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KIS pupils attend Water Day Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:42AMRecently, all the fifth-graders at Kingston Intermediate School were a part of the Water All Around You program, created by Greenscapes and taught in conjunction with the Jones River Watershed Association.
Program breaks new ground for landscapers Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:20AMA group that wants to weed out bad landscapers is praising a new apprenticeship program in New Brunswick.
Fifth victim, an infant, dies after house explosion in Salem, Washington County Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:20AMSALEM — The infant injured in Wednesday's house explosion has died, State Police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Communities in Bloom visits Sackville today Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:14AMSACKVILLE - The Town of Sackville will be on display today as Communities in Bloom judges cast analytical eyes on the picturesque town and its beautiful properties.
Two candidates for Merced mayor foresee challenging times Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:05AMThis week, the Sun-Star sat down with Merced Mayor Bill Spriggs and Mayor Pro Tem Bill Blake to talk about their decision to run for mayor in the November election. Spriggs won in 2009; it is Blake's first time running for mayor. Four candidates have filed for the race, though the deadline isn't until next month. The Sun-Star will have a running Q&A series with Merced mayoral candidates as they ...
Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Now Evaluating Lawsuits Alleging Tree Death and Damage Possibly Associated with the Use of ... Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:43AMParker Waichman Alonso LLP, a National Law Firm that Represents Clients in Lawsuit Claims Stemming from Severe Side Effects of Various Toxic Substances, is Now Evaluating Lawsuits Involving Possible Side Effects Associated with the Use of Imprelis Herbicide sold by DuPont Professional Product, a division of DuPont De Nemours & Company. (PRWeb July 20, 2011) Read the full story at [[[SHIFTOUT ...
Homeowner, condo group fights get ugly Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:21AMThe Inlet House condo complex in Fort Pierce, Fla., was once the kind of place the 55-and-older set aspired to. It was affordable. The pool and clubhouse were tidy, the lawns freshly snipped. Residents, push-carts in tow, walked to the beach, the bank, the beauty parlor, the cinema and the supermarket. In post-crash America, this was a dreamy little spot. Especially on a fixed income.
Machesney Park chooses Yards of Distinction for July Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:18PMMACHESNEY PARK — Machesney Park has announced the Yards of Distinction Award winners for July.
Suit filed over weed killer also wiping out evergreen trees Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:16PMHARRISBURG (AP) — A new lawn weed killer is killing evergreen trees along with dandelions throughout Pennsylvania and many other states, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Monday.
Child porn arrest a shock to neighbors Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:13PMErik Gothberg is charged with third-degree possession of child pornography. He was found by Plainville police early Saturday morning at a Plainville movie theater, where they fired shots at him when he made a movement toward his waistline, police said.
Gnadenhutten Village Council for July 18 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:13PMKEY ACTION Council passed two ordinances — one approving annual appropriations for 2012, with $356,000 in the general fund and $1.26 million in all funds.
Landscape company files bankruptcy Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe company that provides the manicured lawns and pruned bushes along the Westchase community's common areas could shut down.
Here comes the heat Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01PMHigh humidity and torrid temperatures will be lingering around the Tri-Cities for the remainder of the work week, making it a little more difficult for outdoor workers and anyone unable to hibernate near an air conditioner.
Rewards of gardening are more than monetary Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:00PMWhen Holly Joyce needs an onion for the evening meal, she only has to step out the door to pick one fresh from her garden.
Sherrill residents mourn stabbing death of 6-year-old Lauren Belius Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:41PMThe boyfriend of the child's mother is expected to be charged with second-degree murder. Community gathers Tuesday evening near city hall for a vigil.
Carmel Utilities asks for conservation Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:17PMPeople in Carmel may notice a difference in their water as a result of the heat. The water won’t be as soft. Carmel Utilities is also asking customers to conserve water to ensure adequate fire... Read more at www.WISHTV.com
Nude Beaches Guide 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:16PMA few snippets from the year in nude beaches: TV installer Paul Jung enjoyed playing nude volleyball on the north end of Baker Beach.
