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Nelson decries 'politics as usual'
(State News ~ 02/26/09)
Feb. 25, 2009 -- Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson said today that he is disappointed in another example of politics as usual in Washington. Earlier today a national cable network criticized Senator Nelson for seeking what it termed a "porky" earmark "to fight flies in Nebraska."...
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College announces plan to terminate faculty member
(State News ~ 02/26/09)
NORTH PLATTE -- Wednesday night's regular Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors meeting, Dr. Michael Chipps, president of MPCC, informed the Board of his intent to terminate the teaching contract of Dr. Deming Pan, a Chemistry instructor in North Platte. ...
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Mid-Plains Board of governors meeting
(Local News ~ 02/26/09)
NORTH PLATTE -- On Wednesday, February 25, 2009, the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met in Room 200 on the North Campus of North Platte Community College for their regularly scheduled meeting. Board Chair Elizabeth Benjamin called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. ...
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McCook Bison boys take on Lexington in B-5 district opener
(High School Sports ~ 02/26/09)
GRAND ISLAND -- The McCook High School boys basketball team will play Lexington in the quarterfinals of the Nebraska Class B-5 district tournament. Tip-off is 6 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Island Senior High School gymnasium. The McCook Bison, 12-12 after winning three of their last four games, is the No. 4 seed...
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Krug anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/26/09)
The family of Henry and Jean Krug is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary March 1. Cards of congratulation will reach them at 33686 Rd. 713, Benkelman, NE 69021.
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College president intends to terminate instructor's contract
(Local News ~ 02/26/09)
NORTH PLATTE -- During an executive session Wednesday night, the Mid Plains Community College board of governors learned that Dr. Michael Chipps, college president, intends to terminate the teaching contract of Dr. Deming Pan, a chemistry instructor in North Platte...
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Christensen calls for fiscal responsibility when compensating wrongfully convicted
(Local News ~ 02/26/09)
By LORRI SUGHROUE City Editor A bill to financially reimburse those who have been wrongfully incarcerated needs to be realistic and fiscally responsible, Sen. Mark Christensen said. But a bill that has been advanced to full floor debate will not get his vote if it's left in its current form, he said at the Government Affairs Legislative conference call this morning at the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce...
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Eternal Threads -- Casual purchases change lives of women on far side of world
(Features ~ 02/26/09)
Buying a purse or shawl in America is usually not a huge event. But for rural village women in Afghanistan or Nepal, it can change a life. That's because tote bags or jewelry crafted by these women are sold by Eternal Threads, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering rural women in poverty a chance to earn some money to send their children to school, purchase cooking stoves or open their first bank account...
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Portuguese water dog gets the nod
(Editorial ~ 02/26/09)
Look for a big increase in the popularity of the Portuguese water dog. That's because the first lady told People magazine that's the breed selected to join the Obama family in the White House. Sasha, 7, thinks she and her sister, Malia, 10, will get the dog April 1...
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Random things about the Milky Way
(Column ~ 02/26/09)
The good folks at the Internet social gathering place Facebook have started something. It is called "25 Random things About Me." This is where, if you have a Facebook account, you can enter 25 random facts about yourself. While some folks may find that something "awesome" to do, I am not particularly moved by that. In fact, I don't even have a Facebook account...
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No excuse
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/26/09)
I found your AP Impact article regarding the Army Emergency Relief to be a disgrace to the Army. They hoard $345 million and harrass the regular GIs who are often desperate for any kind of help they can get if they are even a little late with payment...
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College tuition up, tobacco may be out
(Local News ~ 02/26/09)
NORTH PLATTE -- Tuition is going up for Mid Plains Community College, and a plan advanced to ban tobacco from all college property. Meeting in McCook on Wednesday, the board of governors also abandoned a plan to change the way college is run, and approved purchase of new hardware and software to make classes available online...
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