Wrestle-offs raise some questions Nov 11, 2008
The preseason's No. 1 ranked wrestler at 133 pounds stood among the crowd during the Nov. 8 wrestle-off finals and watched fellow junior Daniel Dennis scrap with redshirt freshman Montell Marion for the lightweight spot. Dennis effectively won the match midway through the first period with a takedown before tallying points for an escape and riding time for a 4-1 triumph. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Prep football, college football, NFL Nov 10, 2008
DIVISION VAll games 7 p.m. SaturdayRegion 17: (1) Youngstown Ursuline (12-0) vs. (3) Kirtland (12-0), Warren Mollenkopf StadiumRegion 18: (1) Patrick Henry (12-0) vs. (2) Liberty-Benton (12-0), BGSU Doyt Perry StadiumRegion 19: (5) Columbus Ready (8-2) vs. (6) Baltimore Liberty Union (11-1), Hamilton Township Hamilton FieldRegion 20: (4) West Jefferson (10-2) vs. (7) Maria Stein Marion Local (10-2), Piqua Alexander Stadium at Purk Field. DIVISION VIAll games 7:30 p.m. FridayRegion 21: (1)... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Chuck Finder's WVU football chat (Yesterday) Nov 7, 2008
They hate/admire Alabama, so, like the Nick Saban search (the Tide's second choice from Marion County, right. the Vols may make a run at a hot, young NFL coach (Jeff Fisher. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gene Nichol to head UNC poverty center Nov 6, 2008
He succeeds UNC professor Marion Crain, who left earlier this year to take a position at Washington University in St. Louis. Nichol, dean of UNC s law school from 1999 to 2005, helped found the poverty center, whose first director was former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
2008 Election Night Live Blog Nov 5, 2008
States where polls have now closed where there is not yet a projection in the presidential race are: Georgia, Virginia, Indiana (where polls have been ordered to stay open in Marion), South Carolina, Ohio and North Carolina. All six states were carried by George W. Bush in 2004. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Incumbents win D.C. Council spots Nov 5, 2008
Muriel Bowser, D-Ward 4, won uncontested and Yvette Alexander, D-Ward 7, and Marion Barry, D-Ward 8, both had landslide victories. Del. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
UConn women No. 1 in preseason hoops Nov 2, 2008
WOMEN'S SOCCERFRANCIS MARION 2, CAMPBELL 0: Angela Salem and Kiley Williams scored first-half goals as host Francis Marion (6-12-1) defeated Campbell (5-10-3) in the season finale for both squads. MEREDITH 2, METHODIST 1: Maggie Hart scored in the 62nd minute to lift visiting Meredith (14-4, 7-2 USA South) past Methodist (10-7-1, 6-2-1). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wallien, Dietterle wed Oct 31, 2008
Singers were Theresa Knutson and Jennie Marion, and Bob Henstein, cousin of the bride, was the organist. The bride wore a long strapless, cream-colored gown with beading and lace, featuring gathers through the gown and buttons down the back with a train. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Tinseltown's best spots for ghost-spotting Oct 31, 2008
Legend has it that Hearst mistook Ince for comedian Charlie Chaplin who he was convinced was having an affair with his mistress, actress Marion Davies ... One famous phantom is early 20th century newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst who is said to visit the grave of his mistress, Marion Davies. (MSNBC -- Politics)
• One-week wonder Oct 31, 2008
In "Robin Hood" the year before, skunks were critical to the rescue of Maid Marion from the castle. For the twist in this year's "Rumpelstiltskin," you'll have to wait for Nov. 15. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Luginbill: A new No. 1 in the ESPNU 150 Oct 31, 2008
Marion Central Catholic) has dropped out of the ESPNU 150 as well, since he suffered a broken collarbone that required season-ending surgery. DE (Chicago/Morgan Park) hasn't recovered well enough from a broken foot to get on the field as senior, so he drops from No. 67 to No. 110. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Smith makes noise on defense Oct 30, 2008
His favorite NFL player is running back Marion Barber of the Dallas Cowboys. The Daily Leader 2008. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Meet the Linn County Junior First Citizen nominees Oct 30, 2008
He has been a Jr. F.A.R.M.S. 4-H Club president for two years and has also been recognized at the Linn, Benton and Marion county fairs as a livestock showman. In addition, Smith has won several awards from the Future Farmers of America and he s a member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Runner Marion Jones: 'I Didn't Love Myself Enough' Oct 30, 2008
CHICAGO (AP) -- Disgraced track star Marion Jones says she often thinks she would have won gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, even if she hadn't taken a designer steroid known as "the clear." ... "In the past, it was Marion Jones, the athlete. ... I don't have that cover anymore. I have really had to find out who I am and why I make certain choices.". (W-USA News, DC)
Marion Guy Ferguson Oct 29, 2008
Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:36 PM CDT. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Haunted Hollywood Oct 29, 2008
Legend has it that Hearst mistook Ince for comedian Charlie Chaplin who he was convinced was having an affair with his mistress, actress Marion Davies. Many suspect Ince haunts the Culver's hall, seeking revenge for his untimely death. (Forbes -- Business)
Track and Field adds 28 to 2008-09 rosters Oct 28, 2008
Mercedes Dunn Mercedes joins the Saluki jump squad after graduating from Marion High School. She was a three-time all-conference performer and holds her school record in the long jump and triple jump. (Siusalukis.com)
DC Considers Using Eminent Domain In Anacostia Oct 28, 2008
Legislation introduced by D.C. Council Member Marion Barry targets three areas east of the Anacostia River. Barry says he hopes the owners will cooperate without the city having to use eminent domain. (W-USA News, DC)
Guts and Glory; Gmen defeat Abingdon Oct 27, 2008
When they take on Marion next weekend, they know they will be facing a team battling the G-Men for a coveted postseason spot. "They're going to be very similar to the team we played tonight," Bowles said. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
SHOWDOWN: With first place in the MEAC at stake today, SCSU's James ready to welcome hometown team Oct 25, 2008
SCSU has three former players (Deacon Jones, Marion Motley and Harry Carson) inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, more than all the Palmetto State s Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Division and Division II programs combined. SCSU defensive lineman Markus Jones (Hampton, Va. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
College soccer, college volleyball, prep volleyball Oct 25, 2008
Marion Bartoli (6) d. Alona Bondarenko 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. Davidoff Swiss IndoorsBasel, SwitzerlandSinglesQuarterfinalsDavid Nalbandian (2) d. Benjamin Becker 7-6 (4), 6-4. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
FANTASY: Clicks Oct 25, 2008
I have Marion Barber, Steve Slaton, Matt Forte, Julius Jones, Dominic Rhodes at RB and Andre Johnson, Braylon Edwards, DeSean Jackson, Lance Moore, Antonio Bryant at WR. and we can start up to 4 WRs and up to 3 RBs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Stimulus and refund checks waiting for taxpayers Oct 24, 2008
Anderson, Michael D Marion ... Balderston, Alma A Marion ... Borg, O Arnold & Thelma Marion. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Oct. 23 edition: Obituaries Oct 24, 2008
She was born in Newton on Nov. 23, 1933, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Marion Crittendon Jewell. Mrs. Poland was educated in Acton schools, was a 1951 graduate of Acton High School, and a 1955 graduate of Lowell Teacher s College. (Acton Beacon, MA)
'I feel like we got a righteous wind at our backs'... Oct 23, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
FSU Hosts Clemson In Final Home Game Of The Regular Season Oct 23, 2008
Florida State has now posted five plus goals in consecutive games just four times in 14 seasons: 2001 - 5 vs. Jacksonville, 7 vs. Maryland; 2003 - 6 vs. San Diego State, 7 vs. Miami; 2007 - 6 vs. Cal State Northridge, 10 vs. Francis Marion; 2008 - 5 vs. Wake Forest, 5 vs. Duke. For Complete Notes please see the above PDF.. (Seminoles.com)
Thefts and mischief Oct 22, 2008
n Oct. 17, 9:09 p.m., a cell phone was stolen in the 2400 block of Marion Street. n Oct. 18, 8:00 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported in the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Oct 22, 2008
Marion L. Christopherson. Marion L. Christopherson, 84, of Wiscoy Ridge, Winona County, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Monday scoreboard Oct 21, 2008
October 21, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. NATIONAL Sports COVERAGE. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obituaries for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 Oct 21, 2008
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ivan (Marion) Lavold, Norman (Rachael) Lavold and Luther (Gert) Lavold; and an infant sister, Ruth Marie. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home in Viroqua. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Swift Boat Watch: Health Care for America NOW! Oct 21, 2008
" Update, 7:20 p.m.: Reader Bob Deaton tallied up the vote according to the status of the race, and noticed that representatives not running for re-election--most of whom are Republicans--were significantly more likely to support the measure. Of the 35 members about to leave Congress, 25 supported the bill. Among retiring Republicans, 75 percent voted for the measure. "There's something about giving up their seats that imbues our representatives with either integrity or reckless abandon,... (Slate)
Marion Barry's new community Oct 20, 2008
Marion Barry is trying to save New Communities. The Ward 8 D.C. councilman wants to shore up the shrinking fund that supports the billion-dollar initiative, which aims to redevelop four public housing projects into mixed-income neighborhoods. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Weekend Preview: Dangerous spots for SEC contenders Oct 17, 2008
