Deputies arrested two Porterville residents after finding methamphetamine while conducting a parole search, according to a sheriff's report.

Arts Partnership Gallery, 125 S. Arizona Ave. (624-7099). Wednesdays-Frid ays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment at 603-5341. Opening Jan. 12: "Ilene Meyer: Surrealist Painter;" reception 5- 9 p.m. Show runs through Feb. 9.

1960s fashion show, Saturday, The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler, sponsored by the Associated Artists of Butler County. The event showcases the fashions of five designers from New York City, Pittsburgh and surrounding areas of Butler.

IT WAS the King's birthday when I went to Bangkok. But I did not see him or even have a glimpse of any of the Thai royalty. Anyway, that was not my purpose.

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LUTZ - Mark Prue stood shoulder-deep in the Gulf of Mexico, his waterproof metal detector beeping like crazy. Digging under the water, he pulled up four scoops of wet sand and plucked out what looked to be a lump of charcoal.

NEWTON - It was time for a change, said Stan Winstead, board member of the Downtown Newton Development Association. With the departure of DNDA President Tim Elliott on Jan. 8, the board decided to move in a new direction and return to the Main Street Program roots and mission.