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Fiber Optic Cable Coming To Hillsboro Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:47PMHillsboro has received a grant to improve internet and television service in town.
Gov. Doyle Requests Federal Aid for 3 Southern Wisconsin Counties Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:25PMSaturday night Governor Jim Doyle formally requested a federal disaster declaration for three southern Wisconsin counties hit hard by recent storms and flooding.
Gov. Doyle Requests Federal Disaster Help Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:52PMGov. Jim Doyle has written to President Barack Obama to request a federal disaster declaration for three Wisconsin counties.
‘Green’ label may be costly Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:50PMTown officials eager to jump on the state’s “green communities’’ bandwagon are pushing new, eco-friendly construction rules that builders around the state say will drive up the price of commercial and residential development — by as much as $10,000 for the typical three-bedroom home. Construction - Residential area - Environmentally friendly - Business and Economy - Construction and Maintenance
Read details and the timeline on major city projects Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:42PM"As comprehensive plan prepares a community for future growth and development, a community’s strategic plan helps identify and prioritize the specific projects that will assist the city to reach its destination," is the first sentence in the 2010 Gretna Strategic Plan released from Gretna City Hall last week.
A law that should be long gone Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:11PMIN a session with a group of university students yesterday, a panel of media professionals was asked about the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPAP) 1984, and if they believed it should continue to hang like a sword of Damocles over the nation's media.
Local Beat 8/1/10 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:00PMA list of meetings and events of interest throughout Navarro County
Wales Denies Request for Funding Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:27PMThe Wales Town Board has declined a request from officials of Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center on Reiter Road to help the organization with a yearly contribution from the town's general fund, in an apparent shift in policy toward non-profits. The Town Board has annual appropriations to volunteer organizations on a regular basis in the past.
Wind farm construction falls sharply Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:36PMIt won’t pick up, the industry says, until Congress enacts a national mandate on renewable energy.
Kindergarten Double Dip Economics Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:14PMDouble Dip used to pertain to ice cream cones, but now to dreaded return to economic recession. Green Shoots used to refer to gardening projects, then to deceptive economic viewpoints. My favorite is the second half recovery mantra, indicative of totally clueless.
MRPC charity entity is formed Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:06PMThe Community Foundation of the Ozarks welcomes the Meramec Regional Community Foundation as its 42nd affiliate across central and southern Missouri and the first collaboration with an existing regional planning commission to create a charitable foundation.
Letters July 22, 2010 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:45PMIt was a poor decision by the last Hermosa Beach City Council to grant the AVP use of the beach for exclusive paid admission on three volleyball courts for the volleyball tournament.
Green's monstrous growth Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:44PMGreen, the catchall ecoconscious term, increasingly means greenbacks for businesses. Companies are eagerly climbing aboard the sustainablity bandwagon, as record unemployment, sluggish job growth and frozen credit markets sap business.
Letters to the Editor Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:39PMJust over six months ago Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake. We must not forget that there are hundreds of thousands of people now living in tent cities, and hurricane season is upon them.
Hall revamps Vets Committee (again) Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:02PMBig news, straight from Cooperstown : The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors has restructured the procedures to consider managers, umpires, executives and long-retired players for election to the Hall of Fame. The changes, effective immediately, maintain the high standards for earning election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The voting process will now focus on ...
Vice President Biden, Administration Officials, Continue Travel Across the Country Holding “Recovery Summer” Events ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:51PMVice President Biden Visits Yellowstone and Grand Canyon National Parks; Other Officials Visit FL, NV, CO, WI, DC WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Vice President Biden and Administration officials are continuing to hold “Recovery Summer” events and visit Recovery Act project sites as part of a focus on the surge in Recovery Act projects underway across the country this summer. The Recovery Act has ...
Elma Library Plans to Expand Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:14PMThe Elma Town Library’s board of trustees is finalizing plans to begin the library’s expansion in the next few months. Money from a New York State grant, the Town of Elma and a previous donation to the library will be used to construct a 40-by-30-foot addition and increase the parking lot to 42 spots.