WR Brennan Marion leads his dizzying array of weapons that includes WR Slick Shelley, H-back Charles Clay and TB Tarrion Adams. The Miners counter with QB Trevor Vittatoe, who has been nearly error-free during a three-game winning streak. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mizzou Swim & Dive Presents H-ZOU-O Oct 17, 2008
After a home contest against Francis Marion (2-10-1) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m., the No. 20 University of Missouri soccer team travels to College Station, Texas, for an important conference matchup with No. 6 and Big 12 leader Texas A1-1) at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Tigers' (9-4-0, 4-2-0) game against the Aggies will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU with veteran play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins and U.S. National Team member Cat Whitehill with the call. (Mutigers.com)
Prospects rolling into the Rockies Oct 17, 2008
A cousin of the NBA's Shawn Marion, he is a high-ceiling tools prospect with plus power. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
the Washington Post Oct 16, 2008
Exclusive: Verizon and ATided Cell Towers for McCain Ranch - Washington Post Investigations. Washington Post Investigations. (Harper's Magazine)
Looking Back Oct 16, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Stransky and baby visited Sunday at the parental John Allen home at Washington. Evergreen The Evergreen school will have a two weeks vacation, starting next week. (Kalona News, IA)
Betty Phegley Oct 15, 2008
She was born March 23, 1932 in Granite City, Illinois to Marion Rogers and Violet Kester. She was preceded in death by her father and son Jack Phegley. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Geraldine Jerry’ Cox Nicholson (14) Oct 15, 2008
She was the daughter of two early Oregon pioneer families of Marion and Linn counties. The Looney family homesteaded in the Jefferson area in 1843 and the Cox family settled east of Albany in 1850. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 (46) Oct 14, 2008
WATERLOO Marion Meier, 78, of Bridges Retirement Center, died at home Sunday, Oct. 12; services pending with Garden View Chapel, 232-2222. WATERLOO Mary Lou Lewis, 81, of Waterloo, died Monday, Oct. 13, at Covenant Medical Center; services pending with Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, an Overton Family Service, 232-3235. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Fastbreak Friday: The madness begins Oct 14, 2008
Class of 2012 prospects Columbus (Ohio) Marion Franklin wing , Ray Lee and Traevon Crater are expected to be on campus this weekend. HIGH-MAJORS AIMING HIGH. (Villanova Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sports scoreboard Oct 13, 2008
Cedar Falls (6-1) beat Marion Linn-Mar 35-7. 8. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Montgomery gets five years for heroin Oct 12, 2008
He also called Montgomery totally irresponsible for fathering four children with four different women, including fellow disgraced Olympian Marion Jones. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Crime)
US athlete jailed on drugs charge Oct 11, 2008
Another former sprint champion, Marion Jones - Montgomery's former girlfriend - was implicated in the cheque fraud. She was sentenced to six months in jail for misleading investigators over the fake cheques. (BBC News -- Americas)
BALCO sentence could be good news for Bonds Oct 11, 2008
Former Olympic superstar Marion Jones served six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to lying about her use of BALCO drugs. She also pleaded guilty to an unrelated check-fraud charge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Former Olympic track star gets 5 years for heroin Oct 11, 2008
He also called Montgomery totally irresponsible for fathering four children with four different women, including fellow disgraced Olympian Marion Jones. Montgomery's heroin prosecution is based on four drug sales he made in 2007 and 2008 in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dig In To Presidential Trivia Oct 11, 2008
Presidential Election Results, Political News, Debate Schedule, Interactives and More from Click2Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
More prison time for ex-track star Montgomery Oct 10, 2008
Montgomery's former companion, Olympic gold medalist Marion Jones, is serving a six-month prison sentence for lying to investigators about the check-fraud scam and using steroids. Montgomery is serving a prison term for the check-kiting scheme. (USA Today -- Sports)
Weekly Wrap: UCLA, Memphis make moves Oct 10, 2008
Marion (Iowa) Linn Mar wing committed to the MAC program last week. The 6-foot-5 senior is one of the top mid-level prospects in the Midwest. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tim Montgomery gets 5-year prison term Oct 10, 2008
That case also ensnared his former girlfriend, the sprinter Marion Jones, who was sentenced to six months for misleading investigators about the check fraud scheme and lying about her steroid use. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Obituaries for Oct. 7 Oct 7, 2008
