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Christie Garton: Students, Not BanksFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:58PMIn the past, we've taken a college degree for granted. Now, fiscal "responsibility" may ultimately force hundreds and thousands of students to put off college in the interim, or ultimately drop out altogether.

Obama's Nobel Prize money: education groups to get most of itFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:38PMOf the 10 charities receiving part of Obama's $1.4 million Nobel Prize award, six directly support higher education for student groups that are traditionally underserved.

HEADLINES FOR MARCH 5, 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:09PMThe Buffalo City Council made decisions at their March 1, 2010 meeting regarding the Buffalo Airport and the renovation of the Buffalo Library.

Officials wary of census ID theftFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:29PMWith the April 1 start date looming, the Census Bureau is taking steps to protect people’s private information.

Despite challenges, county comes in under budgetFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:02PMThere is no doubt that 2009 was one of the most difficult years for governments everywhere. The federal government had to bail out much of the country’s financial system to avoid a potential collapse.

Ex-Chief Reyome in sheriff raceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:57PMMALONE — Former Malone Village Police Chief Ron Reyome is running for Franklin County sheriff this fall. The 49-year-old Democrat announced Thursday he hopes to succeed Sheriff Jack Pelkey, who decided not to seek re-election.

529 plansFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:37AM529 plans get their name from the Internal Revenue Code section under which they were created. These plans are the overwhelming favorite of families and financial planners alike.

Ex-Chief REyome in sheriff raceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:23AMMALONE — Former Malone Village Police Chief Ron Reyome is running for Franklin County sheriff this fall. The 49-year-old Democrat announced Thursday he hopes to succeed Sheriff Jack Pelkey, who decided not to seek re-election.

Nekoosa to eliminate, reduce teaching jobsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:59AMNEKOOSA -- Seven teaching positions will be reduced or eliminated completely next year, the Nekoosa School Board decided this week.