News in brief
February 19th, 2007
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, as well as a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper. The Onalaska Community Life and the Holmen Courier, took home several awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest last week.
Noe to Repay $13.7 Million to State
A former GOP fundraiser who embezzled from a state investment in rare coins must repay the state $13.7 million.
Artist recalls blacks' experience on rails
MICHAEL COPELAND Sydnor, the artist behind the current exhibit at the Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery in downtown Oakland's Elihu M. Harris State Building is a man of many talents, with a background in theater, set design, sound production, dance, jazz, poetry and arts administration.
RINGSIDE COLLECTIBLES ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT'S DAY SALE, SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES
Our good friends at Ringside Collectibles have unveiled their annual President's Day Sale, which you can check out by clicking here . There are discounted prices on action figures, signed merchandise, and much more.
Going Out Guide 01/17
Encore Theatre Company. Tickets on sale for shows today, tomorrow and Feb. 22, 23, & 24 and March 2 & 3 at the Main Street Stage. 609 E. Main Street, Elizabeth City. Do are on sale now for Encore Theatre Company's musical production, "The Spitfire Grill." Friday and Saturday open at 7:30 p.m. Curtain is 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Clown N' Around, The UPS Store or at the door.
Don't let the sparse crowds fool you
A collector and seller of antiques doesn't get much business on Main Street, but she's found that the global village is booming.
Boat, RV shows are sign spring is near
Pat Riha is hoping a long, cold winter will prove to be an unexpected ally of the Mid-America boat and RV shows in the next two weeks.
Not your average antiques shop
Fact or fiction? Fact: Changing Hands, located 1554 Holly Pike in Carlisle, is not closing or going out of business.