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DAR award program at Misericordia University - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 04:00 PM PDT

DAR award program at Misericordia University Wilkes Barre Times-Leader A bell tower added in 1812 distinguished it from the other structure on the West Side of the Susquehanna River. The Wilkes-Barre church was first planned in 1791 and $2,291 was raised privately to build it on Public ... Church on South Franklin Street ...

Four Nebraska church members continue the tradition of bell ringing - Scottsbluff Star Herald

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 01:12 PM PDT

Scottsbluff Star Herald

Four Nebraska church members continue the tradition of bell ringing Scottsbluff Star Herald Karyn Nicholson (left), Tom Michalek, Connie Halloran and Carol Kleppinger (seated) take turns on Sundays playing the bells at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The bells, which were donated in memory of William Lanning's mother, are 100 years ... 4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition mySanAntonio.com all 10 news articles »

Andy Murray and Kim Sears marry at Dunblane Cathedral - International Business Times UK

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 01:01 PM PDT

International Business Times UK

Andy Murray and Kim Sears marry at Dunblane Cathedral International Business Times UK Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has tied the knot with long time girlfriend Kim Sears in what has been described as the Scottish wedding of the year. The couple exchanged their vows at the 12th century Dunblane Cathedral on 11 April, in the presence of ... IN PICTURES: Andy Murray and Kim Sears wedding Aberdeen Press and Journal Andy Murray marries Kim Sears in fairytale ceremony WalesOnline Andy Murray marries Kim Sears Belfast Telegraph all 461 news articles »

Grace opens up about the long road back - NBCSports.com

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 12:10 PM PDT

NBCSports.com

Grace opens up about the long road back NBCSports.com When head coach Brian Kelly said Grace was a full-contact go for spring practice, more than a few eyebrows were raised. Yet Grace has answered the bell, even ringing his own in full-contact drills that kept him out of a practice before returning to the ... and more »

'Bloodborne' Review: Blood, Sweat And Nightmares - Forbes

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 10:14 AM PDT

Forbes

'Bloodborne' Review: Blood, Sweat And Nightmares Forbes The Lovecraftian elements of Demon's Souls' Tower of Latria return in force. The city of Yharnam, where you begin your brutal adventure, is a vast, dreadfully beautiful metropolis of jutting church towers and dark sewers, overcast by a melting sun, and ... and more »

Murray weds in hometown spectacular - SuperSport (blog)

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 09:50 AM PDT

SuperSport (blog)

Murray weds in hometown spectacular SuperSport (blog) The newlyweds came under a shower of confetti as they left the venue to the sound of cathedral bells at 5.40 pm (1640GMT), just over an hour after they arrived. Crowds cheered as they drove off in a grey car decorated with ribbons. Sears wore a white ... and more »

'Lincoln never dies' - finding his resonance 150 years later - Kansas City Star

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 09:36 AM PDT

Kansas City Star

'Lincoln never dies' - finding his resonance 150 years later Kansas City Star The stores are all closed, the whole population is in the streets, bells tolling, and minute guns firing. The weather is .... A doorway leads to a darkened chamber, where the sounds of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" play over a replica of Lincoln's coffin ... and more »

'Lincoln never dies' - finding his resonance 150 years later - The Herald

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 09:30 AM PDT

The Herald

'Lincoln never dies' - finding his resonance 150 years later The Herald When tourists queue in front of Ford's Theatre on a recent blustery morning, 9-year-old Luke Ring is near the front, blond hair poking out from under the dark blue cap of a Union soldier. ... Sherri Bell, a market development manager from Indianapolis ... and more »

Yes, we cannot change the past, but we can and are obliged to salvage a future ... - Aysor

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 08:15 AM PDT

Yes, we cannot change the past, but we can and are obliged to salvage a future ... Aysor In only a few days, on April 24, Armenians all over the world, joined by representatives of the international community, will say no to all genocides, and numerous church bells will ring from Argentina to Italy, from the US to Armenia. That day the ... and more »

