The Phils' Unsung Hero APPhillies right fielder Jayson Werth is batting .281 with five home runs and 10 RBIs in nine postseason games.A devastating injury threatened his career, but Jayson Werth has quietly fought back to become a crucial cog in the Phillies' bid for a second straight World Series title, says Joe Lemire. Oct 27, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Most days from May to August in 2006 Jayson Werth pushed his boat off shore, aimlessly floated and dropped a hook into Lake Springfield, bottom fishing for carp and the occasional bass ... Further examination of his wrist after the season found two torn ligaments, shelving Werth for all of '06 and sending him home to his native Springfield, Ill. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lyman Draper White Oct 25, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children - Susan Draper White of Springfield, Ore. Melissa Helen White and Philip McAlister White II of Richardson, Texas;brother, David M. White of Harbert;sister, Priscilla White Braun of Deephaven, Minn. (The Herald-Palladium)
Ghost-hunting advice from the pros Oct 24, 2009
Hunt on the ghost's time "Nighttime is good for ghost-hunting because the absence of noise, people, and other distractions of the day helps your sixth sense stay in tune with your environment. That said, any time can be good, depending on who's doing the haunting. The elderly lady who haunts my home, for example, knocks on the walls throughout the day but stays quiet at night, unless we've done something to upset her, such as running the vacuum too late. In that case, she knocks loudly and... (CNN)
2010 Schedule to Include Three Home Meets Oct 20, 2009
The next weekend, on Feb. 13, Yale will square off with Springfield College before meeting SCSU yet again on Feb. 20 ... On March 7, the Elis meet Rhode Island College and Springfield College before traveling to Rutgers on March 13. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Crowley staying busy in Babson’s goal Oct 18, 2009
Babson College sophomore Peter Crowley has been a busy and efficient Beaver in goal for the men s soccer team, which carried a 9-4-1 record into yesterday s game against visiting Springfield. Babson, undefeated (3-0) and in first place in the New England Women s and Men s Athletic Conference, won a key conference game last weekend, 1-0, over Wheaton. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Colgate Tries to Take Lead in Patriot League Football Race on... Oct 16, 2009
Georgetown Head Coach Kevin Kelly, Springfield, 1982 Career Record 5-33 (Fourth Season) Overall/Georgetown; 1-20 Patriot League ... Harvard Head Coach Tim Murphy, Springfield, 1978 Career Record 132-98-1 (22nd Season) Overall/100-53 (16th Season) at Harvard. (Patriotleague.com)
Board handles a number Oct 14, 2009
Elementary principal (Mike Duffek): Dibels testing continues in Tabor, Springfield and Tyndall; flu sickness is starting in the elementary and is being monitored. Activities director (Mike Duffek): Duffek is chairman for the district volleyball tournament this year with four teams in our district - Wagner, Parkston, McCook Central-Montrose and Bon Homme with games played at the highest seess home court November 3 and 5. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
'Godfather' singer Al Martino dies in Pa. at 82 Oct 14, 2009
Martino died at his childhood home in the Philadelphia suburb of Springfield, in Delaware County, according to publicist Sandy Friedman, of the Rogers & Cowan public relations firm. Friedman didn't cite a cause of death. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obituaries in the news Oct 14, 2009
" The native Chicagoan also taught film and film history at Northwestern University and Florida State University. ___ Al Martino SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (AP) Singer Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in "The Godfather" and recorded hits including "Spanish Eyes" and the Italian ballad "Volare" in a 50-year musical career, died Tuesday. He was 82. Martino died at his childhood home in the Philadelphia suburb of Springfield, in Delaware County, according to publicist... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Sullivan takes fourth, Mattoon goes 1-4 at Mount Zion Oct 13, 2009
Sullivan beat Springfield Lanphier 25-15, 25-13 and lost to Mount Zion 25-12, 25-13 before beating Okaw Valley 25-23, 20-25, 16-14 in pool play, placing second ... Okaw Valley beat Springfield Lanphier 25-16, 21-25, 15-9 and 27-25, 25-21 while falling to Mount Zion 25-21, 25-13 and to Mattoon and Sullivan. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How about disclosing legislative perks, too Oct 12, 2009
