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Ogden offers a variety of Cinco de Mayo activities

Last updated Monday, April 30, 2012 - 7:26pm

OGDEN — Car shows, artwork and dancing are some of the activities that will celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

In 1862, a ragtag group of Mexicans fought back the army of Napolean III, helping oust French occupiers from Mexican soil.

On the 150th anniversary of the famous battle, Latinos from diverse backgrounds in Utah — not just Mexicans — will use the day to share their culture with the community.

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Man's foot amputated after being shot during NCAA game celebration

Jim Warren Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader

Last updated Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 5:08pm

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A Kentucky man's foot was amputated after he was wounded in a shooting incident early Tuesday, Lexington police said.

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New Zion Baptist Church to celebrate revival, anniversary

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 23, 2012 - 1:05pm

OGDEN — The New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Ave., will celebrate its 56th Spring Revival from Wednesday through Friday.

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Plain City Founders Day tickets on sale

Terrie L. Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 9, 2012 - 11:14pm

PLAIN CITY -- Plain City Founders Day will be celebrated March 31 at Fremont High School with a social hour and town displays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Plain City's Got Talent Show from 11 a.m. to noon and a dinner from noon to 1 p.m.

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With the 150th anniversary of the Idaho Territory coming up in another year, Idaho Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter is asking all cities and counties to reflect on their own historic roots.

Idaho governor wants communities to prepare to celebrate territorial anniversary

William L. Spence Lewiston Tribune

Last updated Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:16pm

BOISE, Idaho -- With the 150th anniversary of the Idaho Territory coming up in another year, Idaho Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter is asking all cities and counties to reflect on their own historic roots.

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Riders in the Mardi Gras parade make their way to their float in the staging area of the parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Mardi Gras revelry takes over New Orleans

Mary Foster, Stacey Plaisance The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 10:44am

NEW ORLEANS -- Revelers hit the streets Tuesday to celebrate Mardi Gras, lured to the French Quarter and stately oak-lined avenues by the chance to snag beads and baubles from seemingly endless parades in the final unfettered party before the somber season of Lent.

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Lighting the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics Friday February 8, 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. PHOTO BY KEITH JOHNSON

Olympians to re-light Salt Lake cauldron

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:19am

SALT LAKE CITY -- Former Olympians will re-light the Olympic cauldron at the University of Utah to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games.

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Performers take part in a dragon dance in a night parade in Hong Kong Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, celebrating the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac, the year 2012 is called the Year of the Dragon. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Chinese Lunar New Year. The Year of the Dragon

The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:00pm

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Union Pacific celebrating 150 years in Utah, across U.S.

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 7:12am

This year, Union Pacific celebrates 150 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed it into existence. The story of the railroad company is tied closely to the modernization of the American West. People and freight began using the railroad to travel across the country 150 years ago and continue to do so to this day.

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Muhammad Ali., left, welcomes his guests along with his wife Lonnie Ali, center, at a fund raiser for the Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. Ali turns 70 Tuesday. (AP Photo/ The Muhammad Ali Center)

Muhammad Ali celebrates 70th Birthday

Bruce Schreiner The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 11:47pm

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Muhammad Ali soaked in familiar cheers and chants along with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” on Saturday night as friends and admirers celebrated the boxing champ’s coming 70th birthday at a party in his Kentucky hometown.

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New Year's Eve activities set by city

April Hale Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, December 26, 2011 - 10:57pm

KAYSVILLE -- The city will host a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration from 7 p.m. until midnight Saturday.

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Utah celebration planned for anniversary of Winter Olympics

Josh Loftin The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 3:02pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Medal-winning athletes and former Olympic executives will help Utah mark the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games with numerous events in February.

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Ogden ready to host Veterans Day events

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 9:53pm

OGDEN -- Ogden will host the fifth installment of what has become Utah's largest Veterans Day parade on Saturday, but that is only one of many observances and ceremonies planned this year.

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Above and top: Pan de muerto (bread of the dead) at Rita’s Bakery in Ogden is ready to be sold. Bread of the dead is baked in preparation for the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated Nov. 1 and 2.

Day of the Dead celebrations centuries old

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 10:31am

OGDEN -- As the trick-or-treaters make their way from house to house tonight, and candles burn inside scowling jack o' lanterns, the dead return to the land of the living for a few days.

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Tony Bennett and his wife Susan Crow attend Tony's 85th birthday gala in New York, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (Charles Sykes/The Associated Press)

Tony Bennett celebrates 85th with all-star concert

Alicia Quarles The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, September 19, 2011 - 1:11pm

NEW YORK -- Tony Bennett makes 85 look like the new 55.

The legendary crooner celebrated his milestone birthday with a star-studded concert at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, looking youthful and spry as he performed for more than an hour without taking so much as a water break. He danced, told jokes, and sang duets with Aretha Franklin, Elton John and Alejandro Sanz for a capacity crowd that included Robert De Niro and Katie Couric.

"I think it is amazing. He is amazing. This just goes to tell you nobody under 85 can complain about jack," said Whoopi Goldberg, who was also in attendance. "Don't tell me you are tired. I don't want to hear it. Tony Bennett can sing a cappella in the Met."

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