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  • Pope names new Detroit archbishop Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:25PM DETROIT, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Allen Henry Vigneron of California as the new Roman Catholic archbishop of Detroit.
  • Mary Ancell Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:25PMSIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services conducted Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for Mary Dover Ancell, 88, who died on Dec. 31, 2008, were: David Ancell, Jeff Bogue IV, Jeff Bogue III, Jim Henson, Christopher Snider and Blair Moran.
  • Boy killed in Dodge County was part of quadruplets Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:23PMTOWN OF CALAMUS The death of a 7-year-old Beaver Dam boy is a tragic reminder of the dangers of driving too fast on icy roads, sheriffs officials say. Jared Salazar was killed and his quadruplet siblings and parents were injured in the crash at 8:32 p.m. Saturday on Highway 151 near Beaver Dam. The familys sport utility vehicle spun out of control and rolled over several times on the icy road. ...
  • First Baptist Church - yesterday and today ~ A church rooted in growth and transition Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:22PMLike other historic churches in downtown Fernandina Beach, First Baptist Church has a history that began about 150 years ago. And like many other churches, its story is one of dedicated members, close families, a succession of pastors and ultimately of transition.
  • Mourners at funeral for young hockey player sing him one last Christmas carol Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:22PM PORT PERRY, Ont. - Don Sanderson was in a coma during Christmas and missed celebrating his favourite time of year, so hundreds of mourners solemnly sang a yuletide carol Monday at the funeral for the 21-year-old hockey player who died following an on-ice fight.
  • ‘Big protector’ killed in snowmobile accident Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:15PMLake Fenton — Trevor Morris, a friendly, artistic and athletic 11-year-old fifth-grader at Torrey Hill Intermediate School was killed Friday, Jan. 2 in a snowmobile accident. The crash occurred in Cheboygan County, where Trevor and his family were spending some time during the Christmas break.
  • Caryl Rivers: Tower of Babel? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:12PMWe need a press powerful enough to rival other power centers, like government and the corporate state. And we desperately need a new economic structure to save newspapers.
  • Environment agencies up for overhaul —Atienza Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:02PMEnvironment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose Atienza has vowed to crack the whip within his department to ensure a more effective and efficient enforcement of environmental laws.
  • Business Hall of Fame inducts 4 new members Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:47PMA crowd of almost 300 showed up Oct. 23 at the ninth annual Brazoria County Business Hall of Fame to honor local greats. The evening started with a reception sponsored by BASF, ConocoPhillips, Ron Carter Auto Dealerships, the Dow Chemical Co. and TDEC Inc.-Electrical Contractors.
  • Regardless of whether the Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:46PM Regardless of whether the planet is warming or not, regardless of whether we caused it or not you can GUARANTEE that those who use the most energy will be the least effected and those who use the least will suffer the most. Climate change is irrelevant. There is no way for the entire human population to live at the levels that the west expects. We have ALWAYS been happy to exploit other ...
  • Willets Point, Citi Field top news Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:43PMThe future of Willets Point and the construction of the Mets’ new stadium, Citi Field, across the street, were 2008’s top stories in northern Queens.
  • Massillon takes care of business Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:25PM The Massillon Tigers girls basketball team surpassed its win total from last season with a dominant 66-24 victory over visiting Cleveland Lincoln West Saturday. The game was also designated as “Fan Appreciation Day” and the Tigers made sure to put on a good show for all the young girls who were admitted for free as part of the promotion. Massillon led 15-7 after one quarter but put the ...
  • Program designed to get Catholics back to church Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:15AMTony Aemmer knows what it is like to return to the Catholic church after being away for 30 years. Now he wants to share his experience with others who face the same challenge.
  • Laid to rest Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:13AMThibodaux Police officers carry the casket of Treverse Johnson during burial services at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church Saturday afternoon. Johnson, 33, died last week of a suspected blood clot.