Holland School Board Picks Marom as Leader Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:14PMThe leadership of the Holland School Board changed during last week’s annual re-organization meeting. Steven Marom was elected to be board president, replacing Stephen Welk, who held the title for two years.
'Farmers get REDI' Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:34AMThe Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is urging established farmers, or other persons who have a good agriculture or rural tourism business plan, to organise themselves into community groups and take advantage of US$15 million...
These Cakes Aren't What They Seem: Business Offers Choices for Weddings Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:30AMThe next time a bride and groom cut their wedding cake, and before the less romantic shove the pieces into their beloved’s faces, be aware that it may all be a farce…the cake, that is.
Abandoned Garage Draws Renewed Complaints Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe dilapidated garage at the corner of Riley Street and Fillmore Avenue has been slowly decaying for years. Bricks have fallen from the walls, the roof is in disrepair and the building has been a target for would-be graffiti artists. More than once the village had been forced to seal parts of the building and perform maintenance to keep the structure from presenting too much of a hazard.
Local Entrepreneurs in the Running for Pepsi Refresh Grant Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe idea of raising fish and growing produce together in an environmentally friendly facility might be a new one, but East Aurorans John Carducci and Garrett Eimiller think it is an idea whose time has come. Now they are hoping other people will see the idea’s potential and support Let-us Fish Eco Farms in the Pepsi Refresh Project.
Rural Transit Marks 20 Years of Serving Western New York Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:29AMTwenty years after it began, Rural Transit Service is still using volunteer service to provide needed rides to people in areas with little or no public transportation. The not-for-profit agency serves senior citizens, people with disabilities and low-income residents of Erie County.
Holland Reaches UPK Deal Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe question of the immediate future of pre-kindergarten at Holland Central School District has been resolved: now that the district and a local child care center have agreed upon a new contract, the program will continue in 2010-11 as it did in 2009-10.
Marilla Swap Meet and Car Show are this Weekend Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe Thrilla in Marilla Weekend benefitting MercyFlight of Western New York will take place Sat., July 24 and Sun., July 25. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday is the Marilla Super-Swap at the Marilla Firemen’s Grounds, including a swap meet, flea market, live music, children’s activities, food vendors and a celebrity meet and greet.
Weekend is Packed with Local Events Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:28AMEast Aurora will be a very busy place during the annual Heritage & Reunion Weekend, which kicks off Fri., July 23 with the Rotary Club’s Reunion Attitude Adjustment Party at Firemen’s Field from 7 p.m. until midnight. Individual graduating classes from East Aurora High School have also planned reunion activities throughout the weekend [See our class reunion page].
Capturing an Important Moment: Quinby and Nye Collaborated on New Short Film Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:28AMCertain moments in life, when reflected on later, turn out to have been more significant than people realize at the time. When writing a screenplay during college, East Aurora native Barrett Quinby included one such moment. When Quinby shared that screenplay with friends and relatives, they thought that moment stuck out. It has now become the basis for a short film Quinby created with fellow ...
Wales Man Found - Update Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:28AMUPDATE - July 22: Sheriff's office reports that Matthew Watson, reported missing on July 19, was found dead near his residence Wednesday. No foul play is suspected and the investigation is being completed.
Kick-start for local businesses Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:05AMA New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) grant will allow selected businesses to provide training to employees, resulting in better expertise, yielding of new skills and an average wage increase of nearly 9 percent.
Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:59AMThe Edison-Norwood Times Review welcomes items for our Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to publication, but earlier is better. Items are printed as space allows, and publication is not guaranteed. E-mail items to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (847) 486-7495; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026.
Liquor license fees to stay flat in Oak Park Heights Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:59AMOAK PARK HEIGHTS - Alcohol license fees in Oak Park Heights will be kept flat this year because of the poor economy.
