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Wright County adopts 2009 budget, levy Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:33AMWith worries about what may be on the horizon at the State of Minnesota deals with a massive budget shortfall of its own, the Wright County Board of Commissioner approved its budget and certified levy at its Dec. 16 meeting.
Transportation authority purchases site for Medpark Station Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:33AMProgress by the Denton County Transportation Authority on the A-train regional rail line has been furthered by the recent acquisition of 12.8 acres from the Denton Regional Medical Center.
DCTA buys land for Hebron station Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:32AMIn an effort to move ahead on developing a regional rail line connecting Denton and Dallas, he Denton County Transportation Authority has purchased property for a Hebron station.
Plano cracks down on holiday DWIs Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:31AMPlano police are joining forces with outside agencies to crack down on drinking and driving throughout the holiday season. From now through Jan. 4, Plano police will intensify DWI enforcement through coordinated saturation patrols.
Gridlock a problem for Barrett Station Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:39AMHaving lived in Barrett Station for the better part of 61 years, Raymond Chenevert has watched this community grow considerably in the past several decades. But now he and many other residents have to deal with some frustrating problems an account of the growth in the form of traffic – lots of it.
VILLAGE VOICE: Hall of Fame applications available Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:38AMSchool news The following involves the Valmeyer School District, 300 S. Cedar Bluff Drive:
Crider Health Center to expand Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:37AMCrider Health Center is planning an expansion expected to serve 6,500 more residents annually.
Magazine blasts casino Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:37AM The latest blow to the proposed Mashpee Wampanoag casino comes from a group of prominent environmentalists who contend the billion-dollar gaming house is not the “native way.” The winter issue of Sanctuary Magazine, a quarterly journal of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, has taken a stance against the proposed Middleboro casino because of the effect on the environment, quoting a Native ...
Head of firm that got contract defends Richardson Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:36AM Associated Press - January 5, 2009 3:23 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of a company that donated money to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and won a state transportation contract says the...
U.S. authorizes ship war risk cover Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:08PMA little-known U.S. government program offers marine war risk insurance for commercial vessels when private insurance is essentially unavailable.
Buyers Tighten Belts Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:07PMShrinking budgets, possible layoffs and continued concern about the financial health of major insurers will make 2009 a challenging year for risk managers in every industry, several risk managers say.
Gazprom jacks up asking price for gas to $450 per 1,000 cubic meters, nearly double what Ukraine can pay Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:03PM"We hope our gas price at USD 450 will return Naftohaz Ukrainy to a negotiating table in the short run," Miller said. Earlier the Ukrainian side refused to pay USD 250 per 1,000 cubic meters with the transit rate of USD 1.7 per 1,000 cubic meters for 100 kilometers, he reminded.
Curitore Officially Enters City Council Race Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:57PMNY1 VIDEO: Former Borough Commissioner for the Department of Transportation, Tom Curitore, has officially entered the race for the North Shore City Council Seat.
Wintery weather slides into Northern New Mexico Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:57PMSanta Fe and much of Northern New Mexico is under a winter storm warning that is in affect until 5 a.m. Monday morning , according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall of 1-3 inches is expected in Santa Fe, with greater accumulations expected at higher altitudes.
Tech school pupils face final cut Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:47AMIn a state-of-the-art wood shop with all the hottest power tools, Grade 12 student David Sanguinetti watches a carpenter explain how to build a wine rack out of walnut and maple. The students here at Timothy Eaton Business and Technical Institute in Agincourt have finished their cutting diagrams and are itching to line up at the mitre saws and get cutting.
Year of living dangerously Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:44AMEven were we not living in extraordinary times of financial jitters and a weak economy, the leaders described below would be bracing for a tough year ahead.
Bhel lines up equipment JVs with UK firm, Toshiba Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:44AMBharat Heavy Electricals (Bhel) is close to sewing up agreements with two foreign companies for joint ventures in forging and transmission sectors, a senior official from the state-owned power equipment manufacturer said.
