Consider entering a market nearby

Chennai: The best opportunities are often close to home, says Peter Fisk in 'Business Genius' . "When looking to grow, adjacent markets can offer the easiest, fastest and lowest-risk opportunities," he ...

Electrician burned at Elizabeth City KFC

An electrician is in the hospital recovering from burns after a mishap at a fast food restaurant.

The Allied Defense Group Announces Agreement to Sell Global Microwave ...

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its California subsidiary, Global Microwave Systems, Inc.

Del's boys make flying start to the new season

Portreath 4, Ludgvan 0 WITH two goals in each half Portreath made the most encouraging of league debuts at Clijah Croft on Saturday.

'Here Rests in Honored Glory' ~ Three local men/heroes in new book

The men behind their Medal of Honor, chronicled in Major Andrew DeKever's new book "Here Rests in Honored Glory," include three from northern Indiana ... In the beginning ... DeKever, a Mishawaka, Ind.

Nicholas J. Cotsonika's blog: What does the preseason really mean?

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Former Humphrey Institute professor, legislator died Monday

Longtime University of Minnesota professor and former Minnesota legislator John E. Brandl, died Monday in Minneapolis.

New Jersey: Crackdown on questionable online degrees ordered

State Senate President Richard J. Codey wants the state attorney general to investigate New Jersey public school educators who receive taxpayer-funded raises after getting bogus online degrees.

Daily records

* Jason L. Babcock, Marshfield, and Sarah A. Wiersma, Lincoln, Aug. 30. * Michael J. Apfelbeck and Carrie L. Vogel, both of Marshfield, Aug. 23. * Joshua R. Dorshorst and Kala M. Schmuck, both of Sherry, Aug. 2. * Eric E. Knutson, 36, Wisconsin Rapids, was ordered to pay $224 for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver's license. * Pamela S. Hyde, 34, Nekoosa, was ordered to pay $350 for resisting an officer. * Sherman L. Taylor, 38, Wisconsin Rapids, was sentenced to 10 days in jail already served and ordered to pay $385 for bail jumping and disorderly conduct. * Michael L. Thunder, 27, Wisconsin Rapids, was placed on 18 months of probation, had his driver's license suspended six months and was ordered to pay $803.50 plus any restitution and undergo any counseling deemed necessary for disorderly conduct as a domestic abuse incident, possession of marijuana as a subsequent offender and bail jumping. Two counts of bail jumping were dismissed. * Austin C. Schneider, 19, Stratford, was ordered to pay $539 for possession of a controlled substance. The charge will be erased if the fine is paid. * Randall E. Bakken, 21, Pittsville, was sentenced to five days in jail with work release and ordered to pay $350 for disorderly conduct as a repeat offender. * Robert C. Halbur, 20, Wisconsin Rapids, was ordered to pay $350 for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver's license. * Adam J. Nelson, 23, Marshfield, was ordered to pay $476 for hit and run. * Shawn D. Knapp, 36, Marshfield, was placed on two years of probation and ordered to pay $261 and undergo any counseling deemed necessary for telephone harassment as a domestic abuse incident. Additional charges of disorderly conduct and misdemeanor battery, both as a domestic abuse incident were dismissed. A 45-day jail sentence was stayed. * Tyler A. Cloud, 20, Wisconsin Rapids, was sentenced to 10 days in jail with work release and was ordered to pay $350 for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver's license.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. buys Wm. W. George

Insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced Tuesday that it acquired retail insurance broker Wm.