Marion L. Harkins, 82, Aston resident Marion L. Harkins, 82, of Aston, died Oct. 5 at Crozer- Chester Medical Center. Mrs. Harkins was born and reared in Chester and had been a longtime resident of Aston. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
NOTES: Tigers Travel to Wake Oct 6, 2008
Kevin Marion took the opening kickoff 93 yards to the Tiger seven. But C.J. Gaddis stripped DeAngelo Bryant on first-and-goal from the two, and Duane Coleman recovered at the one. (CUTigers.com)
Will Dress Code Affect Your Right To Vote? Oct 5, 2008
Marion County GOP Chairman Tom John told the Indianapolis Star that while his party has no plans to pursue such challenges, he wouldn't rule it out. "I think it would be a solid basis for asking someone to vote provisionally," John said. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Ind. man convicted of shipping obscene films Oct 3, 2008
He was convicted in Marion County in 2002 and lost an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court. Evidence from that case was used in the West Virginia trial. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Weekend Preview: Loaded Big 12 kicks off conference play Oct 3, 2008
His downfield options include WRs Brennan Marion, Damaris Johnson and Slick Shelley. RB Tarrion Adams adds another dimension out of the backfield. (USA Today -- Sports)
Football (84) Oct 3, 2008
Others receiving votes: 11, Marion 18. 12, Grinnell 10. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Florida State Travels North To Face Maryland And Boston College Oct 3, 2008
Sophomore notched the first multi-goal game of her career scoring two first half goals in the season opener against UCF. She tied a career-high with four points set against Francis Marion back on Sept. 7, 2007. As was the case in last year's home opener against Francis Marion, DaCosta scored the first goal of the season at home as the Seminoles opened the 2008 season with a 5-0 win over UCF.. (Seminoles.com)
BETTER LIFE: An American mom and Chinese candy Oct 3, 2008
An American mom seeks answers on Chinese candy - Better Life - USATODAY.com. An American mom seeks answers on Chinese candy. (USA Today -- Money)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Patriot League Announces Partnership With Daktronics - Six Patriot League Student-Athletes Honored By ECAC - Patriot League Coordinator Inducted Into NISOA Hall Of Fame - Benn named Associate Head Coach - Satellite Radio Schedule - Ross selected as Rookie of the Week, two earn HM - At least three Lehigh games to air on ESPN Radio - Blount earns Patriot League honorable mention - Patriot League SAACs Make A Difference - Patriot League Announces Promotion of Jessica Siegel to Associate Media... (Patriotleague.com)
Thomas Richner, concert pianist, organist at Christian Science church; at 96 Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Richner began finding the music within him while growing up in Point Marion, Pa ... From Point Marion, Dr. Richner first traveled a few miles south across the state border to West Virginia University, and then to New York City, where he studied piano with Dora Zaslavsky. (Boston Globe)
Vital Statistics Sep 22, 2008
Frederick Marion Jeffers and Magdalen Chanler Marshall Abarta Fortiere. Randy Keiwon Joseph and Doreen Aarti Lakshman. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Betty Snyder Sep 21, 2008
Survived by: Sisters, Wilma, Mrs. Elmer Owens, Patricia Grace, and Jo Ellen, Mrs. Marion Henson; 15 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. Visitation Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. Funeral Service 1 p.m. in the Coplin Funeral Home, Interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Bismarck, with Rev. Jim Merritt officiating. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Celebration marks end of restoration Sep 20, 2008
The Montpelier Foundation, which operates the estate, started the restoration in 2003, nearly two decades after the National Trust for Historic Preservation took ownership of the property from the estate of Marion Scott duPont in 1984. The trust says the project was one of the nation s largest and most complex architectural restorations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Duke's defensive line is fresh, successful Sep 19, 2008
"They were in a great situation; they kept themselves fresh," said Marion Hobby, Duke's co-defensive coordinator, who also coaches the defensive line. "They're communicating well with us. We're always telling them, if you can't go, tell us. We'll put another guy in so you can be fresh. ... Fresh guys play fast."That probably wasn't possible last season when injuries hampered the line, and the Duke offense labored to reach the end zone during a 1-11 campaign. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tree teams work to save storm-hit canopies Sep 18, 2008
"Along the Gulf Coast trees are an integral part of the regional landscape and their loss during and after the hurricanes was keenly felt," said Marion Drummond, director of Mobile Botanical Gardens. "They are the bones of any landscape, be it a private garden, park, street planting or public space.". (MSNBC -- Environment)
