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Seeking to right historical wrong
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 25, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch historian and lifelong resident Elizabeth Rimbault is working to correct what she feels has been a long-overlooked mistake. When William Wiggin Smith founded Antioch in 1851, he staked out ...
Putting a cork in underage drinking
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 25, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
No matter how many times Megan Joseph looks at the statistics, the numbers are still sobering. According to the 2009 California Healthy Kids Survey, 20 percent of seventh-graders polled in the Anti...
St. John’s serves it up
Nov 25, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
It wasn’t just another Sunday for the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Antioch earlier this month. It was “It’s Your Serve” Sunday, when members are encouraged to volunteer their services i...
Kid chorus to perform
Nov 25, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Contra Costa Children’s Chorus performs at St. Ignatius Church, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. in Antioch, on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. This is the second in a three-part series featuring the greates...
Big plays doom Deer Valley in playoff loss
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
In a downpour, host San Ramon Valley comes out on top over the Wolverines.
Churches begin shared ministry
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
After years of research and consideration, the First Congregational Church (FCC) of Antioch building on Tregallas Road has been sold to the Salvation Army, and the church will soon be vacating the ...
Antioch Community Center sneak peek
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Al Anthony, Antioch’s recreation specialist, beamed when he saw his new office. As part of the new Antioch Community Center, adjacent to Prewett Family Water Park on Lone Tree Way, Anthony has a sh...
Founder’s diary refreshed
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch Historical Society Museum got an early Christmas present this week with the arrival of the first copies of the restored diary of Antioch founder William Wiggin (W.W.) Smith. The origina...
Local softball stars rise to next challenge
by Michael Dixon
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Last season, the Bay Valley Athletic League placed three teams in the final eight of the North Coast Section playoffs. This season promises to bring more excitement to the diamond, as four returnin...
Boost your holiday bank account
by Ruth Roberts
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
With just over 30 shopping days left until Christmas – yep, it’s true – coming up with some last-minute cash is easier than you think. All it takes are a few simple adjustments to your pocketbook –...
Veterans Day 2010
Nov 15, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Thousands turned out for the annual Veterans Day Parade in Antioch. The event included the parade – bolstered by marching bands from Antioch, Deer Valley, Freedom and Liberty high schools – a retir...
Pitt comes up big in rivalry win over Antioch
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 13, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Panthers look to the future after loss to Pirates in the 92nd annual Big Little Game.
Not perfect, but Patriots outlast Wolverines
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 13, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Heritage and Deer Valley look forward to playoffs after the Patriots' close win at home.
City government, cops face cuts
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Following the failure of Measure P, a proposed half-cent sales tax increase ticketed for Antioch’s general fund, the city will need to make tough cuts to balance the budget. One of the major recipi...
Splitting the uprights
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Gianna Lucido always wanted to find a spot on Antioch High’s varsity football team. A spot on Freedom High’s team ended up finding Trisha La Fleur. Lucido, daughter of Panthers head coach John Luci...
Courting Favor
Nov 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Riverside Military Academy has recognized Sarah McGee as the elected representative for Delta Company on the 2010 RMA Homecoming Court. Sarah is a junior at Lassiter High School in Antioch, where ...
Deer Valley stifles Liberty comeback
by Michael Dixon
Nov 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Wolverines and Lions need overtime to settle exciting BVAL matchup. Falcons can't pull off upset in thriller against Pittsburg.
Big second half leads Patriots over Panthers
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch hangs with Heritage early on, but big plays put Patriots up for good.
Voter preference: fresh faces
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The Antioch City Council will get an infusion of new blood soon, but as of press time Wednesday it wasn’t certain whose new blood that would be. Tracy Police Lt. Wade Harper, who also serves on the...
Measure P sales tax rejected
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch residents had their wallets in mind when they voted Tuesday, as a controversial sales tax measure was defeated. Measure P, a proposed half-cent increase in the city’s sales tax, required a ...