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Shamrocks to host Green Ridge May 21 in next round of state tourney

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 9:45 am

The New Haven Shamrocks will host Green Ridge High School Monday, May 21, in the next round of the Class 1 State Tournament. Head Coach Jim Scheer’s Shamrocks advanced with a 3-2 win Wednesday night over District Tournament host St. Elizabeth. The game is set for 6 p.m. with an admission — because it’s a state tournament function — of $6 per person. Gates will be set up at entrances

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David & Goliath: Will New Haven take on General Motors over its tax bill?

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm

New Haven will try the speak-softly approach before it reaches for the big stick in collecting what it’s owed from General Motors. The Board of Aldermen Monday night authorized City Attorney Charles Hurth III to take the necessary steps to collecte more than $12,000 owed in personal property tax by GM to the city. For a full story, see this week’s Leader.  

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  • Menke, Gerlemann top New Haven High’s Class of 2012

    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Abby Menke

    The nearly-three dozen members of the New Haven High School Class of 2012 are led by Abby Menke and Lance Gerlemann, this year’s  Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively — the students with the two highest grade point averages. Menke is the daughter of Kirby and Brenda Menke. Gerlemann is the son of James and Lisa Gerlemann. The two will be among the members of the Class of 2012 who will take

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  • New Haven Homecoming will be quiet — no carnival rides, funnel cakes this year

    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Homecoming 2012 will be a lot quieter than in the past. Eerily quiet, in fact. There will be no carnival with flashing lights, squealing kids on rides or the smell of funnel cakes and corn dogs during the Memorial Day Weekend in New Haven. For a full version, see this week’s Leader.  

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Shamrocks to host Green Ridge May 21 in next round of state tourney

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 9:45 am

The New Haven Shamrocks will host Green Ridge High School Monday, May 21, in the next round of the Class 1 State Tournament. Head Coach Jim Scheer’s Shamrocks advanced with a 3-2 win Wednesday night over District Tournament host St. Elizabeth. The game is set for 6 p.m. with an admission — because it’s a state tournament function — of $6 per person. Gates will be set up at entrances

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  • Shamrocks hope bats hold more hits as they play Wednesday in District Tourney title game

    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Shamrocks Head Coach Jim Scheer (11) talks with catcher Garrett Schoenfeld, center, and Austin Madden between innings of a recent home game.

    The New Haven Shamrocks are hoping theu can squeeze just a few more hits out of their bats today when they face host St. Elizabeth for the Class 1 District 10 Tournament title. The winner moves onto Sectional play on Monday, May 21. For a full story, see this week’s Leader.

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  • NHHS send several to Sectional Tournament Saturday

    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    The members of the NHHS track & field team going to the Sectional Tournament Saturday at Centralia.

    Headed to Sectional Tournament competition Saturday in Centralia are the following members of the New Haven track & field squad: Kierstin Monzyk, Fey Chavez, Emilee Grater, Molly Munsinger, Hannah Pruessner, Michael Leath, Will Smith,Taylor covington, Dominick Pataky, Hannah Kruse, Kelsey Pecaut and Beth Schenck. John Tucker is the team’s head coach. The members of the NHHS track & field team going to the Sectional Tournament Saturday at Centralia.

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Lifestyles

Franklin County CASA looks to bolster ranks of volunteers

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:40 pm

The countywide organization that represents the interests of children in state care is looking to expand its roster of volunteers. Franklin County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is hoping to recruit additional volunteers to speak on behalf of the children in the state’s care. For a full story, see this week’s Leader.  

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  • Local United Way wants your opinion on key needs facing the county

    Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    What do you think will be the most pressing issue to deal with in Franklin County in the next five years? How serious are the  issues of mental health and substance abuse for residents of Franklin County? How important is the issue of transportation to Franklin residents? Your opinion on those and other issues is being sought by the Franklin County Area United Way as it lays the groundwork in

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  • Fair Queen panel puts out call for sponsors, candidates

    Posted on April 17, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    The 33rd Annual New Haven Community Youth Fair Queen Contest, sponsored by the Town & Country Women’s Club of New Haven, will be held Friday, July 13, on the American Legion Post 366 grounds. Letters were recently sent out to area merchants seeking sponsors and contributions to the contest scholarship fund. The contestant sponsorship fee is $50, but scholarship donations can be made in any amount, contest committee officials said.

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Shamrocks to host Green Ridge May 21 in next round of state tourney

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 9:45 am

The New Haven Shamrocks will host Green Ridge High School Monday, May 21, in the next round of the Class 1 State Tournament. Head Coach Jim Scheer’s Shamrocks advanced with a 3-2 win Wednesday night over District Tournament host St. Elizabeth. The game is set for 6 p.m. with an admission — because it’s a state tournament function — of $6 per person. Gates will be set up at entrances

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  • New Haven Homecoming will be quiet — no carnival rides, funnel cakes this year

    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Homecoming 2012 will be a lot quieter than in the past. Eerily quiet, in fact. There will be no carnival with flashing lights, squealing kids on rides or the smell of funnel cakes and corn dogs during the Memorial Day Weekend in New Haven. For a full version, see this week’s Leader.  

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  • Fair Queen panel puts out call for sponsors, candidates

    Posted on April 17, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    The 33rd Annual New Haven Community Youth Fair Queen Contest, sponsored by the Town & Country Women’s Club of New Haven, will be held Friday, July 13, on the American Legion Post 366 grounds. Letters were recently sent out to area merchants seeking sponsors and contributions to the contest scholarship fund. The contestant sponsorship fee is $50, but scholarship donations can be made in any amount, contest committee officials said.

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