Mosquito season is officially over, but state health officials have just confirmed the third human case this year of the mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis. EEE is a serious and potentially deadly virus transmitted through mosquito bites. The persons name and condition has not been released. Download Podcast more news. Third case of EEE reported in Hampton. The state Department of Health and Human Services completed testing Thursday, announcing that a Hampton resident...

Historic Walnford: Not far by road, but distant by the years, a homestead preserves a fruitful past We could have stepped into a Constable painting, lacking only the cow in the water. Behind an imposing sled, draped with a thick and vivid carriage robe, rests a gleaming sidesaddle, with a pommel polished by the sure hand of Sarah in her hurtling rides. They are gold mines of information about memorable sites in the area, such as that larger old mill town, Allentown, prize-winning wineries...

There is no question that team sports are encouraged in elementary school but unlike her school in Omaha, her school here in North Carolina did not offer volley ball. Therein lies the age old question: what is there, besides cheerleading, being offered to young girls engendering fitness as well as social interaction? Enter Girls on the Run. The mission statement for Girls on the Run says is "a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy...

SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > Page 2 -- Something old, some things new with SoCal jockey colony. Valenzuela, 45, was initially sidelined with broken ribs incurred when kicked by a horse in the Hollywood Park paddock and the absence was prolonged when he submitted to knee surgery last spring and didn't receive a physician's clearance to ride again until last month. Valenzuela, 45, was initially sidelined with broken ribs incurred when kicked by a horse in the Hollywood Park paddock and the...

Hamblen hopes she might win a graded stakes before retiring to become a broodmare, but until that time, the dark bay filly remains the pride and joy of Hamblen and his family. The 1,100 stalls are filling quickly with newcomers and several of the stars of last season, including Wrenice. Randy was checking her legs one morning and she bit his ear. He called me and said 'that mare nearly took my left ear off. What: Live thoroughbred racing at Sam Houston Race Park. Post times: Thursday,...

Proof of previous vaccination is necessary to be effective for a three-year period or it will be considered a first-time vaccination effective for one year. No puppies at the class; owners will learn housetraining basics and how to prevent problem behaviors such as chewing, jumping and biting. DVDs will be available for purchase; there will be complimentary packets to take home, and a free set of puppy classes will be raffled. Items needed on the wish list: shampoo, canned dog and cat...

After dropping the first two games of its four-game trip to each division rival, the Wild waltzed into Edmonton and scored two power-play goals in a 4-2 victory. Finally back home, the Wild opens a three-game homestand with consecutive games against division rivals to wrap up its eight straight games against divisional opponents. So when General Manager Doug Risebrough says "luckily I don't have to make that decision now" when asked about the long-term futures of Rolston and Demitra, who...

There are many guidelines that the girls had to follow, one of them being it had to be a project that would benefit the community and required 15 hours worth of work, she explained. Bats are often given a bad reputation, where in reality, they eat yard and garden pests and bat houses give bats a much-needed home, considering the population is in decline. The pole is left unpainted, while the actual box part, which houses the animals, is painted black to blend in with the night. Bat houses...

Police allege the man jumped the border late at night on September 28 via a back route near Bombala, taking two riding ponies to a property at Heyfield, 200km east of Melbourne. The move comes three days after the arrest of a Canberra man for breaching the horse movement restrictions. NSW DPI chief veterinary officer Bruce Christie said strategic vaccination efforts would continue this week within this new zone. Horse flu: Man charged as zones extended in NSW Monday, 19 November 2007 The...