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International Falls winter fest heats up local debate International Falls, Minn., also known as the Icebox of the Nation, is trying to warm up its image. Local business boosters say the citys trademark gives the wrong impression of the town. Jeff Ruth: Local radios voice of reason Editors note: The subjects in this weekly series are chosen as we go about the business of reporting local events. These stories dont necessarily have anything to do with the news of the day; they have everything to do with how we live our lives. Local students send Valentines to Marines in Iraq Valentines day is just weeks away and some local students are creating Valentines Day cards for some troops serving in Iraq. Kindergartners through sixth graders at the St. Pius Tenth School on Chili Avenue are sending the cards to a local Marine and his unit. Local teens are hoping to make 500 valentines for nursing home residents SOUTH POINT — Kids that frequent the branches of the Briggs-Lawrence County Library are aiming to make this Valentine’s Day a little sweeter for some local nursing home residents. County, Deere workers back local troops extended in Iraq WATERLOO --- A group of John Deere volunteers and Black Hawk County employees are redoubling efforts to gather gift boxes and organize a party for soldiers families in support of a local National Guard unit whose tour of duty in Iraq has been extended. Crews brave ice, wind and snow to keep local streets safe While many local residents played in the snow and took a break from school or work, city, county and utility employees worked behind the scenes to ensure roads were safe and restore power and other services to the snow-covered Gila Valley. Local bar owner charged with having too much beer LAWRENCE - Police confiscated 25 cases of beer and charged a local bar owner for carrying too much alcohol in his vehicle late Saturday night. According to police, Richard Nunez, owner of La Guira night club, was seen purchasing the beer at Primo Liquors on Haverhill Street around 11 p.m. Saturday. Local man gets 10 years in jail for rape ZANESVILLE — Muskingum County Common Pleas Judge Mark Fleegle ordered a local man to be classified as a sexual predator and sentenced him to ten years in prison for a rape charge and five years in prison on a sexual imposition charge, both sentences to run consecutively. Local Heroes: Who are the champions? COULD you be an Evening Times Local Hero? Today we launch our search for Scotlands true community champions - the Evening Times Local Heroes 2007. Local Heroes are the people who put their hearts and souls into improving their communities. House junks Senate version of local biz preference bill The House of Representatives has rejected the Senate version of a bill that would give local contractors preference in awarding government projects. | ||||
