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School board doesn't act on Central historic designationTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:07AMDistrict 861 officials and the Winona Historic Preservation Commission may work to bridge a communication gap that has left the two at what seems to be a perplexing standoff over the designation of local elementary schools as historic.

Graceway receives FDA approval for Zyclara Cream to treat actinic keratosesMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:45PMGraceway Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zyclara Cream, 2.5% for the treatment of actinic keratoses, determining it to be safe and effective for the treatment of clinically typical, visible or palpable actinic keratoses.

Arts Council sets grant application deadlineMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:40PMThe Rowan Arts Council announces Aug. 12 as the deadline for the 2011-2012 Grassroots Grants applications. The Grassroots Grants Fund was established in 1977 to provide quality arts experiences to all citizens in North Carolina. Since 1977, ...

Nominations being accepted for new awardMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:29PMMARTINSBURG - Region 9 Planning and Development Council is accepting nominations for its inaugural Neal Carpenter Community Service Award. Carpenter was appointed to the council in 2004, representing Jefferson County.

Casco land project gets a $220,000 boostMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:14PMLoon Echo Land Trust is trying to raise $800,000 to purchase and preserve Hacker's Hill in Casco.

Concert to benefit local girlMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:23PMSixteen-year-old Jake Mercer at home on Friday. Mercer, 16, is helping to organize the fundraiser with classmates at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno.

Arts and culture grants deadline July 29Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:10PMMetro Vancouver is offering grants up to a maximum $10,000 to arts and culture organizations for regional projects. Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, July 29.

Students bring case against Minister over grant changesMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:54PMTHREE STUDENTS have brought a High Court challenge to the Minister for Education’s decision to change the maintenance grant scheme.

Grants for storm shelters availableMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:51PMStorm shelters may be relatively rare in the region, but $300,000 in grant money is now available to help homeowners in the Big Country plan ahead in case of a tornado or other violent storm.