Sen. Prague set to retire, has served since 1994

by Michelle Firestone | Staff Writer May 11, 2012 - Local News

After suffering a minor stroke Christmas morning, 86-year-old Prague returned to work in January 2012, but she is heeding the advice of her doctor, who is concerned about the level of stress campaigning entails.

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Chronicle Publisher Kevin Crosbie struck down by heart attack

by Heather Lake l Staff Writer April 18, 2012 - Local News,Obituaries

His business savvy ways and his nose for news combined to make him one of a kind, said Gary Farrugia, publisher of The Day. “Kevin was a smart businessman with the soul of a journalist… He was a fine human being,” Farrugia said.

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UConn prepares for Spring Weekend

by Michelle Firestone | Staff Writer April 18, 2012 - Local News

In years past, parties have become rowdy and at times violent. Police patrol throughout the campus and at off-campus destinations such as Carriage House and Celeron Square apartments, in an attempt to control crowds.

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Columbia budget hearing set for April 25

by Michelle Firestone | Staff Writer April 18, 2012 - Local News

The board of education bud­get, as adjusted by FIPAC, is $ 11,240,000, a decrease of $92,667, or 0.82 percent, from last year.

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Comedy, pasta, and medicinal teas among Friday’s local events

by submitted press release April 13, 2012 - Arts & Entertainment,Local News

From health info to history – some fun things to do.

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Columbia boat-mooring lottery is April 17

by submitted press release April 13, 2012 - Local News

Those who are committed to entering the lottery should provide the following information: name, address, e-mail address, phone number, boat type, make length and motor size.

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