East Central College News
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- Herndon Career Center Team Wins State Culinary Contest (Kansas City InfoZine)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 12:59:51 pm
Team to defend national title in April - Baby-Faced Justin Lawrence Stands 5'8", Weighs 165 Pounds and Can Kick Your Ass Six Different Ways (Riverfront Times)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 09:38:18 pm
At age nineteen, Justin Lawrence does not sport an intimidating physique. Barefoot on a wrestling mat, he stands a stocky five-foot-eight, if you measure to the tippy top of his spiked blond flattop. His voice cracks, and his post-adolescent countenance is disarmingly innocent, save for a half-in... - Governor Visits ECC; Announces $769,000 Grant (The Missourian)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 05:39:38 pm
Calling community colleges the backbone of the economy, Gov. Jay Nixon Thursday announced a $769,000 grant for East Central College as part of the Training for Tomorrow grant program. - Meramec Sweeps Lady Falcons on Opening Day (The Missourian)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 08:28:23 am
To say that opening day for the East Central College softball Lady Falcons didn't go as planned was an understatement. East Central was swept Wednesday in Union by the Magic, 13-4 and 8-6. - MO gov. announcing job training grant (KMOV St. Louis)
posted on March 5, 2010 at 06:20:37 pm
For breaking news alerts, text KMOVNEWS to 21321 ... Have you seen the forecast for tomorrow? Get the latest St. Louis weather forecast ... Check out stuff you will never see on TV on our Facebook Fan Page ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- Another Missouri community college is receiving a grant to educate students in growth industries. Gov. Jay Nixon was scheduled to visit St. Charles Community ... - UPDATED: Governor Nixon Speaks at East Central College (The Missourian)
posted on March 5, 2010 at 05:37:52 pm
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon spoke at East Central College Thursday afternoon in the college's clinical nursing lab in the health and science building on the Union campus. - NEW: Governor Nixon to Speak at East Central Thursday Afternoon (The Missourian)
posted on March 4, 2010 at 07:22:52 pm
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will speak at East Central College at 2 p.m. today in the college's clinical nursing lab in the health and science building on the Union campus. - A brave New World: Leon Burke III directs third concert in guest conductor series (The Telegraph)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 01:45:47 am
ALTON — The music of Antonin Dvorak — inspired by America — will highlight the evening as the Alton Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony No. 9 "From the New World." - Battleline: Random Thoughts (The Missourian)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 02:56:28 pm
There's a lot to discuss as the winter high school season comes to a close. State wrestling was last week. Congratulations to the area wrestlers who won state medals. - Glendale culinary team places second at state competition (The Springfield News-Leader)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 12:29:33 am
The Glendale Pro Start Culinary Team placed second in a recent state competition in Union. - An education in edible artistry (Nevada Daily Mail)
posted on February 18, 2010 at 06:06:33 am
Students in the culinary arts program at Nevada Regional Technical Center are cookin' up a bright future for themselves, whether they use the skills they learn in their own homes, a business of their own one day, or in a career in a commercial kitchen of some kind. - ECC Seeking Grants for Degree Programs (The Missourian)
posted on February 11, 2010 at 08:40:10 am
East Central College is seeking a $952,600 Community Development Block Grant through Franklin County for new and expanded programs. - NEW: Snow Cancels Area Events (The Missourian)
posted on February 8, 2010 at 12:52:52 am
Expected accumulations of 1 to 3 inches of snow in the Franklin County area has caused many area events to be canceled or postponed. - Eagles, Indians beef up their football docket (Columbia Daily Tribune)
posted on February 7, 2010 at 02:09:21 pm
Football schedules started to trickle in this week for the 2010 season, and it’s never too early to talk football, right? - Tappe to Play Softball at ECC (The Missourian)
posted on January 27, 2010 at 03:41:48 pm
To say Jeanne Tappe is thrilled about signing to play softball at East Central College is an understatement. The Union High School senior was one of seven players to sign with the Lady Falcons during a special event. - Good week for hoops (Columbia Daily Tribune)
