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- We’re headed for a heat wave Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:53AMBRATTLEBORO -- A massive heat wave that broke record temperatures in most of the Midwest is expected to hit the area in the next couple of days and officials are warning people to stay cool, avoid the heat and check in on neighbors.
- Bridge remains a hot topic for council Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:19AMPolehna decries local of collapse response plan, move to ban fishing from span
- Norwich cyclist taken to hospital after falling into hole Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:02PMA pensioner was left needing hospital treatment after he crashed into roadworks while riding his bicycle.
- Police, fire reports Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:02AMA 2- or 3-year-old child who shows immediate signs of blossoming intelligence is the pride and joy of parents thinking of what the future might hold for their little one.
- St. Lucie County Community Calendar, Updated July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:53AMSt. Lucie County Community Calendar
- Urban cowboys line up with the pros for 8 seconds of glory - or pain - at this bull-rider's proving ground Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:52AMThe spectators are jammed into metal bleachers, which buck and roll as the crowd shifts its weight. Women steady themselves by grabbing the shoulders of whoever is in front of them, sometimes shouting at the cowboy in the arena to hang on- be tough- stay strong , and other times closing their eyes against the carnage they imagine is imminent.
- Woman rescued from roof of burning porch at Centre Township house Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:18PMFirefighters on Saturday rescued a Centre Township woman from a porch roof after the house where she is a tenant caught fire, officials said.
- Township draws up grant money wish list Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:16PMOfficials in Middletown say they might seek nearly $1 million in casino impact grants to pay for new emergency response equipment, road repairs and snow removal apparatus.
- Carmageddon: Hours before closure, freeway is 'eerily' empty Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:14AMAs crews prepared to close onramps, the few drivers who braved the 405 Freeway said it was the 'quickest Friday commute ever.' Officials have planned for the worst but expect it to go 'very, very smoothly.' Hours before the demolition equipment took over the 405 Freeway, there was no sign of the " Carmageddon " that Angelenos have been dreading for weeks.
- City puts brakes on Reservoir Drive recklessness Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:42PMReservoir Drive’s days as a “race track” are nearly over. After hearing from several concerned neighbors, the city’s Recreation Board on Thursday unanimously agreed to close the road just north of Williams Avenue NE.
- Syrian protests intensify in Damascus; 27 reported dead Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:38PMSyrian security forces killed 27 anti-government protesters in several towns and cities after prayers Friday, mostly in Damascus, amid indications that opposition to President Bashar al-Assad is hardening in the capital.
- Weekend freeway closure in L.A. triggers dire warnings Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:03PMA 10-mile stretch of Interstate 405 -- a vital artery that links population centres north and south of the Santa Monica Mountains -- is shutting down this weekend. The closure is being dubbed "Carmageddon" in car-dependent Southern California.
- Faulty towers? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:32PMStanding in front of door number 72 on the ninth floor of Shirley Towers, at a glance there is nothing to separate it from the hundreds of identical doors in any of the 19 tower blocks that dot the Southampton skyline.
- Alameda Letters to the Editor Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:44PMAlameda's parade reflects communityI am writing to express my gratitude to the Fourth of July Parade Committee and the hundreds of volunteers who worked so hard to make Alameda's unique celebration of Independence Day so special every year.
- Sangre Chronicle > Eagle Nest > Eagle Nest road project targets safety Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:03PMHeavy equipment works the dirt for the improvement project. Work on a 3.2 mile stretch of Highway 64 between Angel Fire and Eagle Nest is being done by El Prado’s Northern New Mexico Constructors, Inc.
- Walker signs bill moving hiring, firing of Veterans Affairs chief from board to governor Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:31AMWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Wednesday that would allow him and future governors to hire and fire the state's top veterans official.
- Sound off! (July 13) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:51PMConservatives like to call people they don t agree with, socialists. But they agree with oil and agriculture subsidies which is the epitome of socialism in this country.
- Cuomo Signs Stricter Law Against Hand-held Devices Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:02PMGov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law in Albany on Wednesday that increases using a hand-held electronic device while driving from a secondary to a primary traffic offense.
- Hatboro Council discusses revitalization plans Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:29PMThe Hatboro Borough Council discussed multiple revitalization plans during Monday’s committee meeting that will affect signage, construction and restoration projects throughout the borough if approved at future meetings.
- MeiMei Fox: The Life Out Loud: Alison Thompson, an Angel in Action Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:28PMTen years ago on September 11, most New Yorkers fled lower Manhattan in horror as the first World Trade Center tower collapsed in a paroxysm of glass, metal and fire. Not Alison Thompson.
- Heat Safety Tips/Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:22PM(WLTX) - The recent extreme heat brings up the importance of staying safe when the temperature and heat index reaches dangerous levels.
- Police News: Week totals 5 arrests, 14 tickets, 6 accidents Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:08PMAs a result of a police investigation, David J. Bartilucci, 30, of Shelter Island was arrested on Thursday, July 7 at 2:09 p.m. and charged with criminal mischief in the 4th degree and strangulation in the 2nd degree. The victim of an alleged incident claimed he was attacked by Mr. Bartilucci and placed in a [...]
- Emergency responders on alert as heat continues to climb Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:49PMAs the extreme heat wave washed over the Lowcountry on Wednesday, emergency calls for heat exposure poured into local fire departments and EMS stations. Paramedics responded to several calls because of the heat.
