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Obituaries this week

Michael L. Doyle, 67, of Danville, died Monday, February 3, 2014

Robert W. Armstrong, 89, Burlington died Wednesday, February 5, 2014

M. Joyce Reeves, 83, Burlington, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Mary Ursula Rosenbury, 88, Burlington died Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Peter “Lil Pete” Hageman, 81, Burlington, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014

John M. Blake, 79, Burlington, died Saturday, January 18, 2014

John Clifford Nelson, 69, Burlington died Friday, February 7, 2014

Alma Marie (Harris) Beneke, 80, Chatham, Illinois, formerly West Burlington, died Friday February 7, 2014

Ethel “Louise” Martin, 93, West Burlington, died February 7, 2014

Andrew J. “Andy” Holan II, 65, West Burlington, died Saturday, February 8, 2014

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Union officials say Obama betrayed them

Click here: Labor union officials say Obama betrayed them in health-care rollout

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Here’s what it’s like to fall from over 24-miles high!

October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner ascended more than 24 miles above Earth’s surface to the edge of space in a stratospheric balloon. Millions across the globe watched as he opened the door of the capsule, stepped off the platform, and broke the speed of sound while free falling safely back to Earth. Felix set three world records that day—and inspired us all to reach beyond the limits of our own realities, and reimagine our potential to achieve the incredible.

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Danville Sweeps Falcons

Lady Bears down Falcons, 56-42

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Danielle Haeffner (40) guards West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (21) Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.
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Danville’s Danielle Haeffner (40) guards West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (21) Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter shoots over a Danville defender Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.
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West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter shoots over a Danville defender Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.

Bears down Falcons, 86-55

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken shoots around Danville’s Connor Hoelzen Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken shoots around Danville’s Connor Hoelzen Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brant Wrede shoots a 3-pointer against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
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West Burlington’s Brant Wrede shoots a 3-pointer against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
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Employees React to New ‘Unacceptable’ Obamacare Costs

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Half of America Lives Paycheck-to-Paycheck

Click here: Nearly Half of America Lives Paycheck-to-Paycheck

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Eagles from the past

Photo by Dan Hockett Bald Eagle makes a quick getaway with it's catch at Lock and Dam 18 in January, 2009
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Bald Eagle makes a quick getaway with it’s catch at Lock and Dam 18 in January, 2009
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Sen. Rand Paul Delivers Response to President’s State of the Union

Senator Rand Paul seems to understand how government should work.

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The End of Snow Days?

Click here: Students at a West Virginia school stayed home today for winter weather, but they still had to report to class.
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Falcons Top Comets, 68-63

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Springer DeRosear shoots over a Cardinal defender Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 68-63.
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West Burlington’s Springer DeRosear shoots over a Cardinal defender Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 68-63.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kyle Rokosz shoots from outside the arc against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 68-63.
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West Burlington’s Kyle Rokosz shoots from outside the arc against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 68-63.