover, the Ohio real-estate developer was a little bummed. "It was just like having your home sold," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Park rangers charge three men for burglary and vandalism in Perry County Jun 20, 2009
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for June 30 for Paul B. Petersheim, 31, of Ickesburg; Jeremy M. Stahl, 26, of Bellevue, Ohio; and Jesse C. Kahler, 22, also of Bellevue. All three men also face charges of felony criminal mischief, criminal mischief and theft. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Stallworth Suspended Indefinitely By NFL Jun 20, 2009
They added free-agent wide receiver David Patten this spring as protection and then drafted Ohio State's Brian Robiskie and Georgia's Mohamed Massaquoi. Patten is in his second stint with the club after stops in New Orleans, the New York Giants, New England and Washington. (KCRA 3, CA)
Thrashers Do Right…Bring In Dudley Jun 20, 2009
It drew from southern Ontario to Western Pennsylvania, and Northeastern Ohio. I think I saw a fan wearing a (defunct NHL) Cleveland Barons jersey at that game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hank Aaron concerned over lack of blacks in baseball Jun 20, 2009
Aaron attended a panel discussion at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Ohio with former athletes, civil rights scholars and activists as part of baseball s Civil Rights Game weekend. Top Sports Stories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Golden Gophers Announce Women's Hockey Schedule for 2009-10 Jun 20, 2009
After a road trip to Ohio State (Oct. 9-10), Minnesota hosts Minnesota Duluth, Oct. 16-17, and follows with a home-and-home series against St. Cloud State (Oct. (Wcha.com)
Nestle recalls cookie dough products Jun 20, 2009
5ozChristmas Sugar Cookie Tube 16ozOatmeal Cranberry Cookie Tub 48 oz.- STATES WHERE CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED:Arkansas (1); Arizona (2); California (2); Colorado (5); Delaware (1); Hawaii (1); Iowa (2); Illinois (5); Kentucky (1); Massachusetts (4); Maryland (2); Maine (3); Minnesota (5); Missouri (2); Montana (1); North Carolina (1); New Hampshire (2); New Jersey (1); Nevada (2); Ohio (4); Oklahoma (1); Oregon (1); Pennsylvania (2); South Carolina (1); Texas (3); Utah (2); Virginia (2);... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