  • Weathering the storm Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:12AMPublished: Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:06 a.m. Rain drops fall from a Virgin Mary statue outside the St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church on La. 1 in Napoleonville Saturday afternoon.
  • The Feast of Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:05AMYour Worship examines this end-of-Christmas celebration.
  • Atienza cracks whip on DENR personnel Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:02AMDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza yesterday vowed to “crack the whip” within the DENR to ensure a more effective and efficient enforcement of environmental laws.
  • Minersville knocks off Bears Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:52AMMINERSVILLE — Ricky Hablett poured in a game-high 19 points as Minersville ended a five-game losing streak with a 52-47 victory over Mahanoy Area on Saturday afternoon.
  • Unbeaten Carroll claims tourney title Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:43AMMICHIGANTOWN -- Adam Spesard scored a game-high 24 points Saturday night, and Carroll remained undefeated with a 58-43 victory over the host Bulldogs in the championship game of the Clinton Central Holiday Tournament..
  • Beulah M. Nesius, 96 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:40AMRENSSELAER -- Beulah M. Nesius, 96, of Rensselaer, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at the Jasper County Hospital Alterna Care.
  • Organization hosts fundraiser to help Mayans in Guatemala Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:01AMOne local non-profit organization has a specific mission: help the indigenous Mayan population in Quiche, Guatemala.
  • WATERLOO: City still on move in 2008 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:43AMWaterloo continued to work with the reduced state funds it had to improve the quality of life for residents, with numerous committee-level discussions focusing on everything from teen smoking to downtown revitalization.
  • Bishop: Provide safety nets for the poor Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:30AMAS the year began with gloomy economic forecasts, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) challenged the government to ease the plight of the poor, who suffer most from corruption.
  • Out of Africa and into Grant Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:24AM COLUMBIA — On a Monday morning in December, it takes a few minutes for the fifth-graders at Grant Elementary School to settle into art class. Today, they are finishing up their holiday cards for cancer patients. Desire is focused, head low, working in great penciled detail on a drawing of houses and a road; he has already finished his holiday card with a watercolor snowman on the front. He ...
  • Bank branch comes to Liberty Elementary Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:42AMBank branch comes to Liberty Elementary
  • You be the judge:‘Recovery court’ serving as alternative to jail Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:41AMOTSEGO COUNTY --  Standing before 46th Circuit Court Judge Patricia Morse, more than 20 members of recovery court -- formerly known as drug court — wait for their name to be called to stand before the judge, their peers and the recovery court team to report their progress.
  • Wait may be over for Lourdes Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:39AMThe agonising and year-long wait for an announcement on a funding agreement for the redevelopment of Lourdes Hospital may end when NSW health minister John Della Bosca again visits Dubbo.
  • Something fun for all ages happening in the Fremont area this weekend Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:35AMMusic, family fun and a lot of bulls are on tap in the Fremont area this weekend. If you didnt get enough dancing on N...
  • Juanita Rebecca Baca Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:32AMJuanita Rebecca Baca, 70 of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. She was born June 15, 1938, in Lumberton, to Elias and Amelia Garcia. Juanita was retired from Wal-Mart.
  • Marihugh, Arthur earn two wins each at Goodrich Tournament of Champions Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:31AMGOODRICH — Five Petoskey wrestlers took part in the Goodrich Tournament of Champions tournament Tuesday, a 22-team tournament that’s recognized as one of the strongest tournament’s in the state.
  • Honouring The Ibrox Disaster Victims, 38 Years Later Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:25AMThe lives of 66 football fans exiting through a poorly-built staircase are remembered. Back in 1971, before the restructuring of Scottish football, there were only two Old Firm league games a season. On Saturday January 2nd 1971 the two bitter rivals clashed at Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium. It was, of course, a huge, and eagerly anticipated match. Celtic, from the east end of the city, had been ...