4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition - Albany Times Union

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 07:58 AM PDT

Albany Times Union

4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition Albany Times Union And for the last 100 years, church members have climbed those steep stairs to push or pull on wooden handles to play the tower bells, the Hastings Tribune (http://bit.ly/1Ngtwwx ) reports. "You hope you put people in the right frame of mind for the day ... Four Nebraska church members continue the tradition of bell ringing Scottsbluff Star Herald all 9 news articles »

4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition - Daily Journal

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 07:43 AM PDT

Daily Journal

4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition Daily Journal HASTINGS, Nebraska — For just a few members of First United Methodist Church, climbing a steep set of stairs every Sunday up to a room with no heating or air conditioning is fulfilling their part of the ministry. When the current First United ... 4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition at First United ... The Republic all 9 news articles »

Coe earns rank of Eagle Scout - Journal Times

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 06:27 AM PDT

Journal Times

Coe earns rank of Eagle Scout Journal Times RACINE — Brian T. Coe of Racine has achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, that of Eagle Scout. Coe, son of Bill and Suzi Coe, is a member of Troop 248 sponsored by St. Edward Catholic Church. ... Some of his other service included ...

Bells mark anniversary of Civil War's end - Crow River Media

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 04:41 AM PDT

Crow River Media

Bells mark anniversary of Civil War's end Crow River Media “We were roped into pulling the rope,” Graphenteen said with a laugh, referring to himself and his wife, Rosie. Churches nationwide participated in the bell-ringing to mark the sesquicentennial of when Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met with Confederate Gen. and more »

Dunblane ready for Andy Murray's 'royal wedding' - Edinburgh Evening News

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 02:32 AM PDT

Edinburgh Evening News

Dunblane ready for Andy Murray's 'royal wedding' Edinburgh Evening News The bellringers could also be heard, their rich tones peeling out from the 11th-century bell tower on the medieval cathedral overlooking the River Allan where the Wimbledon and Olympic champion was to wed his sweetheart of nine years, painter Kim Sears. and more »

The Bulletin - The Register-Guard

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 01:00 AM PDT

The Bulletin The Register-Guard ... Church — The Orthodox Christian Pascha (Easter) resurrectional service will be celebrated at 304 Blair Blvd. starting at 11:30 p.m. today, with a candlelight vigil and procession, ancient Byzantine and Slavic chanting, bell-ringing and a meal ... and more »

Andy Murray to marry girlfriend Kim Sears at ceremony in Dunblane - stv.tv

Posted: 11 Apr 2015 12:35 AM PDT

stv.tv

Andy Murray to marry girlfriend Kim Sears at ceremony in Dunblane stv.tv A choir and bell-ringers have also entered to take up their places for the ceremony. On Saturday morning Murray posted a tweet made up entirely of emoticons which described his planned wedding day, including tears of joy at the ceremony and celebratory ... Murray arrives to tie the knot The Star Guests arrive for Murray wedding Hartlepool Mail all 409 news articles »

Film review: MSU's Langford a mid-round option for Lions - Detroit Free Press

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 11:43 PM PDT

Detroit Free Press

Film review: MSU's Langford a mid-round option for Lions Detroit Free Press Following in the footsteps of Le'Veon Bell, Langford became one of the most successful backs in MSU history and like Bell, has his eyes set on becoming a difference maker in the NFL. As the offensive catalyst for a team that went ... Langford ran for 1 ...

Prep rallies: Schools trying to keep students enthused, engaged ahead of state ... - Tulsa World

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 11:27 PM PDT

Tulsa World

Prep rallies: Schools trying to keep students enthused, engaged ahead of state ... Tulsa World ... schools have tried to put a positive, fun spin on state testing season by planning special activities and “test prep” pep rallies, like the “Motivate to Greatness” testing rally sponsored by the Martin Luther King Commemoration Society and All ... and more »

4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition - mySanAntonio.com

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 10:21 PM PDT

4 Nebraska church members continue bell ringing tradition mySanAntonio.com HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — For just a few members of First United Methodist Church, climbing a steep set of stairs every Sunday up to a room with no heating or air conditioning is fulfilling their part of the ministry. When the current First United ... and more »

The Union jubilee of Monday. - Waterbury Republican American

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 10:18 PM PDT

The Union jubilee of Monday. Waterbury Republican American The Church bells sent forth a merry peal, the factory whistles joining in the chorus. Flags were thrown to the breeze, Tompkins' Band appeared, and in brief time a procession was extemporized under the direction of Captain E.J. Rice, which paraded ...

