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Fort Zumwalt's full-day kindergarten called 'huge success
Full-day has been "a huge success," Patty Corum, deputy superintendent for personnel services, told the Board of Education Monday night. Corum said a survey of teachers and administrators in January indicated this year's kindergartners seem better
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:57P
Initial court date set for D39 referendum lawsuit
“The only thing people can officially rely on is … the ballot language, and that is misleading because of all the reasons we know.” Taxpayers United of America is an organization aimed at fighting Illinois taxes, according to its website.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:56P
Elisabeth Moss, Fred Armisen finalize divorce
They do not have any children. No details of any financial settlement were filed with the court. Moss portrays career-oriented Peggy Olson on AMC's Emmy Award-winning "Mad Men." Armisen has appeared on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" since 2002 and
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:56P
Tenn. Senate OKs ban on teaching of homosexuality
They say it's unfair to the children of gay parents and could lead to more bullying. Supporters say it is intended to give teachers clear guidance for dealing with younger children on a potentially explosive topic. It passed the Senate 20-10.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:56P
National Advisory Council seeks suggestions on anti-violence bill
According to a NAC press release, comments may be sent by June 4 by e-mail at wgcvb@nac.nic.in or by post. The working group had presented its draft bill to the NAC in Arpil. The NAC is headed by United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:56P
Country club files for bankruptcy
The Columbus Country Club, a community landmark since 1923, has filed for bankruptcy after cutbacks failed to offset economic setbacks. The club filed for Chapter 11 reorganization May 3 in federal court, putting the claims of 24 creditors temporarily
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:55P
South Burlington, Vt., mother charged second time for driving drunk with
She was charged Thursday with driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense, and a misdemeanor count of cruelty to a child. O'Neil pleaded guilty in October to drunken driving in March with seven children in her car.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:55P
Empty commercial space both blessing, curse
Kelly Tippett Two years after Goody's clothing store filed bankruptcy and shut its doors in Columbus, PetSmart and TJ Maxx are preparing to move into the space at the Magnolia Place shopping center. On average, empty commercial space in Columbus stays
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:55P
Security guard, gun maker sued over accidental shooting at Chesterfield office
An insurance company employee who was accidentally shot in the leg by a security guard inside a Chesterfield office building in February has filed a lawsuit against the guard and the maker of the gun that fired. Ian Cornett, the worker, filed the suit
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:54P
“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Stresses Seatbelt Safety
“Seven out of ten people in Missouri traffic crashes are unbuckled,” Depue said. “In spite of all of our educational efforts, our law enforcement efforts.” In fact, seatbelt compliance in the Show-Me State continues to hover around 76% as it has for
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:54P
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