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A non-profit news organization, bringing coverage to underserved communities since 1932
adminDorri Partain Northeast News A campaign to boost morale among insurance agency employees lead to the creation of the Smiley Face, the grandfather of today’s emoji graphics. Hired by the…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News The kids will be dashing through the snow (next time the white stuff hits town) if Santa left a sled under the tree, creating years of…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News You can bet your sweet bippy that Laugh-In fans wanted Santa to leave this game under their Christmas tree. Inspired by the popular NBC television program,…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News A chance encounter inside a cave led to the development of this long-time favorite toy. Harold Graves, president of Sawyer’s Services Inc., was visiting Oregon Caves…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News Batteries not included—nor required. Wind-up toys, with their simple repetitive movements, can be traced to a French artist and inventor during the 18th century. Jacques de…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News Grab your notebook paper and sharpen your pencils, kids. It’s time to make your Christmas “wish list” for Santa! For generations of children, the task was…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News Whether hung on a door, a wall, or in a window, these bright-colored decorations were a holiday staple for several decades. Proudly made in the U.S.A.…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News A little bird told me your pie crusts are soggy. While this little ceramic bird might resemble a salt shaker, its function is to help pie…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News Making copies? Whether you need 2 or 200, the process has not always been as easy as pushing a button. Prior to automated photocopiers, introduced by…
adminDorri Partain Northeast News Someone’s in the kitchen with Reddy Kilowatt. In 1926, Ashton B. Collins Sr. was looking to personify electrical power. As the marketing manager for the Alabama…
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