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Fitch Affirms Various Ratings on Volusia County, FL's Bonds; Outlook Stable Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:34AMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings takes the following rating actions on Volusia County, Florida's bonds as part of its continuous surveillance effort:
Oak Park & River Forest Community Calendar Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301.
Mayor turns State of the City address into pep talk Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:40AMInstead of focusing on the lack of revenue and financial speed bumps during the State of the City, Hermosa Beach Mayor Michael DiVirgilio chose to highlight what makes this beachside town so special.
Molalla fee-waiver experiment pays off with new downtown development Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:00PMFar from generating unanimous local applause, the proposed project has become a focal point in the contentious debate over who should foot the bill for development.
Entrepreneurship courses are helping create jobs despite the economic downturn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:24PMGeorgia Rakusen, 24, and Beckie Darlington, 27, used to be competitors. Two freelancers managing cultural events in Newcastle, they met pitching for the same clients. It was only after winning scholarships on an entrepreneurship course at Teesside University that they were able to join forces and form their new company, Haus Projects. One year on, they are working with some of the biggest arts ...
Yemassee buys train depot, the cornerstone of town's renovation Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:19PMOwnership of the Amtrak train station in Yemassee is expected to transfer to the town in June, after the Town Council unanimously approved a purchase agreement for the historic depot Tuesday.
Goldman Sachs Offers Small Business Owners Inane Advice In The New York Times Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:27PMWhat's Your Reaction? One thing that we all learned from the financial crisis is that Goldman Sachs is a "great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity" -- its name to be spat aloud with an expletive to ward off evil spirits and succubi.
Mayor moves to make a difference in Weldon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:07PMWELDON — Weldon Mayor Julia Meacham has continued moving forward on renovations inside Town Hall in an effort to clean up the town’s appearance. She says starting from inside Town Hall sets an example for the rest of the town.
Think, revive and thrive: a state vision Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:20AMTHE Opposition Leader, Barry O'Farrell, has pledged to put economic growth at the centre of a Coalition government plan to get NSW moving again.
Briefly: March 10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:16AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Local Groups Respond to State's Plan for Closing Knox Farm Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:16AMThousands of people use Knox Farm State Park. There are those who use it for simple pleasures like walking, or cross-country skiing, birdwatching or having a picnic. Many others depend on the land and services available; some groups even have several thousand dollars invested in future functions at the park, and so news that the park could be closed by the state in a few weeks has caused some ...
Small business owners take tips on stimulus money Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:02AMThe Louisiana Minority Business Opportunity Center and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency hosted the Stimulus Opportunity Forum at the Shreveport Convention Center.
Aurora Town Board will Vote on Quaker Road Subdivision Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:01AMThe Aurora Town Board will vote March 8 on the town's first subdivision proposed under a new Open Development Area code. No objections to the four-lot "mini development" at 686 Quaker Road were voiced at a public hearing Monday.
Louisiana: Louisiana Budget, Governor Jindal, Jobs Bill, Race To Top, New Orleans Mayor Testifies Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:44AMHow will Louisiana deal with a budget crisis that could result in 3 billion dollar deficit over the next two years? That is the issue facing the Jindal administration and the Louisiana Legislature as they brace for the upcoming legislative session.
Re-elect Tim Copeland Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:05AMI enjoy devoting my time to Stratham, and love my position as selectman. It is tremendously satisfying to help our community members when in need, and to address their issues at hand, or to simply give them peace of mind.
West Side Community Center in Asbury Park is bouncing back Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:28PMASBURY PARK — When 21-year-old Jakeema Kelly was shot to death on a Sunday evening four years ago in front of the city's West Side Community Center, the recreation and education hub for children and families dating back to World War II was too weak to fight back.
Effort under way to freeze AB32; Huffman vows opposition Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:28PMFrom requiring new green-building codes to imposing new mandates governing energy production, California’s landmark legislation Assembly Bill 32, “The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,” has set in motion numerous parallel efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. But with the recession dragging on, some in Sacramento are complaining the bill imposes too many costs. Assemblyman Dan Logue (R ...
Remarks by the President on Health Care Reform Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:22PM1:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, all of you, for joining us today. And I want to thank Julie, Barbara, Roland, Stephen, Renee, and Christopher, standing behind me -- physicians, physicians assistants, and nurses who understand how important it is for us to make much needed changes in our health care system. I want to thank all of you who are here today. I want to specially ...
Obama's speech on healthcare next steps Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:19PMWASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Following are the remarks U.S. President Barack Obama made Wednesday in Washington concerning next steps in the healthcare reform debate.
Obama Asks for 'Up or Down Vote' on Health Reform Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:15PMToday's speech by President Obama was not the first in which he's urged passage of comprehensive health care reform, but he's hoping it will be his last. We'll see
Briefly: March 3 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:17AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Michigan Future, Inc. to Accelerate Expansion of New College-Prep High Schools in Metro Detroit - First School to Open ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMMichigan Future, Inc. (MFI) announced today an ambitious, multi-million-dollar effort to open 35 new, college-prep high schools in the Detroit metro area by 2018, starting with the expansion of the successful Detroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) to open DEPSA High School this fall. This accelerated expansion of high schools, Michigan Future Schools, is being funded by four local ...
