Colonel Tim Collins is best known for his role in the Iraq War and his inspirational eve-of-battle speech in 2003. Full Article at Times Online

Once Washurn was down a goal to Truman State, even though there was more than 57 minutes to play, the game was as good as over. Full Article at CJOnline

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE LAKEVILLE COA SERVICE WITH A SMILE:During a special luncheon for seniors at the Lakeville Senior Center last week, Fire Department Lt. Will Purcell dishes up that fall New England favorite, cranberry, blueberry cobbler with... Full Article at SouthCoastToday.com

RIVERSIDE - Three weeks ago, California Baptist University men's basketball coach Tim Collins summoned Davey Hopkins into his office for a quick sit-down meeting. Full Article at Southern CA Press-Enterprise

St. Paul, Minn. — More than five dozen Minnesota school districts have questions on next Tuesday's ballot that ask voters to approve some form of local funding, and in many cases approval would mean higher property taxes. Full Article at MPR | Minnesota Public Radio

Washburn's soccer team has had a decided advantage on its home pitch with no losses in the previous 12 matches at Yager Stadium during two seasons. Full Article at CJOnline

Washburn's soccer team had lost two consecutive games, failing to score in both played on the road. Full Article at CJOnline

NOT TOO SERIOUS But the Sea Captains are not all play, either. PHOTO: VISION FOR VIEWERS The Sea Captains don't take themselves particularly seriously. Full Article at Boston Phoenix

LORAIN - Five people were honored Thursday for turning their lives around during the fourth anniversary celebration of Gathering Hope House. Full Article at Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

An offense still trying to find an identity and a defense that has been short-handed has the Lady Blues still searching for their first MIAA victory after a 3-0 loss to Missouri Western on Saturday. Full Article at CJOnline

$6.8 million for districtwide maintenance, such as replacing roofs, windows and exterior brick. $8.45 million for mechanical upgrades at Hastings Middle School and McAuliffe Elementary School. Full Article at Contra Costa Times

In his own words, Tim Collins is “not your prototypical pitcher,” and given that he stands all of 5’ 7” 155 lbs. , and has 221 strikeouts in 151-and-a-third professional innings, that probably qualifies as an understatement. Full Article at Sports Blogs

We don't often publish solo shows. Often the success of the show depends too heavily on the unique talents of the performer and not enough on the script making it difficult for somehow else to recreate it. Full Article at Plays and Playwrights