Eric Meyer Earns Academic Honor Oct 31, 2008
Meyer is a Madison, Wis. native and was the 2006 Gatorade and WIAA Wisconsin Player of the Year at James Madison Memorial High School. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
This weekend's N.E. games Oct 31, 2008
3 seconds away from knocking off top-ranked James Madison last week. BROWN at PENN In a matchup of Ivy's last two unbeatens, Bears can score (24. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Swimming & Diving: Huskies rebound from loss in opening meet Oct 27, 2008
Practice paid off as the Huskies, now with the momentum of two wins behind them, gear up for Friday's quad-meet at James Madison ... The match at James Madison will take place Friday and Saturday. (Northeastern News, MA)
No. 9 Richmond Routs Georgetown, 48-0 Oct 26, 2008
The 48 points and 48-point margin of victory mark Homecoming records, while the shutout is the first on Homecoming since 2002 (26-0 vs. James Madison). The defense bottled up Georgetown to the tune of 80 yards rushing, just four-of-11 passing for eight yards and forced four turnovers. (Richmondspiders.com)
UAA's Clark, MSU's Harrison, DU's Wiercioch Honored as Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week Oct 22, 2008
UAA's Clark, MSU's Harrison, DU's Wiercioch Honored as Red Baron WCHA Players of the Week - University of Alaska Anchorage forward Kevin Clark was named MVP of the Alaska Goal Rush Tournament in Fairbanks. MSU's Zach Harrison is the WCHA Defensive Player of the Week for Oct. 21-27. (Wcha.com)
Mailbag: Johan over Wright for MVP? Oct 21, 2008
Mailbag: Johan over Wright for MVP. Mailbag: Johan over Wright for MVP. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Jo Ellen Wade Whaley Oct 20, 2008
She is survived by her mother Alva Baker; husband, Steve Whaley; sons Seth Edward Whaley and fianc; Shana, Luke Austin Whaley and friend Cathy, and Stephen Wade Whaley; daughters Jessica Elizabeth Milwicz and husband, Monte, and Amanda Marie Whaley and fiance Clarence; grandchildren Kelci, Caleb, Dakoda, Peyton, Connor, Gracie, Madison and Caitlin; sister Connie; and nieces Stephanie and Amy and their children. There will be an official memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 and celebration... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Livermore Falls ends Traip's two-game win streak Oct 19, 2008
Traip coach Ron Ross said his team played at a similar level during last weeks 26-14 win over winless Madison ... We played the same way last week against Madison and we were lucky enough to win. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UMass Hosts Richmond On Homecoming & 1998 National Champions Reunion Oct 18, 2008
During this run of 16 years, UMass is 7-1 against nationally-ranked teams at the top of the game including three wins over Top 10 teams beating No. 7 Delaware in 1993 (43-29), No. 2 Maine in 2002 (20-10) and No. 4 James Madison in 2005 (10-7) ... Other than the URI loss, the lone intra-division losses were to Appalachian State in the NCAA Division I Championship game in 2006, Southern Illinois in 2007 Quarterfinals and James Madison in 2008, the current No. 1 team in the nation ... Coen threw... (Umassathletics.com)
Athens woman on quest to run marathon in every state Oct 18, 2008
" MARATHONS RUN ; 1. 6/1999 California (San Diego Rock 'n' Roll marathon) 4:09:24 ; 2. 6/2003 Alaska (Mayor's Midnight Sun marathon) 3:40:45 ; 3. 4/2004 Massachusetts (Boston marathon) 4:12:19 ; 4. 11/2004 Virginia (Richmond marathon) 3:33:51 ; 5. 12/2004 Florida (Jacksonville marathon) 3:51:57 ; 6. 6/2005 Hawaii (Kona marathon - 1st age group) 3:52:11 ; 7. 9/2005 Mississippi (Tupelo marathon - 2nd age group) 4:13:10 ; 8. 3/2006 North Carolina (Ellerbe Springs marathon - 2nd female) 3:46:07 ; 9.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Softball team prepares for title defense in annual Blue and Gold opening game Oct 17, 2008
The Gold team struck first with an RBI double from senior Laci Upchurch, Madison, Tenn ... One of three hits for senior Toni Hutchison, Madison, Tenn. (The University Echo, TN)
MSU's Buganski, UND's Kirkham, UM's Lamoureux Named WCHA Players of the Week Oct 16, 2008
MSU's Kala Buganski is the WCHA Offensive Player of the Week. Buganski scored three goals in Minnesota State's two-game series sweep of visiting Maine last weekend. (Wcha.com)
Pre-Season WCHA Favorite Colorado College Opens Defense of MacNaughton Cup vs Michigan Tech as League Campaign Gets Underway this Weekend Oct 14, 2008
