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Saturday brings Easter Bunny, toys, candy to downtown Madison
MADISON – The Madison Chamber of Commerce will bring the Easter Bunny and plenty of candy and toy-filled Easter eggs to downtown businesses for the third annual Easter Fun Fest from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 27.

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Coming up in Harding the Chesters, Mendhams and Washington Twp.
FRIDAY, March 26 The “spring peeper party” is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Harding Township. Visitors should wear rubber boots and bring flashlights to explore the vernal pools of the 50-acre conservation management area. The forested wetland contains many vernal pools that will be jumping with breeding spring peepers, chorus frogs, wood frogs and …

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From a recession to a measured resurgence, Telluride endures
If we learned anything about ourselves and about Telluride in 2009, it’s that we, and this town, endure. This last year was defined in simple economic terms for us, and we learned a lesson: Even our sno-globe town isn’t invincible. Our region made difficult financial decisions as revenues that once flowed ebbed. We braced against a recession and swallowed the passings of our friends. But for all …

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From a recession to a measured resurgence, Telluride endures
If we learned anything about ourselves and about Telluride in 2009, it’s that we, and this town, endure. This last year was defined in simple economic terms for us, and we learned a lesson: Even our sno-globe town isn’t invincible. Our region made difficult financial decisions as revenues that once flowed ebbed. We braced against a recession and swallowed the passings of our friends. But for all …

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Local drummer shares passion for percussion
Who knew muffin tins could make great music? Just ask local drummer Lori Fithian – her passion for percussion started in childhood, banging around on kitchen items.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt
Vajazzling, the latest trend in Swarovski crystal vaginal bejewelment, debuted on the national vaginal stage this January. And somehow, it has not yet retreated to the dark recesses of minor celebrity ’s panties, from which it came.

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Some in Saginaw neighborhood upset by adults-only store across street
Saginaw residents have discovered that they can’t do much about the store, which isn’t classified as a sexually oriented business and is on the Fort Worth side of the road.

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Springfield police officer receives national nomination
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township Police Officer Perry Linaburg is a wanted man, according to area residents who have nominated him as a 2010 “America’s Most Wanted” (“AMW”) All-Star.

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Food: Penang bites that stay true
Penang’s Chinese-style handmade biscuits and pastry still sell like hot cakes. C.K. LAM pays a visit to find out more “HOMEMADE” biscuits and pastries are synonymous with Penang, and visitors should try at least some varieties.

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Local businesses using Facebook, Twitter to promote services
More and more local businesses are using social networking like Facebook and Twitter to promote their goods and services. Whether it is a floral shop, tacos or pizza, these businesses are working on improving sales, sharing information or keeping up…

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Warm up to these great deals
Is this a great week or what! The weather’s warming up, the days are longer — and Alice in Wonderland’s coming our way. Longo’s recently opened up it’s newest shop on 100 Bloor St. E. (at Yonge St.) in a spanking new store brimming with excellent deals, delicious take-home and wonderful staff.

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What’s So Great about Hand-Made? (in News)
Whether it’s dog biscuits or sealskin parkas, creating items by hand builds culture and communities.

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Darien family slayings not a random act, police say
Couple, son slain; 3 others inside house survive Jeffrey Kramer had a reputation for throwing parties in his garage for Chicago Bears games, helping out neighbors and being a thoughtful boss at the auto repair shop he bought from his father several years ago, friends said. Above all, however, Kramer was a family man.

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Police look for clues in shooting of three in family
CHICAGO (MCT) — Jeffrey Kramer had a reputation for throwing parties in his garage for Chicago Bears games, helping out neighbors and being a thoughtful boss at the auto repair shop he bought from his father several years ago, friends said. Above all, however, Kramer was a family man.

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Local sports briefs
Local sports briefs for the Highlands County area.

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Heavenly Heath and Beauty salon is tucked away in Okehampton’s impressive Town Hall building. This beautiful salon has lots to offer and is a great way to escape, relax and be pampered.

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Wine Advice: Is bigger better when it comes to wine bottles?
You’ve seen them at stores, wine shops, and restaurants: those oversized wine bottles that pique your curiosity. Why do wineries produce such large bottles?

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CIP assists students seeking jobs
By: Chelsey Seidel New Community Internship Program uses money from Recovery to involve companies across the state This summer, students will have an opportunity to intern at businesses throughout South Carolina through the new Community Internship Program. The program is designed to help employers hire USC students for the summer using money that was awarded to the C…

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Groundswell of giving aids Salvation Army
“It’s all about the looks on their faces when they’re able to give their kids a Christmas.” That sums up the Needy Family Fund program for Maj. Sharon Cupp, of the Sunbury Salvation Army.

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ShopCity Champions Online Gift Certificates for Local Businesses
ShopCity.com, the world’s largest network of local shopping marketplaces, is getting big thumbs up from site visitors for the ability to buy Gift Certificates online from local mom & pop shops.

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