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Doper, Sherry Best, Gets 7 Years For Homicide

Gene Carey — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:20:59 +0000

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The second person directly responsible for the death of Melissa Best walked away with a sweetheart deal just like her husband, Charles Best, got last year. Sherry Best, who pleaded guilty to drug-induced homicide in the death of her sister=in-law, Melissa, received a light sentence of only seven years rather than the possible 30 years [...]

Round Lake Beach Gets The Party Started at Their “Beach Party”

Gene Carey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:36:10 +0000

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A little cold weather didn’t stop Round Lake Beach from kicking off their 75th Diamond Anniversary with a “warm” Beach Party! With the high ceilings in the Cultural Center it was no problem bringing in huge Tropical Water Slides and a Sand Castle Moon Walk. There was plenty of good food and tropical drinks, plus [...]

Round Lake Area Trick or Treat Hours ~ 2011

Gene Carey — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:05:43 +0000

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Due to a large number of requests seeking this years (2011) Round Lake Area Trick or Treat hours, here is what we know so far. Round Lake: Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 Round Lake Beach: Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 Round Lake Heights: Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1:00 [...]

Round Lake Area 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Gene Carey — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:08:42 +0000

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Those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and those who serve will be remembered and honored at this years Memorial Ceremony. Rain or shine, it will be held at the Cultural & Civic Center this coming Sunday starting at 5:00 PM and is expected to last approximately three hours. The RLB Cultural & [...]

Environmental Tour and Lecture on Round Lake

Gene Carey — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:47:07 +0000

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For those of you who have lived in the Round Lake area for fifteen years or more, you may recall when they ‘harvested’ the weeds in Round Lake as well as had a ‘fish kill’ to clean up the lake, restock it, and make it more pleasant for both fishing and water sports. The biggest [...]

Round Lake Area Memorial Day Parade 5/30

Gene Carey — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:20:20 +0000

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This years Memorial Day parade will be on Monday, May 30th and will kick off at 10 a.m. from 111 E. Main St. in Round Lake Park. The parade will continue West on Main to Cedar Lake Road where there will be a brief ceremony at the Round Lake Memorial Site before heading North to [...]

MELISSA BEST Body Found In Grayslake Sunday Night

Gene Carey — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:47:56 +0000

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BREAKING NEWS: At an 11:00 AM news conference, Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko announced that Melissa Best’s body had been discovered in a Grayslake parking lot Sunday evening. Based on tips received from Facebook postings by family members, the police were able to determine that Best apparently died in Waukegan and was transported to [...]

Local Area Easter Egg Hunts

Gene Carey — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:28:25 +0000

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For your convenience we have listed several upcoming Easter Egg Hunts in the Round Lake and neighboring villages. Almost ALL are accepting non-perishable food items for local food pantries. Round Lake Area Park District and Neighboring Easter Egg Hunts Round Lake Area Park District Flashlight Egg Hunt – Ages 9-12 April 15th 8-9:30 PM [...]

District 116 Local Election Results

Gene Carey — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0000

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Below are the recent ‘unofficial’ election results for the local villages that make up portions of District 116. Many offices went unapposed which added to the extremely low voter turnout. Poor Voter Turnout At Most Election Locations Village of Round Lake (3 four year terms for Village Board) Dawn M. Simoncelli = 536 Vicki Wicinski [...]

Reverend Lisle Kauffman Retiring After 41 Years

Gene Carey — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:06:56 +0000

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Anyone who has lived in the Round Lake area for awhile is sure to recognize the name, Reverend Lisle Kauffman. Like the “Energizer Bunny” he just keeps going and going, serving local residents in times of need along with community service in various fields. His last sermon will be Thanksgiving eve and a small goodbye [...]