Now, tell me, in this awesome wisdom of the Legislature and governor demanding such transparency of our public servants paid from public dollars, where I can find on a Web site the exact salary, travel allowances, living expenses, housing and parking reimbursement in Springfield, license plates, paid health insurance - includeing pharmacy, dental, vision - and life insurance, committee assignment stipends, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts and any other form of compensation of... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Event allows re-enactors to reveal family memories of Honest Abe Oct 12, 2009
Lincoln was friendly with the Chapmans and had even let Harriet stay with his family in Springfield while she pursued her education, Mittelstaedt said. In fact, Lincoln made the same offer to many of his relatives that if they wanted to come to Springfield they could as long as they were doing something to better themselves, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Area physicians recognized for excellence in rural health care Oct 10, 2009
SPRINGFIELD Several area doctors were honored with the Rural Physician of Excellence Award recently, according to a press release from the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA). The award is to recognize rural physicians nominated by their communities for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide health care to rural and underserved residents throughout the state. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Patriot League Football Weekend Opens Thursday on ESPNU Oct 9, 2009
Georgetown Head Coach Kevin Kelly, Springfield, 1982 Career Record 5-32 (Fourth Season) Overall/Georgetown; 1-19 Patriot League. Lehigh Head Coach Andy Coen, Gettysburg, 1986 Career Record 16-21 (Fourth Season) Overall/Lehigh; 11-7 Patriot League. (Patriotleague.com)
LETTER: Enemies and friends see how we are divided Oct 7, 2009
We must come together as a people, tell Springfield and DC that we are awake now and watching and to stop thinking they are kings and queens of the castle. It's still OUR country, OUR Constitution and OUR power to take back. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Court records, online posts bring Beason suspect into focus Oct 3, 2009
The Springfield Journal-Register published a photo on its Web site Friday that appears to show him at the Gee family funeral Monday in Mount Pulaski. His last posts on either the MySpace or Facebook pages are from Sept. 18, days before the brutal slayings were discovered. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Homegrown terrorists a concern, agencies say Oct 2, 2009
the chairman of the Homeland Security committee, said that unlike a Denver-based man's recent plot against New York City's transportation system, attempted attacks in Dallas and Springfield, Ill. were "quite haunting" because they involved independent individuals working outside the big, coastal cities "that we assumed were the primary target areas for terrorists.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
3 critical violations found at western Erie County travel center Oct 2, 2009
3 critical violations BP Stateline Exit 3 Travel Center, 6143 Route 6N, Springfield Township ... Camp Fitch, 12600 Ables Road, Springfield Township. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ex-police chief files lawsuit against town Sep 30, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, S.C. Dennis Bing Jones, who was terminated from his position as Springfield police chief in April, has filed a lawsuit against the town of Springfield for breach of contract ... The lawsuit is not against the residents of Springfield, Jones said ... Springfield s lawyer, James Walsh, was contacted, but he had no comment about the case. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
High-speed rail hits another speed bump Sep 30, 2009
SPRINGFIELD - Efforts to bring faster Amtrak service to Illinois hit another speed bump Tuesday. House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, introduced legislation Tuesday that would bar the state from spending money on a segment of the line in Springfield that is designated as the high-speed rail route ... Madigan's move comes in response to a fight underway in Springfield, in which officials are balking at the potential for additional passenger and freight trains running through the middle of... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Men accused of unrelated bomb plots in Ill., Texas Sep 26, 2009
Michael C. Finton, 29, who also went by the name Talib Islam and idolized American born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh, was arrested Wednesday in Springfield, Ill ... Finton appeared in federal court in Springfield on Thursday and said he was an unmarried, part-time cook at a fish and chicken restaurant in the central Illinois city of Decatur. (USA Today)
Opening date still not set for VA clinic Sep 25, 2009
The clinic could save long drives for veterans, who now travel to Decatur, Springfield, Danville or Marion. Veterans in Coles and surrounding counties are anticipating the opening of the facility. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
2 Men Charged in Alleged U.S. Bomb Plots Sep 25, 2009
