Nurse shortage: Not enough graduates to meet demand Oct 3, 2008
At in Lebanon, the undergraduate nursing program is at capacity, says Carole Ann Bach, dean of Cumberland s. The school will graduate 69 nurses this year, up from 55 last year. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Whitthorne routs archrival E.A. Cox Sep 24, 2008
The game was the final one on the Cox schedule while Whitthorne closes on Tuesday in Lebanon against W.J. Baird. Mt. Pleasant 60, South Giles Co. 18: The Tigers had no trouble running their season record to 7-0 and setting the stage for their conference championship playoff game against Collinwood on Oct. 16 at Columbia Academy. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
I-40 wreck kills 3, blocks traffic for hours Sep 20, 2008
Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash occurred Friday afternoon in the eastbound lanes near Lebanon in Wilson County. The names of the victims have not been released. (WREG.com, TN)
Lebanese leader vows no surrender to violence Sep 20, 2008
Lebanese soldiers guard a street in Beirut, Lebanon ... Saad al-Hariri, the leader of Lebanon's ruling coalition, today vowed not to surrender to what he described as an attempt by Hizbullah and its Syrian and Iranian backers to impose their will by force ... The violence in Lebanon entangles a number of neighbouring nations. (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
Police chief may be selected next week Sep 18, 2008
William L. Harvey, chief of Lebanon, Pa. s police department, has 28 years of experience in law enforcement; Tim Potts, Columbia s interim chief of police, has 22 years of experience; Wayne Richard Wilcox, chief of Piqua, Ohio s police department, has 33 years of experience in law enforcement; and Joseph Bishop, deputy chief of police in Metro Nashville, has 30 years of experience. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Just don't leave Mama's at Shea Sep 15, 2008
In Ireland, in Lebanon, in Palestine and Berkeley. Patty Hearst heard the burst of Roland s Thompson gun and bought it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
College Football Scores Sep 15, 2008
Lebanon Valley 31, Ursinus 19. Maine 28, Stony Brook 13. (International Herald Tribune)
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after Gaza pact Sep 11, 2008
Israel said yesterday it wanted to open direct, bilateral peace talks with Lebanon, as officials confirmed they have agreed a ceasefire with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to begin in the Gaza Strip from dawn today. The talks with Lebanon would include discussions over the Shebaa Farms, an area of land held by Israel and claimed by the Lebanese ... The approach to Lebanon may indicate that an agreement is close at hand with the Lebanese group Hizbullah over the return of two Israeli... (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
Gust John Noni Jr. Sep 6, 2008
Gust was a member of the American Legion in Lebanon. He enjoyed photography, fishing, baseball, gardening and listening to music. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
No one reason for college dropout rate Sep 6, 2008
For Diana Alberta, 22, of Mt. Lebanon, "life happened" when she decided to leave school to get married and have children. For Devon Conroy, 21, of Gainesville, Ga. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mignon Alice Ufford Sep 3, 2008
They purchased their own farm on Tennessee Road in Lebanon in 1941. They leased out the farm for nine years, moving back to Cape Horn to raise livestock, but returned to the more productive land in Lebanon in 1952. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Patriot League Football Release - 9.2.08 Sep 2, 2008
Lafayette Head Coach Frank Tavani, Lebanon Valley, 1975 Career Record 45-46 (9th Season) Overall/Lafayette; 28-23 Patriot League. Marist Head Coach Jack Parady, Maine, 1983 Career Record 85-78-1 (17th Season) Overall/Marist. (Patriotleague.com)
Tennessee expecting 6,000 evacuees from Gulf Coast Sep 1, 2008
The Red Cross and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency opened five shelters in Nashville, Smyrna, Tullahoma and Lebanon. Gorin said about 2,000 evacuees were expected to arrive in Middle Tennessee. (WREG.com, TN)
Gore: Obama = Lincoln... Aug 29, 2008
Whether it was hijackings, bombs, the Lebanon barracks (and Reagan was wrong to back out of bombing the Bekaa Valley Hezbollah stronghold),Lockerbie. Posted by: hype bites | Aug 28, 2008 11:55:14 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Field narrowed for new police chief Aug 28, 2008
