Former UNK art professor getting ready to test for his first-degree black belt
KEARNEY — Confidence and respect.

Police chief honored for island rescue opens up about childhood abuse
Phippsburg Police Chief John Skroski stands in front of Fox and Seguin Islands at Popham Beach. Skroski rescued a woman stranded on Fox Island at high tide last year.

PRINCETON: Contest to raise funds for boy with rare disease
The family of an eighth grader with a rare genetic disorder is the beneficiary of the 38th Annual Longbeard Contest at the Alchemist & Barrister.

Accused Bay City killer Stephen Ashley grew up a moral child, father says
Stephen P. Ashley Sr. ponders how his son, raised with a strong sense of morality, could have fallen so far and stand accused of fatally shooting Bay City’s Lonnie L. Houston Jr.

FAIRS, FESTS AND FAMILY FUN
FAIRS, FESTS AND FAMILY FUN Bowl to win prizes and to support Capital District Community Gardens' programs, like The Veggie Mobile, The Produce Project and 47 Community Gardens. Critter Scene Investigation, Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany When: 7 p.m. Cost: $3-$5 Contact: 456-0655 or http://www.albanypinebush.org Notes: A 30 minute indoor introduction followed by ...