The U.S Federal Courthouse is seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Springfield, Ill ... Finton appeared in federal court in Springfield on Thursday and said he was an unmarried, part-time cook at a fish and chicken restaurant in the central Illinois city of Decatur. (CBS News -- US)
Click to read:Man Charged in Ill. Courthouse Bomb Plot Sep 25, 2009
The U.S Federal Courthouse is seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Springfield, Ill ... (CBS/AP) A 29-year-old man who idolized American-born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh has been arrested after attempting to detonate what he thought was a bomb inside a van outside a federal courthouse in the Illinois capital of Springfield, officials said Thursday ... Finton appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Byron G. Cudmore in Springfield and said he was an unmarried, part-time cook at a fish and chicken... (CBS News)
Man charged with plot to bomb Ill. courthouse Sep 25, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- A 29-year-old man who idolized American-born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh has been arrested after attempting to set off what he thought was a powerful bomb in a van outside a federal courthouse in the Illinois capital of Springfield, officials said Thursday ... Finton appeared in federal court in Springfield on Thursday and said he was an unmarried, part-time cook at a fish and chicken restaurant in the central Illinois city of Decatur. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
LETTER: Time for taxpayers to make a difference Sep 24, 2009
It seems our elected officials that we send to Springfield want to keep on spending. Keep increasing taxes, instead of passing laws to live within a budget. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tips to see fall foliage in a whole new way Sep 23, 2009
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington. Today's Date. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
More of this story Sep 23, 2009
They are Hoang Nguyen Do of Vietnam who is residing with Rodney and Judy Mace of Tyndall; Max Hufgard of Germany, residing with John and Jan Bentzen of Tabor; Antonia Wachholtz of Germany, residing with Doug and Suzanne Stemper of Tabor; Yu-Te (Jeff) Wu of Taiwan, residing with Gary and June Ruppelt of Springfield; Elin Lantz of Sweden, Ralf Petersen of Denmark and Michel Nhat Tran Vo of Norway, residing with Rick and Joan Hudson of Tyndall ... Superintendent (Bryce Knudson): Bon Homme Booster... (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Lane-Widening Project Temporarily Closes Stretch of I-95 Sep 22, 2009
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
ISU group who joined for archaeological dig in 1969 reunites Sep 21, 2009
Sofia Boosterom, left, of Taft, Texas, comforts Judy Jelks, center, of Normal, while wiping tears of joy away while Chili Fung, center, of Yorba Linda, California, Pat Dopp, right center, of Springfield, Missouri, and Jerry Hunt, right, of Peoria, chat during the Ft. Leaton 40th Year Reunion at the Jelks' home in Normal Saturday afternoon, September 19, 2009 ... Mike Dopp, Springfield. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Sep 21, 2009
Click here for full text of the alert. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COMEBACK KIDS: Monarchs Edge Jacksonville, 28-27 Sep 20, 2009
and (Springfield, Va. each had six tackles. (Odusports.com)
Motorcyclists to follow Lincoln's ride through Shelby, Moultrie counties Sep 19, 2009
Tinkham, an attorney in Springfield, said he decided to divide the more than 500-mile circuit ride into four legs this year. The first leg of the ride took place April 26, the second one June 14 and the third leg July 12. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cox finishes second at Wasiota Winds Fall Kick-off Sep 16, 2009
Freshman (Springfield, Ill. shot a 72 to conclude his collegiate debut, and fellow newcomer (Herrin, Ill. (Siusalukis.com)
Firms benefit from exports Sep 15, 2009
BarSplice, along with two other Dayton area companies in Franklin and in Springfield were among 27 businesses that recently took home the Ohio governor s award for exporting excellence. Sweet Manufacturing, which makes agricultural and industrial material handling and conveyor equipment, starting exporting when it opened in 1955 but boosted the practice in the mid 1980s, said Alicia Sweet Hupp, president and chief executive officer. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Bucknell Football's Jones, Kizekai Pick Up Weekly Honors Sep 15, 2009
Bison senior linebacker (Springfield, Va. Lee) was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, while senior running back (Pawtucket, R.I./Blair Academy (N.J.)) was honored as the league's Special Teams Player of the Week. (Bucknellbison.com)
One dead, 2 seriously injured in wreck Sep 11, 2009
