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Jackson Hobby Shop closing after 50 years; no buyer comes forward

CLOSE The Gustafson family has owned and operated the Jackson Hobby Shop since July 1969. Mike Davis JACKSON – Jackson Hobby Shop, a mainstay in town for 50 years that survived by paying careful attention to detail, is set to close by … Continue reading

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Sludge dredging starts in Sugar House Park to cut down on pond problems

SALT LAKE CITY — The pond in Sugar House Park is undergoing a major rehabilitation project, as crews remove thousands of cubic yards of sludge. According to Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, digging up a quarter century-worth of dirt … Continue reading

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Charles F. Svihlik

FORRESTON – Charles F. Svihlik, 77, of Forreston, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 1, 2019. Charles was born on May 5, 1941 to Frank and Lydia (Barta) Svihlik in Chicago. He graduated from Proviso East in 1959. … Continue reading

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How drones are threatening Israel’s already unfriendly skies

London’s Gatwick Airport was recently closed for more than 24 hours because a drone was flying nearby without a permit. Stories like this make the headlines every so often and cause an uproar, but they haven’t yet led to serious … Continue reading

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Restaurant review: Dining at Bessie’s proves an uplifting experience

JANESVILLE Looking for a restaurant with a view? If so, we’ve got one. Bessie’s Diner is located at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, and if you stop by on a high flying day, Bessie’s will be bustling. The restaurant has … Continue reading

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More than a fraction of fun – Sentinel

Photo by J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune Remote car racing Remote controlled cars race a road course at the One Eighth Racers Club of Toledo’s new indoor track in the north wing of the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green.  Photo by J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune … Continue reading

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Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created A Mile-High Tsunami That Swept Through The World’s Oceans

Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid roughly 14 kilometers (9 miles) in diameter hit the shallow water off the modern-day Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Chicxulub, as it is known, was the size of a mountain and moving as fast as … Continue reading

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