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Local history projects receive federal grants
California's Office of Historic Preservation announced Wednesday that cities and counties, including the City of Monterey and Monterey County, will receive $208,840 in federal grants to assist local historic preservation programs.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:15:07 -0700

Wahab shares knowledge of local history
BATH While many of her peers are working this summer at fast-food restaurants or mowing lawns, rising Northside High School senior Callie Wahab is enjoying the opportunity to pursue her interest in history.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:21:13 -0700

Author's fifth book reveals local history
If you are looking for local stories that include a witch trial on Twelve Mile Island and a baby who put more miles on his cradle than Moses on the Nile, you'll find them in Gary Rogers' "Tales from Our Towns, Volume II."

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:23:33 -0700

Page in Englewood Herald history uncovered
Crews uncovered a part of local newspaper history July 20 when they removed the facade at 3431 S. Broadway to reveal the sign painted on the brick identifying the building as the location of the offices of the Englewood Herald and Enterprise.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:40:58 -0700

Local nine hopes to round the bases at state legion
by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers If history repeats itself, one area American Legion baseball team might find itself playing at the regional tournament again this year. Third District winner Eastview along with first runner-up Lakeville North and second runner-up Eagan qualified for the Legion State Tournament from Thursday to Monday in Hibbing. The top two teams move on to [...] Local nine ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:39:32 -0700