The final four candidates include: Tim Potts, Columbia s acting chief; Joseph Bishop, assistant chief for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; Wayne Willcox, who currently serves as chief in Piqua, Ohio, and William Harvey, a chief in Lebanon, Pa. Each candidate will be required to take a profile test, and Collier said she hopes to have the results before the candidates arrive for the interviews. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Monsanto's bane: The evil pigweed Aug 28, 2008
Of particular interest, for those who might think that Islam and second-class citizenship for women go naturally hand-in-hand, is his observation that Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria and Djibouti -- all majority Muslim states with little or no oil -- were the first "to grant female suffrage and tend to have more women in the workplace and parliament and higher gender rights scores.". The takeaway: Economic growth is not enough to bring about positive changes in gender equality -- what's... (Salon)
Madison County police blotter Aug 27, 2008
The passenger, Daniel Wayne Thornton, 34, of Lebanon Church Road, Athens, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for possession of Hydrocodone after the pills were found on him. Drugs: On Aug. 16, county jail officer William Hicks found some marijuana hidden in a mattress in a jail cell. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bill Clinton Aug 27, 2008
Jo Ellen Litz, from Lebanon, Pa. reads an article about former President Bill Clinton, while a book about Sen. (AZCentral -- News)
Adolphus Newberry (2) Aug 21, 2008
He was a member of the North Springs Church of Christ, a Korean Veteran, employed as a Auto Body Repairman with Wilson County Motors in Lebanon, TN for 20 years and Welder for Kaiser Jeep Corporation in Toledo, Ohio for 15 years. Survivors besides his wife, Nannie Jean of 48 years include: daughter n-law, Lynn Cannon, Granville, TN, son ter-in-law, David Newberry, Gladdice Community, son, Dennis Newberry, Goosehorn Community, Sisters, Daisy Mosley, Lafayette, TN, Elaine (Bobby) Patterson ,... (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Sharon L. Demps Aug 19, 2008
Sheila Mc Chesney Lebanon, TN Daughter. David Joe ( Mary) Demps Lebanon, TN Son. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Sports in brief Aug 16, 2008
Lebanon s McQuistan returns kick. Lebanon High School graduate and Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Paul McQuistan returned a short kickoff from Tennessee kicker John Vaughn in the second quarter of Friday s preseason game. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Doo-wop lives on in Theater Barn's Forever Plaid Aug 16, 2008
The musical Forever Plaid, currently running at The Theater Barn in New Lebanon, reminds us that there was a musical war going on between rock and roll and what is commonly referred to as "doo-wop" music ... Forever Plaid runs through August 17 at The Theater Barn in New Lebanon. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Career fair connects community with jobs and education (205) Aug 13, 2008
Performance Food group in Lebanon had various jobs available such as order selectors and unloaders. Others attending the fair with available jobs were Friendship Home Health, Macon County School Bus Garage, Fleetwood, Macon County General Hospital. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
On the move: Draughts champ sharpens his skill Aug 11, 2008
In 2007, he won the minor division of the Tennessee State Checkers Tournament held in Lebanon. He also won the Mule Day Checkers Tournament in 2007, adding to the numerous trophies that line his mantle. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Infotainment Aug 10, 2008
Miss Lebanon 2008, Rosarita Tawilbeirut: Miss Lebanon 2008, Rosarita Tawil, models jewellery designed by Paolobongia during the Jewellery Lebanon Summer 2008 exhibition. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10 Aug 7, 2008
" Terry Labonte was a four-time winner of this race, while Fellows took the checkered flag there three times. When Ernie Irvan won the 1992 Nationwide race, he did it from the 22nd starting spot, which is the furthest back a driver has started and won at The Glen. Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra 200 - Nashville Superspeedway - Lebanon, TN Johnny Benson will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Nashville Superspeedway Saturday. If Benson drives into Victory Lane for the Toyota Tundra... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wedding announcement: Andrea Nicole Chapman and Jeremy David Crowe Aug 6, 2008
Andrea Nicole Chapman and Jeremy David Crowe are engaged to be married on Oct. 11 at Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, Tenn. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kendra and David Erie and the granddaughter of Ken and Elaine Chapman of Lebanon ... She is a 2004 graduate of Wilson Central High School in Lebanon, and is completing her bachelor s degree at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Israel: Power struggle leads to Netanyahu, hard man in a tough ... Aug 2, 2008
