In an instant, it became a two-horse race - a quarter-mile to the finish of the 1 1/2-mile Belmont, the longest and most grueling of the Triple Crown races. Despite a slight stumble at the start, Rags to Riches turned the Belmont into a sensational showdown - a true battle of the sexes. Perhaps her three-quarter length win in the Las Virgenes was her most impressive as she raced five-wide around the first turn and four-wide around the second turn but still managed to win. While there was...

But this particular morning, the 25-year-old hiker had an important decision to make: Namely, would he get dressed today? Hike Naked Day marks the summer solstice on the 2,000-plus mile trail and gives the boldest adventurers a chance to walk -- not to mention scale boulders and gain summits -- on the wild side. But this particular morning, the 25-year-old hiker had an important decision to make: Namely, would he get dressed today? Hike Naked Day marks the summer solstice on the 2,000-plus...

The complainant reported that someone stole from his pasture a 4 year old paint quarter horse mare that was black, white and brown in color and approximately 16 hand in height. A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Highway Z in reference to keeping the peace while an individual retrieved personal property from the residence. Sheriff Mark Nichols reports the following incidents, investigations and arrests: A deputy received a complaint from a Higbee resident concerning a violation of a...

Young says Kissel Entertainment will bring a new ride this year and the tractor and truck pulls continue to be events that draw big crowds. The first 500 children, ages 12 and under, to enter the fair on that night will receive a gift packet from the fair board. Young says if everyone comes to the fair who has called and asked about it, there will be a large crowd. The annual open dairy show was Friday and open beef and meat goat shows were Saturday. Dancing "celebrity" couples include:...

Schultz offers complete travel advice, including when to go, Web sites and phone numbers in her new book, which you can find in bookstores and online. The book is a great source for families with goals of traveling all 50 states, or those who love roadtrips. Schultz describes it as a "spectacle where millions of dollars change hands with the nod of a head. Schultz suggests traveling a little past the beaten path for smaller powwows on open plains or tribal lands. Schultz suggests the ribs...

We do whatever it takes to keep the school and teachers going. She's done this job so long, it makes my job easier. Original secretary for Scarselli retires. Shannon Litz/The R-C Scarselli Elementary School head secretary Maria Martin talks about retiring from her job at the school. We talk about the day's events. She and her husband Jack Martin have a home on 20 acres just 10 minutes from Scarselli. I truly love it," said Martin. She lets me believe I'm boss. She can multi-task better...

DEVIN BACON RODE Acorn (owned by Delia Festa) to three first-place (11-years-and-under) finishes in English equitation, hunter hack and equitation over fences; a second in hunters over crossrails; a third in walk/trot English pleasure; and a fourth in English pleasure. DEVIN BACON RODE Acorn (owned by Delia Festa) to three first-place (11-years-and-under) finishes in English equitation, hunter hack and equitation over fences; a second in hunters over crossrails; a third in walk/trot...

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