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  • Healdsburg maintains subsidies for utility bills Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:58PMNoting that tough economic times can be hardest on seniors and the poor, the Healdsburg City Council on Monday declined to end a $48,000 program to subsidize water and sewer service for low-income households.
  • Community Notes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:35PM* The Red Bonnet Bells will meet at noon Saturday at the Red Rooster in Dugger for lunch. * Linton Moose will host the band Bad Lands from 8 to 11 p.m. The public is invited, and all money benefits charity.
  • Wayne C. Johnson Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:17PMJune 2, 1925 - July 9, 2011
  • AU students get insight into long, happy life Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:45PMAURORA — Floyd Hoffman has the art of youth down to basic science. “I never worry about something that I can’t do anything about,” he said. Hoffman, 93, became a textbook study of aging gracefully through attitude and lifestyle for 27 Aurora University sophomore nursing students completing a five-week science course on pathophysiology — the study of diseases. John Lloyd, AU associate professor ...
  • Police Log: Motorcyclist trapped after accident Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:42PMA rider who ended up in a ditch needs help getting up.
  • St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Abbotsford says farewell, moves to new site Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:59PMThe crowd of about 500 walked silently through the streets of an Abbotsford neighbourhood Sunday afternoon, following religious leaders in flowing robes.
  • Fond Farewell Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:06PMPaul Crochet looks through farewell cards with his wife, Audrey, as they prepare for a family photo with their nine children and many grandchildren. Paul Crochet on Saturday was honored by St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville for his 18 years of handling maintenance at the church.
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  • County dealing with state cuts Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:39AMBy Mary Drier Staff Writer MICHIGAN — The state cut funding to municipalities and departments, and is now also asking for reductions on lease costs. “Our state revenue sharing is set to be cut by 24 percent – ...
  • Contractor Charged With Possessing Graphical Statements, Write-ups About Illegal Society Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:41AMKUALA SELANGOR, July 6 (Bernama) -- A lawn mowing contractor was charged in the Magistrate Court here today with possessing graphical statements and write-ups concerning an illegal society, Bersih 2.0.
  • Have you seen this shark? (It's huge) Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:00PMIt’s the equivalent of the FBI’s most wanted notices — a dragnet by marine researchers to locate and track the world’s second-largest known fish off the coast of California.
  • Homework Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:55AMThings like low refrigerant levels, dirty fans and filters, loose or worn belts and clogged condenser coils can seriously hinder an air conditioning unit's cooling ability.
  • Father wants son out as executor Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:03PMDEAR BRUCE: I am 89 years old. I don't have many assets — just my house and furniture. My oldest son is the executor of my living will.
  • Beloved Island man passes away - column by Bonnie Kogos Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:29AMOne of Gore Bay's favourite longtime merchants, Klaus Bach, died last week from cancer. Legions of Manitoulin people loved this man, as I did.[...]
  • Drought, wildfires may last a while Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:56PMshare: digg facebook twitter “Everything west of that dry line is favorable for fire,” said forest service spokesman Doug Adolph. Sutton explained that the current “signals” she and other meteorologists use, from the surface temperatures of the Pacific to the weather patterns above the Arctic Circle, indicate that the ridge will stay for the foreseeable future, deflecting any major rains heading ...
  • Smog advisory issued for today Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:01PMSunshine, high temperatures and little wind may create ideal conditions today for smog and elevated air pollution that could hurt vulnerable people with lung and heart conditions.The forecast from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency asks residents to delay lawn mowing and using gasoline-powered equipment. The warning affects Clark, Greene ...
  • July 1 Bulletin Board Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:00PM 
  • Storm cleanup in Payson Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:28PMStorm cleanup continues around the Tri-States. We checked in with the village of Payson Wednesday to see how much progress the area has made.
  • Friday declared an Ozone Action Day Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:21PMFriday's forecast calls for warmer than normal temperatures with high humidity, a combination that has the National Weather Service declaring it an Ozone Action Day.
  • The Best And The Worst Summer Jobs Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:32PMIra Botnick didn't expect to love the view of Los Angeles from the back of a garbage truck, much like Keara McCarthy thought she would love selling ice cream. Then again, summer jobs aren't often what they appear to be.
  • Marin County holds novel used car sale Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:05PMThe county is putting two dozen used vehicles on the auction block this week as it unloads cars that have logged about 100,000 miles.
  • The Woman Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Why It's Time To Stop Cleaning Your Own House Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:56PMOne of the best business decisions I’ve ever made was to hire a house cleaner.
  • Army soldier from Vermont who served in Afghanistan dies Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:11PMA U.S. Army soldier from Vermont has died from injuries he sustained in Afghanistan, according to his family. Master Sergeant Joseph Provost, 45, died June 20 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark.
  • Army soldier from Vermont dies from Afghanistan injuries Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:26AMA U.S. Army soldier from Vermont has died from injuries he sustained while serving in Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Joseph Provost, 45, died June 20 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark.
  • SC man found dead under lawn mower Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:51AMA Duncan man has died after he was trapped under a riding lawn mower.
  • Much loved Troutdale Officer Mike Kellogg looks back on his career, plans his memorial service Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:50PMOfficer Mike Kellogg reached thousands of children through his work in Troutdale schools. "I was never afraid of being shot when I was a cop, I'm not afraid to die, but the anticipation is tough."
