Seven children in County Armagh have been infected with E. coli 0157, the Public Health Agency has confirmed.

A number of organizations provide financial support to kids on the North Shore so they can participate in sports and recreation. KidsSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

Children's Water Festival at Balls Falls Conservation on Sept. 12

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is celebrating the Niagara Children's Water Festival, on Sept. 12, at the Ball's Falls Conservation Area. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine.[...]

Children get involved in pilgrimmage

With care and creativity, the littlest pilgrims worked Saturday afternoon to produce special banners to carry in today's children's procession at the 76th annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mount St. Macrina. "I have a pink flower, pink cloth and Mary,'' explained Claire Kingery, 6, of Holly Springs, N.C. "Right now, I'm putting orange glitter on a white dove.'' The ...

Your kids are getting so big!

It's the really Big Apple. Forty percent of city schoolkids from kindergarten through eighth grade -- 254,076 kids -- are either overweight or obese, according to 2008-2009 data gathered and analyzed by the city's departments of Education and Health. A whopping 22 percent have body mass indexes...

Kids’ bake sale raises money for homeless animals

Kids Can Make a Difference raised $150 for the Goshen Humane Society at their bake sale on Aug. 14 at Knollcrest apartments in Chseter. This fledging organization was founded by enterprising young animal lovers who want to help the homeless cats and dogs who live at the Humane Society’s shelter. The kids and their parents baked cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and cakes. Pictured, bottom, are the ...

Children’s Day to benefit Hannah Crossley Foundation

GOSHEN Venturing Crew 65 will host a Goshen Children’s Day to benefit the Hannah Crossley Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School.

Family in Orem gets home makeover

An Orem family got a surprise from local organization Heart 2 Home Foundation when they were selected a for new home makeover. The Heart 2 Home presented the Gleason family with a special key and a commitment to makeover their home. The Gleason's two-year-old daughter, Presley, contracted RSV in February. "Before that she was walking and talking and everything," said Mindy Gleason. "And now she ...

Family in dispute over el Jimador name on new restaurant

A family dispute over who controls the right to use the name "el Jimador" already is in court, but negotiations are under way to see if an agreement can be reached and a trial avoided.

‘Kids Korner’ seeking more booths

As the Danish Days Foundation prepares for the 74th annualDanish Days festival in mid-September, organizers are looking forany nonprofit organization that would like to host a game or foodbooth at the Kids Korner section in Solvang Park.

Pakistani families get M'sian aid for flood victims

The volunteers of the Putra 1Malaysia Club today distributed aid to 420 families from three villages which were among those badly affected by Pakistan's worst floods in 80 years.

Family Yard Sale Benefits Acid Attack Victim

A northeast Portland family says they plan to donate a majority of the proceeds from a Saturday yard sale to a woman who was doused in acid by a stranger.

Children's book review: 'Too Many Fairies' is just enough fun

Those familiar with storyteller and children's author Margaret Read MacDonald know well her gift of mining words for their musical qualities.

Families Attend Free Health Fair

Dozens of families received free immunizations and health screenings at a health fair held in southwest Houston.

Families with young children connect at Art, Beats & Eats

ROYAL OAK — When Arts, Beats & Eats moved from Pontiac to downtown Royal Oak for its 13th year, event producer Jon Witz hoped the evenings would be just as popular as afternoons for families with young children.

Family wanted | Sheila, 9; Cordell, 7; Andrea, 6

These three need a family that will adopt them together. Sheila, 9, enjoys dancing, being outside and playing with her Barbie collection. She tries very hard to make good grades.

Family: Missing Maine boater went fishing

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The family of a Maine boater who went missing in New Hampshire’s Portsmouth Harbor before Hurricane Earl approached said Saturday he was out on a fishing trip and was a strong swimmer. Relatives of 63-year-old Robert Schultze, of Shapleigh, said in a statement that he was fishing near Whaleback Light, an old lighthouse. Schultze, who was “very familiar with these waters ...

Family of murdered man raises funds

One local family is hoping the community will help them remember a family member they lost.

Family grieves after man on bike struck, killed

The family of a man struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver earlier in the week is pleading for the public's help.

