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PITSBURG - “It was bigger than basketball, and it was really special.
It shows the type of community they have in Pitsburg. We're extremely
appreciative of what they've done for him here. Mitch has been fighting
very hard.” Those were the words of Tri-Village coach Josh... Read
More.
More Sports.
GRANDMOTHER SUPPORTS GRANDSONS
A split decision for
one hoops fan
By George Starks
PITSBURG - When the 2014-15 basketball schedule was released, Joann
Stocksdale was faced with a problem most cannot fathom. As a young
mother, the then Joann Richards was like most parents. She and her late
husband, Jack Richards, were busy raising their children, Niles and
Shaun.. Read
More. More Sports.
MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
A Yuletide Blessing?
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I hope you all had a safe, happy and healthy Yuletide! Now
for some exciting stuff - I believe. On the front page of the Daily
Advocate - Monday - 12/22 - the headline read - "Commissioners, Judge
clash over budget." This is a money issue, again...nothing new.
Money is wanted for the Adult Probation Program for 2015. But what is
new is this - Commissioner... Read
More. More Senior.
BLUEBAG MEDIA
Edison students celebrate conquering their fears
GREENVILLE – On Dec. 8 sixteen Edison Community College public speaking
students met for the final group phase of their 16-week course. The
meeting was referred to as “adjourning.” It is a group process defined
as wrapping up the term, celebrating their... Read
More. More Community.
COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
Reflecting on
our blessings
December is finally here. Families have gathered together for the
Holiday’s, schools have taken a much needed break, and decorations are
everywhere to celebrate this most wonderful season. Since this is
the last month of the calendar year, it is always... Read
More. More Opinion.
NBC WASHINGTON
Bao Bao Back With
Mom After Scary
24 Hours in a Tree
Good news from the National Zoo: After more than 24 hours in a tree
following a fright, giant panda cub Bao Bao has rejoined her mom. The
National Zoo's panda cub came down from a tree late Christmas Eve after
spending Tuesday night and much of Wednesday there. Bao Bao was
spooked... Read
More. More Blogs.
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014
Editor's
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