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• Poor economy, debt force Lodi Memorial Hospital to lay off 44 workers

• Two accused of damaging sprinkler at Lodi courthouse

• Lodi man accused of assaulting his girlfriend, injuring child

• County to determine long-range planning for rural communities

• Outgoing and incoming Delta College trustees clash at board meeting

• Regional Roundup

November 20th, 2009

• Acampo woman killed

• Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff

• Advocacy groups sue East Bay Municipal Utility District over Pardee expansion

• Regional Roundup

• Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects

• Stable southeast of Lodi approved

• One year after a heart attack, Lodi's Judy Mims thanks rescuers

• National Guard troops return home in time for the holidays

• Real estate market gets on more solid ground

November 19th, 2009

• Lodi Unified School District board votes to cancel summer school for 2010

• Water surges in Mokelumne River yield more salmon

• Lodi City Council will consider redevelopment next June

• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22

• Corrections

• Chase ends in crash

• Operation: Christmas

• Logbook

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

• Sales tax hike yields dividends: 5 new officers join Galt Police

November 18th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

• Lodi man finds wife's ashes during police display of stolen property

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react

November 17th, 2009

• Clarification

• Lodi Budget and Finance Committee to look into ways to save money on employee benefits

• Regional Roundup

• Decision on summer school expected at tonight's Lodi Unified School District meeting

• Clements gets free water rescue boat

• Redevelopment to be discussed by Lodi City Council again

• Court reinstates death penalty for killer of Lodi grad

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

November 16th, 2009

• Correction

• Public Meetings

• Regional Roundup

• Three members of Lodi-area family fall ill after eating poisonous mushrooms they reportedly found at Lodi Lake

• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi

• Lodi's First Sip event showcases area wineries' latest vintages

• City Council 'triple-dog dared' to ditch cars, use Lodi buses

November 14th, 2009

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

• Regional Roundup

• A first look at 2009 vintages at Lodi's First Sip wine-tasting event

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise

• Despite an increase in homeless students, school districts look to bolster enrollment, raise revenue

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

November 13th, 2009

• What to expect with new homebuyer tax credit

• Lodi Muslim: Local mosque not involved

• Regional Roundup

• Mayor Larry Hansen points out Lodi's economic progress

• First phase of Lockeford park by 2011?

• Lodi veteran recounts close calls in Vietnam

• Burglary suspects are under arrest

The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.

• The country's mess is our fault (147)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (63)
• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise (55)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (46)
• The haves should help the have-nots (30)
• Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs (25)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
• Nightmares about America's future (22)
• Tokay Tigers blow late 27-point lead in loss to Wolf Pack (22)

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Elliot runner Megan Crutchfield headed to state

Accomplishment: Elliot High runner Megan Crutchfield advanced to the state championships with a second-place showing at the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V cross country meet last weekend in Folsom.

Megan Crutchfield

Crutchfield, a junior, finished the three-mile course with a time of 23 minutes, 43 seconds and was the only Elliot runner to qualify for the state meet.

Family: Jerry and Teri Crutchfield, parents; one sister.

Favorite sport: Cross country. "I just started in high school and took to it naturally," Crutchfield said.

Favorite athlete: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

"He's really funny and seems like a really nice guy. He's a good sport and good athlete," Crutchfield said.

Favorite hobbies: Hanging out with family and friends and shopping, especially for shoes.

Favorite subject: Math. Crutchfield said it comes easy to her and she enjoys solving problems.

Would like to meet: Jesus. "Because he's perfect and my savior and I love him very much. He's always there for me and helps me through life," Crutchfield said.

Crowning achievement: Being a two-time recipient of the Debra Award, an honor given to Elliot students that display leadership, a good attitude and a Christian character.

Plans: Crutchfield plans to attend a four-year Christian school and is considering going into teaching. She also plans to continue running in college.

The Athlete of the Week is selected by the News-Sentinel sports staff. Nominations are gladly accepted. Crutchfield will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Lodi Sporting Goods for being selected.