Communities to celebrate the nation's independence bi13611648 Northeast Ohio celebrate the nation's birthday a little less bang year. Because of tighter budgets, annual fireworks have fizzled out several communities, but others stage fireworks, parades, concerts and other tributes to America's independence over the next few days

Fall River jobless rate falls slighly May; No. 2 Bay State bi13611648 The unemployment rate Fall River fell slightly May to 15.5 percent, but registered as the second highest Massachusetts

Cuyahoga County: Unofficial list of candidates for county executive, council bi13611648 CLEVELAND -- The deadline to file petitions to run the Sept. 7 primary for the new Cuyahoga County Executive and county council passed at 4 p.m. today. Here the unofficial list of candidates

Senate passes Tribal Law and Order Act bi13611648 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The U.S. Senate has passed a bill giving American Indian tribes more authority to combat crime on reservations. The Tribal Law and Order Act, co-sponsored by Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota and Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, now heads to the House

'Twilight' rises to $161 million but falls sharply from huge opening day bi13611648 LOS ANGELES "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" waning at the box office but has gotten off to a blockbuster start $161 million first five days

Feds to release more water for Klamath farmers bi13611648 KLAMATH FALLS, ORE. More water being released for drought-parched farms the Klamath Basin's federal irrigation project

Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates 75th anniversary bi13611648 Seventy-five years after was built, Blue Ridge Parkway one of America's most-visited national park sites, drawing about 17 million people annually. Blue Ridge Parkway - United States - North Carolina - Travel and Tourism - Parks..

Hiker falls down Longs Peak Rocky Mountain park bi13611648 ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, COLO. A hiker who fell on Longs Peak has been rescued help from a team fighting a wildfire Rocky Mountain National Park

ASU Dean's List 2010 Spring Semester bi13611648 Students achieving the Deans List for the 2010 spring semester were announced Thursday by Angelo State University San Angelo

Small headed to PGA Championship bi13611648 Posted 14 at 9:14 pm

Fourth of July events Northeast Ohio bi13611648 A sampling of events honor of America's 234th birthday

High school listings bi13611648 Listings a service of The Plain Dealer to help schools find opponents and coaches.Columbia looking for a head volleyball coach for the 2010-11 school year. Possible teaching openings available. Prior coaching experience preferred. Send resume to..

Child Sleep Disorder - Home