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State committee schedules session on quakes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:19AMIDAHO FALLS -- Idaho's seismically active areas are earthquakes waiting to happen, and a state agency is working to make sure when the next quake hits, the state and communities have strategies in place to help.
Three towns make strides in shared zoning, planning Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMA decade in the making, a joint zoning code has been delivered to officials in Bellevue, Avalon and Ben Avon.
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff news briefs: Reptile Rampage set for Sunday Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMThe 10th annual Reptile Rampage will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest.
County unveils green Web site Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMCounty officials announced yesterday the launch of a Web site geared towards helping residents participate in clean energy programs...
State shortfalls put alternative education at risk Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMMoney is just half the battle for schools dedicated to challenged students.
Auburn-Lewiston Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMJosh Johansen of Lewiston navigates through the corners and shadows on his skateboard on a sunny Wednesday at the Lewiston skate park. Johansen, who works at a local pizza parlor, said he was having a little fun and getting some exercise before going to work.
Community Shores Bank remains on NASDAQ Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMThis bank is Muskegon's only locally headquartered, publicly traded company.
Injunction granted against oil dealer Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:18AMMARBLEHEAD and mdash; A Suffolk Superior Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring a Marblehead oil business from continuing to engage in what the attorney general's office alleges are fraudulent practices.
NSW transport tsar tops 10 big ideas Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:14AMA transport tsar, 10 super councils and support for the federal government's proposed hospitals takeover are on a top 10 list of big ideas to invigorate NSW.
HILLSBOROUGH: Student club seeks end to idling cars at HHS Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe sight of cars lined up outside Hillsborough High School, engines on, with parents waiting to pick up their children, or students waiting for their friends—is a common one. For the high school’s Tree Ring Club, stopping parents and students from idling is the environment awareness club’s mission for this year, with the students beginning a school-wide awareness campaign.
Taylor to run for DeKalb circuit judge Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMFormer Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Taylor announced Friday his candidacy for DeKalb County circuit judge. He recently qualified as a Democrat and is subject to the June 1 primary in the election for Place 3.
Teachers’ jobs may be cut Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a work session later this month to discuss the impact of what could be an “Armageddon” budget scenario for the system.
True identity tough to decide after arrest Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMMICHIGAN CITY — Police arrested a man early Wednesday who was carrying two different forms of identification, one saying he was born on March 25, 1972, which would make him 38, the other May 18, 1959, which would make him 50.
Cabell Route 40 to close for slide repair Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMBARBOURSVILLE -- Cabell County Route 40, Two Mile Creek will be closed starting Monday, March 15 for slide repair.
Grocery baggers face off Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AM12 local Giant stores compete for "Best Bagger." Celeste Gomez, of the Giant Food store on East Market Street in York, bags groceries during the District 3 Best Bagger competition Tuesday evening at the Baltimore Street Giant in Hanover.
Bob Elmore: Public Appearances (Excerpt 18) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:04AMI am not a good speaker but I have made hundreds of speeches on a variety of subjects. I hated to make speeches. However most folks thought I loved to make speeches. I resolved many years ago not to let shyness keep me from pushing my goals.
Armstrong hopeful of meeting Mandela Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:04AMLance Armstrong says he hopes to meet with Nelson Mandela during a visit to South Africa next week.
Phoenix Rising culminates in wine tasting, auction Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:04AMThere is new addition to the art around Phoenixville. Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives (PAPA) and the Phoenix Village Art Center have teamed up to bring together Phoenix Rising: A Project with Passion.
Telluride slips into darkness after historic power demand Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:04AMWhen the power went out on Wednesday night, for many it was a cozy inconvenience, like a snow day. A time to hide out with a few friends, a forced hiatus from whatever may have been on the schedule.
Public has multiple databases it can look through to help find missing people Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:03AMCENTRAL JERSEY — The case started to unfold Feb. 22 when a Guatemalan woman contacted her country's embassy in the United States, searching for her husband, who had been missing for about two weeks. She knew that Henrique Freitas, who was in his late 30s, was in the New Brunswick area.
Cash for lakes welcomed Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:03AMLocal water watchers say they are happy to see $8 million earmarked by Ottawa this week for Great Lakes protection. But at least one environmentalist says it's only a drop in the bucket compared to the $475 million a year newly committed by the United States.[...]
Local law enforcement ramps up for revelry Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:03AMAt midnight tonight, main street will be packed with revelers, and some of them a bit too festive.
Spring City Council takes next step in two long-term Borough projects Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:03AMeditor@phoenixvillenews.com
Joseph Ryan drives down Memory Lane with restoration of Skelly gas station Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:48PMAt an old gas station in Stover, the price for gasoline is still 11 or 14 cents per gallon with a two cents tax included. People need to bring their own oil cans to fill up as they watch their gasoline being transferred from the gravity pumps to their vehicles.
ND women advance to Big East 2nd round Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:47PMThe Notre Dame women dominated Louisville 89-52 in the Big East tournament. Erica Williamson led five Notre Dame players in double figures with 16 points. The Irish advance to play No. 16 St. John's
Phang Nga plans world mass dive record in April Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:47PMPHUKET: Phang Nga Province, Phuket's immediate neighbor to the north, is asking divers from all over Thailand to pack their fins, tanks and regulators and head to a diving festival in Thai Muang Distr...