He said the Dodge continued to travel left of center, crashing head on into a southbound 2005 Ford truck driven by Ronald Malthus, 24, of Springfield, Ga. Edgeworth said the passenger in the rear of the Dodge, Maria Stotts, received fatal injuries, and both the driver, Rodriguez, and the front seat passenger, Franklin Stotts, 62, of Miami, Fla. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
634th families to welcome soliders home Friday Sep 10, 2009
Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 634th Brigade Support Battalion in Sullivan; Company A, 634th BSB in Mattoon; Company B, 634th BSB in Champaign; Company C, 634th BSB in Springfield, 135th Chemical Company in Machesney Park and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery in Chicago were mobilized in September 2008. It is important that we honor our service members, not only this week as they arrive home to their families and loved ones, but... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Johns Hopkins Earns Highest NSCAA Ranking In Program History Sep 9, 2009
Blue Jays Rise To No. 4 In The Nation. BALTIMORE, MD - The Johns Hopkins women's soccer team climbed two spots in this week s NSCAA Division III Coaches Poll to No. 4, the best ranking in the program s 18-year history. (Hopkinssports.com)
Patriot League Football Release - 9.7.09 Sep 8, 2009
Georgetown Head Coach Kevin Kelly, Springfield, 1982 Career Record 5-28 (Fourth Season) Overall/Georgetown; 1-17 Patriot League. Lafayette opens its season by traveling to Georgetown for a Patriot League contest, where the Hoyas will play the first night game at Multi-Sport Field in their home opener. (Patriotleague.com)
Quinn names biz leaders to U of I board Sep 5, 2009
Rounding out the five: Karen Hasara, former mayor of Springfield; Timothy Koritz, staff anesthesiologist at Rockford Memorial Hospital, and Edward McMillan, CEO of McMillan LLC, a consultancy to the food and agribusiness industries, and former CEO of Purina Mills Inc. Mr. McMillan resigned from the board this summer and has been reappointed. All five are graduates of the University of Illinois, according to a news release from the governors office. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Fairfax County’s Sports Scene Sep 4, 2009
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington ... Randall was the coach of the girl s freshman team at West Springfield High School in 2009, and was once a coach at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Hynes: Raise taxes on the wealthiest Sep 3, 2009
SPRINGFIELD -- Comptroller Dan Hynes wants to tax wealthy Illinoisans to help balance the state budget ... "It's better to place the burden on those most able to pay," Hynes told reporters in Springfield. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Americas best flea markets Sep 2, 2009
SPRINGFIELD ANTIQUE SHOW & FLEA MARKET. Where & when: Springfield, Ohio; one weekend each month, excluding February and July. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Knoxville The Tennessee Valley Fair, Sept. 11-20, features rides, agricultural exhibits, contests, food, shows and concerts, including performances by Rick Springfield and the Sugar Hill Gang. 865-215-1477, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
ISU unveils new car-sharing program to promote car-pooling Aug 28, 2009
ISU student Caroline Suhadolnik of Springfield stopped at the Hertz booth on Thursday with fellow student Cody Stratman from Elgin. The pair said they doubted they'd use the car for local trips. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Residence Inn by Marriott opens in N.Va. Aug 28, 2009
Residence Inn by Marriott opens in Springfield - Washington Business Journal ... Residence Inn by Marriott opens in Springfield ... A 160-suite Residence Inn by Marriott has opened up for business in Springfield. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Men's Gymnastics Announces Ambitious 2010 Schedule Aug 25, 2009
Air Force will face Army for the second time on March 12 in West Point, N.Y., before traveling to Springfield, Mass. to take on Springfield College on March 14. (Airforcesports.com)
Springfield, Mass., Big E fair opens Sept. 18 Aug 25, 2009
Big E fair opens Sept. 18 - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News)
New state allowing mini-casinos at truck stops Aug 24, 2009
SPRINGFIELD -- A little-noticed provision in the state's new video gambling law could turn some Illinois truck stops into mini-casinos. The law, which legalized video poker at bars and veterans halls to help raise money for statewide construction projects, would allow the machines to be placed at trucking facilities under certain conditions. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Content and on target as an amateur with standing Aug 23, 2009
This week, the 30-year-old West Bridgewater native will tee off in the US Amateur for the second time, but the first time in nearly a decade since he was a wide-eyed college sophomore, tackling famed Baltusrol Golf Club (Springfield, N.J.) in 2000. He was in awe of the players he was paired with, including Luke Donald and Hunter Mahan, who are now on the PGA Tour. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