Varacalli Day set for Saturday; event will feature inaugural Hero Award - Finger Lakes Times

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 09:43 PM PDT

Finger Lakes Times

Varacalli Day set for Saturday; event will feature inaugural Hero Award Finger Lakes Times In addition, local historians Walt Gable and Francis Caraccilo will speak, and the ringing of the bells of “Bedford Falls” is planned — Seneca Falls is believed to have been the inspiration for the fictional town made famous in the movie “It's a ...

Harry the Fish hopes to bowl 'em over - Evesham Observer

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 04:46 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Harry the Fish hopes to bowl 'em over Evesham Observer ... Cup donated by the Evesham Hotel. They are hoping for more donations to add to the fund. Last year Harry collected £250 for the Abbots Morton Bell Tower Appeal with his 'Guess the Weight of the Halibut' competition. Visit www.bunburyragleycricket ...

Is GP Rory Lyons Dr Death or victim of a witch hunt as Alderney islanders have ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 04:43 PM PDT

Daily Mail

Is GP Rory Lyons Dr Death or victim of a witch hunt as Alderney islanders have ... Daily Mail To the great majority of the 500 patients at the private medical practice he bought, he is a fine, old-school GP with huge confidence in his own judgment — a vital attribute on a tiny island where the lack of medical consultants invests the family ...

Church damaged in Oklahoma City bombing working to restore bell tower - kfor.com

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 04:32 PM PDT

kfor.com

Church damaged in Oklahoma City bombing working to restore bell tower kfor.com However over the years, age and weather have stopped the bells from ringing and church leaders hope to change that soon. The goal is to get the bell tower working again regularly and safely, that way people in downtown can hear that familiar ringing ... and more »

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Posted: 10 Apr 2015 04:00 PM PDT

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Posted: 10 Apr 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Students and Veterans remember Civil War - Standard-Examiner

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 02:52 PM PDT

Standard-Examiner

Students and Veterans remember Civil War Standard-Examiner About 100 fifth- and sixth-graders took turns ringing the Veteran's Tribute Tower Bell in front of the veteran's home. Meanwhile, several veterans rang small hand bells. The four minutes of ringing held significance. One minute for each year of the war ...

Church Bells Survived OKC Bombing, Now Being Replaced - news9.com KWTV

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 02:18 PM PDT

news9.com KWTV

Church Bells Survived OKC Bombing, Now Being Replaced news9.com KWTV "They are manually handled, you push the handle down, it pulls a rope, and brings the clapper against the side of the bell," Don Kuntze explained. They fell silent about four years ago ... take them out one at a time," he explained. A crane will remove ... and more »

Life Outdoors: On the face of the mill clock - Wicked Local Stow

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 08:44 AM PDT

Wicked Local Stow

Life Outdoors: On the face of the mill clock Wicked Local Stow Admire the clock faces on the clock tower clock. On each, four o'clock is designated by a Roman numeral “IIII.” Which begs the question, why not “IV?” The best-supported answer is that Romans did not always use Roman numerals the way we do. We use a ... and more »

Theater Listings for April 10-16 - New York Times

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 03:15 PM PDT

New York Times

Theater Listings for April 10-16 New York Times Walkerspace, 46 Walker Street, between Broadway and Church Street, TriBeCa, 866-811-4111, playco.org. (Soloski). 'Nirbhaya' (previews .... 'Small Mouth Sounds' Bess Wohl's enchanting play takes place at a silent spiritual retreat, where six troubled ... and more »

Skipton Gala to go medieval as town celebrates links with Magna Carta - Craven Herald

Posted: 08 Apr 2015 10:26 PM PDT

Craven Herald

Skipton Gala to go medieval as town celebrates links with Magna Carta Craven Herald The following day, on Sunday, June 15, Holy Trinity Church's bells at the top of Skipton High Street, will join in a special nationwide peal composed especially for the event. On the same day, the church will hold a 'LiberTeas' garden party, another ... and more »