Sunday, February 4, 2007

Local woman tells her survival story (Child Step Stool) of domestic violence


Local woman tells her survival story of domestic violence
Cindy has accomplished many things in her life: She's raised two kids alone, she's gone back to school to earn a degree in counseling, and she's survived domestic abuse."I am an intelligent, highly educated woman who fell prey to a man with a disorder I never knew existed," Cindy said.
Bar owners, servers protest being cited on the word of drunken patrons
When a drunken 22-year-old was found drenched and barefoot early Jan. 7 after climbing out of the La Crosse River near Copeland Avenue, police sent her to a hospital.
Project Copernicus makes a fresh debut
One has barely been able to take a step in South Florida the past two seasons without tripping over a new chamber orchestra. Those likely to survive are the ensembles capable of attracting audiences with distinctive programs and high-quality performances.
Ilyce Glink: Readers remind us of bathtub advantages
I've received nearly 100 responses from readers across the country.
Stiff fines for public drunkeness: La Crosse mayor prepares new ordinance
A new public intoxication ordinance designed to curb binge drinking in La Crosse will be introduced at a special Jan. 25 council meeting, Mayor Mark Johnsrud said Tuesday.
To Your Health
Crystal Eye Center: Free vision, cataract and glaucoma screening by appointment Wednesday, 1124 N Suncoast Blvd. U.S. 19, Crystal River. Free consultation with Dr. Thomas Dawson regarding test results and free eye glass adjustment in the optical department. Call 795-0212.
Board looking at turf for Holland Stadium
AUBURN - The tenor of Tuesday night's Auburn Enlarged City School District Board of Education meeting made it difficult to say which stirred more passion: the Maroons' state football championship or what the fields they played on were made of.
Notorious, but is it to blame?
Gene's Bar has been a headache for years. But maybe it's just in the wrong part of town.