Oklahoma City enacts mandatory water restrictions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:25PMMandatory water restrictions are to start again in Oklahoma City and nearby areas.
Speedy teen's car taken away for a week Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:15PMDriver racing along Cedar Hill Cross Road at nearly double the speed limit
July — time stops in the garden Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:58PMGOTTI KELLEY “Be a fountain, not a drain.” – Rex Hudler I f you are an uber-organized laptop jockey with overstuffed schedules, do I have a solution for you! Garden for the challenge of it and make your mark. And while you are at it, dream. It’s one of gardening’s big payoffs. read more
Housing Starts Are Up, but Don't Cheer Just Yet Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:46PMDespite encouraging numbers, housing isn't out of the woods yet.
Miami-Dade Program Saves Residents Water & Money Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:36PMA local water saving program helps users save water and money at the same time.
Lawn-watering restrictions dampen heat’s impact on system Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:31PMAs the region endures a potentially record-setting heat wave, the area’s water system is holding steady thanks to a bylaw that limits lawn watering.
Water rationing returns to Edmond Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:28PMMandatory water rationing will be effective noon Wednesday in Edmond for the second time this month. The City of Edmond has announced the watering of lawns will depend on odd to even addresses for residences and businesses.
Rains yield more than green lawns -- mosquitoes and other creepy crawlers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:20PMRains yield more than green lawns -- mosquitoes and other creepy crawlers
Neighbors remember slain couple Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:23PMNeighbors and friends are remembering a slain Port St. Lucie couple as hard working and your typical family.
Rain turns yards green, reduces fire danger Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:18PMGardeners and firefighters certainly welcome the steady rainfall over the past few days. The showers are turning brown lawns green and bringing new life to flowers and plants. For firefighters, the wet weather brings a welcome reduction of the fire danger.
Additional news "Health News" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:12PMMake Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cleaner and teach motorists to order – the main purpose of the raids, which are now held in the neighborhoods of the city. His attention to the officials, above all, paying for cars that are parked in the meadows, lawns or sidewalks.
County proposing foreclosure registry Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:53PMUncut lawns and green pools have become a familiar sight at abandoned homes over the years, but Palm Beach County is trying to change that by proposing an ordinance to crack down on homes in disarray.
JOHN BOGERT: Son's free-lance car wash idea a throwback to a different era Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:47PMMy lanky 17-year-old high school senior was lamenting the absence of cash in his Wells Fargo learners ATM account. "I'm down to $10," he said, studying a bank statement custom-designed to transform him into a capitalist tool. "I need a job."
Yellowstone, US national treasure Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:46PMI can see from my window the steaming cone of the Old Faithful geyser. A board in the hotel lobby indicates the spring - called "Faithful" for its clockwork eruptions - is due to go off in minutes.
Eyewitness News viewers cover nasty weather Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:27PMMeg Farris / Eyewitness News NEW ORLEANS -- People across the area flooded our newsroom with their home videos and pictures when they woke up to find their streets and front lawns underwater. We tracked down some of those viewers to hear what was going on in their neighborhoods when they became part of our news coverage. When the skies opened this morning, WWL-TV photographers hit the road to ...
Visit to Newtown's State Street adds up to learning for Goodnoe math students Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:43AMNEWTOWN – Dave Callahan stood on the concrete steps of the Newtown Hardware House as about 20 fourth graders from the nearby Goodnoe Elementary School crowded around, listening intently and jotting down notes as the store owner spoke.
Negligent home-owning banks spur complaints Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:33AMPaint is peeling from a South Buffalo home that has been vacant for more than a year. The glass windows on the front door shattered long ago -- probably as the broken door flapped wildly in the wind.