Daylight Resources Trust Reports Year End 2009 Financial and Operating Results-Reserve Additions Replace 600% of ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:19PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 2, 2010) - Daylight Resources Trust (TSX:DAY.UN) Q
Letters to the editor: March 3, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:43PMHere are letters to the editor from Daily News editions of March 3, 2010:Letter of the Day: Wouldn’t it be nice?Editor, Daily News:I recently read an article regarding the LPGA and its ability to hold onto sponsored golf events during these tough economic times.Wouldn’t Naples be a perfect venue for an LPGA tournament?We certainly have plenty of golf courses that could use the exposure.Our ...
Obama Signals Support for GOP Health Care Ideas Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:10PMIn Letter to Congress, President Details Republican Ideas he is "Open" to Following Bipartisan Health Care Summit
Power Companies Seek 8.2 Percent Rate Hike in West Virginia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:22PMAppalachian Power and Wheeling Power say they're seeking an 8.2 percent rate increase in West Virginia
W.Va. State Budget Weakened in February Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMState officials say West Virginia's budget picture weakened by more than $31 million in February.
U.S. Census Underway; Workers Needed Locally Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:38PMOn Monday, some Charleston residents started to receive their 2010 Census forms, nearly two weeks in advance of the rest of the nation.
Regulating Third-Party Election Ads in West Virginia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:37PMWest Virginia's House of Delegates wants the Senate to consider regulating third-party election ads as well as political activity by in-state corporations.
Most Sex Offenders in Compliance in Lawrence County, Ohio Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMAccording to the U.S. Marshals Office only ten of the 105 registered sex offenders in Lawrence County, Ohio were found to be out of compliance.
Rebuilt "Rock Crusher Curve" Dedicated Monday Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe $12 million road project runs nearly a mile and half along U.S. 60 between Olive Hill and Interstate 64.
Tax the Slap Chop, spare the worker Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:13AMFree people of Canada, you have risen up and made me your king, and such a wise, nice, handsome and humble king at that. It is my great honour to announce the following initiatives as part of budget 2010:
Family Pushing for Tougher School Bus Safety Laws Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:07PMThe family of 6-year-old Haven McCarthy is fighting for tougher penalties for drivers who don't stop for a school buses' flashing lights.
Higher Education Might Not See Budget Cuts Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:53PMStumbo says House leaders now are hoping to restore money for higher education in both years.
Verizon Waives Long-Distance Calling Fees to Chile Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:52PMAs fear and concern grow for loved ones in the country of Chile, Verizon is making it easier for loved ones to keep in touch.
Folks in Ohio Butting Out Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:08PMState health officials say complaints filed against businesses for violating Ohio's smoking ban are dropping, a sign that more bars and restaurants are following the law.
Climate Monitoring Station in Talks Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:08PMA proposed weather and climate monitoring station for northeastern Kentucky is still under consideration despite local officials declining to pay for a security fence around it.
Stockpile Center to Clean Up Mess Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:07PMThe Defense National Stockpile Center has reached an agreement with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to clean up a building on its former location in Point Pleasant.
Coonskin Park Access Plan Has Neighbors Talking Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:52PMPetition started to keep the West Virginia National Guard from relocating the entrance to Coonskin Park.
City Services Offered on Huntington Website Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:07PMResources for people who live and work in the city of Huntington are now just a click away.
World's Best Water Put to the Test Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:53PMWater from around the world was put to the test this Weekend in West Virginia.
Burlington-Edison girls earn state berth Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:18AMMOUNT VERNON — The Burlington-Edison girls’ basketball team is headed to the state tournament for the sixth time in as many years. Post player Cambie Edwards scored a career-high…
Fla. Tech raises tuition by 2.3% Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:35AMFlorida Tech's tuition is increasing 2.3 percent, the smallest tuition increase at the private university in at least 25 years.
Ohio Leaders Want Money to Fight Foreclosures Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:08PMOhio leaders say the state was unfairly omitted from a new $1.5 billion federal program to fight mortgage foreclosures.
Iraqi Students Head to WVU Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:08PMAn initiative to educate young Iraqis in America has already produced 13 applications and two engineering school acceptances at West Virginia University.
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicare Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:07PMA doctor at a southern West Virginia pain clinic has pleaded guilty to allowing staff members to use his federal drug registration number to issue prescriptions.
A "Thrilling" Night at the Apollo Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:53PMOrganizers say since Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 got their start at the original Apollo, it only made sense to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
Huntington Budget Talks Begin Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:52PMOn the chopping block this week: revenue, contingencies, the Police Department, City Council, city clerk, human resources, and the legal department.
Barboursville Couple Honeymooning in Tsunami Zone, Relieved Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:08PMJoseph and City Jefferson are on the island of Maui for a little R&R, but now they are moving to higher ground hoping to stay safe during the storm.
Super Tax Site Saturday Provides Free Tax Help Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:07PMThere is still more than a month until your taxes are due, but the stress of getting the task accomplished still weighs heavily on the minds of many.