A historic day for America

On Tuesday, patrons at Pfeiffer Winery celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected President of the United States. The bash is one of thousands that occurred throughout the country.

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	"It is a league where there is just going to be a lot of tough games. You have to make plays when it is time to makes plays." – Coach Craig Lannom
	The Junction City girls were unable to overcome shooting 18 percent from the field against the Marist Spartans on Jan. 16, falling 39-27. In their previous game on Jan. 13, the Tigers were able to hold off a late run by the Pleasant Hill to win 33-31.

Tri-County News seeks local heroes who reach out

Heroes don't just exist in movies and on the pages of comic books. They affect members of the community every day. Have you been touched by someone who went out of their way to make a difference in your life? Or has your hero helped others in the community?
If so, we’d like to know about the hero in your life. Send us 200-400 words about the hero who is helping others. The hero can be young or old, adult or child. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Send us your short essay be email to:
phawkins@triwestnews.com
Help us recognize those who make our community a better place to live.