Academy builds future architects, engineers

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They're hammering out their career goals while they're in high school. A local construction program is offering students an opportunity of a lifetime.

The goal of the Rogers Construction Careers Academy is to build students who can identify their passions and pursue them.

Students learn what it takes to be architects, engineers, and builders, and the program offers a hands-on approach to learning.

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Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston
Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:36:23 GMT
Two mobile homes are a complete loss this morning after a late night fire.More >>
Two mobile homes are a complete loss this morning after a late night fire.More >>
Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl
Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:20:00 GMT
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ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims
ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:13:05 GMT
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Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas and the plain states. They are holding a donation drive for those residents who's homes are destroyed and are uprooted from the chaos. More >>
Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion
Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described asMore >>
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.More >>
Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported
Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there wereMore >>
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.More >>

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Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:35 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. ThereMore >>
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.More >>
Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston
Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:36:23 GMT
Two mobile homes are a complete loss this morning after a late night fire.More >>
Two mobile homes are a complete loss this morning after a late night fire.More >>
Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl
Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:20:00 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,More >>
Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing Detroit girl. Alonna Anderson is 3 years old. She was last seen near a home by I-96. She is suspected to be with a black male in an older style, green Jeep Cherokee. Alonna is a black female who was last seen wearing a floral outfit and white sandals. If you have information, call 911.More >>
ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims
ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:13:05 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in TexasMore >>
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas and the plain states. They are holding a donation drive for those residents who's homes are destroyed and are uprooted from the chaos. More >>
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
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Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.More >>
Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion
Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described asMore >>
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.More >>
Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported
Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there wereMore >>
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.More >>
Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:56:32 GMT
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Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally.More >>
Black bear sightings near Youngstown
Black bear sightings near Youngstown
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:52:38 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Police in a northeast Ohio community report a number of black bear sightings. Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears inMore >>
Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in the area in recent days.More >>
Monday likely to be our warmest so far this year
Monday likely to be our warmest so far this year
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:42:35 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.More >>
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.More >>

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Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston

Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston

Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl

Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl

ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims

ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims

Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion

Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion

Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported

Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported

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Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states

Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston

Fire destroys two mobile homes in Weston

Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl

Amber Alert issued for missing Detroit girl

ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims

ISOH/ IMPACT collects donations for spring storm victims

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion

Suspects still at large in deadly Waterville home invasion

Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported

Overturned semi closes NB 23, minor injuries reported

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition

Black bear sightings near Youngstown

Black bear sightings near Youngstown

Monday likely to be our warmest so far this year

Monday likely to be our warmest so far this year

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