Families stay close for holiday weekend

LAKE STEPHENS (WVVA)-Many residents are celebrating labor day weekend close to home.... Some taking advantage of the cool temperatures and local festivities. It wasn't the water that drew families to

Kids In Motion fund-raiser planned Sept. 7

A Kids in Motion (KIM) fund-raiser is planned Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Sawyer’s Creek and Rustic Oak Riverview restaurant.

Family: Fallen Indiana Co. Marine Was Proud To Serve

The family of a western Pennsylvania man killed in Afghanistan says he was proud to serve his country as a Marine.

Families calling for justice for soldiers, Marines at Leavenworth

As major U.S. combat operations in Iraq end, some families of soldiers and Marines convicted of crimes during battle hope the nation doesn’t forget their sons. The men, known as the “Leavenworth 10,” were convicted by military courts for the murder of Iraqis during the past seven years.

Four kids hurt when all-terrain vehicle collides with truck in Pasco

By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 HUDSON — Four kids riding on an all-terrain vehicle early Saturday were injured when they were hit by a Ford Ranger on Denton Avenue. It happened about 1:50 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 2001 Honda ATV was heading south on Hicks Road with four occupants, 12-year-old Jessica Alonso, 15-year-old Mark Cullpepper, 13 ...

Children’s books

Part Two: Three books that deal with children who have disabilities Issue books, as described in the first paragraph of Part One of this article, are children’s books creatively written, in the fiction genre, which deal with situations that are quite psychological and personal in nature which children meet. These issues can be presented interestingly and subtly to children, so that they may ...

Family, friend vie for Shelby area Katrina survivor's estate

Family, friend vie for late Katrina survivor's $6 million estate.

Families to Rally for Imprisoned Soldiers, Marines

Families of a group of soldiers and Marines convicted of killing Iraqi civilians during the war are hoping other Americans will share their outrage over their sons' sentences.

Family tribute to lake death man

The family of a North Yorkshire fisherman found in a lake in Cumbria pay tribute to a "loving and caring" man.

Children among hundreds raped in Congo, U.N. says

More than two dozen children were among the hundreds raped by armed rebels in the war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said.

Hundreds of families flee as army, rebels fight in S. Philippines

Hundreds of families in southern Philippines have abandoned their homes following an on and off gun battle between government soldiers and leftist rebels.

Young kids can teach you a lot

My kids are grown now. But when they were young, they taught me a lot. Adults have money in their pockets, which is part of the problem. Kids don't really need a lot of toys. They find a way to play with whatever's at hand. Give a kid a hose on a hot summer day and he'll be fine.

Children struck in Warminster

Two children, a boy and a girl under 10-years-old, were hit by a car Aug. 30 at 4:24 p.m. when they attempted to cross York Road in the area of Prospect Avenue, Warminster police said in a release.

Children's book on evolution wins award

LONDON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- An illustrated children's book with an evolution theme has won an award in Britain, and its author says it's an important topic for youngsters to learn. Children's literature - Author - Children - Arts - Literature

Families calling for justice for soldiers, Marines

Families of a group of soldiers and Marines convicted of killing Iraqi civilians during the war are hoping other Americans see the injustice in their sons' sentences.

Two Kids Facing Multiple Capital Murder Charges

Kids, ages 12 and 13, facing murder charges in couple's death. Murder - Games - Murder Mystery - Theatre - Performing Arts

Families and their Au Pairs will gather in Randolph

RANDOLPH TWP. — Morris County families and Au Pairs from 20 countries will gather for “International Au Pair and Family Day” in Hedden Park on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Children ask parents to recreate Masterchef recipes

Children are forcing parents to become more adventurous in the kitchen after watching cookery programmes like Masterchef and Come Dine With Me, a new study found.

Kids encouraged to sign up for meals programs

Kids across Mid-Michigan will head back to school in just a couple of days.

Kids will want this ticket

Kids may want to look out for Coquitlam RCMP officers, especially if they’re staying out of trouble. Police will be issuing “positive tickets” to young people to reinforce the idea that obeying the law and making smart decisions is a good thing, said Cpl. Bert Paquet.

Families Commission welcomes debate

The Families Commission is open to there being a debate on the future of child support.