  • National news in brief, 6/25 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:08PMNews items from across the nation
  • Once Upon a Time in Moberly for June 24-26, 2011 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:57PMSunday, June 25, 2006 •After the welcomed rains came Thursday and cooler weather arrived Don Benn, like man in the area, waited until Friday afternoon to mow. Don does the mowing but gives his wife, Patsy, the praise for their beautiful flowers, featured in a photo on today’s front page.  
  • Award-Winning 'Columbo' Star Peter Falk Dead At 83 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:02PMActor Peter Falk, star of the long-running television show "Columbo" died at age 83, according to various news reports.
  • Patriotic Gardeners Plant Native Plants Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:42AMThe Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner, a time to celebrate all things American. What better way to express your patriotism than to plant native perennials, shrubs, trees...
  • Leadsbyfone, LLC Announces Launch of Local Landscaping.com Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:00AMNew site connects customers with professional landscaping services in their neighborhood. It's easy to use, just search a zip code and instantly be connected with a renowned landscaper in the area.
  • Lawn care tricky in hot summer months Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 7:06AMThere are no set answers when it comes to lawn care during hot Kansas summers. “Sometimes what you read doesn’t work for your lawn,” said James Stout, owner of Stout Lawn Service. “The soil they use in the places where they are making recommendations isn’t the same as yours.”
  • US robot institute attracts presidential visit Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:27AMNeed help defusing a bomb, mowing a lawn, or scraping old paint?
  • Tips to help keep your yard alive during drought Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:57PMKeeping a lawn green is a real challenge in a drought, but there are some things you can do to minimize the damage.
  • Compacted soil causes lawn problems Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:34PMOdds are that you have at least one section of your lawn that doesn't grow as well as the rest of it. Even though all the lawn has equal amounts of sunshine and receives the same care, the grass just doesn't have the same vigor in this one area.
  • Rains expected to continue, but with cooler temps Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:51AMThese are the days you may begin to regret nurturing the ornamental fescue that cushions the footfalls and frames the creeping charlie around your home.
  • News Briefs Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:28AMMan Arrested — Ponca City Police arrested a 41-year-old man in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue at 7:17 a.m. Saturday on a complaint of public intoxication.
  • From the Homefront: Introducing version 2.0 of the dad Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:14AMEven as popular media try to project the image of a potbellied dad who plays video games and hangs out at the bar or who...
  • Protective concrete has caused some mishaps, too Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:05AMThe concrete slabs in front of at least 16 West Side homes have been questioned, tripped over and cursed at.
  • Community Notes Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:49PM* Tuesday in the Worthington Park will feature Celtic Harpist Tom Duncan at 6:30 p.m. It will be at the bandstand. The art of Wilma Shouse McBride will be featured in the community building. Bring lawn chairs, and refreshments will be by the Christian church.
  • Closing parks could save city money Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:53AMMIDDLETOWN — Under-utilized green space could save Middletown some green if city leaders consider a preliminary proposal to close or reduce maintenance at area parks.Each city department was asked for a plan to cut 10 percent from budgets to fill the $3.7 million budget gap Middletown is facing due to state funding cuts and lower tax revenues.
  • Misdemeanor work program saving county thousands Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:02PMMANATEE -- A first glance at the county budget might be alarming for visitors to the county’s New Memphis Cemetery. The document doesn’t include any staff for maintaining the graveyard and the $12,589 dedicated for that work was cut.
  • Personal Finance: Dads' pearls of money wisdom Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:34PMLast month, for Mother's Day, we asked a number of noted businesswomen for the best financial advice they got from mom.
  • 'A lot of hard work' pays off Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:20AMBy JONATHAN RESENDEZjonathan.resendez@theeagle.comBoasting a three-year sales growth of 476 percent, Republic Landscapes of College Station was named the fastest-growing business in Brazos County by the Bryan Rotary Club and Newman 10 Business Perfor ...
  • Groups bring interfaith communities together Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:46PMCommunity is mowing the lawn for a neighbor, residents on the block getting together to dig out afte
  • Lisbon council weighs mowing abandoned lawns Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:25PMLISBON - As part of its continuing discussions about how to deal with unkempt properties, Village Council wondered whether the street department should mow the abandoned lawns and the village bill the property owner.
  • Home Help: Balcony gardens Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:16AMGardening on your balcony, patio or unused driveway is a great alternative when you cannot raise produce in the ground.
  • Bulletin Board: June 13, 2011 Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 9:21PMTo see the entire bulletin board community calendar and all entertainment listings, go to www.saratogian.com/ Life. Submit items to bulletinboard@saratogian.com or mail to: Bulletin Board, The Saratogian, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Questions? Call583-8729, ext. 220.
  • Tips for saving money while staying cool this summer Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:06PMThe sun is blazing, the temperature is rising close to triple digits and the work load has been increasing for HVAC service technicians across the state.
  • High grass a growing problem in Canton Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 6:26AMFive years ago, the city mowed 800 to 900 non-city-owned lots, according to Greathouse, a general foreman. This year has been far worse. The number of high-grass properties — empty lots or vacant houses — has ballooned from roughly 4,000 last year to about 4,800.