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WELDON — It stands next to the river in Weldon, a shining example of successful renewal and now it’s been officially recognized as such.

MITCHELL (AP) — Mitchell and its famous Corn Palace have been included in a feature on a Web site run by and focused on television talk show host Oprah Winfrey, prompting the director of the local visitors bureau to say that she’s “thrilled” and especially pleased by the article’s timing.

Port Jervis, N.Y. Cedarwood Auction Gallery will open on Thursday, Feb. 18, with a preview starting at 4 p.m., and an auction at 6 p.m.

During a long weekend trip to San Antonio, I took a day trip to Boerne (pronounced Bernie) and fell in adore with the Texas town. We spent just one day in Boerne but there is so much to do that you should plan to stay for a few days.

This tiny Bible Belt town knows how to help when one of its possess is in trouble.

* State lawmaker calls for "prayers for Toyota"

"ART QUILTS: CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOHN M. WALSH III" — More than 35 art quilts from this New Jersey resident are on view at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township, through April 25. The exhibit explores the fusion of materials and techniques that are redefining the contemporary quilt movement.

GEORGETOWN - This tiny Bible Belt town knows how to help when one of its possess is in trouble. As local employer Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T struggles with a vehicle safety crisis, residents of Georgetown are closing ranks and turning to prayer.

Forty years ago the Ladies Guild of St. Christopher Church in Willow Glen hit upon the idea of holding an antique show as a fundraiser for its school, church and outreach programs.

The New Bern Preservation Foundation is set for its annual three-day antique show, beginning with a preview party Thursday. The gala preview and the three-day show are at the Riverfront Convention middle. The antique show is the foundation’s major fundraiser.