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McHenry students connect with Marines
A class of second graders at McHenry Primary School have been showing their appreciation for a Marine troop overseas. The class sent cards and presents at Christmas time and just recently sent some...
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Area School Lunch Menus, Feb. 7-13
ROME Tuesday: Taco salad, BBQ sandwich, lettuce/diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, pinto beans, corn, canned or fresh fruit, 100% fruit juice, choice of milk Wednesday: Baked chicken, corndog, toss...
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Darlingtonís Darbots II members Oreofe Aderibigbe (from left), Du Zhang, and Steven Walker watch their robot perform tasks Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the Darlington School during a robotics competition. (Daniel Varnado RN-T.com) Darlington hosts FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition
Robots invaded the Darlington School campus again Saturday for the regional competition of the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics program, bringing in teams from as far away as Mississippi with ...
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Students show off occupational, leadership skills
Images of blue alien creatures from the movie “Avatar” filled the mind of 15-year-old Kellie Nicholson of Dalton’s Whitfield Career Academy when she went to work on her model’s face with blue eye s...
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Atlanta Braves star tweets PHS homework reminder
Teachers are doing just about everything these days to keep their students interested and to motivate their students to do their work. Most teachers use games, rewards and cool projects, but Tim Gi...
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From left: Abbey Williams, Syndi Caruvana and Mary Arden Carroll. (Contributed photo)
Homeschooler heads to District Spelling Bee
Seventh grader Abbey Williams won the HEART (Homeschoolers Encouraging Academics, Relationships and the Teachings of Christ) Homeschool spelling bee. She will next represent Rome area homeschoolers...
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By Austin Smith, a student at Pepperell Elementary. January 2012 Young Artists
Each day, a different young artist's artwork is featured on the front page of the Rome News-Tribune. Here is a gallery of young artist images from January's front pages. To submit your own local y...
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School lunch menus, Jan. 31-Feb. 6
ROME Tuesday: Spaghetti, BBQ sandwich, tossed salad, corn, sweet potatoes, roll , canned or fresh fruit, 100% juice, choice of milk Wednesday: Hotdog on a bun, cheese bun, chili, carrots/celery/...
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Children have some playground fun
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Wednesday, Jan. 25, brought about mild temperatures and the perfect weather to get outside. Some decided to enjoy the playground at Ridge Ferry Park while the sun was out and rain held off for anot...
Students aim for Scrabble championship
by Brittany Hannah, staff writer
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With their sights set on an upcoming national championship, fifth-grade Armuchee Elementary students are working hard to hone their word skills in the game of Scrabble. During their weekly Scrabb...
Students share stories of sorrow, success with Exchange Club
by Mike Colombo, Managing Editor
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All six students who spoke during Fridays’ Exchange Club meeting earned the right to say “life’s tough.” None of them, however, are feeling sorry for themselves. One of them lost her father af...
TV news anchor, Darlington alum, shares his story
by Kim Sloan, staff writer
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Twenty-five years ago WSB-TV news anchor Justin Farmer sat in the same seats where Darlington students were sitting listening to his speech during Career Day on Friday. Farmer, a 1987 graduate, sh...
December 2011 Young Artists
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Each day, a different young artist's artwork is featured on the front page of the Rome News-Tribune. Here is a gallery of young artist images from December's front pages. To submit your own local ...
Elf party promotes creative fun
by Brittany Hannah, staff writer
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In a cozy living room with a large and vibrant Christmas tree in the corner, toy elves were the pampered guests at a kids’ party held at Angie Yancey’s home in Shannon Estates late last week. Yan...
We need holiday pictures of Young Romans!
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Young Romans is planning a special holiday photo edition, and we need readers to submit pictures of Young Romans to fill our pages. From school performances and Christmas morning surprises to vol...
Class visits Oak Hill, Martha Berry Museum
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Ms. Rush’s class from Pepperell Middle School toured Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum recently. PIctured above on the steps of Oak Hill with “Miss Berry” are Brittany Smith, Dustin Nelson, Juli...
Producers of 'House' announce series end

The producers of House M.D. have announced that this current season will be the shows last. 


Wed Feb 08 18:15:44 UTC 2012
A day out with the kids from 'The Middle'

There may be sitcoms that are flashier, edgier or more ironic than The Middle, but you'd be hard-pressed to find any that are funnier.


Wed Feb 08 14:44:00 UTC 2012
Kelly Ripa works out every day: Hottest 40-something TV personality?

Kelly Ripa may be 41, but the mother of three is hotter, fitter and more toned than most women half her age. So how does she do it? 


Wed Feb 08 14:43:58 UTC 2012
Dr. House hangs up his Fox TV stethoscope (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2011 file photo, actor Hugh Laurie arrives at the FOX 2011 Winter Press Tour party in Pasadena, Calif. Fox's medical drama 'House' is ending its eight-year run this season. The show's producers, including Emmy-nominated star Hugh Laurie, said it was a 'painful' decision but that the time had come to bring 'House' to a close. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File)AP - Fox's medical drama "House" is ending its eight-year run this season.


Wed Feb 08 20:54:56 UTC 2012
Katy Perry, Russell Brand finalize divorce (AP)

FILE - In this April 19, 2011 file photo, British actor Russell Brand and his wife Katy Perry arrive for the European premiere of 'Arthur,' in London. A judge signed off on the couple's divorce Wednesday, but the pair will have to wait until July 14 until they are legally single again. Financial details of the split are confidential. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)AP - A judge has granted Katy Perry and Russell Brand a divorce, although the pair won't be legally split up until July.


Wed Feb 08 20:24:08 UTC 2012
Reality TV producer sent to Mexico in wife's death (AP)

FILE - In this May 26, 2010 file photo, Bruce Beresford-Redman, the former 'Survivor' producer, pauses for a photo at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. A spokesman for the ex-'Survivor' producer said Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, that Beresford-Redman is being returned to Cancun, where he is charged with aggravated homicide for his wife Monica's April 2010 death. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)AP - A reality television producer charged with killing his wife while on vacation in Mexico has been extradited from the U.S. to await trial, the next step in a legal saga that has played out on both sides of the border.


Wed Feb 08 18:02:10 UTC 2012