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Operation Hope volunteers primed for big tag sale this weekend Nine years ago, Lisa Bond decided to volunteer her family's services for Operation Hope's annual summer tag sale. "As a teacher, I'm off of work in the summer and I was looking for a way to spend time with my three children while also participating in a community service project," Bond explained. www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com
Meet those running for the 102nd House seat Five Republicans and one Democrat are vying for the seat 102nd District seat held by State Rep. Darwin Booher (R-Evart). Booher is term-limited and seeking the Republican nomination for the open State Senate seat in the 35th District. www.cadillacnews.com
Dallas-area bargains for vacations at home FileThree hotels offer affordable, close-to-home family vacations. www.dallasnews.com
Crested Butte Announces Winter Air Service Getting to Crested Butte this winter just got a whole lot easier. snowboarding.transworld.net
Looking for local hikes? These six sites can help The Hudson River, as viewed from Black Creek Forest Preserve in New York's Hudson Valley. This park can be found by using some Web hiking databases, but not all. (Photo: Dan Shapley) news.yahoo.com
Is college still worth it? Christina Garcia had her heart set on going to the University of Washington in Seattle. host.madison.com
Art camp for rural kids The Powell Township school bus garage is also an outdoor art studio www.uppermichiganssource.com
Valley Voices - Celia Mills Name: Celia Mills Age: 44 Place of birth: London, England Residence: Ridgecrest Spouse: Nick Mills Children: John, 10, and Becky, 7 Occupation: Director of Nursing, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Hobbies: Baking, reading, and running Began life in the valley: Sept. 9, 1988 Favorite aspect of living here: The friendliness of the people; there's very little rain. www.ridgecrestca.com
Supreme confusion, justice seen to be glum His ubiquitous television appearances have made him Nine's heir apparent to Eddie ''Everywhere'' McGuire. But the A Current Affair reporter Ben Fordham failed to live up to the moniker yesterday, and was in fact nowhere, after failing to front the NSW Supreme Court to learn his fate on criminal charges. www.brisbanetimes.com.au
Marriott ExecuStay Presents Virtual Apartment Rendezvous Marriott ExecuStay® has released a new online video to help set expectations for guests who need furnished apartments for an extended stay.  Not your average corporate video, "Steve's Experience #8" tours viewers through one of the ExecuStay furnished apartments in Washington, D.C., giving viewers a peek into a day in the life of a guest. biz.yahoo.com
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