County orders Sattui's 'Castle’ to stop church services
24 May 2012, 12:59 am
odiedog52 said on: May 23, 2012, 10:54 am While I don't see a problem with church service being held there, I do understand that rules need to be followed.

Local Books: 'Reamde' in paperback, Indian studies, finance
22 May 2012, 7:35 am
Neal Stephenson's best-seller "Reamde" is out in paperback, plus "Song of Power and Prayer in the Columbia Plateau" and "Chinuk Wawa," two books on Northwest Native Americans, and "Securing Your Financial Future," personal finance for beginners.

Film Clips: Battleship
18 May 2012, 1:28 pm
OPENING TODAY BATTLESHIP (PG-13) When a fleet of US battleships discover an unidentifiable object in the open water of the ocean, a team of naval officers are sent to investigate. Upon arrival, they discover that the hunk of metal is actually an alien ship that they have just engaged.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Buddy Thomas: Bill Pierce never gave up his love for baseball
16 May 2012, 11:05 pm
Bill Pierce couldn't remember the first time he played baseball. It could have been back in grammar school or maybe it was even earlier than that. But the Westport farm boy never forgot the first time he got to pitch.

Harvest Good Training for Foreign Farmers
15 May 2012, 5:42 pm
After no significant rain the last few days, wheat harvesting is back in full swing. Not all harvesting crews, however, are the same.

Film Clips: Dark Shadows
11 May 2012, 2:24 pm
OPENING TODAY DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) Tim Burton's newest film is a horror/comedy flick following Barnabas (Johnny Depp) who has moved from England to America in 1752. Building a new life in Maine, Barnabas quickly becomes a wealthy and successful man, his life is perfect until he makes the mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

THE SUN'S TOP 175 ATHLETES No. 8: Small-town Jimmie Foxx brought big-time power to MLB
9 May 2012, 6:02 pm
Three-time AL MVP from Sudlersville was regarded as the 'right-handed Babe Ruth' Sixty miles east of Babe Ruth's birthplace, in the drowsy town of Sudlersville (population 497), stands a statue of the other great slugger from Maryland's past. But you'll have to stop at the town's only red light, corner of Church and Main, to view the life-size likeness of Jimmie Foxx at roadside.

New phase of Cloudland Canyon trail under way
5 May 2012, 11:12 pm
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- Jim Huff was in the woods Friday morning near Cloudland Canyon State Park with his dog for company, Alison Krauss' bluegrass cranked up on the stereo and a giant shovel at his fingertips.

Cobb 'sexing up' ag education
4 May 2012, 1:28 pm
SHADOW Agriculture Minister John Cobb wants to make agriculture "sexier" to help overcome the national skills shortage crisis facing the agricultural industry.

Seven Facts About the Six New Bears
30 April 2012, 10:56 am
The Bears added six new players through the weekend's draft. From an Idaho farmboy to a Jersey guy, quite an array of back stories were brought to the team. Here are seven things you should know about the six ne... Photo Credit: Getty Images