Making tracks Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:43AMAn Amtrak train travels through a crossing on its way to the Tuscaloosa train station at Greensboro Avenue and Hargrove Road. Norfolk Southern Corp. is now operating its trains between 10 to 20 mph faster through Tuscaloosa railroad crossings, while other railroad companies, such as Amtrak, will still be moving 25 mph in town.
Understanding the Northampton zoning proposal Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:42AMIf you did not attend one of the public information meetings on the zoning proposal, the following may help clarify the work of the Northampton Planning Commission.
Bus riders worry about routes as RTC cuts loom Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:42AMSome Northern Nevada bus passengers and bus drivers are facing a grim 2009 in the wake of the economic downturn and the failure in November of a Regional Transportation Commission ballot measure that would have provided more money for mass transit.
Oregon looks at taxing mileage instead of gasoline Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:41AMPORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon is among a growing number of states exploring ways to tax drivers based on the number of miles they drive instead of how much gas they use, even going so far as to install GPS monitoring devices in 300 vehicles.
New Year’s Eve Drivers Beware, Street Closures Abound Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:46AM If you’re heading to Times Square for the New Year’s Eve celebration, you should leave your car at home. But if you insist on taking it, here are some street closures you need to know about.
Employment cutbacks on the rise in Louisville metro area Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:46AMThe bureau examined payrolls from November 2007 through November 2008. The December report focused on metropolitan areas and followed a survey released earlier this month that reported a decline of 533,000 jobs nationally. “Losses appear in both goods producing and service producing sectors,” said Uric Dufrene, Sanders chair of the Indiana University Southeast School of Business.
Jackson to be sworn in Thursday Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:44AMThe new year will bring with it a change to the Kaufman County Commissioner’s Court.
Stocks Holding Onto Strong Gains In Early Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:44AM(RTTNews) - Stocks have moved sharply higher over the course of the trading day on Wednesday, although it is worth noting that the rally comes on below average volume, which may be exaggerating the extent of the upward move.
Crews working on U.S. 60 bridges near Willow Springs, MoDOT says Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:44AMMaintenance crews and equipment will be on the U.S. 60 bridges crossing the Eleven Point River and Kings Creek at the south edge of Willow Springs today through Friday to do repair work, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Hiring expected Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:43AMFor residents of Lee County, where unemployment stands at 9.5 percent, there was more bad economic news as a Manpower Employment Outlook survey revealed at the end of 2008 that the outlook for employment in Lee County "is one of the weakest in the nation."
‘Change’ for elk becoming tourist attraction Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:43AMWith the conclusion of the 2008 Arkansas elk hunting season, some assessments can be made, and “change” is heavily involved.
Boulder City in brief Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:42AMTue, Dec 30, 2008 (2:20 p.m.) Alek Fanciullo, a sophomore at Boulder City High School, has been accepted into the People to People exchange program.
Woodlawn wails at MTA Bx34 bus plan Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:55PMDANIEL BEEKMAN Scrambling to close a $1.2 billion deficit, the city’s public transportation authority moved December 17 to boost fares and cut service. Among those routes scheduled for 2009 elimination: the Bx34 bus, which runs from Woodlawn to Fordham Road.
Activists condemn jail plan Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:53PMA south Bronx coalition of social justice groups gathered outside City Hall in Manhattan Wednesday, December 17 to protest plans for a new jail in Hunts Point.
NYC Department of Transportation unveils remodeled Gehrig Plaza Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:53PMCongressman Jose Serrano, Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr., and NYC Department of Transportation commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan met at the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation offices on E. 161st Street on Monday, December 22 to celebrate the opening of the remodeled Lou Gehrig Plaza.
Luxury guide to college football bowl games Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:51PM Gridder fanatics looking to avoid gritty digs at the Orange, Rose, Sugar and Fiesta bowls — as well as the national championship — will find some opulent choices.
