HELPERS ~ Udated 04.23.09Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22AMA support group for family members and friends of alcoholics meets each week at the Alachua Club, 32 N. Third in Fernandina Beach at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. For more information, call 261-7175 or 261-1813.
Former Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis diesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:04AMWillie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died.
Obituary: Willie Davis / All-Star outfielder for DodgersWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:03AMWillie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.
Baseball Notebook: Cardinals' starter strugglesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:00AMTwins 7, Cardinals 6 FORT MYERS, Fla. -- On a tough day for the Minnesota Twins , third base prospect Danny Valencia provided something positive. Valencia hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Tuesday after learning All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow. "It feels great to come through in that situation ...
Former L.A. Dodger Willie Davis found deadTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:56PMWillie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star...
Women shouldn’t fear curves, says Erin O'ConnorTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:41PMSupermodel Erin O'Connor has come to the defence of curvy catwalk models — hitting back once more at the fashion industry's obsession with size zero. Related Stories What makes a successful career woman turn to angels? Beyonce Knowles has best body, say women Beyonce Knowles has 'sexiest body', say women Confessions of a working mother: How I put my husband in the frame for murder! Confessions ...
Johnson is getting back in swing of thingsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:30AMTAMPA -- Fifty swings inside a batting cage told Nick Johnson the problem in the lower back was subsiding. "Very little, it's nothing," the DH said, when asked if he felt anything while swinging. "I will continue to stretch the lower half and keep it loose." One thing to...
Wedding show to be on island March 14Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:25AMBridal gown runway shows and tablescapes with centerpieces, linen and china will be featured at the Premier Wedding Showcase.
Play ball: Head to Arizona for spring trainingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:22AMA trip to the Cactus League is like a visit to a baseball mall. So many teams packed so close together. In Florida, the distance between rival teams is measured in miles. In Arizona, sometimes it's a matter of blocks.
Hey, antonio: just cro' up!Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:21AM* The Jets have traded with the Chargers for cornerback Antonio Cromartie. Great. What were Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum thinking? Cromartie has fathered seven children with six different women in five different states and has five paternity suits still pending. What a role model!CARL DiMEDIOThe Bronx * Jets general manager...
Video of auto-shop crash goes nationalSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:21AMMUNCIE -- If you ask the guys at Earl's Auto Repair, they'll tell you they're just as surprised as anyone that they've hit the national airwaves.
Funding key to growth of scientific innovationsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:20AMScuba divers harvesting the ocean floor for the next pharmaceutical breakthrough. Specially crafted molecules that guide surgeons to cancerous growths. Medical researchers studying sites such as Facebook to find early-warning signs of epidemics.
The week ahead, or Pacquiao sings Sinatra!Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:15AMTODAY A quiet day to stock up on nutrition-deficient snacks and alcohol-enriched purifiers. Unless you think the A's and Angels, Giants and Royals (otherwise known as Timmy's Revenge) and the Missouri Valley Conference championship are worthy of your...
From Haiti with loveSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:15AMWhen Brent Rosenlof comes home at night, Nathan's face lights up. The toddler greets Papa with a hug and a "bijou," then gets thrown up and down and around until his giggling is the loudest
Springtime in Paris’ benefits Angels ProgramSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:11AMJoin the Wyoming Medical Center Foundation for “Springtime in Paris” to benefit the Angels Program on Friday, March 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper.
Boston beats TwinsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:10AMFORT MYERS, Fla. -- Joe Nathan appears to have avoided the problem that struck John Lackey the past two years -- a troublesome spring training injury.
Morneau, Wakefield make mark depsite Boston's lossFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:34PMFORT MYERS, Fla. -- Justin Morneau and Tim Wakefield each made encouraging returns to the field after a long offseason dealing with back injuries.
Lee, Byrd homer in Cubs’ victoryFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:30PMMESA, Ariz. (AP) — Randy Wells pitched two perfect innings, Derrek Lee homered and Marlon Byrd also homered in his first game with the Cubs, leading Chicago to a 9-3 victory over the Oakland A’s on Thursday.
School kids meet with Holocaust survivorsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:30PMFifty Holocaust survivors met with hundreds of students Friday at the 11th Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest.
Indians beat Reds 9-2Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:28PMGOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Asdrubal Cabrera led off Cleveland's spring training opener with a homer, providing immediate evidence that the Indians' new manager might be onto something.
Community CalendarFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PMNorth Pinellas Community Calendar, March 6 - 12
Faith featuresFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:19PMNews of a religious nature may be submitted for Faith Features to JPodolak@News-Herald.com; The News-Herald, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; or faxed to 440-975-2293. We cannot guarantee publication.
