Vickie Hicks | Springfield-Greene County Library District Let’s play a game. How well do you know your library? First off, how is the Springfield-Greene County Library District funded? I conducted an informal survey while walking through the shelves in the library center. Several people said sales tax, others thought state funds, and a few didn’t […]
Barbara McIntyre | Special to USA TODAY NETWORK – Ohio Eliot Ness has achieved near-mythical status in Chicago, where his “Untouchables” brought down Al Capone, and in Cleveland, where his position as security director brought him fame and infamy. He has been portrayed in film and literature, and now by Cleveland author Deanna R. Adams […]
Keith Payne, cross country and indoor track and field coach and assistant outdoor track and field coach in Swain County, died Saturday. “It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of the passing of a valued employee, Keith Payne, on Saturday afternoon,” Swain County Schools Superintendent Mark Sale said in a news […]
Barbara Loots | Especially for the News Leader My guest today is Barbara Loots (rhymes with goats), who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Barbara is another poet who discovered her calling early and was writing poetry as early as the 3rd grade. She says she even made a book of her poems, but her piano […]
The Cincinnati Bengals lost 27-3 to the Chicago Bears in Week 2 of the preseason. Although Cincinnati’s defense showed promise, the Bears dominated the rest of the game in a game marred by rain and penalties. Fortunately, the Bengals have checked out some of their replacements. Here are the best and worst from the game. […]
We’ve made it to halftime at Cleveland Browns Stadium and your Minnesota Vikings are leading the Cleveland Browns 13-7. The Vikings had the ball first in this game and we were informed that offensive coordinator Wes Phillips would be calling the offensive plays for tonight’s game. Nick Mullens started at quarterback and found Jalen Nailor […]
There’s only a short time left until the second game of the 2024 NFL preseason, which will see the Minnesota Vikings take on the Cleveland Browns. To help you prepare for kickoff, here’s everything you need to know about this afternoon’s contest. Date and time: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 3:25 p.m. Central Time Location: Cleveland […]
The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor The odds of winning the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292 million. Here are things you’re more likely to win than big money. The Texas Lottery offers several drawing games for those looking to win big. Here’s a […]
BROCKTON — Maureen Healy has cared for patients at Good Samaritan Medical Center for 27 years. She was thrilled Friday to learn that Boston Medical Center could take over care. “I have dedicated my career to being a Good Samaritan, and so have many others,” she said Friday. “Tonight I will celebrate that.” Good Sam’s […]
Ocean City, NJ hosts sandcastle building contest The Ocean City Sand Sculpture Contest was held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6th Street Beach in Ocean City, NJ. A week after the devastating announcement that Gillian’s Wonderland Pier will close at the end of the season, Ocean City residents and vacationers are faced with one […]
