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Groundbreaking for City Hall is Wednesday

Released 2010-02-08 by Staff reports Bookmark and Share
Public is invited.

Campfire Log: Morning Madness

Released 2010-02-03 by Derek Tuttle Bookmark and Share
What compels hunters to wake up so early on a day off from work to face a cold, dark morning?

The strange house south of Andover - Part 1

Released 2010-02-04 by Robert Collins Bookmark and Share
"He modified one house to better fit his family and moved that to a 640-acre site south of Andover. The second he placed into storage so he would have spare parts to fix anything that broke ..."

Don't bother them when they're working

Released 2010-02-02 by Jeff Guy Bookmark and Share
Andover police officer Mark Werbin and his newest partner, a K9 named Hondo, are together 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They're both laid back ... until they're challenged.

Andover High hoping for positive impact

Released 2010-02-02 by Heather Eslick Bookmark and Share
Its students, according to a climate survey, need reminding to treat other with respect. Wednesday, Andover High School Counselor Robin Anderson will bring that reminder with "Rachel's Challenge," a powerful presentation that is open to the public.

Coffee shop not likely to re-open as Scooter's, owners say

Released 2010-02-01 by Kristin Baker Bookmark and Share
But there are several things that could happen to ensure the Andover Public Library has another sit-down coffee venue in the near future.

Recycling debate may be just getting started

Released 2010-01-27 by Adam Knapp   |   Comments (1) Bookmark and Share
Andover City Council members are seriously considering a public vote on the ordinance establishing a city-wide solid waste utility and curbside recycling system.

Cutting a million or two never gets easier for Andover School District

Released 2010-01-11 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
Its Budget Advisory Committee will have its first meeting Tuesday night to figure out how to deal with yet another round of state cuts. This one is expected to be at least $1.4 million, and teachers will be a casualty.

Outdoor Neighbors: Fishing with Mr. Templin

Released 2010-01-20 by Derek Tuttle   |   Comments (1) Bookmark and Share
The principal at Andover Central High School talks about his fondness of bass and Big Hill Lake, his most useful tip and the time his dog watched the best fishing day of his life.

'Starting stuff is kind of in my blood'

Released 2010-01-24 by Adam Knapp   |   Comments (1) Bookmark and Share
Here's why Kent Wagner passed up a good opportunity in Kansas City and made his home in Andover to launch Epic Church, where he is both its pastor and most tireless promoter.

If you want music to work out with, bring your iPod

Released 2010-01-14 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
Andover's YMCA will be without a radio ... for now.

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 7

Released 2009-12-31 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
Andover was full of great football players in 1984, but quarterback Brent Wasson often carried the team on his broad shoulders. "It was like a man playing with children," fullback Rob Morgan said. "Brent was head and shoulders above everybody else. Literally."

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 6

Released 2009-12-24 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
Thoughts from players and coaches about Andover High's state football title in 1984, as well as pictures from their 25th reunion and a box score from their state championship game against Maur Hill.

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 5

Released 2009-12-24 by Adam Knapp   |   Comments (1) Bookmark and Share
Coach Kelly Kiser provides a player-by-player analysis of the 1984 Andover High School football team.

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 4

Released 2009-12-18 by Adam Knapp   |   Comments (1) Bookmark and Share
Andover High faced undefeated Maur Hill for the state championship in 1984. "They all looked big, and I remember it being pretty intimidating," said lineman Bobby Lawrence. "We were definitely feeling like the underdog. ..."

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 3

Released 2009-12-11 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
Andover went into the 1984 state football playoffs on a roll, but there wasn't much pressure for this group of characters. That served them well, especially when they faced long odds against Clay Center.

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 2

Released 2009-12-04 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
Andover's midseason slump in 1984 caused a wrinkle in the plan of the Trojans' calm, cool and constantly calculating coach, Kelly Kiser. That's about the time their defense went from good to absolutely dominant.

When the Trojans Were Champions - Part 1

Released 2009-11-27 by Adam Knapp Bookmark and Share
In a series celebrating the 25th anniversary of Andover's only state title in football, we remember that most things did not come easily for the 1984 Trojans - especially early in the season.

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