Richard Bachman and the CC Tigers Begin Defense of their WCHA title Oct. 17-18 vs MTU. Three other Oct. 17-18 WCHA Series have DU Hosting UW, MSU Hosting UND, SCSU and UM in Home-and-Home; UMD Hosts WMU; Seawolves to Take on Maine, Mercyhurst in Alaska Goal Rush Tournament; Denver Downs Notre Dame in Annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game as WCHA Teams go 10-6-1 in First Week of Non-Conference Play. (Wcha.com)
William & Mary gets last word, tops UNH Oct 13, 2008
James Madison 38, Richmond 31 - Scotty McGee scored on a 69-yard punt return with one second remaining to lift the top-ranked Dukes past the No. 5 Spiders in Richmond. The Dukes (6-1, 4-0) tied the game at 31 with 59 seconds remaining on an 8-yard run by Eugene Holloman and Rodney Landers's conversion pass to Griff Yancey. (Boston Globe)
New Yorkers Will Be Feline Fine When The 2008 CFA-Iams Cat Championship Returns to Madison Square Garden October 18-19 Oct 13, 2008
The 6th Annual CFA-Iams Cat Championship will showcase an exciting line-up of events at Madison Square Garden on October 18-19, 2008 ... New York, NY (PRWEB) October 13, 2008 -- One of the most prestigious is returning to New York City's Madison Square Garden for the 6th Annual CFA-Iams Cat Championship on October 18-19 ... The highly anticipated show will spotlight hundreds of representing the 40 pedigreed breeds recognized by CFA. Among the breeds that are expected to be at Madison Square... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Traip collects second straight football win Oct 11, 2008
MADISON, Maine The Traip Academy football team scored two touchdowns in the final 3 minutes, 30 seconds and won its second straight game with a 26-14 victory over Madison on Friday night in a Western Maine Class C contest. Traip moved to 2-4, while Madison slipped to 0-6 ... Madison took it to us. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Linebacker Higgins filling in nicely at NU Oct 11, 2008
5) rank second and third behind James Madison (38. 3) in overall scoring in the CAA.. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sports Briefs Oct 10, 2008
If NU is victorious in both its games it will advance to the semi-finals held at Madison Square Garden in New York Nov. 20. State rival UMass as and historic powerhouses UCLA and Duke highlight the other fields. (Northeastern News, MA)
Fransoso is making his mark as Portsmouth's quarterback Oct 10, 2008
It was Traip's first victory in five games, but the Rangers could make it back-to-back wins when they play at Madison tonight. Madison is 0-5 the only winless team in Western Maine Class C and has been outscored 167-40 in its five games. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
This weekend on TV, radio Oct 10, 2008
4; Michigan St. at Northwestern, ESPN2; James Madison at Richmond, CSN; Notre Dame at UNC, Ch. 5; Purdue at Ohio St., ESPN; TCU at Colorado St., CBSCS. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
THE FLAMING LIPS to Release Long-Awaited Film CHRISTMAS ON MARS on November 11th 2008 Oct 10, 2008
Theatrical Screenings Confirmed Nationwide Due to Popular Demand. CHRISTMAS ON MARS Also Available via iTunes Movies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Conference Season Opens this Weekend with Three WCHA Series as UMD Hosts UM, UW Heads to OSU, SCSU Visits UND; Bulldogs to Raise National Championship Banner Friday Night Oct 8, 2008
2008 NCAA runner-up and No. 2-ranked Wisconsin ran its early season winning streak to four by beating Syracuse 3-0 and 8-3 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Goalie Jessie Vetter stopped 11 shots and recorded her WCHA career record 27th career shutout in the series opener on Oct. 3 while freshman Brooke Ammerman scored four goals in the series finale on Oct. 4. (Wcha.com)
Prep roundup Oct 7, 2008
Fort Madison 379; 14 ... Rushing L-M (Madison Chandler 9-39, Brode Hills 7-6, Jake Houston 4-3, Tug McCleery 2-(-10), Buck Newcomb 1-2, Cole Schreurs 1-(-1) ... Blocks S. Broders 4 solo, 1 assist; N. Broders 2 assists; Dakota LaMaack 2 solo, 2 assists; Kirschbaum 1 assist; Grunder 1 solo; Madison Maurer 1 solo. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Saturday's College Football Scores Oct 6, 2008
James Madison 56, Hofstra 0. Kentucky St. 31, Central St., Ohio 29. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Army Ten-Miler Road Closings Released Oct 5, 2008
Madison Drive from 7th - 14th Street - 6:00 am. Jefferson Drive from 15th - 7th Street - 6:00 am. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Traip football team picks up first win Oct 5, 2008