Additional news "Automotive News" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:12AMIn Novgorod started the development program of the organization of new parking areas, guest parking, including in the historic district, as well as intercept parking on the approach to them.
Help wanted: Assembling city budget Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:17AMMayor Paul Soglin says cuts in state aid, the lousy economy, rising fuel costs, and over-exuberant borrowing under his predecessor, Dave Cieslewicz -- "What was Dave thinking?" he asked during a recent interview -- have left him with a budget mess.
Edenderry GAA Club Notes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:27AMLotto Next Weeks Jackpot is €5,900. Numbers Drawn 4,10,11,25 Bonus 25. No jackpot winner. Three match three winners who won €70 each. They were: Bingo The Bingo Jackpot survived again and now stands at €2,300 next Sunday night.
High heat will hang around Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:29AMSunday through the rest of the week, Metro Detroit will have five or more days straight of 90-degree weather or higher, the first lengthy stretch of hot and humid weather.
Condemned buildings are an avoidable issue Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:25AMGLASGOW — Driving through the streets of Glasgow, locals may notice an occasional big, orange X taped to the door of an old home or abandoned business. That orange X is the sign of a condemned building, and lately those Xs have been appearing with a bit more frequency.
Officials urge Durham residents to conserve water Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:43AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. City officials in Durham are urging residents to conserve water as temperatures continue to rise this summer. Water officials say the city's two supply lakes are just below full and have more than 170 days of supply remaining. But water usage has also gone up by an average of 5 million gallons a day in the last month. Officials say the ...
Quaker city that saved land from drillers now wants some oil Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:04AMWHITTIER, Calif. - Whittier city official Bob Henderson has spent three decades, by his own account, helping rescue vast expanses of this hilly preserve from continued drilling by oil companies. As head of the conservation authority, his responsibility has been to protect the land.
Housing market down, but not futile Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:10AMThe home next door is in foreclosure.
Recycling rain Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:03AMAs the summer heats up, water for gardens, lawns and flower beds can become a serious commodity. Many areas of the country are naturally dry this time of year, and others are hit with droughts when water is needed the most.
Miss Eskimo Indian Olympics Queen winners recount experience of becoming WEIO royalty Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:52AMFAIRBANKS — The 1961 Miss Eskimo Indian Olympics Queen, Thelma Ross Antila, recalls being pushed onto the stage for the bathing suit competition held 50 years ago during the first Miss WEIO competi...
Date set for rain barrel class Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:34AMMore than ever, people are becoming interested in protecting our water supply. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to conserve water is the use of rain barrels.
A Window Into Region's Housing Crisis Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:18AMINQUIRER STAFF WRITER The silver 2005 Nissan Altima turns off Beverly-Rancocas Road at the McDonald's in Willingboro, cruises up Garfield Drive, turns left at Genesee Lane, and takes the second left at Grayson Circle. It rolls under the mature sycamores and maples and up the rise to No. 36.
Casa Forma Ten-Step Guide to a Successful Design Process for Billingbear Park Polo Club Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:14AMCasa Forma, London evokes one word; perfection. This is what the design house strived for when constructing and putting the final touches to designing Billingbear Park Polo Club in Berkshire, England. (PRWeb July 17, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8646292.htm
Ozone Action Day Declared For Sunday Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:32AMResidents are asked not to fill up their gas tanks or mow their lawns during Ozone Action Days in order to help keep the air clean.
Critic's Notebook: Cutting-edge jazz is missing at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:43PMThe Los Angeles Philharmonic and Herbie Hancock need to program more adventurous summer pairings. Living in Los Angeles, one of the early joys of summer is running down the schedule at the Hollywood Bowl. Probably the most famed venue on the West Coast, the Bowl's sprawling, woodsy confines and nearly 18,000-person capacity can transform mere concerts into events and bleacher-mates into ...
Lose weight, save money Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:39PMFor the fitness enthusiast, DDA sports complexes have more than just machines, at an affordable price.