Hamas, and Hizbullah in Lebanon, he argues, are Iranian "proxies". And until the Islamic Republic is contained, there can be no progress with the Palestinians. (guardian.co.uk)
Lafayette man pulls co-worker from burning truck (202) Jul 30, 2008
Photo courtesy Dallus Whitfield-The Lebanon Democrat ... According to Lee, who was released from Vanderbilt University Medical Center's burn unit Sunday, he and Flemming were returning from Murfreesboro to the Jones and Stone Drilling Company of Lebanon on SR 840 when the tire blew on the drilling rig, causing the truck to cross the median and crash into a stone wall at the Central Pike overpass ... "We'd been drilling blasting holes at a rock crusher in Murfreesboro and were headed back to... (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Report: Torture Widespread In Palestinian Jails Jul 28, 2008
At times, he was pulled off the ground by a rope hanging from the ceiling and attached to his hands tied behind his back, said Jabara, sitting in a room decorated with a photo of himself in 1992, as one of more than 400 suspected Islamic militants deported to south Lebanon by Israel for a year. Jabara said he told his interrogators he's a proud member of Hamas, but that he has no knowledge of weapons. (CBS News -- World)
CCDC leader resigns Jul 26, 2008
Graham said she has needed to visit her mother about twice a month in Lebanon, Tenn. especially since February, when her sister, her mother's other caregiver, lost her 31-year-old son to illness. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Allen Chris Latham (1) Jul 23, 2008
Survivors besides his wife, Eva of 27 years include: sons ters-in-law, James Nathan ity Latham, Lafayette, TN, Mark a Hammond, Chesapeak, VA, Timothy Latham, Virginia Beach, VA, Leonard Fish Latham, Lafayette, TN, daughter, Deborah Latham, Lafayette, TN, brothers, Robert Latham, Crawfordsville, IN, James Latham, sisters, Diane Reagan and Amanda Latham both of Lebanon, IN, Chris Roy, Indianapolis, IN, 7 grandchildren. Arrangements by Phillip Anderson uneral Home, Lafayette, TN.. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Maury Co. tries to stay alive Jul 23, 2008
With Ryan McCanless at bat, Lebanon pitcher J.P. Brenzie s wild pitch enabled Bair to dash home with the run ... Jarreau then flied to left fielder Provey who fired on target to catcher Dylan Myers to nail the Lebanon runner for an inning-ending double play. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Maury County splits to stay alive in 13s state Jul 22, 2008
Maury County returns to action at 5:30 p.m. Monday against the winner of Sunday s late game between Giles County and Lebanon. Goodlettsville 5, Maury Co. 4: A seventh inning comeback bid by Maury County was halted one-run short. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Al Gore's Impractical High Hopes Jul 21, 2008
"So, ten years of pursuing an impractical goal versus ten years of increasing the steady flow of domestic oil it seems like a common-sense partiality. Gore has challenged America to abandon fossil fuels within 10 years for national security purposes when we have the prospect right at our fingertips to drill domestically. The designated ANWR area is neither a refuge nor wilderness and definitely not pristine, despite constant claims to the contrary by environmentalists. Without a doubt, the... (Human Events Online)
Maury Co. to meet Goodlettsville in winners bracket Jul 21, 2008
Host Giles County, who defeated Columbia in the District 8 finals, also won on Friday as did Tullahoma and Goodlettsville, a 3-2 winner over Lebanon behind the pitching of J.P. Brenzie ... In a losers bracket game Lebanon squeaked by Huntingdon 3-2 on the pitching of Chase Meador. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Winners in 2008 TAPME contest Jul 20, 2008
Daily Deadline Reporting: 1st J. R. Lind, The Lebanon Democrat, State Judiciary Reprimands Local Judge ... 2nd J. R. Lind, The Lebanon Democrat, Queen's Pigeon Alights in Watertown ... 2nd Andy Reed, The Lebanon Democrat, Umpire Retires. (WREG.com, TN)
Commercial Appeal, WTVF big winners at AP awards Jul 20, 2008
The Lebanon Democrat won for daily deadline reporting. Brian Mosely of the Shelbyville Times-Gazette won the Malcolm Law Investigative Reporting honor for his work on Somalis in Shelbyville. (WREG.com, TN)
4-H kids face judges at Linn County Fair Jul 16, 2008
I m just waiting to see what happens, said Stroup, 12, of Lebanon, who had finished his presentation to judge Anita Leach in the Displays category at the Linn County Fair on Monday ... One of the entrants was 15-year-old Gabriel Gunselman of Lebanon, who designed a graduation booklet for his church. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bucknell Places 246 Student-Athletes on University's 2008 Spring Semester Dean's List and 239 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll Jul 16, 2008
