http://www.ourtown.com/ The latest local news stories from around the United States. en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 07:33:20 EST 15 http://www.ourtown.com/images/newspaper.png http://www.ourtown.com/ The Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls of NKY will be taking of the Cincinnati Roller Girls in the annual Crosstown Knockdown. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:09:37 EST 2013-05-17T10:09:37.087 http://www.ourtown.com/nky/article/2013/5/15/black-n-bluegrass-roller-girls.html http://www.ourtown.com/nky/article/2013/5/15/black-n-bluegrass-roller-girls.html By Tom Livsey, OurTown National News Editor, Seven out of every ten homes in metro Atlanta, Ga. have some kind of electronic things they want to get rid of, in their homes. Old two pound cell phones. Old Windows 95 desk tops...Even a working XP laptop. Now there is a corporation in Snellville, Ga. to the rescue. Fri, 17 May 2013 06:22:07 EST 2013-05-17T06:22:07.163 http://www.ourtown.com/lawrencevillega/article/2013/5/17/gwinnett-county-makes-a-huge-trendy-way-to-give-back-forward-in-technology.html http://www.ourtown.com/lawrencevillega/article/2013/5/17/gwinnett-county-makes-a-huge-trendy-way-to-give-back-forward-in-technology.html From nature preserves and parkways, to regional and neighborhood parks, Cincinnati has a long and proud history of enhancing the quality of life through outdoor recreation. In keeping with this tradition, Cincinnati Parks, in partnership with ArtWorks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, is gathering community input on the design of a new carousel to be built at Smale Riverfront Park. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:31:49 EST 2013-05-16T15:31:49.743 http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/16/carousel-at-smale-riverfront-park.html http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/16/carousel-at-smale-riverfront-park.html United We Write teaches various writing genres at Main Library No matter what style of writing you want to try your hand at fiction, non-fiction, humor, poetry, memoir weve got a program for that. Come hear professional authors share their expertise during United We Write at the Main Library. All programs are in the Popular Library Reading Lounge Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The Main Library is located at 800 Vine Street. Call 513-369-6900 or visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:19 EST 2013-05-16T15:21:19.173 http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/16/united-we-write-at-the-main-library.html http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/16/united-we-write-at-the-main-library.html Hooray for spring! It's time to think about the great outdoors. You'll find our shops are filled with spring merchandise as well as a few visitors along the sidewalk. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:04:54 EST 2013-05-15T16:04:54.340 http://www.ourtown.com/nky/article/2013/5/15/bellevue-blossoms-sat-may-16-10-am-to-5-pm.html http://www.ourtown.com/nky/article/2013/5/15/bellevue-blossoms-sat-may-16-10-am-to-5-pm.html I just got back from a week in Florida, and had an absolutely wonderful time there. My two girlfriends, Shannon and Raqui, and I spent quite a bit of time shopping at the fabulous malls and boutiques there, as we're all really into fashion and clothes, like most girls. We knew, of course, that the lifestyle is much more casual down in the Sunshine State, but were somewhat surprised to see that there seemed to be little call for dressing up, at least in the areas we visited. Everyone was in shorts, capris or ankle pants, or perhaps shift dresses, or casual maxi dresses. They even shopped in bathing suits with cute cover-ups and flip-flops. When we were shopping, we noticed, too, that people seemed to be skipping the clothing departments, and gravitating toward the shoe, handbag and accessory areas. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:45 EST 2013-05-15T15:30:45.183 http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/15/vacation-shopping-what-fun.html http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/15/vacation-shopping-what-fun.html Ijust got back from a week in Florida, and had an absolutely wonderful time there. My two girlfriends, Shannon and Raqui, and I spent quite a bit of time shopping at the fabulous malls and boutiques there, as we're all really into fashion and clothes, like most girls. We knew, of course, that the lifestyle is much more casual down in the Sunshine State, but were somewhat surprised to see that there seemed to be little call for dressing up, at least in the areas we visited. Everyone was in shorts, capris or ankle pants, or perhaps shift dresses, or casual maxi dresses. They even shopped in bathing suits with cute cover-ups and flip-flops. When we were shopping, we noticed, too, that people seemed to be skipping the clothing departments, and gravitating toward the shoe, handbag and accessory areas. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:09:02 EST 2013-05-15T15:09:02.400 http://www.ourtown.com/nky/article/2013/5/15/dont-you-just-love-purses.html http://www.ourtown.com/nky/article/2013/5/15/dont-you-just-love-purses.html As a result of the recent project by Newhaven Town Council to put new lamp post banners on West Quay, one of which says Did you know that Ho Chi Minh once worked as a pastry chef on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry?, the Vietnamese Ambassador is coming to Newhaven to celebrate the great leaders birthday. