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STEAM programs inspire kids and adults

In rural Georgia counties, STEAM programs are having an impact on kids, teenagers and adults. STEAM is designed to integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM – the “A” stands for Art) subjects into various education disciplines. The goal is to teach students … Continue reading

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Whiting Vietnam veteran remembers his father, World War II hero

ALLIE KIRKMAN Allie covers South Lake County municipal government, development and breaking news for The Times. She comes to the Region from Lebanon, Indiana. She is a proud Ball State University graduate.

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It’s a labor of love: Airplane aficionados work to restore FJ-4 Fury A

LouAnna Campbell Crime and Breaking News Reporter I started working at the Tyler Morning Telegraph in June 2016. I am a retired U.S. Air Force Sr. Master Sergeant. After a 21-year military career, in Security Forces, the military police of … Continue reading

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BATES, Richard L.

BATES – Richard L. 90, engineer and inventor, active in community clubs. August 24, 1926 – June 18, 2019, of Grand Island, passed away on June 18, 2019, a few months before turning 91. Born in Niagara Falls, he attended … Continue reading

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Boeing Loses Another 737 MAX Customer

Somon Air operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737s, but the airline’s board is unwilling to commit to re-fleeting with the MAX in the current climate. Konstantin von Wedelstaedt Tajjikistan’s Somon Air has dropped plans to lease a Boeing 737 MAX, blaming … Continue reading

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Costa Mesa council allows model aircraft club to continue flying at Fairview Park, but will study impacts

The society’s renewed agreement, which lasts through June 30, 2020, and the study were approved on a 5-2 vote, with Councilwomen Sandy Genis and Andrea Marr dissenting. Article source: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-cm-harbor-soaring-society-20190626-story.html

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Delta’s latest plane includes a window in the bathroom

Delta pilot Mike Roelofs was on his aircraft at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport more than two hours before departure Friday morning, making sure everything was as it should be. A cubby in the cockpit didn’t have fire gloves. So he … Continue reading

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