The Halton Catholic District School Board has named Michael Pautler as the next director of education and secretary of the board. Pautler will succeed Lou Piovesan, who became director of the board in August 2001. Piovesan will retire as of August 31.

The majority of Halton's public high school students achieved above the provincial average in recently-released results for the 2007-08 Grade 10 Literacy Test.

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A trial date has been set for a former Milton resident accused of drinking and driving in a collision that killed an Orangeville man. Alvaro Diaz, 21, will appear at Superior Court of Justice November 24 for the start of the trial. That date was set at his last court appearance June 10 in Milton.

A local high school graduate is among this year's recipients of the Governor General Bronze Medal. Bishop Reding Secondary School student Alexandra Schembri recently received the honour, which goes to a pupil graduating from high school with the highest average.

Global Pet Foods in conjunction with Maple Lodge Farms will hold a barbecue to showcase Nutram products to pet owners in Milton. The event will take place at the plaza at 400 Main St. E. this Sunday.

It'll be a hole in one for local youths when The Deck holds its third annual golf tournament Saturday, July 12. The event, which will take place at Granite Ridge Golf Club, serves as a fundraiser for the operation of The Deck youth centre.

Six times as many schools in the Halton District School Board have earned Eco-Schools status compared to the previous year.

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Fishermen are notorious for telling tall tales, but in John LeBlanc's case no embellishment is required. He's got the proof close at hand.

A 16-year-old Milton youth was seriously injured after being stabbed in the chest during what police say was a consensual fight early Friday morning.

GO Transit is looking to bring all-day train service to Milton.

Starting Monday, local commuters' trips from Milton to Oakville got a little easier. GO Transit has initiated new bus service between the Milton GO station and the Bronte station in Oakville.

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Residents can get on board with Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh's campaign to push for the Milton District Hospital (MDH) expansion.

For nearly six years now, Stu Johnston has selflessly volunteered his time and skills to several organizations throughout Nassagaweya and Milton. It's that dedication that has earned him this year's Lyn Benson Memorial Award.

Halton District School Board trustees have approved the operating and capital budgets for the 2008-09 school year with the overall spending increase lower than the previous year.