Monthly Archives: July 2019

Macomb RC Flyers celebrate aviation on a model-sized scale

MACOMB — On Saturday evening,  the buzz of propellers and colorful model airplanes filled the sky as the Macomb RC Flyers met up at Veterans Park to celebrate the theme of this year’s Heritage Days: aviation in McDonough County.The Macomb … Continue reading

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A bat handling and ID workshop will be held at 1 p.m. today at the O’Neill Center. The course will include information on bat biology and common myths. Headley’s Wildlife Control will also discuss the dos and don’ts of bat … Continue reading

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No, this video does not show a Pakistan aircraft at the Paris Air Show

A video has been viewed more than one million times in multiple posts on Facebook in June 2019 which claim it shows a Pakistani JF-17 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The claim is false; the video shows a radio-controlled … Continue reading

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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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