posted on January 24, 2010 at 02:08:09 pm
If it’s basketball you want, it’s basketball you’ll get — until you burst! — this week. With the season beginning to wind down, there are plenty of enticing hoops options to choose from in the area. - ECC Softball Signs Seven Players (The Missourian)
posted on January 20, 2010 at 03:56:39 pm
While the 2010 season hasn't started, the East Central College softball Lady Falcons already have started building for 2011. The school signed seven athletes for 2011 Saturday on the Union campus. - Missourian Looks Back on Top Stories in First Half of 2009 (The Missourian)
posted on January 5, 2010 at 09:39:28 pm
The top stories in 2009 in The Missourian ran the gamut from the push to pass charter government and renewed efforts in the local war on drugs to major transportation projects with the widening of Highway 100 and rehabilitation of the Highway 47 bridge at Washington. - Missourian Looks Back on Top Stories in Second Half of '09 (The Missourian)
posted on January 5, 2010 at 09:38:59 pm
This is the second part in a year-end review of the top stories in The Missourian in 2009. The first half ran in the Wednesday edition. - Big Events Highlighted 2009 (The Missourian)
posted on December 29, 2009 at 10:41:28 pm
As the year 2009 draws to a close, it's time to reflect on some of the top events of the year. The year brought many positives for the area sports community. There were state champions, national qualifiers and many other outstanding achievements. - Board Votes to Extend Superintendent Contract (The Missourian)
posted on December 29, 2009 at 06:09:23 pm
The Washington School Board Monday night voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer's contract by another year, creating a new three-year deal. - One busy morning chopping, cooking and competing (Suburban Journals)
posted on December 26, 2009 at 08:11:00 am
The culinary team from Southwestern Illinois College got up early on Friday, Dec. 4. Teamwork, tension and tons of coffee joined their trip. The destination for them, their teachers and coaches was the Performance Middendorf Scholarship Cooking Competition. Five culinary schools competed at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. - Filing Opens Tuesday for Offices (The Missourian)
posted on December 15, 2009 at 11:23:02 pm
Filling for local offices will open this Tuesday, Dec. 15, with city council and mayoral positions up for grabs in several county municipalities. - Red Cross and KSHE hosting blood drive (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
posted on December 10, 2009 at 04:57:36 pm
Once again, KSHE95 is stepping up to the plate to help bring life to those in need of blood services of the American Red Cross. - Battleline: Where Do They Go From Here? (The Missourian)
posted on December 2, 2009 at 02:56:55 pm
For East Central College's volleyball program to achieve what it did this season was fantastic. Overall, the Lady Falcons went 26-15 and tied 13th in the NJCAA Division II National Championships a couple of weeks ago in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. - Straatmann to Run for District 98 House Seat (The Missourian)
posted on November 27, 2009 at 04:38:02 pm
Mary Jo Straatmann announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives Nov. 17 at Hagie's, Union, during campaign kick-off. Her campaign treasurer is Dianne Overschmidt, Union. - New Exhibit At Three Sinks Gallery (Webster-Kirkwood Times)
posted on November 26, 2009 at 12:50:02 pm
Three Sinks Gallery presents silk-screen monotypes by Adam Watkins. The exhibit will be held at Three Sinks Gallery, 8715 Big Bend, and runs from Dec. - Lady Norse finish second (Miami News-Record)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 01:22:39 pm
UNION, Mo. — Defending Region XIV champion East Central College won the pre-regional volleyball tournament Saturday on their home court. Northeastern A&M’s Lady Norse, who finished second, stand 3-1 in the region with an 11-3 overall record. - Battleline: Animal Crackers in Sports World (The Missourian)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 02:21:34 pm
Why is it that the animal kingdom is well represented in the world of sports mascots? Today's parable concerns rams and falcons. I'm going to keep it short so we can get some more important stories into today's paper. - Lady Falcons Give Bruns 100th Career Win (The Missourian)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 07:21:36 pm
Sweeping the Lindenwood University Junior Varsity teams Thursday in St. Charles meant much more than two victories for the East Central College Lady Falcons.