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:47:54 EST 2013-05-15T07:47:54.500 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/15/ho-chi-minhs-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-newhaven.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/15/ho-chi-minhs-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-newhaven.html As a result of the recent project by Newhaven Town Council to put new lamp post banners on West Quay, one of which says Did you know that Ho Chi Minh once worked as a pastry chef on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry?, the Vietnamese Ambassador is coming to Newhaven to celebrate the great leaders birthday. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:47:54 EST 2013-05-15T07:47:54.497 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/15/ho-chi-minhs-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-newhaven.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/15/ho-chi-minhs-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-newhaven.html As a result of the recent project by Newhaven Town Council to put new lamp post banners on West Quay, one of which says Did you know that Ho Chi Minh once worked as a pastry chef on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry?, the Vietnamese Ambassador is coming to Newhaven to celebrate the great leaders birthday. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:44:41 EST 2013-05-15T07:44:41.390 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/15/ho-chi-minhs-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-newhaven.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/15/ho-chi-minhs-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-newhaven.html The Public Library and Gold Star Chili want to reward you for participating in Summer Reading! Stop by a participating library branch location to visit the Gold Star Chilimobile, register for Summer Reading, and get a free cheese coney! All ages are invited to sign up at one of the Chilimobile events or go to Tue, 14 May 2013 15:58:10 EST 2013-05-14T15:58:10.717 http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/14/chilimobile-at-the-library.html http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/14/chilimobile-at-the-library.html There have been a few changes and updates to our diary so here are some of the up and coming events: 17th & 18th May 2013 Fox Rescue Day.East Sussex WRAS is holding a Fox Rescue Day on Saturday 18th May. At 10am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm WRAS will be running presentations showing the charities work helping sick, injured and orphaned foxes and at the end of the presentation visitors will get to see one of WRAS's Fox Cubs. Booking is required and entry is for a minimum donation of 5 per person. Numbers are limited per session. The event is being held at WRAS's Casualty Care Centre on the A22 at Whitesmith near Hailsham, Uckfield and Lewes. To book please call 01825-873003 between 10am and 6pm. If there is enough interest WRAS is prepared to run three session on Friday 17th May at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. Refreshments will be available too. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:32:14 EST 2013-05-14T14:32:14.510 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/east-sussex-wras-events.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/east-sussex-wras-events.html The Imposter tells the gripping true story of a boy who went missing in 1994 and was miraculously found three and a half years later thousands of miles away in southern Spain. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:25:44 EST 2013-05-14T14:25:44.810 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2012/9/13/seaford-cinema-programmes-may.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2012/9/13/seaford-cinema-programmes-may.html Top Elvis tribute act (ETA), Rob Willis, is fundraising in his hometown next week for Help Our Wounded (HOW), a charity supporting Royal Marines - after being inspired by his family's ties to the Armed Forces. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:25 EST 2013-05-14T13:58:25.013 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/family-ties-inspire-charity-gig.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/family-ties-inspire-charity-gig.html Cincinnati Union Bethel and Western & Southern appear to have resolved their 2 year litigation over the future of the Anna Louise Inn. Anna Louise Inn is a safe and affordable residence for disadvantaged women and children who are trying to establish themselves and get back on their feet. In an announcement made yesterday, Cincinnati Union Bethel said that they have entered into a purchase agreement with Western & Southern that settles the litigation and gives them a new site for the Anna Louise Inn. Neither the new site nor the conditions of the agreement were revealed. