Presidential candidates took turns lambasting an unpopular war, a flagging economy and a controversial president. In Washington, a sitting Republican president urged the faithful to circle the wagons; in Florida, partisans swore that the president was as dangerous as his vice president was loony. The field included a woman, who was black, and a fiery populist. ...more

June 22, 2008

Want to be an Everyday Hero? Local nonprofit agencies and other organizations offer opportunities to make a difference in your community. Here are some of the programs: ...more

June 9, 2008

Smiles abounded at a standing-room-only benefit concert for the CARES Senior Health Center that had toes tapping Saturday at River Ridge High School. ...more

February 24, 2008

All were consigned to memory this year. Here is a look back at some of the notables who died in 2007. ...more

December 31, 2007