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North Fond du Lac families can enjoy free swimming time from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the North Fond du Lac Pool, 125 McKinley St., North Fond du Lac, during the National Night Out event. Members of the North Fond du Lac Police Department are sponsoring the event and will be on hand with information about taking a stand as a community against crime, drugs and violence. The evening also ...

Going out with a bang
The North Platte Telegraph Flames and explosions broke out at Lincoln Elementary School on Thursday, but they were all intentional. Retired University of Nebraska at Omaha professor Dr. Dan Sullivan was in the building, teaching 85 Kids Klub members about science.

Local students show off their skills
The North Platte Telegraph What do a college student and soon-to-be high school senior have in common?

Tax holiday ahead for back to school
MARK HIBBS MOREHEAD CITY Parents and students shopping for school supplies can save on those purchases if they wait until the states ninth annual sales tax holiday next weekend, but some retailers have already cut prices and are offering incentives to get shoppers in sooner.

ENT: Quick, get a pad - Online column by Bob Vaillancourt
I am writing this week's column on a device called a QuickPAD. No, despite the "pad" in its title, it's not another product from Apple, although I suspect Steve Jobs would be impressed. It is actually a full-size keyboard, with a small four line by 80-character screen at the top.[...]

Sox suffer first loss at home since June 27
One home loss a month is a stunning pace to maintain, but as hot as the White Sox have been for two months, their lead in the American LeagueCentral is only a half-game over Minnesota as August begins. That's because the Sox fell 6-2 to Oakland Saturday night, ending their five-game overall win streak and 12-game win streak at U.S. Cellular Field.

10-digit local dialing to debut in 918 area code
If you live in northeastern Oklahoma, get ready to dial 10 digits for local telephone calls.

11 tips for a better summer cruise
It's summer - time to go cruising. Whether in a powerboat or under sail, cruising has always held a special place in my soul. I've never been much of a day sailor. When younger, I used to race, but even racing was a means to an end.

Little mic firm finds a big voice
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - The market for microphones is down in the U.S., a victim of the recession.

Adult industry sees potential in iPorn
It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to make money.