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CARE Tax approaches election with ambiguous support Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:45AMThe Telluride Town Council has put a sales tax increase on November’s ballot that would help plug holes in financing for non-profit groups and special events in Telluride, but for now it seems the council may be the measure’s biggest supporter.
Puff in public, you could get busted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:42AM• Menlo council agrees on smoking law, though not all smoke has cleared.
Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were ‘almost burned’ Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:42AMBefore he called emergency dispatchers, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the "stuck" accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel. The pedal didn't move. "My car can't slow down," he began when a California Highway Patrol dispatcher answered his call. Sikes, [...]
Nevada Jaycees plan 10th NABR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:40AMTen years ago, the Nevada Jaycees started an event that has stood — or rather rode — the test of time.
It's more than just a stage as North Brunswick theater group turns 40 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:38AMNORTH BRUNSWICK — Bill Greenberg took a break from a rehearsal of "Fiddler on the Roof" last month to talk about the 40th anniversary of the North Brunswick Adult Drama Group.
Disney hits 1 million volunteers for free tix Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:38AMDisney reached its goal Tuesday of getting one million people to sign up for a day of volunteer work in exchange for a free one-day ticket to a Disney park.
'Green' tourism graces ITB Berlin travel fair Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:38AMTourism can be both an economic blessing and an environmental curse. But as consumer interest in 'green' getaways grows, the travel industry and tourism organizations are putting the spotlight on sustainability.
TimberWest offers $4 million in ‘community amenities’ Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:13PMTimberWest is prepared to offer $4 million in land, parks and developments in order to create up to 1,300 new homes in the city’s south end.
Unique Little Mermaid statue stolen from Salt Lake park Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:09PMAn official replica of a famous Dutch statue of Hans Christian Anderson's Little Mermaid, one of only four ever made, has...
Wrestlers to compete at Metro Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:08PMShawnee Heights senior Austin Willis and three other area wrestlers will take part in the Metro Wrestling Classic on Wednesday night at Kansas City Kansas Community College. read more
Caspers Park Brings Back Adventure Day Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:08PM The Capistrano Dispatch After a 10-year hiatus, Adventure Day will come back to Caspers Wilderness Park on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The long awaited return of this family fun-filled event will be celebrated with a full schedule of musical entertainment, natural history tours, arts and crafts, wildlife exhibits, games and refreshments. Families and friends of all ages can ...
News Price of progress Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:08PMCity of Paris and TxDOT engineers told Lamar County Commissioners a section of Collegiate and a section of Jefferson Road will be closed for reconstruction.
At airports, keep taking those shoes off — for now Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:07PMHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that technology currently available doesn't allow screeners to adequately examine what is in someone's shoes while the person is wearing them.
FBI taking over investigation into Kings Beach Bank of West robbery Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:06PMKINGS BEACH, Calif. - The FBI his now the lead investigator regarding the robbery Monday afternoon at Bank of the West in Kings Beach, an official said Tuesday. In a Tuesday phone interview, Dena Erwin, public information officer for the Placer County Sheriff's Office out of Auburn, confirmed the FBI has taken over, but had no more details about the incident or the man who robbed the bank ...
Los Serenos de Point Vicente receives grant Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:01PMThe volunteer-docent organization supporting the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes — Los Serenos de Point Vicente — received a $4,300 grant from the Julius Sumner Miller Foundation.
Summer sports Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:03AMThe Shenandoah Parks and Recreation Department will have its summer registration on Tuesday, March 23 between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Registration will take place at the Shenandoah Safety Center.
Northampton planners ready to hear Davis Pontiac zoning change request Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:01AMAfter two postponements, the Northampton Township Planning Commission is scheduled to hear a request on March 9 for a zoning change at the former Davis Pontiac site at Second Street and Bustleton pikes.
Ice enthusiasts skate circles for Hanley Rink Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:00AMIt’s easy to find yourself stuck in the same routine of going up the mountain, down the mountain here in snow country, but it’s nice to know Hanley Rink, Telluride’s NHL sized hockey Rink offers winter sport seekers a chance to mix up their routines.
Extortion alleged overhockey roster selection Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:59AMOver the past two weeks, the Lizard Head Hockey Club has been the target of extortion attempts by disgruntled parents, according to club organizers.
State parks get hit in budgets Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:59AMWINSLOW, Ariz. -- An Arizona road that once led to the ruins of the ancient Hopi Native American civilization now dead-ends at a shut gate.
Aeros in deep trouble, down 2-0 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:58AMATHENS — The Athens Aeros have a steep hill to climb after a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime loss to Westport here on Sunday. The Aeros, who didn't trail the entire game until Max Ming's overtime winner, are now down 2-0 to the first place team overall in the St.[...]
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 14:32 Showdown over Six Flags begins in U.S. bankruptcy court Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:57AMBy Tom Hals
Neighborhoods gird for city cuts Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:57AMTivoly Avenue redevelopment among the projects likely to feel budget cuts Plywood boards scrawled with graffiti cover the doors and windows of more than half the homes in the 2700 block of Tivoly Ave. Drug dealers move along the street, lingering on the porches of vacant houses, residents say. Jagged bottles, mangled plastic chairs and broken toys are heaped in a vacant lot.