Prince George's nonprofits tout higher profile Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:50AMCandidates for county executive are paying more attention to the needs of Prince George's nonprofits, which means advocacy efforts are paying off, say leaders of those groups.
Community Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:49AMElm Leaves welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better. E-mail items to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 1010 Lake St., Suite 104, Oak Park IL ...
Community Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:45AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; Fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
Legals for week of 7-21 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:13AMSouthern Dallas County Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing on its Property Tax Levy at the regular board meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at the Fire Station.
GE Healthcare awarded $1M to develop MRI for Pediatrics Populations project Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:07AMGE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company, in collaboration with Cincinnati Children's Medical Center and the Davis Heart and Lung Institute of The Ohio State University, was awarded $1 million for magnetic resonance imaging and devices for the "Pediatrics Population" project. This project reinforces GE's commitment to healthymagination which works to bring new technologies and solutions ...
Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:05AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax (847) 486-7451 or e-mail: glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
Community Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:01AMSubmissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Tories 'big society' is a massive rip off Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:44PMDavid Cameron claimed on Monday that his “big society” agenda was about the “biggest, most dramatic redistribution of power” from the state to individuals.
Salem: Comic-Con is so much more than comics Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:31PMBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie lead the pack of movie and TV stars flocking to the annual convention in San Diego, Calif.
UCC - Haitian recovery marked by many small successes (Worldwide Faith UCC - Haitian) Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:24PMHumanitarian groups such as United Church of Christ mission partner Church World Service are the first to acknowledge that, six months after the devastating Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake, the road to recovery will be long and difficult. We are all frustrated by the apparent lack of speedy recovery for Haiti, said Aaron Tate, the Haiti earthquake response coordinator for Church World Service, on the ...
Charleston schools losing leaders in November Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:22PMWhen school board members speak of the Goodloe-Johnson administration next year, they likely won't be speaking from experience. Four members who were a part of that era are retiring this November: former Congressman Arthur Ravenel, longtime member Gregg Meyers, and the two current board leaders, Ruth Jordan and Ray Toler. Voters already elected four fresh faces in 2008. When the new batch of ...
DCC leads others in use of credit cards Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:08PMDunedin City Council staff are more likely to have their hands on a ratepayer-funded credit card than their colleagues in other councils across New Zealand, figures show. read more
Man has success with indoor flea market idea Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:31AMWho hasn't imagined buying some crummy picture at a yard sale just for the frame, then finding a Picasso hidden underneath? Scott Phillips saw the financial potential in other people's unwanted items. He wasn't banking on a miraculous stroke of luck, but on hard work and a plan that would benefit everyone involved.
Special Report: We're from Wall Street and we're here to help Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:27AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Jason Ader, a former hot-shot casino industry analyst turned wealthy hedge fund manager, is rolling the dice, hoping to become a community banker in Las Vegas.
UGA receives $700K NSF grant to create new Master’s program in biomanufacturing Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:55AMAthens − The University of Georgia has been awarded federal stimulus funding to launch an innovative new program that will help meet the workforce needs of Georgia’s growing biotechnology industry....
UGA receives $700,000 grant to create biomanufacturing master’s program Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:35AMThe University has been awarded federal stimulus funding to launch an innovative new program that will help meet the workforce needs of Georgia’s growing biotechnology industry. The three-year, $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will create a new Professional Science Master’s program in biomanufacturing and bioprocessing that capitalizes on UGA’s academic strengths, facilities ...
Granite Falls Council debates need for screens Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:33AMMembers of the Granite Falls Town Council have called a public hearing for Monday, Aug. 2 to address the need for a screen between multi-family complexes and single-family neighborhoods.
Business Digest for Saturday, July 17, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:03AMThe following businesses are mentioned in today's Business Digest: Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives, Compass at Golden Pond in Hopkinton, Framingham Court Mediation Services (FCMS), Babson College, ``America's Top States for Business," Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation, and The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (MRAEF).
BRIEFLY: July 17 Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:42AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.