Forty Team Captains Among those Recognized. - Two-hundred forty-six Bucknell University student-athletes have earned Dean's List honors for the 2008 spring semester. (Bucknellbison.com)
Off on the right foot Jul 13, 2008
Other local groups, including Build Lebanon Trails, Albany Parks ation and the Albany Fitwalkers, also regularly host guided walks ... In Lebanon, the Marks Slough Trail off Tennessee Road combines ease of use with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities ... Build Lebanon Trails: Lebanon organization building a community trail network that hosts monthly hikes/walks. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
RTA offers jilted July 4 passengers refunds, complimentary tickets Jul 8, 2008
When the Star's Fireworks Express pulled into its first stop in Lebanon Friday, officials said there were more than 1,170 people waiting -- which was more than enough to fill the train, even though it had four more stops to make before it reached its downtown riverfront destination. RTA officials wasted little time responding to the commuter crisis. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
General aviation airports find themselves in building boom Jul 7, 2008
Lebanon is expanding its airport with more corporate hangar space, while John C. Tune airport is upgrading its entrance to attract more business flyers ... In Wilson County, the city of Lebanon has spent $230,000 to build a new access road at Lebanon Municipal Airport and is working on a $790,000 west side expansion that includes four to six corporate hangar sites. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Tenn. WR Hoping to Turn Some Heads in 2008 Jul 3, 2008
Another new name to watch for in 2008 is Jarvis Jenkins from Lebanon Wilson Central High School. Find out who this receiver is getting interest from and what he likes about each school. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)
Granholm says Michigan at forefront of next generation of fuels Jul 1, 2008
Using proprietary microorganisms and enzymes developed at the company's laboratories in Lebanon, N.H., Mascoma is collaborating with research partners globally to identify, patent and deploy a new generation of microbes and low-cost processes for producing advanced cellulosic ethanol technologies across a range of non-food feedstocks. Mascoma is developing demonstration and commercial scale production facilities in locations across the United States. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Tenn. WR Starting to Get Some Looks Jun 30, 2008
Arcavius McMurray, 6-3, 190 pound wide receiver from Lebanon Wilson Central High School may be one of the best kept secrets in Middle Tennessee. Find out who this Wilson Central receiver is receiving interest from and what he thinks about each school. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)
Goldie Scott Jun 26, 2008
Lebanon Express: Obituaries ... Welcome to the Lebanon-Express ... Browse articles that have been published online at Lebanon-express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Goldie Surmon Scott Jun 24, 2008
Her life and contributions to the community will be commemorated at a memorial service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lebanon First Assembly of God ... In 1946 they purchased a home on Main Street and settled in Lebanon ... When she moved to Lebanon with her husband and their two young children, she quickly turned their Main Street home into another teaching opportunity by opening a daycare center that she operated until her husband s death. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Lunn, David Ring finish 1-2 Jun 24, 2008
Michael Wood of Lebanon and Greg Grisham from Franklin drove to third and fourth place respectively behind Lunn and Ring. Longtime friendly rivals Allen Ring (David s brother) and Robert Whitley of Culleoka finished fifth and sixth respectively. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Arthur Culvahouse: McCain’s Veep Vetter Jun 12, 2008
She is a senior at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. studying English and political science. (Human Events Online)
Jimmetra and JD Thomas (2) Jun 12, 2008
This portion of the movie was to be shot at the Wilson County fairgrounds in Lebanon. Jimmetra asked her husband JD what he thought about being extras for the movie, and since both were game they began rounding up the clothes they would need to pull off the parts. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
New book looks at the ‘religion' of football Jun 11, 2008
