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Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ribs Cook-Off: July 17, opens to the public for lunch. Competition begins at 11:30 a.m. Restaurants/caterers will start selling lunch and continue to cook up ribs, drinks, and additional food items into the evening. In addition to meals available for purchase vendors will offer a ribs sampling of two bones for $3, allowing attendees to judge the flavors themselves.
The event is free and open to the public. A limited amount of entries to compete in the Cook-Off are still available. Cost is $150 for an amateur team, $275 for a professional team, and $350 for restaurant/catering. Please call Kristen Pflipsen at (574) 235-5717.
4-H Fair: July 3-11, St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Admission is $8 (free for 8 years and under, $5 for 65 years and older); Dollar Days are Monday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 8.
Concessionaire hours--12-10 p.m.; Midway hours--2-10 p.m.; Nature Center hours--10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Commercial Building--12-10 p.m.
4-H Livestock Auction starts at 9 a.m. Friday, July 10.
For more information go to www.4hfair.com.
Pit Spit--36th annual International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship Saturday at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Eau Claire, MI.
4th of July Parades: North Liberty--parade begins at 2 p.m., July 4; Walkerton--Fourth of July Festival begins with parade today, continues through July 5 at John Glenn High School; LaPorte--LaPorte Jaycees Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. CDT in downtown LaPorte; Michigan City--Patriotic Program, featuring color guards, veterans, and more; Millenium Plaza, Washington Park, 8 a.m. CDT July 4.
4th of July Fireworks: Lakeville--dusk July 4 at Newton Park; South Bend--July 1-3 following the game at Coveleski Stadium; dusk July 3 at Meet Me on the Island, South Bend Museum of Art; July 4 after the concert at Coveleski Stadium; July 5, fireworks at dusk at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds; North Liberty--dusk July 4 at North Liberty Elementary School; Walkerton--dusk July 4 at John Glenn High School; Elkhart--dusk July 4 at Elkhart H.S. Rice Field; parking $5; Bremen--10:30 p.m. July 4 in Sunnyside Park.
Beacon Sports
Midwest League: Whitecaps 10, Silver Hawks 0.
MLB National League: Cubs 2, Brewers 1 (10); Giants 13, Astros 0; Dodgers 6, Padres 3; Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 0; Cardinals 7, Reds 4; Phillies 7, Mets 2; Braves 9, Nationals 8; Pirates 7, Marlins 4.
MLB American League: White Sox 5, Royals 0; Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2; Indians 15, Athletics 3; Mariners 7, Red Sox 6 (11); Rangers 3, Rays 1; Tigers 11, Twins 9; Orioles 6, Angels 4.
WNBA: Silver Stars 85, Sky 72 (S. Young 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists); Dream 72, Mystics 65 (C. Holdsclaw 18 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists).
NBA Notes: Lakers--Phil Jackson says he will return to Lakers; Blazers--Magic free agent F Manu Turkoglu reportedly agrees to terms with Blazers, then signs with Raptors.
Soccer: MLS--Earthquakes 1, Real Salt Lake 1.
Tour de France: Lance Armstrong takes early lead in first stage.
Golf: AT&T National at Congressional Country Club--Tiger shoots lowest 36-hole total ever at Congressional Country Club; still only leads by one stroke.
Wimbledon Tennis: Andy Roddick faces Roger Federer in men's final tomorrow; Serena Williams beats sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 for third Wimbleson and 11th major title; Serena 6-2 against Venus in Grand Slam finals; Williams sisters also reach women's doubles for second year in row.
Local
Nation/World
Weather
Today High 78 Low 58 Partly Cloudy
Sun High 76 Low 56 Partly Cloudy
Mon High 75 Low 56 AM Clouds/PM Sun
Tue High 73 Low 56 Sunny
Wed High 74 Low 56 Sunny
TV Listings: 16--9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wimbledon Tennis, Women's Final; 8 p.m., Kings; 9 p.m., Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular; 10 p.m., Law & Order: SVU: 22--8 p.m., Without a Trace; 9 p.m., Harper's Island; 10 p.m., Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular; 25--8-10 p.m., 10 Things I Hate About You; 10 p.m.-12 a.m., Cruel Intentions; 28--3:30 p.m., This Week in Baseball; 4 p.m.--MLB: Tigers at Twins; 8-10 p.m., Cops (four episodes); 10 p.m., Fox 28 News; 10:30 p.m., Family Guy; 34--8-9:30 p.m., Capitol Fourth; 9:30-11 p.m., Capitol Fourth; 46--8-9 p.m., Paid; 9 p.m., Harvest; 10-11p.m., Paid; 57--8 p.m., Wipeout; 9 p.m., Castle; 10 p.m., Eli Stone; 69--8-10 p.m., Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog; 10 p.m., Untouchables.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ribs Cook-Off: July 17, opens to the public for lunch. Competition begins at 11:30 a.m. Restaurants/caterers will start selling lunch and continue to cook up ribs, drinks, and additional food items into the evening. In addition to meals available for purchase vendors will offer a ribs sampling of two bones for $3, allowing attendees to judge the flavors themselves.
The event is free and open to the public. A limited amount of entries to compete in the Cook-Off are still available. Cost is $150 for an amateur team, $275 for a professional team, and $350 for restaurant/catering. Please call Kristen Pflipsen at (574) 235-5717.
4-H Fair: July 3-11, St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Admission is $8 (free for 8 years and under, $5 for 65 years and older); Dollar Days are Monday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 8.
Concessionaire hours--12-10 p.m.; Midway hours--2-10 p.m.; Nature Center hours--10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Commercial Building--12-10 p.m.
4-H Livestock Auction starts at 9 a.m. Friday, July 10.
For more information go to www.4hfair.com.
