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Homeowners in 'flats' are ready to sell Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMFox River Park in Ottawawill likely expand as the homeowners around it prepare to sell their homes. "It's a beautiful area. It's along the park, it's along the river, but it floods," said Ottawa Mayor Robert Eschbach. "That's a
Route 422 toll plan passes its first test Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMA proposal to turn Route 422 into a toll road from the Pottstown area to King of Prussia has passed its first road test. The concept of allowing locally run toll roads in Pennsylvania got a boost from a state panel, but officials say any decisions on a Route 422 project are far off.
Glen Ellyn man sues Naperville police, claims false DUI arrest Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:06PMTennis instructor David Briddle says he was treated like a criminal even after he tested negative for alcohol after a drunken-driving stop in Naperville over the Memorial Day weekend.Briddle, 52, of west suburban Glen Ellyn, was released without charges after blowing 0.0 on a Breathalyzer test. But he was still fingerprinted, his mug shot was taken — and news of his arrest was provided to a ...
County officials plan for natural disaster Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:05PMIf ever there were a case of how not to manage a natural disaster, Katrina is it.
Parents at failing Pasco schools weigh their options Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:05PMChanging to another public school or another district are among the choices
NCAA puts LSU on one-year probation for football recruiting violations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:05PMViolations involve recruiting junior college player
No felony charge for woman accused of groping TSA agent Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:28PMPHOENIX -- The Maricopa County Attorney's Office says that no felony charges will be filed against a Colorado woman accused of groping a Transportation Security Administration agent in Phoenix. After initially reviewing the case against Yukari Miyamae, 61, the county attorney determined that a felony charge was not warranted. The case was referred to the Phoenix city prosecutor for review and ...
County shifts money to pay for mosquito control Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:28PMBut voters have the last word.
Board gives travel plaza unanimous support Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:27PMMICHIGAN CITY — Before a nervous crowd, many members of which were hoping for a different outcome, the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a controversial petition Tuesday night to grant a special-use permit to property owners John and Patrick McDonald.
ALDOT unveils plans for new road projects in north Alabama Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:24PMThe state has laid two billion dollars worth plans for new roads, highway and transit projects for the next three years.
PLAINSBORO: Edgemere Ave. speed to be reduced Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:22PMPLAINSBORO A 25 mph speed limit on Edgemere Avenue will go into effect later this summer with an ordinance adopted Wednesday night by the Township Committee. The current speed limit is 35 mph.
New oak tree to be planted in front of Old Lee County Courthouse Saturday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:21PMThe Lee County Department of Transportation will coordinate the planting of a new, 35-foot Live Oak tree in front of the Old Lee County Courthouse in...
State officials check in on new contractor regulations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:20PMContractors in the Williston area beware: The Contractor Compliance Team is in town.
Corbett panel sees mix to fund highways, bridges Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:12AMHARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Corbett's transportation-funding commission on Monday endorsed a mixture of revenue sources to generate about $2.5 billion in additional annual spending for Pennsylvania's roads, bridges and mass transit.
Another lengthy Interstate Bridge lift Tuesday for barge Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:12AMPORTLAND - Drivers were warned of another bridge lift on Interstate 5 over the Columbia River Tuesday. Around noon a barge on its way to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, with components for oil drilling rigs will be heading to sea. A similar lift last week caused big tie-ups on I5 on both sides of the Columbia River. The Oregon Department Of Transportation said the height of the cargo won’t require raising ...
Zindel Park improvement project continues Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:12AMMcELHATTAN - Work on improvements to Zindel Park are progressing nicely, according to the Wayne Township supervisors, who provided a brief update on the project at Monday evening's meeting.
Michigan Flyer Proposes New I-96 Route, Twice as Many Trips to Detroit Airport Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11AMMichigan Flyer -- the airport shuttle service of Indian Trails, Inc., and Okemos Travel -- plans to add a new I-96 route this fall, Â doubling the number of trips it makes each day between East Lansing and Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Lift Bridge inspection causes traffic delays Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09AMMotorists can expect traffic delays on the Lift Bridge until about 3 p.m. today as state Department of Transportation crews inspect the span.
BC-ID--Idaho News Digest at 9 am, ID Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09AMThe bureau can be reached at (208) 343-1894. The West Regional Desk can be reached at (602) 417-2400. AP stories, along with the photos that accompany them, can also be obtained from http://www.apexch
Resurfacing work begins on 4 miles of Route 27 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09AMMIDDLESEX COUNTY — Preliminary work has begun to resurface a four-mile stretch of busy Route 27 in both directions from New Brunswick to the border of Edison and Metuchen, a project that is expected to be completed early next year.
I-75 short term and full closures in Warren County Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01AMWARREN COUNTY— North and southbound Interstate 75 will suffer short term and full closures in Warren County between state Route 73 and state Route 123 on Thursday, July 21 due to bridge work.One lane in each direction will be closed at 7 p.m. with the second lane closing at 10 p.m., according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. All lanes will be open to traffic by 6 a.m. on Friday, July 22.
Immigrant Denver mayor ends 189-day term Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:12AMMayoral stint highlights the former Puebloan's successful career. Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 11:39 pm, Mon Jul 18, 2011.
Local briefs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:11AMTrail work to be held at Dalla MountainDurango Motorless Transit will sponsor trail work at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dalla Mountain Park on Junction Street.
North Dakota GOP Senate leader Bob Stenehjem killed in Alaska Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:11AMBISMARCK, N.D. - Bob Stenehjem, the Republican majority leader of the North Dakota Senate for a decade, was killed Monday when the SUV he was riding in overturned during a fishing trip in Alaska, f...