Municipalities, organizations face tough funding decisions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:56AMAs Plum Councilman Steve "Skip" Taylor gathered members of the borough's recreational groups on a snowy Saturday morning to talk about funding, he realized the news was going to be grim. read more »
Soil cleanup to cost Everett $1.9 million Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55AMEVERETT — The city is about to spend as much as $1.9 million to clean up a mess it didn't make. Officials are getting ready to clear away contaminants from a former industrial site located near the planned multimillion-dollar Riverfront Development.
McDonald skate park plans unveiled; council seeks input Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:54AMThis article has been read 0 times. Council member Mike Schaal said the borough is seeking input from the community and asked them to review the options, select a favorite and make suggestions for changes or additional features.
State parks advocates rally in Albany Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:53AMDID YOU KNOW? You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com.
PEZA exports rise 54% in January Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:52AMMANILA, Philippines - Exports from economic zones administered by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) rose 54% to $3.13 billion in January from $2.03 billion in the same month last year.
Heidelberg police get help monitoring parks Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:52AMHeidelberg police will soon have some help keeping an eye on borough parks. read more »
New retail chief for British Land Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:50AMBRITISH Land has appointed Charles Maudsley to head up its retail property business in a boardroom reshuffle it hopes will promote further growth in the £5.3bn portfolio. (04/03/2010 08:44:59)
Utility-bill donations will cost Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:50AMCollecting donations through utility billing to benefit Tulsa's Police, Fire and Park and Recreation departments could cost as much as $60,000 in computer programming, a city official has told the City ...
Sonny Rollins Named 2010 Edward MacDowell Medalist Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:21PMSaxophonist Sonny Rollins was named by the MacDowell Colony as the recipient of the 2010 Edward MacDowell Medal. Rollins will receive the medal on Sunday, August 15 at a special presentation at the Colony, located in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
City discusses recreation changes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:21PMYouth sports in Fort Payne could soon move to a more parent-centered approach, and all programs, including soccer, swimming, baseball, softball and basketball would be impacted.
Franklin school's Living Museum gives history life Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:20PMFRANKLIN — Tonei Silver dressed the part for her school presentation on Wednesday. The 6-year-old was Amelia Earhart, complete with scarf, hat and goggles.
Old Bridge Camp R.O.B.I.N. skaters take home the gold Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:19PMOLD BRIDGE — Members of the Camp R.O.B.I.N. or Recreation in Old Bridge for Those In Need speed skating team were honored at the Monday, March 1, Township Council meeting for their award-winning performances at the Special Olympics New Jersey 2010 Winter games.
Talk of the Town March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:13PMCity of Milpitas will host a "Celebrating Arbor Day" event with a morning of cleanups and tree planting activities at Creighton Park on Saturday, March 13.
Fuel Tech Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:11PMFuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today reported results for the three- and 12- month periods ended December 31, 2009.
Athletes prepare for Cumberoona Run Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:10PMTHE Border’s distance athletes will prepare for the season ahead when the Wodonga Athletic Club hosts the Cumberoona Run for the 19th year on Sunday. Race organiser Bill Pearce said the rac
Sugar Bowl's Silver Belt Race an era of challenge Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:10PMSeventy years ago this season, the Sugar Bowl ski area opened for business. Northern California's first true alpine resort, Sugar Bowl was notably larger than any other nearby operations and its chairlift, the first in the Sierra, enabled a skier to sit down for a leisurely ride up the ski hill. The chairlift accessed the slopes of 8,383-foot Mount Lincoln with its challenging ski runs and ...
Broomfield hosting class on picking right tree Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:09PMWondering which tree is best to plant in your yard? Broomfield can help you find the answer at class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 11 at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road.
Body of missing boater found at Canyon Lake Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:12AMThe body of Scott Freund, who went missing more than two weeks ago at Canyon Lake, was recovered Sunday morning.
HUNNEMAN: Marching backwards Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:12AMLet's take our monthly trip back in time and explore stories making news in Southwest County 20 years ago in March 1990.
One resident remains in York Township mobile home park Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:10AMA deteriorating infrastructure made the closing -- which was protested when it was announced -- necessary, owner says.
Sweeping changes proposed in school principals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:09AMMore than half of North Platte's school principals as well as High School Dean Jeff Steinbeck are going to move to other school buildings next year, in a shake up announced Thursday at the end of the school day.
RDCK proposed tax hike blasted Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:08AMothers also read... At a time when other levels of government are cutting back or making only modest tax increases, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is planning a bigger 2010 to hire more administrative staff and expand services.
Your Letters Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:06AMNote: The letter below is in response to "Shop mixes guns, faith" in the Feb. 17 Herald. The story appeared also in The News & Observer. What about gun control?
Council work session to focus on recreation Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe Fort Payne City Council looks to have a busy night today, with both a work session and a regular meeting scheduled. The council will meet in a work session at 5 p.m. to discuss issues related to the city’s recreation department.
Limelight Extra Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMGet a jump on your weekend entertainment plans every Wednesday, and be sure to pick up the Limelight section on Friday.
Parent group wants change to school funding Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMA Highlands Ranch parent group has the attention of state legislators after coming forward with big ideas to change the way schools are funded.
National forest seeks grant from California Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:04AMThe Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is submitting a grant application to the California State Parks' Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division for the 2009-2010 grants and cooperative agreements program. Portions of the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts are located in the Eastern Sierra in California and have this opportunity to apply for this state-specific grant. The application includes a law ...