John Thornton

Dr. William Lamers Jr. dies at 80; championed modern hospice care

2012-02-19 00:00:00

"I'm not sick; I'm only dying," a friend told Dr. William Lamers Jr. The man had inoperable cancer and wanted to go home to die, but his doctor wouldn't let him out of the hospital. It was the early 1970s, when most people with incurable illnesses died...

Rupert Murdoch should be voted off News Corp. board, advisors say

2011-10-10 16:33:13

An old diary throws him a curve

2010-05-17 00:00:00

Reporting from Orange, Va. On the 19th page of the diary, I saw it. "Spence Mozingo came to . . . get boards for covering the Tob[acco] house." I clasped the back of my head in disbelief. Francis Taylor, a close cousin of James Madison, had kept a...

The Obama-Hu state dinner: Who made the guest list cut? No Salahis but a few Republicans sneaked in

2011-01-19 21:35:44

Conquering York's historic sites

2003-10-05 00:00:00

York, England This walled city, almost 2,000 years old, has had more than its share of conquerors. The Romans established a stronghold here in AD 71. The Saxons, Danish Vikings and Normans claimed it as their own too, drawn by its strategic location on...

Turning back the clock: News from 25, 50 years ago

2012-06-20 11:29:00

25 years ago Unpredictable gas prices went up by 1 or 2 cents Friday at many area gas stations but dropped by 3 cents at one station. Prices at Petoskey Imperial dropped from 94.9 cents to 91.9 cents for both regular and unleaded this past weekend....

Births: Columbia families welcome new additions

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Suzanne and Samuel Hulthage, of Columbia, announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Annika Sophia Hulthage, on Aug. 31, 2011, at 9 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Her sister is Gabby. Her grandparents are Mary Beth Budd and Joseph Raksis, of...

Looking back: Kruskie reigns with .492 batting average

2011-08-09 00:46:00

50 years ago — Eugene Kruskie of Fochtman’s Motor Company ended the 1961 Petoskey Softball League regular season with a .492 batting average, while Jack Schloser and Charlie Paige followed. The team batting average title went to Bare...

Perryville claims region track and field title

2011-05-27 09:41:00

No-Kill Animal Sanctuary Needs Help

2010-10-11 00:00:00

An animal rescue shelter in Tangipahoa Parish finds itself in need of some rescuing this evening. Owners of the Raven Woods Animal Sanctuary say they're so packed with dogs animal control has given them an ultimatum: find the dogs homes or they'll be...

Judge Says Accused Cat Killer 'Poses No Threat'

2009-06-17 00:00:00

MIAMI - A teenager accused of killing more than a dozen cats in South Florida was released on more than $200,000 bond Wednesday after a judge ruled that he did not pose a danger to himself or the community. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge John Thornton...

Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday At Work

2009-09-24 00:00:00

Astrid Thoenig got dressed, went to work and sat at her desk smiling Thursday as she slid her finger gently under the envelope flap of yet another identical birthday card. They don't make that many that say "Happy 100th." Thoenig was interrupted by a...

You may know him as Heinz Kruger in "Captain America: The First Avenger," Lucas North in "MI-5," Guy of Gisbourne in "Robin Hood" or John Thornton in "North & South"

2012-12-05 20:19:09

Leora Siegel, Director, Lenhardt Library at the Chicago Botanic, shows a rare copy of "Temple of Flora," a 1799 collection of botanic observations and illustrations by Robert John Thornton, in the June Price Reeder Rare Book Room at the library. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune)

2010-12-25 13:22:00

Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (17) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle John Thornton (97) in the second half.

2008-12-14 00:00:00