BOONE, N.C., Aug. 31 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news release: Desk lamps, fans, clothes, electronics, kitchenware and furniture all received a second life during the Big Sale Aug. 21 at Appalachian State University. The annual event held in Legends on campus raised more than $15,000 to benefit four area charities and the ACT Leigh Lane Edwards Scholarship Fund that supports ACT study abroad service-learning trips. Organized by Appalachian and the Community Togethe  more

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following speech: Thank you for that introduction, Commander Hill. The American Legion made a great choice by electing an Ohioan to serve as national commander. Thank you for having me - it is always an honor to be among those who wear and have worn our nation's uniform. Before I go any further, I want to thank the American Legion and all our veterans service organizations for supporting our troops wherever they are  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Crist today commended the approval of federal funding for structural hardening projects at domestic violence centers throughout Florida. The disaster mitigation initiatives will make domestic violence centers more resistant to severe weather and tropical systems through various building upgrades and enhance the safety of residents during weather-related emergencies.   more

OLIVET, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Olivet College issued the following news release: The Olivet College Betsy Dole Women's Resource Center will host Ben Atherton-Zeman, spokesperson for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism and author of the one-man play, "Voices of Men," Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Mott Auditorium. The college received support from the NCAA Educational Affairs Grant Fund to host the speaker. Atherton-Zeman has worked as a prevention educator for rape crisis cent  more