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Having a dog improves your healthThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:48AMWhy do nearly 40 percent of households in the U.S. cherish dogs? Yes, they give us unconditional love. Yes, they become beloved family members. Research shows that they're also good for our health, for our children and for our communities in general.

volunteerism starts to pick upThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:48AMAccording to averages based on data collected from 2007 to 2009, only 20 percent of Nevada residents, 399,700 people, do volunteer work.

Playground built on lot in one day in BraddockThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:48AMWhen hundreds of volunteers showed up to transform an empty Braddock Avenue lot into a safe children's play space last week, many believed they were building more than just monkey bars and sliding boards.

To do this week: 500 classic cars at scholarship fundraiser, tribute to employee lost to cancerThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:45AMFor Trendway’s ninth annual Cruise-In benefit, the Holland company is raising money for Doug Bosman’s family. After an almost two-year battle with cancer, Bosman died in June. Before he died, he asked Trendway to take care of his wife, Paula, and two daughters.

Wind farm is an optionThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:45AMThe North Platte Telegraph A proposed wind farm could inject $4 million in materials and labor into the economy of Ogallala and the surrounding area.

Government: Spending to rise under health care overhaulThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:43AMWASHINGTON -- A new government forecast says the nation's health care tab will go up -- not down -- as a result of President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul.

Eight people displaced by fire in CanajoharieThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:43AMCANAJOHARIE -- Eight people have been displaced by an overnight fire on Erie Boulevard in Canajoharie. The American Red Cross is assisting those impacted -- including three children and five adults.

FAA near to proposing pilot fatigue rule (at last)Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:43AMWASHINGTON -- Aviation officials are on the verge of proposing new rules governing the number of hours airline pilots may work in an effort to prevent tired flight crews from making fatal errors.

State Fair reps embark on tourThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:42AMThe North Platte Telegraph Moving the Nebraska State Fair from Lincoln to Grand Island means more room and better facilities, but likely decreased attendance. That's according to NSF executive director Joseph McDermott and public relations and marketing director Jana Hafer, who were in North Platte on Thursday as part of a statewide media tour.