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Firm braces for losing special ed busing contract in Natick Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMDespite last-ditch efforts by JFK Transportation to keep the school district's busing contract for special education students, Finance Director William Hurley is expected to again recommend low bidder JSC Transportation at the School Committee's meeting tonight.
Pasco commissioners hope mobility fee boosts bus service Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe county's newly adopted mobility fee should help expand bus service several years down the road, leaders observed during a meeting last week of the Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Preparations for awareness walk under way Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:03PMLAKE COUNTY -- AIDSWalk Lake County is just around the corner and preparations for the fourth annual event are under way. Community Care HIV/AIDS Program (CCHAP) is seeking volunteers, participants, vendors and sponsors.
Man accused of setting teen on fire arrested Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:02PMWOODSTOCK — Norcross Police arrested a 61-year-old man early Tuesday morning accused of setting a teenager on fire at a Woodstock hotel last week. Joseph Raymond Zeock of Woodstock was arrested at...
TC PipeLines, LP Increases Second Quarter Cash Distribution Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:28PMOMAHA, NEBRASKA--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) - TC PipeLines, LP (NASDAQ:TCLP) (the Partnership) today announced the board of directors of TC PipeLines GP, Inc., its general partner, declared an increase in the Partnership's second quarter 2011 cash distribution to $0.77 per common unit, or $3.08 per unit on an annualized basis. This distribution represents a 5.5 per cent increase from the $0.73 ...
LRT regulatory changes sparks confusion Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:27PMThe city of Ottawa's plans to self-regulate its new light rail transit system is causing confusion among some groups.
Beating the heat about more than just comfort, health also a concern: experts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:26PMTORONTO - The heat dome stalled over much of Canada not only makes people miserable as they try to cope with sizzling temperatures, but it also can cause severe — even potentially fatal — health effects.
Va. has $311 million surplus, but bond rating on watch list Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:23PMMoody's says Virginia is vulnerable because of its strong links to the federal government.
Huge haul of explosives in Hyderabad Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:13AMHyderabad police Tuesday seized a huge quantity of explosives and arrested two people indulging in their illegal sale and transportation.
FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Unchanged Common Stock Dividend Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09AMThe Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. today declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 55 cents per share of outstanding common stock. Â The dividend will be payable September 1, 2011, to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2011.
Home Instead Senior Care Recipe Contest Motivates Family Caregivers to Bring Back Senior Mealtimes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:04AMThe Home Instead Senior Care® network has announced a recipe contest to help bring back favorite family recipes and revive mealtimes for elderly who are alone and lonely. The contest, which runs from July 15 to September 15, 2011, will collect family caregivers’ recipes from throughout North America for the Homemade Memories(SM) Cookbook that will be available in time for the 2011 holiday season ...
Indiana Landmarks Takes on Evansville Greyhound Project Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMIndiana Landmarks today took steps toward getting Evansville's Greyhound Terminal in running order. Pending board approval, the private, nonprofit organization plans to restore the rare building at the corner of NW Third and Sycamore Streets.
Toll project to go to bidding, not sure when Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:58AMGov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced Tuesday that the state's first public-private toll road project will go out to bid, offering congestion relief to thousands of drivers daily along I-75 and I-575 in Cobb and Cherokee counties.
BAER team plans trail work Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:55AMThe West Coronado Burned Area Emergency Response ( BAER ) implementation team will stabilize approximately 17 miles of trails impacted by the Monument Fire to protect area watersheds. Sometimes, when fires damage trails, they become another water transportation system that can carry sediment and contribute to downstream flooding, said BAER Implementation Leader Justin Seastrand. The emergency ...
Flight student survives crash landing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:54AMLocals investigated a downed Cessna that flipped in a farmer's field northeast of the Langley Regional Airport midday Monday.
Downtown planning team sees low meeting turnout Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:52AMShirley Lin Today staff While the municipality's engineering and planning team is drafting a final blueprint for the downtown design, some of its staff is surprised more residents aren't attending the public sessions.[...]
FSU, Cytec announce doctoral fellowship New day for research at FSU Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:08AMOut of a close working relationship in engineering research, Florida State University and industry partner Cytec Engineered Materials expect benefits for their organizations and for students entering the rapidly expanding field of advanced materials.
Sapulpa School Board Approves Proposals Integrating Two Sports Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:04AMSAPULPA - The Sapulpa School Board has been busy the last two months bolstering its sports programs by combining its soccer program with Berryhill and the wrestling program with Kellyville.
Legislature responds to concerns of Texans Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:02AMEditor's Note: This is the second of two reports by Sen. Nelson on the accomplishments of the legislative session.
Greeley officials contemplate bus transfer station move to Depot Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:09PMFor roughly 30 years, Greeley’s buses have converged between Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Library to transfer riders from one bus to the other to traverse the town.
4 marijuana smuggling suspects, sex offender nabbed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:05PMYuma Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended four Mexican nationals on Sunday who were attempting to smuggle more than 91 pounds of marijuana through the desert east of Gila Bend.
YMCA sets July activities Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:00PM> SOUTHERN INDIANA — The public is invited to participate in a variety of activities for all ages this month at the YMCA of Southern Indiana at the Clark County Branch (4812 Hamburg Pike in Jeffersonville) and Floyd County Branch (33 State St. in New Albany).
Another Day Of Slow Progress, Gov't Shutdown Continues Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:59PMDay 18 of the state government shutdown resulted in some progress toward a final resolution, but there's still no date set for a special session of the legislature. ..
Ports authority releases updated designs for the new cruise terminal Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:44PMThe S.C. State Ports Authority unveiled updated designs for the new cruise terminal during a public meeting today. The designs focus on vehicle and pedestrian circulation, the existing warehouse’s conversion into the new terminal and connecting the terminal to its surroundings.
