New hybrids rolled out, but will sales keep up the pace?
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer
     DETROIT (AP) — Automakers are rolling out several new hybrids at this year's North American International Auto Show as hybrid sales continue to grow at a phenomenal pace. But consumers are finding out that hybrids are more expensive and may save less fuel than they thought, which could put the bra
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What Makes it a “Hybrid”?
     What Makes it a “Hybrid”? Any vehicle is a hybrid when it combines two or more sources of power. In fact, many people have probably owned a hybrid vehicle at some point. For example, a mo-ped (a motorized pedal bike) is a type of hybrid because it combines the power of a gasoline engine with the pe
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No New Year’s baby, but back to normal...
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LINDA K. BALLARD
     Logan and Tristin Sechrist learned what it meant to celebrate the new year. Parents Mark and Melissa Sechrist decided to spend new year’s eve with their children ages nine and four. They purchased junk food, party hats and homs and allowed the children to stay up to watch “the ball drop”. A select f
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Hilltoppers meet Jan. 4 at St. Luke’s Family Center
     The Hilltoppers met Jan. 4 in St. Luke’s Family Center for their monthly luncheon. President Kay McKinley, welcomed all. Opening prayer was given by Rev. Ralph Rudy. Those celebrating a January birthday were recognized with a “Happy Birthday” song led by Tracy Bell. The tables were decorated with sn
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