Plainfield hangs on to edge Ridge in classic Group IV battle Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMPLAINFIELD — It ended the only way this state tournament classic could have — with a shot at the buzzer.
Old buses to be replaced Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMThe State Government has announced it will replace half the Transperth bus fleet over the next 10 years.
U-E outlasts Vestal to advance to Sunday's final Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMOn the high school hockey pond, U-E and Vestal battle things out for the right to move onto tomorrow's championship game. Led behind Matt Schapperts two goals, the Tigers defeated the Golden Bears, 3-2, and will face-off with CV in the title game.
Class C crowns boys and girls champions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMIn the last day of Section 4 Basketball Championships Moravia and Tioga came away with titles. Moravia blew out Groton 63-21 to take home the Class C Boys crown. On the girls side Class C, it was Tioga who came away with a blowout win of her own. This one was a less margin of victory, but effective nonetheless, as Tioga came away with the 52-24 win.
BU Men's Lax falls to Drexel Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:45PMCourtesy of bubearcats.com VESTAL, N.Y.-- Kevin Stockel scored four goals and added an assist while Dennis Adam added three goals, powering Drexel (3-1) to a 12-7 win over Binghamton (1-3) in a non-conference men's lacrosse game on Saturday afternoon at the Bearcats Sports Complex. The loss was the third straight setback for the Bearcats. Stockel had a goal and an assist in the opening quarter ...
Medical Mission Trips Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:45PMHaiti may not be at the top of every newscast nationwide, but that doesn’t mean they need any less help. A local missionary group from Episcopal Diocese of Alabama just returned from the country and says medical help is at the top of their needs list. While there, CJ Ross says they saw more than one thousand patients. Ross, who is a nurse, says she visited 4 cities and believes that one of the ...
New medical business could create 15 jobs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:45PMThe City Council will vote Monday on a request for a $225,000 loan to contribute to a planned $600,000 investment in downtown Galesburg that would create 15 new jobs.
Airport body scanners coming to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:48AMThe Transportation Security Administration is spreading airport body-scanner technology across the country. A TSA official said Friday that units will be fielded next week in Chicago, and in the coming months at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; San Jose, Calif.; Columbus, Ohio; San Diego; Charlotte, N.C.; Cincinnati; Los Angeles; Oakland, Calif.; and Kansas City.
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ANC, Cosatu war of words continues Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:47AMCosatu will not be a lapdog to the ANC, Congress of SA Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Saturday. "They want us to be a lapdog. They say you can make noise during election campaigns and now they say keep quite," said Vavi in Durban on Saturday.
Palin Addresses Ohio Right To Life Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:47AMThe former governor of Alaska filled the room at a Friday night gathering of Ohio Right To Life.
Learn About Tri-State Summer Camps Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:46AMSummer Adventures for All Kids is at Tri-County Mall.
Statehood Day Award Winner Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:46AMCommunity volunteer - and former B94 radio employee - Clara Kutschbach received the annual award.
Macedonia Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:46AMMacedonia, a small southeastern European country of roughly two million inhabitants and formerly part of Yugoslavia, is a fairly exotic destination sure to impress art, nature and history lovers.
Making A Difference: Local Doctor Helps In Haiti Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:01PMRetired surgeon Dr. Johnny Frist spent 3 ½ weeks helping Haitians recover after the earthquake.
American Cancer Society supports GA tobacco tax Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe ACS held a press conference to announce their formal support for Georgia legislation requiring a $1 tax on tobacco products.
After 10 years, justice? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMFormer Beloit Corp. workers await judge’s ruling
Boy Scouts sponsor model train show Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMArea model-railroad enthusiasts, Boy Scouts and those who just enjoy the whimsy of miniature trains will be at Saunders Middle School on March 13 and 14 for the 12th annual Model Train Show, sponsored by Dale City-based Boy Scout Troop 964.
Phoebe Sleep Center ready to help Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMIf you yawn, need naps, or drink a lot of caffeine during the day to stay awake – you may have a sleeping disorder.
Neighborhood news: Kerrydale happenings Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMKerrydale will hold its annual Spring Fling on March 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Admission fee is canned food for the local pantry.
More than 3.5 million pairs of red mittens supported Canada's Olympians Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMThey helped create sea of patriotic red during the Winter Olympics, waving wildly on the hands of supportive Canadians as local athletes competed and took the podium. Now, Vanoc's chief executive officer is thanking everyone who purchased a pair of the iconic red mittens and showed their support while financially supporting Canadian athletes.
Neighborhood news: Get ‘CarFit’ at Potomac Place’s free health fair Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMPotomac Place will sponsor a free health fair March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tax collection bill advances Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:59PMA bill spearheaded by the Rock County treasurer has cleared both houses of the Legislature and is headed to Gov. Jim Doyle for his signature.
Man Arrested In Wife's, Mother-In-Law's Deaths Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:12PMA former Texas prison guard wanted on charges of killing his wife and mother-in-law is arrested in North Carolina after he was featured on television, KPRC Local 2 reports.