Traip visits Madison (0-5) on Friday night, while the Seagulls visit Winthrop (5-0). What are you looking for. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Minutemen corral Hens Oct 5, 2008
UMass's losses had come on the road against James Madison (currently ranked No. 1 in the FCS) and Kansas State (No. 7). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
See what pets are available for adoption at area shelters this weekend. Oct 4, 2008
Madison, orange and white cat, spayed female, 4 years old, long hair, beautiful. Kiro, black cat, neutered male, 3 years old, adorable. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
From Alaska to Florida, 46-year-old Steve Laskey says ‘I ride for them' Oct 3, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:46 PM CDT FORT MADISON Effort inspires effort ... His journey brought him to Fort Madison on Tuesday. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
UR Ranked #1 Sep 23, 2008
The Spiders are just two points ahead of in-state rival James Madison University. In fact, it was the Dukes win over previous number one Appalachian State combined with Richmond's win over Maine that pushed the Spiders into the top spot. (WTVR.com, VA)
Dukes convert fourth down into victory Sep 21, 2008
James Madison got the revenge it had waited months for last night, and did it in the sweetest of ways, rallying from a 21-0 halftime deficit to beat three-time defending national champion Appalachian State, 35-32, in Harrisonburg, Va ... James Madison promptly drove 87 yards, Landers taking it in from the 1 with 2:31 to play. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jumbo presence on field Sep 20, 2008
"We will have to play our best game to date to have a chance," said UMass coach Don Brown, whose team lost, 52-38, at James Madison last week. While the focus is on Tech's prolific passing attack, "they will keep you honest with the running game.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Men's Soccer: Huskies battle ranked Providence to scoreless tie Sep 18, 2008
The Huskies face Maine on the road Saturday at 1 p.m. Ainscough said he thinks the match against Maine and the subsequent home tilt with Boston University will give his team good preparation for the Colonial Athletic Association schedule, which begins Sept. 27 against James Madison. "We'll be getting ready for the conference next Saturday," he said. (Northeastern News, MA)
No. 9/9 UMass Heads To Lonestar State For Battle at No. 11/10 Texas Tech Sep 16, 2008
The Minutemen stand at 2-1 after a 52-38 shootout loss at James Madison last Saturday ... Coen has thrown for 300 or more yards in five of the last six games including the last two this year with 395 at Holy Cross (9/6) and 339 at #7 James Madison (339) ... 7 average per game after his 109-yard game at #7 James Madison (9/13) last weekend. (Umassathletics.com)
Last time, Huskies got a kick in the teeth Sep 13, 2008
to take on seventh-ranked James Madison (1-1) in the teams' first meeting since 2005 ... Senior Liam Coen, this week's national player of the week and Gold Helmet winner for his 395-yard, three-touchdown performance last week, leads the Minutemen, but James Madison has a pair of Walter Payton Award candidates in quarterback Rodney Landers, a running and throwing threat, and back Eugene Holloman. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
#3 UMass Heads To #7 James Madison For CAA Opener, Saturday At 3:30 p.m. Sep 10, 2008
3 UMass Heads To #7 James Madison For CAA Opener, Saturday At 3:30 p.m. :: Minutemen have won three of last four against Top 10 opponents ... 3 UMass Heads To #7 James Madison For CAA Opener, Saturday At 3:30 p.m. ... 3 UMASS (2-0) at #7 JAMES MADISON (1-1) Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 3:30 p.m. (ET) Bridgeforth Stadium Harrisonburg, Va. (Umassathletics.com)
Army caught off guard by UNH Sep 7, 2008
James Madison 56, N.C. Central 7 - The Dukes vaulted to a 35-0 halftime lead and cruised to an easy victory over the Eagles at Harrisonburg, Va. JMU led in total yardage, 449-203, with a decided advantage in rushing, 276-81. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Sep 6, 2008
The annual Tri-State Rodeo continues through Saturday in Fort Madison ... A Buckskinner Rendezvous is set at Old Fort Madison in Fort Madison both days ... For more information, call Eugene Watkins, Old Fort Madison site manager, at 319-372-7700, ext. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Maine high school aide guilty of embezzlement Sep 4, 2008
