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Local to audition for ‘The Voice’
Seventeen-year-old Astoria More-head’s dream is to become a professional singer and she will have a shot at it on Saturday when she auditions for “The Voice” in Houston. “The Voice” is a singing competition that airs on NBC and holds blind auditions where celebrity coaches …
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United Way funding applications ready
Applications for 2014 United Way funding are ready for pick up at the United Way of Independence County office, according to a news release. Funding will be allotted to nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organizations that want to provide “a direct and meaningful service” to the people …
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I-beams, 30-ton press among items stolen
A fork lift is believed to have been used to load two 36-foot I-beams and a 30-ton shop press that were stolen from behind a building on Barber Street in Newark recently. Owner of the shop, Hershell Marshall, said he had closed a business and …
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‘All Aboard’ for program
For those who have memories of train travel, and for those who have a general interest in railroads as they developed across the nation and this region, a free program at Old Independence Regional Museum at 2 p.m. Sunday will fill the bill, said Twyla …
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Concord Junior Pirates move up in tournament
CONCORD — The Concord Junior Pirates advanced to the semifinals of the 1A 2-South District Tournament by defeating the South Side Bee Branch Junior Hornets 42-39 here Wednesday. Trey Adams led the 10-10 Junior Pirates with 15 points. The West Side Greers Ferry Junior Lady …
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Lyon College baseball game delayed hour
Lyon College’s home baseball game with Hillsdale Baptist on Friday afternoon has been set back one hour, announced Lyon Coach Tony Roepcke. The single 9-inning contest will start at 1. Roepcke said the starting time was adjusted to accommodate Lyon players’ classroom schedules. The Scots …
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Sports Calendar
Upcoming sports events in Batesville and the surrounding area for Thursday, February 7 – Friday, February 8, 2013.
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Arkansas House rejects school consolidation bill – Hillcrest superintendent attends discussion
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — An Arkansas House panel rejected a proposal Tuesday that would have allowed school districts whose low student populations put them in danger of consolidation to bolster their enrollment numbers by counting home-schooled students. The rejection by a bipartisan majority of lawmakers …
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Boy Scouts delay decision until May on admitting gays
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Faced with intense pressure from two flanks, the Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time for consultations before deciding whether to move away from its policy of excluding gays as Scouts or adult leaders. Possible changes in the …
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Catholic bishops conflicted over gays, immigration
The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops are in a difficult position as the debate over immigration reform gets underway: The immigrant-built American church, known for advocating a broad welcome for migrants and refugees, could end up opposing reform because it would recognize same-sex partners. Proposals by …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Aug. 31, 1993.
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Independence County 4-H planning 2013 activities
Independence County 4-H’ers are preparing for a busy year. Many educational activities and competitions in various project areas are scheduled. County 4-H’ers are preparing for the first competition of the year, which is the performing arts activity. It will be held on Feb. 18 at …
