Oakland Jack London Square artisans may be forced to leave
Nov. 1 deadline unless vendors organize an alternative to City of Oakland support
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Hospice worker accused of stealing elderly woman's wedding ring
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 23, 2010 Rings belonging to Jane Meek, including her wedding band (middle finger, middle ring) are displayed. Meek, who has cancer, was in a hospital when hospice worker stole the ring and about 20 other pieces of jewelry, officers said. SUN CITY CENTER — Jane Meek, gravely ill, wanted to wear her wedding ring one last time. But the 92 ...
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Source: Johnny Knoxville Is Getting Married Today!
Months after welcoming a baby, the Jackass star and his longtime love will tie the knot
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Ex-Northfield resident accused in $30-million investment fraud scheme
A former north suburban man was one of two people indicted Thursday for an alleged investment fraud scheme involving 70 investors and more than $30 million.James Jedynak, 45, formerly of Northfield and believed to be living in Texas; and Gail Howard, aka "Betty Gail Howard," 60, of Canyon Country, Calif., are each charged with five counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's office ...
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Suspected van Gogh thief arrested in US
MONTPELIER, Vt. - When word spread in the New Mexico art community that a drawing by Vincent van Gogh valued at more than a million dollars had been stolen from a Santa Fe home, it didn't take long for someone to spot it for sale in a consignment shop.
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Third lawsuit filed against pastor of megachurch
Attorneys representing two men who say a prominent pastor of a 25,000-member megachurch near Atlanta coerced them into a sexual relationship have filed a third lawsuit on behalf of another young male member of his church.
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Police break up burglary in progress; search trickles into Greenwich
STAMFORD -- A 20-year-old city man threw a flat-screen television at police officers when they interrupted a day-time burglary at a Connecticut Avenue apartment complex Wednesday morning, police said.
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Two homes in Powhatan burglarized
A house in the 2100 block of Genito Rd. and one in the 800 block of Clayville Rd. were broken into Sept. 21 during daylight hours.
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Amendments toughen anti-fraud arts and crafts law
Zuni silversmith Tony Eriacho wants to educate the public about American Indian jewelry and crafts that aren't what they seem. Silversmith - Zuni - Shopping - Ethnic and Regional - Law
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City hosts competition for bridge designs
The city of Providence is holding a design competition to choose the designer of the future pedestrian bridge across the Providence River. ...
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Open-air market starts today
Downtown Beach Street is taking on a more international flavor this weekend with the arrival of the French Market. Italian pasties, Indian sarongs, African Batik art, pottery and tribal jewelry are just some of the ethnic items consumers can purchase from vendors and artisans set up at stands from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Beach Street, stretching from Orange Avenue to Bay Street.
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Home burglars seemed to have called ahead
TROTWOOD-Jewelry, clothing, shoes, bath and body shampoo, a laptop computer and a TV were stolen from a home.The owner and her married daughter found a cut screen and pried-open window in a rear bedroom.
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Manatee man remembers Battle of Britain (with video)
Scottie Kemp was 5 that summer long ago, one he’s never forgotten.
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Sante Fe provides respite and a taste of the Old World
SANTA FE - After four years working 24-7 as a hotel owner, I am able to leave Las Cruces for a 15-hour daytrip.
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Burglar makes dinner, takes $12,000 in goods
Another hungry burglar hit a west side residence, making dinner before making off with a TV and jewelry valued at $12,000, Madison police reported.
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Burglar makes dinner, takes $12,000 in goods
Another hungry burglar hit a west side residence, making dinnerbefore making off with a TV and jewelry valued at $12,000, Madisonpolice reported.
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Indian River County Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 16
Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
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Alleged Burglary Suspect Dies
What appears to have started out as a burglary at a Kmart store in Snyder County has ended in a death.
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Candidates for commission, legislature attend forum
In somewhat of a repeat performance, candidates for seats in the state legislature and on the Butts County Board of Commissioners tried last week to tell voters why they were best suited for the job.
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2nd Sunday festivals extended through fall
WILLIAMSBURG -- Blue Talon Bistro’s 2nd Sunday Art & Music Festivals will continue into the Fall on the afternoons of Sept. 12, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14. The event takes place in the 400 block of Prince George Street.
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