Gran Mercer Metric Charity Bike Ride Sets Off in Athens
A hardy group of cyclists will tackle two courses in the inaugural Gran Mercer Metric Charity Bike Ride sponsored by Child Project of Mercer County. Pre registered riders number about 20 with an anticipated total near 50, starting 7 a.m. at Concord University and racing 8 a.m. from the stadium. Adventures Bike Shop will offer pre race support and a post ride meal runs 1-5 p.m. Proceeds assist Child Protect, a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center serving Mercer and area.
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Athens
Child Project
Mercer County
Lick
Shiloh Woodard
Washington, D.C
Callaghan Stadium
Concord University
Adventures Bike Shop
Child Protect
Mercer
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bdtonline
Massive storm system hits east
A massive storm system that began in the Upper Midwest crossed into the Mid Atlantic causing widespread power outages and flash flooding. The Washington area faced watches and warnings for damaging winds and large hail with a tornado sighting near Colesville or Olney. Across Maryland Delaware and Ohio trees fell, power lines failed, and emergencies urged caution while offices and events felt the impact including a delay at the U S Open.
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Washington
Upper Midwest
Mid Atlantic
Washington, D.C
National Weather Service
Maryland
Delaware
Weather Service
Colesville
Olney
Plumpton Park Zoo
Rising Sun
Pennsylvania
New Brighton
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Roane County
Spencer
Bill Bunting
Norman
Oklo
Illinois
Indiana
Bunting
Minnesota
Virginia
Ohio
Phillip Johnson
Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Merion Golf Club
Philadelphia
Civil War Living History weekend at Glen Lyn Park
Visitors can time travel to the Civil War era at Glen Lyn Park with a weekend program starting Friday at 4 p.m. and continuing Saturday with multiple demonstrations including a flintlock gun, musket and cannon salutes, bugle calls, and re-enactor skits, ending Sunday at 9 a.m. with a Civil War church service. The schedule features Henry Bryant, Al Stone, Dahnmon Whitt, Nancy Basinger Brewer, and Reverend Alan Farley among others.
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Glen Lyn
Glen Lyn Park
Henry Bryant
al Stone
Robert E. Lee
Dahnmon Whitt
Nancy Basinger Brewer
Clare Dolinger
Joe Gollehon
Alan Farley
Jesus Christ
Bryant
Bill Archer
Barchera
Rural America posts first-ever population loss in 2012
In a Census Bureau release as of July 2012 rural counties report the first annual population decline amid aging baby boomers delaying retirement and choosing urban areas for jobs and health care. Nevada's Lyon County highlights a broader trend of dwindling small towns as retirees seek amenities, economy shifts, and housing markets cool.
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Washington
Nevada
Moe Rogers
Rogers
U.S
America
Rogers’ Lyon County
Nev
Reno
California
Bay Area
Main Street
Fernley
John Cromartie
Agriculture Department
Census Bureau
Jason Henderson
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Purdue University College of Agriculture
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Woodard
East
Jon Bolt
Viesta Trigg
Bluefield
Crystal River
Fairview Christian Community Church
Rt.9
Princeton
Lany Dyer
New Graham Knives
The
Edge
Graham Pharmacy
EVV Graham Pharmacy
Virginia Ave
Sherry BC
Rence
Summersville Music Park
Webster Road
Summersville
HONDA
Vincent &, the Rage
Enliee
Dailey
Vince
Kets Contact Ass LLC
NEW Graham Pharmacy
Ery
Lew Graham
Phar
Virginia Avi Bluefield
Stor
Goldy
Vin
Egras
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