MADISON, Maine An aide to Madison High School Principal Colin Campbell has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $26,000 from student accounts. Karen Franzose of Madison pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a theft charge ... She was also ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and to give $2,000 to Madison High School Sports Boosters. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
#4 UMass Heads To Holy Cross For First Time Since `96 Sep 2, 2008
Richmond, also a 2007 CAA Football Champion, edged out James Madison for the top spot in the South Division race according to a vote of the league's 12 head coaches and selected media ... The Minutemen are picked to win the CAA North with James Madison predicted to win the overall crown and the CAA South with a No. 3 ranking. (Umassathletics.com)
Anderson officially a Buchanan candidate Aug 30, 2008
The complete Payton watch list: Barden; Coen; Nichols; receiver Terrell Hudgins of Elon; quarterbacks Nathan Brown of Central Arkansas, Armanti Edwards of Appalachian State, Rodney Landers of James Madison and Dominic Randolph of Holy Cross; and running backs Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois, Mike McLeod of Yale, Tyler Roehl of North Dakota State, Rashad Jennings of Liberty, Corey Lewis of Northern Iowa, Javarris Williams of Tennessee State and Jordan Scott of Colgate. The complete Buchanan... (Missoulian, MT)
Somerville woman curates quilting show for mother Aug 30, 2008
She graduated from Portland High School in 1932 and attended Westbrook Junior College and Harrisonburg State Teacher's College in Harrisonburg Virginia (which became Madison University). Pullen Ristich graduated with a major in home economics and began her career teaching math and science until an opening in her chosen field became available at Crozet High School in Crozet, Virginia. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Maine looks familiar to Ferentz Aug 29, 2008
Richmond, James Madison and Delaware were picked 1-2-3 in the South Division. HONORARY CAPTAIN Former all-American Randy Duncan, who led Iowa to Big Ten and Rose Bowl championships in 1956 and 1958, was selected as honorary captain for Saturday's game. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tournament Results Aug 28, 2008
June 11-14, River Rumble, Mississippi River, Fort Madison, Iowa; July 23-26, Cold Water Clash, Big Bay de Noc/Little Bay de Noc, Escanaba, Mich. Aug. 6-9, Empire Chase, Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh, N.Y.; Aug. 13-16, Champion's Choice, Oneida Lake, Syracuse, N.Y.2010 ELITE SERIES: March 11-14, Duel in the Delta, California Delta, Stockton, Calif. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Man finds many rewards in coaching Aug 27, 2008
Madison baseball team wins state tournament ... The championship Madison County All-Stars included, front from left, Bryson Powell, Eddie Gilbert, Coleton Searcy, Matt Dean, Sean Fernandez, Ethan Allen and Ethan Gilley; back from left, coach Cohen Hill, James Forrester, Hayden Rogers, Dustin Roberts, Jayson Pridgen, Brandon Doolittle and manager Bryan Wilkes ... Along the way to winning the Little League International State Senior League tournament in July, the Madison County All-Stars were... (Athens Banner-Herald)
GAMEDAY CENTRAL Aug 26, 2008
com :: The University of Richmond :: Official Athletic Site. 2008 Richmond Football Gameday. (Richmondspiders.com)
College Football Schedule Aug 25, 2008
James Madison at Duke, 7 p.m.. Richmond at Elon, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Some eBay sellers frustrated with rule changes Aug 22, 2008
Madison Daily Leader ... Madison Daily Leader 2008. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Returning talent lands Northeastern in Top 65 Aug 22, 2008
He scored in double-figures in a couple of early-season games against Maine and James Madison, but he wasn't much of a factor on offense the rest of the season ... Delaware, Hofstra and James Madison also return four starters each. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Maine fair aging but not idling Aug 10, 2008
Route 201 north (Madison Avenue), 207-474-2947, skowhe. Weekdays $6 per person, weekends $8; parking $4 per day. (Boston Globe)
Running with the wind Aug 5, 2008