John Van de Kamp Appointed DA; Prevails Over Manuel Real, George Deukmejian Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:49PMJOHN K. VAN DE KAMP was hired by the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 9, 1975, as the county’s 37th district attorney. Van de Kamp, 39, came not from prosecutorial ranks, but rather, was federal public defender for the Central District of California since the inception of the office in 1971.
Viejas Casino is East Countys Best New Years Eve Destination Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:49PM SAN DIEGO----Viejas Casino is excited to host East County’s best FREE New Year’s Eve party. On December 31, Viejas Casino will throw its first-ever casino-wide New Year’s Eve party, with multiple bands at locations throughout the casino and new, exciting opportunities to ring in the New Year by winning big.
Army may induct Nag missile soon Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:46PMHYDERABAD: With the successful completion of the first phase of final user trials of anti-tank guided missile Nag at the Chandan Air Force ranges, near Pokhran, Rajasthan in the past few days, its induction by the Army is expected to begin ...
Cycle away to good health Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:46PMABOUT 1,500 cyclists took to the streets in Butterworth on Sunday to promote cycling as a healthy past-time activity.
NTSB: Failure to maintain airspeed led to Faribault crash Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:44PMFARIBAULT, Minn. - Failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusty crosswinds was the probable cause of a plane crash that killed four people near Faribault in November 2007, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Great Eastern Energy files DRHP with Sebi Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:41PMGreat Eastern Energy Corporation (GEEC), an energy sector company into commercial sale of coal-bed methane (CBM) in India, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to enter the Indian capital market soon with an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
County will resolve U.F. road issues Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:39PMMonmouth County may have some solutions for the myriad traffic problems on Sharon Station Road in Upper Freehold. Mayor Steve Alexander said that Sharon Station Road has been in bad shape for a while, and has been an ongoing issue for the township. He and Committeeman Stanley Moslowski Jr.
Feds blame pilot error for March FAU plane crash Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:37PM The National Transportation Safety Board says pilot error was largely to blame for a March small plane crash in Martin County that killed four people.
MTA: LI commuters face $3.50 bus fare, 26% LIRR hikes Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:35PMWithout a bailout from state lawmakers, Long Island Bus customers will pay a hefty $3.50 for a single ride next year, MTA officials confirmed as they released specific figures Monday on their proposed "doomsday budget" fare hikes.
It’s slow but steady at Ellsworth auto lot Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:23PMELLSWORTH — At Morrison Chevrolet, the phrase “He was born to be a car salesman” is a compliment, not an insult. It may sound hard to believe, but customers at the auto dealership seem to agree with the sentiment.
Bridge demolition to close part of 494 Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:22PMAmajor highway headache is coming this weekend courtesy of the state Department of Transportation, which is closing 6 miles of Interstate 494 from Richfield to Edina in both directions so the Lyndale Avenue bridge over the freeway can be demolished.
PITT POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:22PMTuesday, Oct. 3 •12:38 p.m. - A person mailed in a CD player they found on the patio. The item was placed in recovered property. •2:31 p.m. - Police cited non-affiliate Gene Engle, of Ephrata, Pa., for disorderly conduct near Falk Clinic.
Inspectors to check on city pollution Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:22PMHCM CITY — Special attention will be paid to the inspection of companies’ adherence to environmental protection and socio-economic laws, said the HCM City Inspectorate.
Easley sought to fix persistent DMV issues Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:21PMRALEIGH – This is the first in a series of stories examining the work of Gov. Mike Easley before he leaves office Jan. 10.
St. James man, 47, killed by train Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:35PMA St. James man was killed early Saturday when he was struck by a train at a LIRR station, according to MTA police.
St. James man, 47, killed by train Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:34PMA St. James man was killed early Saturday morning when he was struck by a train at a Long Island Rail Road station, according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police.
Southwest eyes great white north with WestJet code sharing Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:32PMSouthwest Airlines submitted an application to the Department of Transportation (DOT) to acquire international route authority to operate flights between the United States and Canada.