Posted on 09/14/2012 5:03:18 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
Please post links to your local online newspapers with a brief statement of what that entity sees as the important news of the day.
Wayyyyyyyy down at the bottom, in 8 pt type are 3 links to World News, in this order:
1)US, allies set to launch anti mine naval exercises
2)Ruling Dutch party claims victory in elections
3)US sends marines to Libya after deadly attack
MAIN STORNY in the “Roane County News” (Tennessee)
TOPS at weight loss
Ken Laswell and Nancy Barnard Martin share a common denominator in their constant battle to maintain a healthy body weight.
Both are former truck drivers — a sedentary profession that often leads to obesity, diabetes and other health-related issues.
IngenuityFest 2012: Roomy lakefront warehouses let annual arts-and-technology fair expand its offerings — and your mind
http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/
Don’t read the local but I checked their website and found all their national news was linked to CNN.
Beside it is a picture of Vol fans and an article about ESPN Game Day's appearance in Knox Vegas.
My local paper headline says “Shortage of hay causes ranchers to sell off cattle.”
Locals news always makes the front page here. Top story:
Horse Trainer Teaches Horses and People in Middlebury
Since our paper subscribes to AP, it stands to reason any foibles on the part of their Dear Leader will be buried, if not unpublished.
Dallas Morning News, http://www.dallasnews.com/
Latest News
Yemeni police clash with protesters at U.S. Embassy in Sanaa 7:05 AM
Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down eastbound Interstate 30 in Mesquite 7:13 AM
Dallas ISD says ‘$10 million screw-up’ cost district dearly on federal tech funds
LBJ Express Project takes toll as Dallas residents look for answers on construction
Update: Hacker group Anonymous retaliates for Dallas arrest of ‘spokesman’ by releasing government workers’ credit card numbers
Garland Soccer Association coach charged with sexual assault of 10-year-old boy
Retiring Frisco schools superintendent presided over dramatic growth
Looks like your folding bike story has been eclipsed by news of a stabbing (3 victims) at a pre-wedding meeting.
The Atkinsonville Morning Wind, page one of one (but on both sides it being a Sunday Special):
“County Garbage Truck Drivers Now Able to Perform weddings Between Pick Ups”
I don’t think that means while standing with a truck on each side...but it might knowing the folks there.
The on-line version of the Philly Inquirer has news that the Phillies lost last night to the worst team in all of MLB.
Imagine the headlines if anyone but baraq was in office.
Rock Hill SC
Chester skydiving instructor fights for life after crash on I-77
Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/#storylink=cpy
headline....VAN DUZER ENJOYING FAME AFTER GIVING OBAMA A BEAR HUG.
“U.S. says two FORMER Navy Seals also died in Libya.”
Story two—
“Beer and wine at the Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland eatery breaks new ground”
How apropos. Because anyone who thinks Owebama cares to fix the mid-east problem really IS living in Fantasyland!
From Newsday:
Sale of county nursing home
Side bar:
$10,000 to take picture with Romney
http://www.newsday.com/elections/10-000-to-take-photo-with-mitt-romney-at-li-fundraiser-1.3998632
Andalusia Star covering everything from a possible homocide to marigolds and mums.
http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/
If you think yours is bad...take a look at the Annapolis Crapitol. Unbelievable.
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