The project began while Dr. Bain-Selbo was chair and associate professor of religion and philosophy at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania. His research focused on five schools in the Southeastern Conference Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana State, Ole Miss and Tennessee. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Readers told us what they thought of the resignation Jun 7, 2008
Terry Smith, Mt. Lebanon, PA. After reading the article I must agree with most of your readers to the fact that Mr. Garrison's resignation is only the first step. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CRCT, menthol, a 'bloody fortune' May 30, 2008
Common sense conservativism. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 May 30, 2008
In today's podcast, measuring Iranian influence in Lebanon, a new Bush White House tell-all book, a ban on cluster bombs and the US military's future dealing with China. . (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
YMCA youth mentoring alum says: It made me who I am today’ (8) May 30, 2008
Now in its 16th year, the program has 40 junior-senior matches in Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home and lunch buddy programs at middle schools in Lebanon and Albany. Children come voluntarily, referred by schools or other youth agencies. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Shooting suspect arrested May 30, 2008
Since the warrants were filed, Harper had been with family in Lebanon and Columbia, Duncan said. Duncan said he didn t know the people who own the Naydonlin Drive home and no charges are pending against them. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Human Trafficking: 'An $8 Billion International Business' May 20, 2008
Human Trafficking: 'An $8 Billion International Business - HUMAN EVENTS. Between my house and downtown Macon, Georgia, which is a seven minute trip in traffic, I pass seven Asian themed spas, an impressive one per minute. (Human Events Online)
Democrats: It Ain't Over Till It's Over May 14, 2008
"Now some wishful thinkers in the MSM predict that the results on Tuesday are just a prelude to a graceful exit for the Clintons who want to go out on top. But her campaign chair Terry McAuliffe vowed that she would stay in the race until June 3. With 78% of West Virginia voters saying she should stay in the race there seemed little chance she would feel the urge to exit now. Her Tuesday night fundraising email vowed to her supporters that I'm not about to turn my back on you. Hillary s victory... (Human Events Online)
Free gifts in spades for kitten lovers May 14, 2008
JB Leftwich is a retired teacher and journalist who lives in Lebanon, TN mailto:leftwichjb@charter. net. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Daughter Allegedly Plotted to Kill Mom May 11, 2008
Lauren Ashley Morrow and her boyfriend, Andrew Bland, 24, are accused of conspiring to hire an 18-year-old high school senior to kill Morrow's mother, Karen Colleen Stribel, in Lebanon, Tenn. All three have been charged with conspiracy to commit felony murder. (ABC News)
LETTERS: NCT, May 9, 2008 May 10, 2008
great news for the warmongers wrote on May 9, 2008 4:07 PM:Many of our usual bloggers here will be happy to hear that Hezbollah has all but taken over the Muslim section of Beirut, and that Lebanon is in its most violent condition since its civil war ... And wait, don't tell me, we'll never surrender in Iran or Lebanon, either ... By the way the trouble in Lebanon and the killing of all those civilians in Sadr city can be laid at the feet of the US. There was no problem until we started messing... (North County Times)
Mariah confirms marriage to actor May 9, 2008
Civil war fears grip Lebanon as gun battles continue. Could fat on your derriere be a good thing after all. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dennis Nash killed in motorcycle accident (8) May 4, 2008
His brother Danny, who was following Dennis Nash on another motorcycle as they returned from eating lunch in Lebanon, said his brother stuck a leg out as though he was experiencing a cramp, lost control of the bike and left the east side of the roadway as they traveled north toward Lafayette, on the approach to the Lafayette Hill ... An employee of Nestle Waters North America in Red Boiling Springs, Dennis Nash is survived by one daughter, Brandi Nash; two brothers, Danny and Dwight Nash, all of... (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in trucker slayings case May 2, 2008
Mendenhall also is charged with murder in connection with the deaths of women whose bodies were found in Lebanon, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, and Indianapolis. Jury selection for Mendenhall s trial in Hulbert s death is set to begin January 26th. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