One Year of Firsts: Dance at an Irish HooleyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:15PMWhen Irish eyes are smiling, tis like a morn in spring. with a lilt of Irish laughter You can hear the angels sing. ~Author Unknown Oh my gosh! What joy! I had the best time dancing with the...
Garcia To Start For White Sox SaturdayTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:35PMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Veteran right-hander Freddy Garcia is scheduled to start for the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in a split-squad spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cyclers 'Ride America' for cancer patientsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:21PMFARMINGTON — On most days, Malibu Fitness is an emporium of sweaty bodies, grinding it out to the Golden Oldies. Saturday, the scene was pretty much the same, only that 30 bodies — men and women of various ages — were huffing and puffing for a common cause.
Kelly has no regrets over passing on scholarshipTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:20PMFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Red Sox right-hander Casey Kelly has no regrets about giving up a full scholarship to the University of Tennessee, where he would have quarterbacked the football team and played shortstop for the baseball team.
Phils pitchers competing for spotsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:17PMCLEARWATER, FLA. — For the past two weeks, the routine hasn't changed: Stretch, play catch, throw bullpen sessions, take batting practice, run, lift weights.
Closing arguments Monday in Walker trialTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:12PMTALLADEGA COUNTY — The Talladega jury selected to try the case against Fred Allen Walker heard a fifth day of evidence Friday, and will return at 8:30 a.m. Monday to hear the closing arguments from both sides and the instructions as to the law from Circuit Judge Bo Hollingsworth.
Education minister makes no promises regarding future of Holy AngelsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:52PMSYDNEY — Nova Scotia Education Minister Marilyn More was not making any commitments about maintaining Holy Angels High School but school board officials were encouraged by her visit Tuesday.
Latest Shadow Theatre shocker: Hatten resignsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:46PMIn another surprising and sad development in the continuing deterioration of Colorado's only black theater company, Keith L. Hatten announced his resignation tonight as Shadow Theatre Company's second artistic director.
Angels DH Hideki Matsui's glove work is going wellTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMThe 35-year-old Matsui has excelled in spring-training defensive drills, but it remains unclear how much he might be able to play in the outfield this season. The 35-year-old Matsui has excelled in spring-training defensive drills, but it remains unclear how much he might be able to play in the outfield this season.
Feds meet with Mets shortstopMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:15AMNew York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said yesterday at Port St. Lucie, Fla., he met with federal investigators last week regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug.
N.L. family pleads for return of items stolen from young son's gravesiteMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:12AMST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A family in Newfoundland and Labrador is pleading for the return of items stolen from their young son's gravesite. Bradley Ryan died in 2002 at the age of seven from complications related to a car accident years earlier.
V REMEMBER WHENMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:10AMThe Reporter No, they're not Hell's Angels. Far from it. This photo from Pat (Waldspurger) Mahoney shows the Greyhound Motorcycle Club circa early 1930s.
Society's problem solversMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:09AMIt's a moment Liam Hargis waited for pretty much his whole life. The St. Paul's elementary school student is a regular visitor to National Engineering Month displays at the Station Mall. His mother, Janine, has brought him to the displays for years.[...]
Plantersville man follows his artistic visionMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:08AMWhat's in a name? If you go looking for Chadwick Grimes on the Internet, you might have a hard time finding him, but he's there. On the social networking site Facebook, a search for Chadwick Johanson will take you to him. At www.chadwickfinearts.com, he's known as Chadwick Price.
Ottawa con artist's feisty victim rebuildsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:04AMA woman whose life was completely devastated by an abusive con artist is rebuilding after her hard work and dogged determination helped send him to prison.
McBride, Adkins wow local fansMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:48AMTour mates Martina McBride and Trace Adkins couldn't be more opposite, as the country music stars showed at Bank of Kentucky Center Sunday night.
'Prostitution will happen'Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:46AMDoes Fifa approve of Cape Town's crackdown on sex workers ahead of the soccer World Cup? The organisation's general secretary Jerome Valcke did not seem too sure at a media briefing in the city on Monday.
Gangleader climbs out of police lock-upSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:30AMThe leader of a criminal gang arrested in Nörrköping in eastern Sweden on drug charges walked free on Saturday when police left him unattended in an exercise yard.
For the RecordSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:27AMRussia. Although the U.S. beat Finland for the gold medal, Finland actually finished fourth.
St. Dennis to shut K-8 doors at end of ‘09-10 school yearSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:22AMROYAL OAK — The St. Dennis Child Development Center is booming, with a waiting list and 125 children between the ages of 6 weeks and pre-kindergarten enrolled.