Railroad Days comes to town Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:31PMThousands took an historical trip Saturday during Railroad Days in Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Norman Oder: Atlantic Yards Twist: Judge Agrees State Agency Catered to Developer Forest City Ratner Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:29PMThe new decision, if no slam dunk, is more than a "minor victory." As previous Atlantic Yards litigation has shown, state judges rarely second-guess state agencies.
Municipal projects still on to-do list Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:59AMMunicipal leaders around North Central Massachusetts say they can get their big-ticket capital projects done this fiscal year despite economic woes, but they are working harder and being more creative to make them happen.
Additional news "Automotive News" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:57AMPresident Hugo Chavez, possibly in a critical condition. This is reported by Vesti-24, with reference to the U.S. Spanish-language newspaper El Nuevo Herald. From the words of a certain source of U.S. intelligence, allegedly after an operation in one of the Cuban clinics Chavez worse.
Classes keep older drivers, fellow motorists safe Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:56AMHATFIELD — 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.
JetBlue’s $4 Fares Lure Angelenos Flying for ‘Heck of It’ Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:46PMMichael Beener drove 40 miles from his home in Orange County to board an Airbus SAS A320 in Burbank, fly across Southern California to Long Beach, get off, get back on and return to Burbank. The cost: $8, plus gas and parking.
Ombudsman caravan to visit Kabankalan, Sagay Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:36PMread more
HCMC plans footbridge over Saigon River as cultural landmark Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:31PMA 360m long footbridge planned over the Saigon River is envisioned as a cultural landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, the VnExpress newswire quoted an official as saying Friday.
BBB funding more important than downtown lighting Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:35PMBOYERTOWN –– Boyertown Borough Council and Building a Better Boyertown agree Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was incorrect when denied LED lighting plans for the downtown, what’s more important right now are the grants being held by PennDOT for dispersal to the BBB.
As hope for Oak Harbor pier fades, supporting project scuttled Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:20PMA pier-less pier project proposed for Flintstone Park on Oak Harbor’s waterfront may have been permanently sunk this week. Following public outcry, along with strong warnings from one city department head, the city council Tuesday voted unanimously to scrub the project until certain funding concerns are resolved. “It doesn’t make sense to move forward on a project that doesn’t financially make ...
EAST WINDSOR: Saving jobs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:14PMHeather Niccoli, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR - There will be a 1.5 percent increase to the wages and salaries for the Communications Workers of America Local 1032 Union in 2011. There will be no salary or benefit increases in 2010.
Are Spacesuits Itchy? Shuttle Astronauts Answer Kids' Questions About Space Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:44PMThis story was updated at 3:25 p.m. EDT.
Charter high schools in Bonita Springs, Marco Island opening in August Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:29PMThey've crossed all of their T's and dotted all of their I's, and now two charter high schools are ready to open their doors to Collier and Lee County students in August.
The Public Pulse, July 17 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:35AMTopics include a congressional fable on tax income; pulling together to balance the federal budget; and improving public transportation in the United States.
Katy B: 'I'm nothing special' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:34AMKaty B argues that she should not receive special treatment for being a celebrity.
Several hearings set for actions aimed at revitalization Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:33AMpellingsworth@pottsmerc.com
Take the A train to Brooklyn jazz clubs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:18PMWhen Duke Ellington instructed Billy Strayhorn to "take the A train" to find him in Harlem, the band leader had no idea Billy would immortalize...
Light traffic in LA despite Carmageddon Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:53PMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Traffic moved fast in Los Angeles on Saturday despite a freeway shutdown and a so-called "Carmageddon" with the potential to clog streets, as a race between a plane and bicyclists upstaged fears of congestion.
Latest News Headlines Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:52PMThe government has decided ban strikes in 16 essential services including transportation and distribution of petroleum products, health care, and public transport.
Town Crier: July 17, 2010 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:49PMWater Restrictions: The City of Americus has implemented the following water restrictions, established by the state Environmental Protection Division as Level II drought restrictions.
Governors fear debt debate will end in cuts for states Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:48PMSALT LAKE CITY - The rancorous debate in Washington over whether to raise the federal debt ceiling is alarming many of the nationand#8217;s governors from both parties, who fear that whatever the outcome, much-needed money will almost certainly be drained from their states.
Carmageddon: Angelenos continue to prep for potential traffic problems Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:33PMAs Southland residents prepared for doomsday "Carmageddon" traffic, many made elaborate travel arrangements to ensure their weekend plans went ahead as scheduled. Santa Clarita resident Carole Randolph didn't want to forsake the box season tickets she and her husband Jim...
TWA Flight 800 families mark 15 years since crash Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:29PMFILE In this July 18, 1996 file photo, a piece of debris from TWA flight 800 floats in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island, N.Y. On Sunday, July 17, 2011 people will gather on a Long Island beach to mark the 15th anniversary of the jetliner’s explosion and crash.
Home and family Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:21PMSalt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and other community leaders on Saturday announced final results of the Clear the Air Challenge.
SEPTA cuts the ribbon on newly renovated and expanded Langhorne Train Station (VIDEO) Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:33AMLANGHORNE MANOR - Eighty-six-year-old Fred Ridge of Penndel remembers lighting the lanterns at the old Langhorne train station when he was five-years-old. The station manager would pay he and his brothers a penny apiece everytime they came down to "turn on the lights" for the steam engines, he reminisced.
Driver training and vehicle maintenance class in the works Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:29AMONTARIO — Ontario Police Officer Ridg Medford is planning to hold a driver training and vehicle maintenance course sometime this fall to give young drivers tips about being safer and aware on what is around them while out on the roads and tips on basic vehicle maintenance.