LETTER: Look at a list of what Palin doesn't have Aug 20, 2009
7X6Z9 wrote on Aug 17, 2009 3:14 PM:" LITTLE-DICK DURBIN: MEETING WITH CONSTITUENTS "NOT PRODUCTIVE". KNOW WHAT IS PRODUCTIVE? MEETING WITH LOBBYISTS!PANTAGRAPH.COM (Aug 13 2009) SPRINGFIELD - Rather than participate in a town hall-style public session to discuss President Barack Obamas push for an overhaul of health care, Durbin has held six meetings with health care officials.--------------Meeting with the people who voted you into office? Meh. Not productive. Meeting with people who can buy... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Remember tips for renting cars online Aug 18, 2009
-- Diane P., Springfield, Ill. Dear Diane: How right you are. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Speed limit for trucks set to rise to 65 Aug 15, 2009
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois could soon join most other states in having a uniform speed limit for cars and trucks on its highways. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to formally endorse legislation that boosts the speed limit for semitrailer trucks to 65 miles per hour on rural interstates, the bill's Senate sponsor said Friday. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
D-League schedule has new, unbalanced look Aug 14, 2009
But unless they meet up in the Showcase - those matchups have not been announced - the Wizards won't play the expansion Springfield (Mass. Armor, at all, even though they are in the same conference. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Some state of Illinois offices begin furloughs Aug 12, 2009
By KURT ERICKSON, JG/T-C Springfield Bureau. SPRINGFIELD An undisclosed number of workers in the state comptroller s office are being forced to take five days of unpaid leave as part of the latest budget-cutting move in state government. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday Aug 12, 2009
They will hear a report from Agnes Dunn on the 89th ALA convention held in Springfield in July. The Unit is asking for complete and correct mailing addresses of Bureau County and surrounding area soldiers who are serving in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Africa so the Unit can send them a Christmas box in early November. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
More state employees required to take unpaid days off Aug 11, 2009
SPRINGFIELD - An undisclosed number of workers in the state comptroller's office are being forced to take five days of unpaid leave as part of the latest budget-cutting move in state government. On Friday, Comptroller Dan Hynes became the latest statewide officer to impose furlough days on employees he controls. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Church Roundup Aug 7, 2009
Springfield Baptist Church, 550 Fourth St. The Women's Day fundraising committee will host a prayer breakfast at 10 a.m. Saturday ... COMER - Springfield Baptist Church, 604 Highway 72 East. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Former Saluki Pitcher Adams Finds Major Highlights in Minor Leagues Aug 6, 2009
LHP (Springfield Cardinals/Double A Affiliate of St. Louis) holds a 2-0 record and a 3. 83 ERA in 54 innings pitched. (Siusalukis.com)
Mattoon man indicted for failing to register as sex offender Aug 5, 2009
SPRINGFIELD Edward Bryan Gray Jr., 29, of Mattoon was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury with violation of the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. The indictment alleged that from April 17 through May 14, Gray failed to register and to update registration as a sex offender after leaving Illinois to travel to Iowa. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Architect Charles Gwathmey dies at age 71 Aug 5, 2009
Among other projects the firm worked on were the International Center of Photography, also in Manhattan, and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Gwathmey said he tried to make museum interiors as interesting as the works on display. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
LETTER: Time for reform in health care system Aug 3, 2009
My Mother died in 2001, after surgery she was in a Hospital in Springfield, I will not say the name. She did not die there, we did get her home for awhile. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Medley Global Advisors Names Political Economy and Telecom-Media-Technology Directors Jul 29, 2009
Previously, Mr. Silva had stints with The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Springfield (Va. Times, the National Captioning Institute and the Voice of America. (PR Newswire)
3 Years to go: On time and on budget, London marks countdown to 2012 Olympics Jul 27, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Kastles have won their first World TeamTennis Pro League championship, beating the Springfield Lasers 23-20 on Sunday night. Athletes behaving badly. (FOX61, CT)