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:51 EST 2013-05-14T13:52:51.400 http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/14/status-of-the-anna-louise-inn-litigation.html http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2013/5/14/status-of-the-anna-louise-inn-litigation.html Newhaven Town Council is to discuss the new plans for the Harbour Primary School and Nursery site in Church Hill, Newhaven at a meeting of its Planning Applications Committee next Tuesday, 14th May at Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven at 7.30pm. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:46:59 EST 2013-05-14T13:46:59.190 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/new-plans-for-harbour-primary-school.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/new-plans-for-harbour-primary-school.html Top Elvis tribute performer Rob 'The Hillbilly Cat' Willis from Seaford reached the semi-finals of last weekends Official Ultimate Elvis Contest in Bridlington against stiff competition. The top spot went to the current European Champion, 'Gordon Elvis'. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:42:56 EST 2013-05-14T13:42:56.153 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/seaford-elvis-reaches-semi-final-of-the-official-ultimate-elvis-contest.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/seaford-elvis-reaches-semi-final-of-the-official-ultimate-elvis-contest.html Weve got some really exciting walking challenges coming up. Join Team Walk and you will be joining a team of fantastic fundraisers who walk and trek across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:22 EST 2013-05-14T13:35:22.963 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html Weve got some really exciting walking challenges coming up. Join Team Walk and you will be joining a team of fantastic fundraisers who walk and trek across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:22 EST 2013-05-14T13:35:22.963 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html Weve got some really exciting walking challenges coming up. Join Team Walk and you will be joining a team of fantastic fundraisers who walk and trek across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:22 EST 2013-05-14T13:35:22.963 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html Weve got some really exciting walking challenges coming up. Join Team Walk and you will be joining a team of fantastic fundraisers who walk and trek across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:22 EST 2013-05-14T13:35:22.960 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/prostate-cancer-feeling-inspired-to-put-on-your-walking-boots.html The Seaford Musical Theatre group have been awarded funds from the Co-operative Membership Community Fund to replace and install new equipment at the Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, Seaford which is home to the Seaford Community Cinema, award winning SMT Juniors and hosts many musical and theatrical events for other community groups. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:28:45 EST 2013-05-14T13:28:45.887 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/community-fund-award.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/community-fund-award.html Other happenings we will have some new banners going up on West Quay (where there are currently some celebrating 2012) on or around 14th May. There will be 10 banners, each featuring a different Newhaven Uncovered soundbite ie a quirky, interesting historical fact about the town that not everyone would know. Ive attached the full list in case you are interested. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:21:57 EST 2013-05-14T13:21:57.680 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/view-banners-on-west-quay-vietnamese-embassy-reception-at-meeching-hall-ambassad.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/view-banners-on-west-quay-vietnamese-embassy-reception-at-meeching-hall-ambassad.html Newhaven Town Council has recently agreed funding for summer holiday youth activities in the town for 2013, co-ordinated by Wave Leisure on behalf of a number of providers of youth activities. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:20:47 EST 2013-05-14T13:20:47.147 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/funding-for-summer-holiday-youth-activities-2013.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/funding-for-summer-holiday-youth-activities-2013.html Unfortunately NPP has formally applied for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. They wont necessarily get permission it isnt a foregone conclusion. It depends on whether the Supreme Court thinks there is any merit in further discussion about any of the very complicated legal points raised which have all been pretty thoroughly discussed during the two previous court cases. Our legal team is busy writing a response for the Supreme Court saying why we dont think permission should be given. This has to be submitted by next Tuesday (7th May). Were not sure at the moment how long after that the Supreme Court are likely to take to decide whether they want to hear the case. If they decide they do want to hear it, we understand it could take up to 2 years to get to court Tue, 14 May 2013 13:11:13 EST 2013-05-14T13:11:13.980 http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/npp-apply-for-permission-to-appeal-beach-decision.html http://www.ourtown.com/seaford/article/2013/5/14/npp-apply-for-permission-to-appeal-beach-decision.html