  • TOP 10 WEB STORY OF 2008: Mom, daughter find stranded Ty Pennington, offer him a lift Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:21AMDriving on I-75 will never be the same for Diane and Colleen Grassley of Monroe. The mother-daughter pair helped television star Ty Pennington Saturday night when he was stranded in Newport near the Swan Creek exit.
  • St. Helen students spread Christmas warmth Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:17AMSt. Helen Catholic School of Pearland has reached out to the elderly at Christmas by providing homemade blankets.
  • St. Paul blogger Emilie Lemmons shared her story of living with and dying of cancer with readers worldwide Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:16AMWhen her oncologist told Emilie Lemmons a week and a half ago that she might not have much time left, she went home and finished writing out her Christmas cards.
  • Wrestling capsules Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:16AMFox Valley Conference Cary-Grove Coach: Dan Cysewski (25th season) Last year’s finish: Fifth at FVC meet (121.5 points)
  • Jobs gone, money going, but faith remains in SW Fla. Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:15AM"People who have less are giving to people who have even more less. I am overwhelmed."
  • Marriage that lasts a lifetime Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:13AMTen years ago, a United Way needs assessment identified the decline of the traditional two-parent family as the No. 1 challenge facing our community. In response, a group of community and religious leaders created Community Marriage Builders, an organization founded to provide couples with the skills and tools necessary to create and sustain marriages that last a lifetime.
  • Top local stories for 2008 mostly about the economy Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:13AMThis feature is under development and will be available soon. Big money is involved in the top three local news stories of 2008, but for very different reasons.
  • Ninth body found at site of Santa-suit killings Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:44PMNeighbor Lisa Ritchie, right, looks at the home in Covina where a man dressed as Santa who had been having marital problems opened fire at a Christmas Eve party before the house caught fire.
  • Church moves for phase out of fertilizers, pesticides Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:44PMMANILA, Philippines - Catholic Church officials in Mindanao are moving to phase out commercial fertilizers and pesticides in favor of sustainable agriculture.
  • Funeral for teen killed in Dec. 16 accident set for Saturday (1:28 p.m.) Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:39PMFuneral for teen killed in Dec. 16 accident set for Saturday (1:28 p.m.)
  • Clergy condemn crime Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:37PMAlthough Christmas prayers are meant to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, this time round, the sermons were filled by condemnations of corruption and child-sacrifice that have gripped the country.
  • Nine dead in California Santa shooting Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:37PM The death toll rose to nine on Friday from a Southern California Christmas Eve rampage by a man dressed as Santa Claus who sprayed gunfire at a party at his former in-laws before setting the house on fire, police said.
  • Bringing rare gifts to those in need Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:31PMSHAMOKIN — Tina Estigo smiled from ear to ear — a rare gift — as she participated in a Christmas party at the ARC Meeting Place for Expanding and Sharing (AMPES) Monday night.
  • Gros, 61, remembered as competitor Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:28PMIf there are men of substance and men of style, then former Iberia Parish Councilman George Gros undoubtedly will be remembered as the former, friends and family members said.
  • Live Nativity Scene Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:26PMFor the first time in 50 years, the Iberia Parish Knights of Columbus tried something new this year for its annual live enactment of the Christmas nativity in front of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
  • Dolores Ratto Martin - Beloved wife and mother Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:17PMBorn Jan. 15, 1934, Dolores Ratto Martin, of Sonoma, passed away at home early Dec. 15, 2008, after a lengthy illness.
  • Jack Allen Pemberton Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:17PMJack Allen Pemberton passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, with his family by his side. We will miss him and his infectious smile. Jack was born to his parents, Charlotte G. Owen and George Pemberton on Oct. 2, 1923, in Long Beach. He was one of five children.
  • Economy must be driven by moral obligation says Archbishop of Westminster Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:15PMThe leader of the Catholic church in England and Wales used his Christmas message to speak about the "breakdown" in trust prompted by the credit crunch.
  • The origins of Christmas traditions Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:14PMMADISON — There is no such thing as an American Christmas.