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Time to say so long

Time to say so long
The North Platte Telegraph Scouts Rest Ranch is about to bid farewell to its superintendent. Steve Kemper has been with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for 43 years, but Friday will be his last day.

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Public pools that survived budget cuts are now open

Public pools that survived budget cuts are now open
Saturday was the first day Houston city pool patrons were allowed to swim at 20 out of a remaining 29 public pools

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KISD’s new Innovation High intended to serve as ‘incubator’ for teaching

KISD’s new Innovation High intended to serve as ‘incubator’ for teaching
New school will have 115 students from all 20 Kent County districts.

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Chronister, Saylor pushing change for city schools; Bracey working on a plan, too

Chronister, Saylor pushing change for city schools; Bracey working on a plan, too
York, PA – A York County commissioner and a state representative think they know the way to help York City School District students succeed. But they also suggested last week that if the district continues to struggle, they’d like to see the state intervene.

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Central Florida projects, grants vetoed by Scott

Central Florida projects, grants vetoed by Scott
Here is a list of Central Florida projects that were vetoed Thursday by Gov. Rick Scott: Brevard County Brevard Community College Public Safety Institute, $7.5 million National Veterans Homeless Support Group, $12 million Orange County Pine Hills Neighborhood Redevelopment Project, $3.4 million Renaissance of the Parramore neighborhood in downtown Orlando, $900,000 Valencia College, major …

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O.B. council adopts budget amid disputes

O.B. council adopts budget amid disputes
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The Old Bridge Township Council voted 5-4 along party lines to adopt the $56.3 million municipal budget for 2011 during its May 9 meeting. The budget, which came in under the state’s 2 percent tax levy cap, calls for a levy of $33.4 million from local taxpayers. This amounts to a tax hike of $90 on a home assessed at $150,000. read more

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Graduates — Learn to Live Financially Healthy

Graduates — Learn to Live Financially Healthy
College (and high school) graduations are right around the corner, but perhaps the most important learning of all is still come – learning how to live financially healthy.

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