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Spring Break is the common term for the mid-semester break for college students, who often vacation in sunny beach locations. Spring Break has no exact date, since universities schedule their break at different times, though Canadian Spring Break usually runs during February, while American colleges take their break in March.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. reigned as the top Spring Break destination for many years, but Daytona Beach, Fla. took over that crown in the 1980s, when Fort Lauderdale officials decided to shut out the Spring Break scene. Daytona's Spring Break peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but Daytona Beach also shut down the event after the crowds grew to nearly 500,000...
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. reigned as the top Spring Break destination for many years, but Daytona Beach, Fla. took over that crown in the 1980s, when Fort Lauderdale officials decided to shut out the Spring Break scene. Daytona's Spring Break peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but Daytona Beach also shut down the event after the crowds grew to nearly 500,000...
Spring Break is the common term for the mid-semester break for college students, who often vacation in sunny beach locations. Spring Break has no exact date, since universities schedule their break at different times, though Canadian Spring Break usually runs during February, while American colleges take their break in March.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. reigned as the top Spring Break destination for many years, but Daytona Beach, Fla. took over that crown in the 1980s, when Fort Lauderdale officials decided to shut out the Spring Break scene. Daytona's Spring Break peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but Daytona Beach also shut down the event after the crowds grew to nearly 500,000 and the drinking and partying became too excessive.
Panama City Beach in Florida, South Padre Island in Texas, and Cancun, Mexico have since become other popular Spring Break destinations. Spring Break in Daytona Beach persists as a small, quieter event.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. reigned as the top Spring Break destination for many years, but Daytona Beach, Fla. took over that crown in the 1980s, when Fort Lauderdale officials decided to shut out the Spring Break scene. Daytona's Spring Break peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but Daytona Beach also shut down the event after the crowds grew to nearly 500,000 and the drinking and partying became too excessive.
Panama City Beach in Florida, South Padre Island in Texas, and Cancun, Mexico have since become other popular Spring Break destinations. Spring Break in Daytona Beach persists as a small, quieter event.
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Lincoln's Belcher to play basketball for St. Catharine's
nancy@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — The color of the uniform may change but Kourtney Belcher will still be a Patriot when she makes the leap from high school to college basketball this fall. The LCHS senior traded her typical red, white and blue attire for a purple and...Tags: Sports, High School Sports, Nursing, Basketball
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Lincoln's Race for a Cure raises nearly $4,000 for the American Cancer Society
nancy@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — There were no people declared “cancer free” on the streets of downtown Stanford Saturday morning, nor were there any cures discovered for the disease, but over 100 runners and walkers did take steps to help in fighting the...Tags: Religion and Belief, American Cancer Society, Running, Relay for Life, Health Organizations
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Prep Baseball: Danville wins twice, capture title at own invitational tournament
Jack Graham singled home J.B. Williams in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday to give Danville an 8-7 win over Western Hills and give the Admirals the title in the Danville Spring Break Invitational at Admiral Field. John Roney got his first varsity...
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Prep Baseball: Lincoln County can't capitalize on Western Hills miscues, lose 3-2
hmorris@amnews.comLincoln County definitely had its chance against Western Hills on Wednesday. The Wolverines committed eight errors, but the Patriots managed just four hits and wasted scoring chances in a 3-2 loss in the Danville Spring Break Invitational. “We...Tags: Sports, Baseball
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Prep Baseball: Danville overcomes errors, beats Mason County 9-6
hmorris@amnews.comDefense continues to haunt the Danville baseball team. The Admirals committed four errors Tuesday, but also took advantage of four Mason County errors to post a 9-6 win in the Danville Spring Break Invitational at Admiral Field. “Right now, we&...Tags: Sports, Baseball, Kansas City Royals
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Noltemeyer to fill new role at Centre
Patrick Noltemeyer, who currently serves as associate dean of students and director of community service and the Bonner Program at Centre, has been selected to serve as the new special assistant to the president for institutional research and college...
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Prep Baseball: Mercer defeats Fern Creek in 9 innings; Boyle, Danville win
John Ingram singled in the bottom of the ninth inning to drive in the winning run Monday as No. 24 Mercer County defeated Fern Creek 3-2 in its first game in the Derby City Classic at Louisville. Ingram’s hit to center field was the third single of...
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County calendar for March 28
THURSDAY — The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host movie night at 6 p.m. March 28. That week’s movie is “The Robe.” — The Jessamine County Public Library will host Appy Hour: Photography Apps from 6-7 p.m. FRIDAY...Tags: Star Wars (movie), YMCA, Arts and Culture, Methodist, Christianity
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News briefs for March 7
Day camp offered by Salvation Army Salvation Army in Danville will have a Spring Break Day Camp 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1-5. The day camp will be offered to 30 area students and working families. This one-week program will run Monday through Friday and...
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Prep Baseball: Area preseason baseball capsules
marsee@amnews.comA preseason look at area high school baseball teams: BOYLE COUNTY Coach: Kyle Wynn 2011 record: 22-11 (lost to Lincoln County in 45th District semifinal) Top returnees: Connor Blevins, Jr. OF-RHP; Billy Joe Bryington, Jr. 3B-DH; Jarrett Payne, Jr. 3B-...Tags: Sports, College Baseball, Louisville Slugger, Terrence Ross, Henry Clay
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Prep Baseball: Mercer County beat Marion 15-1
Mercer County pounded out 19 hits and routed visiting Marion¿County 15-1 in five innings Saturday. Tyler Devine and Luke Bosse each had two hits for the Titans (12-5), who scored three times in the first five in the second, two in the third and five...
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Community Education council met March 16
The Clark County Community Education Program Advisory Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting March 16 at Central Bank.
Community Education director Cora Heffner reported that the extra funds from the 100 Best Communities for Young People...Tags: United Way , Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest, Laws, Central Bank
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