First Wind counts private equity giant D.E. Shaw, along with Madison Dearborn and UPC Wind Partners II, among its principal investors. Noble Environmental is backed by a J.P. Morgan fund and the Canadian Pension Plan investment board. (Boston Globe)
Kisses and disses: Mean man made 5-y.o. girl cry at playground Aug 5, 2008
DISSES to the young lady walking along Madison Street cutting flowers from peoples' gardens for her own enjoyment. Plant your own next time. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hasbro sues over Scrabble copyright infringement Jul 25, 2008
Backyard Farms to build 18-acre Maine greenhouse New England's largest greenhouse grower of vine-ripened tomatoes plans to build a second greenhouse at its Madison, Maine, site, nearly doubling its year-round growing space. Backyard Farms LLC is set to begin construction this fall on the 18-acre, $20 million, state-of-the-art greenhouse, with the first harvest expected a year later. (Boston Globe)
Crist, 52, wife-to-be Jul 25, 2008
As a former New York City socialite, she did spend some time on Madison Avenue. "Oh, let's just keep that to ourselves," Crist said, rolling his eyes, as he gently caressed the tie. (The Palm Beach Post)
Capel announces non-conference schedule Jul 25, 2008
If OU wins its two regional games (other teams in its regional bracket include Elite Eight participant Davidson, James Madison and NCAA Tournament participant Mississippi Valley State), it will advance to New York City and Madison Square Garden where it will play two games, potentially against other regional hosts (Arizona, Boston College and Purdue) ... Teams in Norman Regional of NIT Season Tip-Off are Davidson, James Madison and Mississippi Valley State. (FOX23.com, OK)
Roberts picks Providence Jul 15, 2008
Having those games be significant was also a factor for Roberts, who chose the Friars over Delaware, James Madison, George Washington and South Florida among others. Providence plays in the Big East conference, which is important for two reasons. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Father Sebastian Rasle Jul 13, 2008
Today there is little that remains of Father Rasle in Norridgewock, save a road named after him that hugs the same stretch of Kennebec where he built his mission and stone grave marker (which is technically in the town of Madison, Maine). Prayers and a catechism used by the Penobscot and Passomaquody tribes of Maine are attributed to the teachings of Father R le. (Suite101.com)
Richmond/James Madison Football Game Moved To 3:30 P.M. Jul 13, 2008
Richmond's home game versus James Madison has been moved to 3:30 p.m. ... - The University of Richmond announced Wednesday that the football start time versus James Madison at UR Stadium on October 11 has been changed to 3:30 p.m. due to television obligations with CAA Football and Comcast SportsNet. (Richmondspiders.com)
We (used to) love a parade Jul 8, 2008
If "Grand Theft Auto IV" had been around in 1888, you can bet there would have been a sharp drop in the number of adolescent boys waiting to see a portrait of James Blaine being toted down Madison Avenue. People are also less enthusiastic about politics because they no longer think of their political affiliation as being central to their identity. (International Herald Tribune)
Immigrant sanctuary laws seen as practical Jul 6, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008. San Francisco's 1989 sanctuary law grew out of the religious-based sanctuary movement through which churches across the country offered a safe haven to Central Americans who fled civil war and political persecution but were unable to gain asylum in the United States. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scientists still baffled at bee colony losses Jul 6, 2008
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37 comments Jul 3, 2008
Rick, Madison, CTJul 02, 2008 @ 02:52 PMPK - you missed the joke. Bush's balls are hidden in patriots cock-holster. (Human Events Online)
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2008 Sweatiest Cities - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Schools out, but lunch programs will continue Jun 21, 2008
Madison Elementary School, 400 Madison St., 11:15 a.m. to noon. The school s library, computer lab and garden also will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, except July 2. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Is local food safer? Jun 14, 2008
In Maine we have Backyard Beauties grown in greenhouses in Madison ,Maine. They are 5 on a vine and delicious. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
