The fifth annual White Linen Affair sponsored by 100 Black Men of Las Vegas Inc. took place June 29 at the Eastside Cannery to raise money for the organization’s efforts to empower young people.
- Jul 08 Mon 2013 14:53
White Linen Affair raises funds, awareness
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 14:05
Local police say burglars do their homework
Elaine Sandonato was in shock after hearing the hushed 911 call her granddaughter made from her bedroom closet while two men rifled through Sandonato’s home.
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 14:04
As ‘war’ rages, Gettysburg vendors hope to cash in
As re-enacted war raged several miles away, tourists strolled a commercial strip of Gettysburg to survey T-shirts, hats and other trinkets to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s pivotal battle.
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 14:02
Privacy Is Lost, and We Are All To Blame
When full-body scanners were introduced at American airports three years ago, there was a brief public outcry. But just as quickly, it died down. Travelers interviewed shrugged off the loss of privacy in the name of safety, using terms like “trade-off” and “compromise.” One frequent traveler seemed to sum up the general attitude when he said he’d grown “immune to the procedures.”
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 13:59
Le Havre & Paris, France
Monet's brushstrokes captured Le Havre's harbor on France's west coast in his Sunrise, the very first Impressionist painting. Today, count on Le Havre as being your base to explore France's northwest region of Normandy or to head farther afield to Paris, about a 2.5-hour drive southeast from the port.
- Jun 24 Mon 2013 14:42
Rock River Valley Insider: Eat and be merry in your own backyard
There are thousands of barbecue recipes in the Forest City — and almost as many ways to throw a great backyard BBQ bash.
- Jun 24 Mon 2013 14:40
Religion bill among new Kentucky laws starting Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, people convicted of human trafficking in Kentucky will face tough new penalties; more prisoners will be able to use DNA tests to appeal their convictions; and hunters can pursue coyotes at night.
- Jun 24 Mon 2013 14:38
Trends revealed in Milan Fashion Week Day Two
Milan fashion designers have travel on their minds for next summer.
- Jun 24 Mon 2013 14:34
Based on Saturday morning’s kickoff rally
Almost every seat in the Coffee Barn in New Philadelphia was full, and other people stood along the walls of the room decorated with yellow and blue balloons — the new school colors. Those attending the rally purchased 50 T-shirts, sold for $12 each.
- Jun 21 Fri 2013 10:43
La dolce vita in Louth for $1.35 million
Fancy ‘la dolce vita’ in Co Louth? A truly bella casa has just come on the market. Baltrasna House, a late Georgian/early Victorian mansion on eight acres, is for sale by private treaty through Savills with an asking price of $1.35 million.