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BORN TO LEARN: New push for early education seen as key to solving larger problems
tkleffman@amnews.comAnna Houston was watching last month when President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address. She was pleasantly surprised when she heard the president say this: “In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children&...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, State of the Union Address, Teaching and Learning, Family
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CASA at Woodlawn announces 2013 training
CASA at Woodlawn has an urgent need for more volunteer advocates. Members of the community can impact positively the lives of abused and neglected children by serving as court appointed advocates. CASA at Woodlawn is hosting a volunteer advocate...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Judges, Justice System, Abusive Behavior, Labor Legislation
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News briefs for Feb. 21
Winter festival will be Friday Hogsett Elementary School will have a winter festival beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. The event will include carnival games, a silent auction, a book fair, food and a bake sale. For more information, call (859) 238-1313. ...
Tags: Radio, Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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Centre increases United Way donations
elise.murrell@centre.eduIn November, Centre College’s faculty, staff and students worked to raise money for the Heart of Kentucky United Way, an organization that strives to improve the education, financial stability and lives of the citizens of Boyle, Mercer, Garrard...Tags: Education, Human Interest, Teaching and Learning, Arts, Auction Service
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Danville Chamber honors its best at banquet
The Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce had its 94th annual awards banquet Friday at Danville County Club. It marked the third consecutive year the event was held “celebration” style, with music, dancing, networking and hors d’...
Tags: Business, Banking, Human Interest, Illinois Tool Works Incorporated, Arts
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TEAMING UP: Bluebird Market helps kids at Wilderness Trace
scollins@amnews.comSince opening its doors last April, Blue Bird Market also has opened up hearts and interests for Wilderness Trace Child Development Center, a local preschool for children from birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. Libby Suttles, marketing...Tags: Education, Birth Defects, Taylor Swift, Spina Bifida, Teaching and Learning
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Agencies sort out roles in Boyle disaster relief efforts
tkleffman@amnews.comWhen American Red Cross reorganized and scaled back its presence in local communities in 2011, there was worry about who would fill the void in helping those in the immediate aftermath of a fire or other crisis. After some initial confusion, it appears...Tags: Fires, Economy, Business and Finance, The Salvation Army, Rentals, American Red Cross
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Where is the Red Cross now?
Where was the Red Cross for last week’s fire? The Lexington Red Cross office closed down our Danville-Boyle County chapter, of which I was a board member, by firing our director (as they did with many other chapters.) The Lexington Red Cross still...Tags: The Salvation Army, American Red Cross
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Teen runs his own soap-making business
kpeek@amnews.comRaising goats and making soap have become second nature for Joe Bremer. The 14-year-old Chicagoan-turned Danville resident launched his own soap-making business in 2010. Joe’s Bars and Suds began after many visits to a soap store in Tarpon...Tags: Services and Shopping, YouTube, Photography and Video, Media Industry, Animals
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Youth will rally in Danville ahead of VP debate
Young people and groups that support their interests will come together for a rally Wednesday ahead of the Oct. 11 vice presidential debate. The Step Up for Kids Rally planned for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday on the Boyle County Courthouse lawn will feature...
Tags: Judges, Washington, DC, Teaching and Learning, Muhammad Ali, Students
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