Used cell phones can help elderly, domestic abuse victims (The Holland Sentinel)
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people with used cell phones to donate them to a phone bank that redistributes the phones to victims of domestic abuse and senior citizens.
With artistry, 2 former students turn hallways into a jungle (Asbury Park Press)
Thanks to the summerlong efforts of two artistic Central Regional High School alumni from the class of 2007, Central Regional Middle School students will be greeted by lions and tigers, but no bears, when school opens Sept. 3.
Smartphone Market Continues to Grow (AnandTech)
Software and added features are helping turn cell phones into mobile PCs...
MAU to allow cell phones; admits enforcement failure (Bennington Banner)
BENNINGTON — Can you hear me now? Mount Anthony Union High School students now can on school grounds, if it's lunch time, passing time or before or after school.
MAU to allow cell phones; admits enforcement failure (Bennington Banner)
Wednesday, August 27 BENNINGTON — Can you hear me now? Mount Anthony Union High School students now can on school grounds, if it's lunch time, passing time or before or after school. Principal Sue Maguire brought a new cell phone policy, which allows use during these times, before the district's School Board on Monday.
Auxiliary sets meeting, conducts phone drive (East Brunswick Sentinel)
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The auxiliary is participating in Project Phone Home by collecting old used cell phones.
Local briefs (Northwest Herald)
Marengo cancels paint recycling for August
Building an estimate (Wapakoneta Daily News)
Board members expected to receive more detailed costs on building By KAREN CAMPBELL Staff Writer As the new school year gets underway, Wapakoneta City Schools Board of Education members are scheduled to meet Tuesday night to continue moving forward with construction plans as well as officially hire staff and possibly approve new energy usage guidelines.
Dare to care: Health, year-round volunteer elements added to Day of Caring (The Danville Advocate-Messenger)
For the 14th year, Heart of Kentucky United Way has organized a Day of Caring where volunteers take a day to help others in the community. Whether it be cleaning up an overgrown garden for a school, building a wheelchair ramp for someone's home or helping care for animals at the humane society, each year hundreds of people make a difference in the lives of those around them.
Qwest "Goes Green for Schools" with Launch of Cell Phone Recycling Program (Centre Daily Times)
Customers are being urged to "Go Green for Schools" by turning their old wireless devices into cash for a cause. Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced Go Green for Schools, a cell phone recycling program that combines the promotion of educational initiatives with preservation of the environment. Today, Customers across Qwest's 14-state territory will be able to donate used cell phones ...