Pit Spit--36th annual International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship Saturday at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Eau Claire, MI.
4th of July Parades: North Liberty--parade begins at 2 p.m., July 4; Walkerton--Fourth of July Festival begins with parade today, continues through July 5 at John Glenn High School; LaPorte--LaPorte Jaycees Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. CDT in downtown LaPorte; Michigan City--Patriotic Program, featuring color guards, veterans, and more; Millenium Plaza, Washington Park, 8 a.m. CDT July 4.
4th of July Fireworks: Lakeville--dusk July 4 at Newton Park; South Bend--July 1-3 following the game at Coveleski Stadium; dusk July 3 at Meet Me on the Island, South Bend Museum of Art; July 4 after the concert at Coveleski Stadium; July 5, fireworks at dusk at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds; North Liberty--dusk July 4 at North Liberty Elementary School; Walkerton--dusk July 4 at John Glenn High School; Elkhart--dusk July 4 at Elkhart H.S. Rice Field; parking $5; Bremen--10:30 p.m. July 4 in Sunnyside Park.
Beacon Sports
Midwest League: Whitecaps 10, Silver Hawks 0.
MLB National League: Cubs 2, Brewers 1 (10); Giants 13, Astros 0; Dodgers 6, Padres 3; Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 0; Cardinals 7, Reds 4; Phillies 7, Mets 2; Braves 9, Nationals 8; Pirates 7, Marlins 4.
MLB American League: White Sox 5, Royals 0; Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2; Indians 15, Athletics 3; Mariners 7, Red Sox 6 (11); Rangers 3, Rays 1; Tigers 11, Twins 9; Orioles 6, Angels 4.
WNBA: Silver Stars 85, Sky 72 (S. Young 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists); Dream 72, Mystics 65 (C. Holdsclaw 18 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists).
NBA Notes: Lakers--Phil Jackson says he will return to Lakers; Blazers--Magic free agent F Manu Turkoglu reportedly agrees to terms with Blazers, then signs with Raptors.
Soccer: MLS--Earthquakes 1, Real Salt Lake 1.
Tour de France: Lance Armstrong takes early lead in first stage.
Golf: AT&T National at Congressional Country Club--Tiger shoots lowest 36-hole total ever at Congressional Country Club; still only leads by one stroke.
Wimbledon Tennis: Andy Roddick faces Roger Federer in men's final tomorrow; Serena Williams beats sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 for third Wimbleson and 11th major title; Serena 6-2 against Venus in Grand Slam finals; Williams sisters also reach women's doubles for second year in row.
Local
Local Headlines: Income Tax--local income tax could exceed property tax; New Technology--St. Joseph County courtrooms to get computers; Hit--girl, 3, struck by van as she tried to cross South Walnut Street in South Bend; apparently misunderstood older relatives instructions not to cross the street; Medical Careers--new program at Memorial Hospital gives local high students hands-on introduction to possible careers in health care; program runs for two sessions at $120 per student.
Area Headlines: Amtrak--Michigan cuts Amtrak subsidies; may impact Benton Harbor, Dowagiac, and Niles.
Area Headlines: Amtrak--Michigan cuts Amtrak subsidies; may impact Benton Harbor, Dowagiac, and Niles.
Nation/World
National/World Headlines: White House--President Obama prepares for trip to Russia, Italy, and Africa; Italian tour will include meeting with G-8 leaders and visit with Pope Benedict XVI at Vatican; Alaska--Gov. Palin resigns effective July 26; does not give reason; Iraq--Vice-President Biden spends Independence Day weekend with troops in Iraq; Statue of Liberty--Liberty's crown reopens on Independence Day weekend; Koreas: South Korea says North Korea fires seven missiles off eastern coast; Honduras--Honduran Supreme Court rejects OAS appeal to retore ousted President Zelaya before a Saturday deadline; Myanmar--Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see jailed opposition leader Suu Kyi; Australia--three new dinosaur species found in Australia; Iran--Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader U.S. agent; South Carolina--South Carolinians nervous with serial killer on the loose; S.C. lawmaker says residents have "their guard up and their guns handy."
Entertainment: Jackson--powerful sedative Diprivan found in Michael Jackson's home; usually found only in hospitals; massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets; Mays' Rites--pitchman Billy Mays laid to rest in Pittsburgh.
Entertainment: Jackson--powerful sedative Diprivan found in Michael Jackson's home; usually found only in hospitals; massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets; Mays' Rites--pitchman Billy Mays laid to rest in Pittsburgh.
Weather
Today High 78 Low 58 Partly Cloudy
Sun High 76 Low 56 Partly Cloudy
Mon High 75 Low 56 AM Clouds/PM Sun
Tue High 73 Low 56 Sunny
Wed High 74 Low 56 Sunny
TV Listings: 16--9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wimbledon Tennis, Women's Final; 8 p.m., Kings; 9 p.m., Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular; 10 p.m., Law & Order: SVU: 22--8 p.m., Without a Trace; 9 p.m., Harper's Island; 10 p.m., Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular; 25--8-10 p.m., 10 Things I Hate About You; 10 p.m.-12 a.m., Cruel Intentions; 28--3:30 p.m., This Week in Baseball; 4 p.m.--MLB: Tigers at Twins; 8-10 p.m., Cops (four episodes); 10 p.m., Fox 28 News; 10:30 p.m., Family Guy; 34--8-9:30 p.m., Capitol Fourth; 9:30-11 p.m., Capitol Fourth; 46--8-9 p.m., Paid; 9 p.m., Harvest; 10-11p.m., Paid; 57--8 p.m., Wipeout; 9 p.m., Castle; 10 p.m., Eli Stone; 69--8-10 p.m., Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog; 10 p.m., Untouchables.
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