Union leaders amend bylaws; new vote could reduce budget cuts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09AMHARTFORD — State employee union leaders voted Monday to amend their coalition’s bylaws in hopes of holding another vote on a labor savings agreement and stopping thousands of layoffs and deep budget cuts.
NYC Testing New Technology Aimed At Reducing Traffic Congestion Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:07AMIt's called "Midtown in Motion," a new traffic management system using microwave sensors, video cameras and E-ZPass readers to spot heavy congestion in a test area.
UNT breaks ground on zero-energy lab Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:05AMCongressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) is bringing together local and state officials, as well as industry experts and businesses, for an energy efficiency and conservation summit on Saturday at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Should CIOs have a foreign policy? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:08PMIn July 2005, a series of suicide bomb attacks in London's transit system killed 56 people and threw the city into a state of confusion. The U.S.-based CEO of a multinational financial company with offices in London posed what to him seemed a simple and essential question: "Are all our people OK?"
Fuel and Oil: Related News Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:07PM7/13/2011 - EIA Short Term Energy Outlook: Crude to Rise Despite Emergency Supplies Crude prices are on the rise again in spite of the release of emergency oil supplies....
Prison van didn't stop for heart attack Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:07PMA CHILLING account of how a prison inmate died has been heard on the first day of a coronial inquest at Wagga.
Oakwood route to be repaved Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:01PMOAKWOOD — The Ohio Department of Transportation is starting a four-week resurfacing project today on the entire length of Ohio 48/Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood.One lane will be open northbound and one lane open southbound throughout the project, which will be conducted primarily between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Upper Merion board, bus drivers hear bids Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:00PMUPPER MERION — Uncertain about the futures of their jobs, bus drivers at Monday night’s school board meeting shifted unnervingly in their seats as they heard two school bus companies pitch bids to school officials.
VIDEO: Classes aim to keep older drivers, fellow motorists safe Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:00PMMany of the students in a recent AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators class earned their learner’s permit half a century or more ago.
UPDATE: Tour bus driver speaks with company owner after two killed on I-390 near Avoca in Steuben County Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:45PMA tour bus crashed on Interstate 390 in Cohocton Sunday. Authorities say the crash caused numerous injuries and shut down the highway.
Airline Fees Could Lead to a Better Flying Experience Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:45PMAirline fees can add a lot of money to the price of a trip. Business travelers can quickly add hundreds of dollars in reservation changes and meal service, but families can also rack up luggage fees, pet service, and even blanket and pillow fees. However, exactly how much money is being collected by the airlines' new best friend is something of a mystery.
Classes keep older drivers, fellow motorists safe (video) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:41PMHATFIELD — Many of the students in a recent AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators class earned their learner’s permit half a century or more ago.
Audrain County Social Service moving this week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:37PMNew location at 4690 S. Clark opens Thursday
SunRail Gets Green Light With Kickoff Event Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:32PMA kick-off event will be held Monday afternoon as the official green light for the SunRail commuter train line to begin construction in Central Florida.
Transport system on horizon Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:16AMA rural public transportation system for Logan and Mason counties may be one step closer to becoming a reality. The Logan County Board discussed a potential intergovernmental agreement between Logan County and Mason County at Thursday’s board of the whole meeting.
Post-9/11, biggest terror threat is underground Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:15AMIn this Friday, July 1, 2011 photo, a heavily armed New York City police officer stands guard at a Times Square subway station in New York. Since terrorists brought down the twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001, subways have been bombed across the world, including Madrid, London and this spring in Minsk.
Parking department discovers meter flaw Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:08AMThe city of Aspen’s parking department is undertaking efforts to fix the solar-powered meters in the city’s core that accept money after hours. read more
School system gets five-day waiver Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:06AMCHERYL BURKE BEAUFORT — The State Department of Public Instruction has approved a waiver request for the Carteret County school system that postpones for one year a new state requirement that adds five days to the school calendar.
Idling engines waste gas, money Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:04AMMy latest pet peeve: People who let their car engines idle endlessly. On a recent trip to the Olympic Peninsula, I pulled into a station to get gas near someone who was fueling up a mammoth motor home.
Traffic jam cam Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:04AMDrivers who want to check out I-5 between Arlington and Tacoma for traffic jams and accidents can go to the state Department of Transportation website and check a string of cameras and sensors that monitor the interstate.
Cameras help keep Findlay traffic moving Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:49PMAffixed to metal arms where traffic lights dangle, or perched on the arms themselves, tiny cameras are scanning 18 Findlay intersections, and two or three more are expected to be placed this year.
Feed-A-Child program to expand this year Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:49PMA successful program to feed children at Findlay's Washington Intermediate School will expand to Jacobs Primary School and maybe Lincoln Elementary School this year, school officials said.
Weekly road project report released Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:48PMThe Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its report of construction and maintenance work on state highways in Hancock and neighboring counties for this week. For updates on construction visit: www.buckeyetraffic.org.
Back in the Day - July 7, 1996: B'dale billboard raises residents' ire Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMSome Bloomingdale residents were incensed over a billboard that was erected along Interstate 287.
Pequannock officials to push for improvements at Route 23 intersection Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMA request by a township resident to address one of Pequannock’s worst traffic areas may lead to the officials approaching the state once again about the intersection that lies just below the infamous “Kill Hill” on Route 23 South.
LA avoids 'Carmageddon' traffic Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:41PMSouthern Californians made a sacrifice to avoid the dreaded Carmageddon by leaving their cars in the garage.