Tom Coughlin has 2 Super Bowls, and job for life - Fox News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:16 GMT

CBC.ca

Tom Coughlin has 2 Super Bowls, and job for life
Fox News
INDIANAPOLIS – No more hot seat for Tom Coughlin. No more second-guessing. The 65-year-old Coughlin made NFL history on Sunday, becoming the oldest coach to win a Super Bowl by guiding the Giants to a 21-17 victory over New England for his second NFL ...
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Attorney: Missing mom was 'in the trunk' boys said before their deaths - msnbc.com

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:18:58 GMT

CTV.ca

Attorney: Missing mom was 'in the trunk' boys said before their deaths
msnbc.com
First in breaking news and analysis: Msnbc.com reporters and NBC correspondents bring you compelling stories from across the nation. Kirk Graves, the brother-in-law of Josh Powell, said Powell, who killed himself and his own children in a home ...
Did authorities do enough to protect Powell boys?CBS News
Autopsies for Kids of Missing Utah WomanTIME
Fire kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boysThe Associated Press
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Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead - CBS News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:13 GMT

Globe and Mail

Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead
CBS News
An image taken from a video posted by Syrian opposition activists to YouTube shows smoke rising from buildings in the city of Homs after an apparent rocket or mortar strike Feb. 6, 2012. (YouTube) BEIRUT - Syrian forces intensified a shelling assault ...
US closes embassy as fighting rages in SyriaCNN
US closes embassy in Syria capitalThe Associated Press
China Defends its Veto of UN Resolution on SyriaVoice of America
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US Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares - New York Times

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:57 GMT

New York Times

US Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares
New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The United States closed its embassy in Syria on Monday and withdrew all staff there in response to escalating mayhem in the country and what American officials called the Syrian government's unbridled repression of an 11-month-old ...
At least 37 killed in Syria as Homs hitNinemsn
Syrian rebels kill nine soldiers in Idlib provinceJerusalem Post
Violence in Syria goes ONDay Press News
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Obama gains over Romney amid better economy: poll - Reuters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:47:28 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

Obama gains over Romney amid better economy: poll
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up against the two leading Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a poll on Monday showed ...
Economic Gains, Questions on Romney Boost Obama's Prospects for NovemberABC News
Some Florida Republicans seeking third-party optionOrlando Sentinel
Obama Leading Romney in Head-to-Head Race, Post/ABC Poll ShowsBloomberg
Forbes -Washington Post
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Diamond Jubilee: Queen marks Accession Day - BBC News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:03:40 GMT

BBC News

Diamond Jubilee: Queen marks Accession Day
BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 60 years on the throne. She became queen on the death of her father, King George VI, this day in 1952. She usually spends Accession Day privately but this year had the two engagements in Norfolk.
Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 60 Year AnniversaryABC News
Village school given honour of hosting Queen as she celebrates 60 years on the ...Telegraph.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth marks 60 years on the throneLos Angeles Times
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Palestinians move toward end of political rift - The Associated Press

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Palestinians move toward end of political rift
The Associated Press
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday took a decisive step toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant Hamas, agreeing to head an interim unity government that would prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza ...
Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint governmentWashington Post
Palestinian rivals agree to form unity governmentReuters
Hamas and Fatah to form unity governmentFinancial Times
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Madonna Halftime Show at Super Bowl Upstaged By MIA Middle Finger - Fox News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:57:09 GMT

ABC News

Madonna Halftime Show at Super Bowl Upstaged By MIA Middle Finger
Fox News
Madonna's half-time performance at the Super Bowl was, by all accounts, a success. But it still generated a controversial moment -- an extended middle finger from British singer MIA Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Madonna's half-time ...
Madonna halftime show features classics and new single "Give Me All Your Luvin"CBS News
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MIA Flips Bird, Upstages Madonna at Super BowlABC News
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Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action - Reuters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:07 GMT

USA TODAY

Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action
Reuters
By Lefteris Papadimas and Daniel Flynn | ATHENS/PARIS (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece on Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by ...
Euro Falls Versus Dollar, Yen on Concern Greek Agreement ElusiveBusinessWeek
Wall Street opens lower as Greek talks drag onThe Associated Press
Greek government struggles to avoid bankruptcyLos Angeles Times
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Central Philippines earthquake 'kills at least seven' - BBC News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:13:37 GMT

BBC News

Central Philippines earthquake 'kills at least seven'
BBC News
At least 15 people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, according to government officials. The quake hit 70km north of Dumaguete city on Negros island at 11:49 (15:49 GMT) at a depth of 20km, according to the US ...
Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quakeChristian Science Monitor
6.9-magnitude quake in Philippines kills 13USA TODAY
Earthquake Triggers Landslides, Kills 43 in Central PhilippinesBusinessWeek
TIME -ABC Online -Hindustan Times
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