- Medina Police Report Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:46PMArrests On Thursday, June 2, at 3:49 a.m. at Hunter Drive and Medina Rd., Joseph Anthony Hargreaves, 25, of Plymouth was arrested for Suspicion of DWI, charges pending test results.
- Keep cool while spending less on energy Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:57PMSPRINGFIELD — The hottest days of summer are ahead of us — can you keep your home comfortable without breaking the bank? The Energy Education Council offers some simple tips to boost comfort and save on electric bills during the sultriest of days:
- Walker signs bill allowing him to hire, fire veterans official Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:55PMGov. Scott Walker signed a bill Wednesday that would allow him and future governors to hire and fire the state's top veterans official. Until now, the person for the job was selected by the Veterans Affairs Board.
- Man wins legal battle vs. UPRR Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:38AMThe North Platte Telegraph A North Platte man will get his job back as a machinist at the Union Pacific Railroad after a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health investigation found that his firing was in retaliation for reporting an on-the-job injury.
- As state eyes takeover, 5 reasons North Las Vegas is in financial trouble Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:01AMLast week, state officials said they might have to take control of North Las Vegas’ finances. City officials acknowledged that if things continue the way they are, the city won’t be able to make payroll starting in October.
- Advocates: Auburn Police Department raided hangout for homeless Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:50PMAdvocates for the local homeless population said Auburn police callously threw out property belonging to several homeless people Friday, but police said officers were breaking up a drinking party being held under a railroad bridge.
- The FireText smoke alarm texts your friends when there are signs of fire Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:38PMSafety and texting combine to create the FireText nominally interesting fire safety device.
- Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- July 10 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:15AMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
- Local news in brief, July 10, 2011 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:45AMThe city of Santa Fe Parks Division will host a neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday to present plans for improvements at Herb Martinez Park. The meeting will be held at the park near the main parking lot, 2240 Camino Carlos Rey.
- East Marlborough and schools resolve a zoning dispute Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:20AMA Chester County township and school district are close to resolving a zoning dispute that has threatened a multimillion-dollar high school renovation.
- Thugs and Alcohol Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:07AMNearly 10 flipped cars and flames that reached the height of apartment buildings turned 13th Avenue into a war zone during the early morning riots yesterday.
- Sign thieves costing parish money Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:49AMThe theft and intentional damage of road signs, traffic signs and street name signs in Beauregard Parish have become a major problem for the Police Jury and Road Department.
- MassDOT short on details for Brightman Street Bridge weight restriction Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:56PMThe state Department of Transportation ordered the weight limit reduced on the Brightman Street Bridge after consulting with engineers, but the office had few details Tuesday on the exact source of the problem.
- Ohio fireworks law needs review Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:45PMThe state’s fire marshal and some local authorities say a ban on certain fireworks should be reviewed as illegal use of bottle rockets and other fireworks shows no signs of waning and consumer fireworks sales have increased nationally.
- Report: Syrian brutality could amount to crimes against humanity Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:55PMSyrian authorities may have committed crimes against humanity and the United Nations Security Council should refer Bashar al-Assad's regime to the International Criminal Court, said a report issued Wednesday by Amnesty International.
- EFD: Meth-related fires are a growing concern Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:12PMOfficials say there have been 30 meth-related fires since January, causing several injuries.
- Paradegoers save prime seats Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:10AMThis article has been read 2144 times. Like an occupying army, the chairs have arrived in Canonsburg. Sprouting like grass after a springtime deluge, the chairs first started being put out on Pike Street Saturday, in anticipation of the borough's Fourth of July parade next week.
- News Comment of the Day: '...I think fireworks should be legal in Ohio unless individual cities opt to prohibit them.' Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:34AMLet's face it, if I live in the middle of nowhere and can blow up things with dynamite why can't I set off fireworks that are far less dangerous?"
- Loud fireworks and dogs don’t mix Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:25AMAs people across this country light the sky up with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, they might be wise to consider the anxiety it brings out in some of our beloved four-legged friends.
- Crime & Public Safety, July 2 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:40AMA man found wounded in the head in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday was shot by his brother, sheriff s officials said Friday.
- Police chief pleads for safe Fourth Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:00PMAs public safety director for the city, Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton and his team have put together a plan to ensure that residents enjoy Sunday’s Independence in the Park 2011 event.
- Fireworks vendors hope for booming sales: Watsonville booths benefit nonprofits, schools and service clubs Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:28PMWATSONVILLE - Bright yellow and red banners with exploding firework graphics attract eyes to booths that line Main Street.
- Detectives to speak to witnesses of drowning Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:45PMThe woman earlier told reporters that an older white man was seen holding Yewell under water just before the drowning.
- Gov. Brown Signs Rare On-Time CA Budget Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:44PMGov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed a rare on-time budget a day before the start of California's fiscal year, a package that is a combination of spending cuts, fee hikes and the promise of higher tax revenue that might never materialize.
- Jeffersonville’s Board of Public Works and Safety signs contract with health company Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:30PMLast year, the city accumulated about $30,000 in charges for wellness services with a different provider.
- Fire Stirs Old-Waste Concern For Los Alamos Lab Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:28PMFire officials say it's looking increasingly likely that the Las Conchas fire will not reach the Los Alamos laboratory, but there are still concerns about the areas around the facility which residents said authorities say could be filled with decades-old waste.
- Lower weight limit means no ambulances on Brightman Street Bridge Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:26PMThe weight limit on the Brightman Street Bridge has been dropped from 9 tons to only 3 as “an extra safety precaution” after a recent inspection, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation said Thursday.