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  • Atlanta OKs surveillance-camera center, gives us perfect excuse to wear fuzzy-mustache-and-glasses disguise Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:08AMThe Atlanta City Council on Monday approved plans to create a center where surveillance camera footage from across the city could be monitored. The center, which sources tell us will be called the Jeremy Bentham Knowledge Complex has already raised the ire of some privacy advocates, would include feeds from public and private cameras.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
  • Grant County 4-H Fair results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:56AM10 x 10 GARDEN 1 Parker Kelly - Blue Ribbon - 1st place Parker Kelly - Reserve Champion Parker Kelly - Honor - Merit Parker Kelly - Best of Show 10 Kendall Green - Blue Ribbon - 1st place 2 Megan Wegman - Blue Ribbon - 1st place 3 Valerie Trees - Blue Ribbon - 1st place Jennifer Wegman - Blue Ribbon - 1st place 4 Jamie Bagley - Blue Ribbon - 1st place Jamie Bagley - Honor - Merit Jamie Bagley ...
  • Hudson eyes fee waiver to build senior center on Benson's land Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:45AMHUDSON, N.H. -- The town will ask Gov. Lynch and the Executive Council to waive a $76,000 purchase fee for the land to build a new senior center in Benson Park, Selectmen Chairman Shawn Jasper said.
  • Rebirth of a Tudor gem Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:11AMSouthampton’s rich history is set to come alive once again as one of the city’s most important historic buildings re-opens its doors.
  • Clamdigging around Rowayton Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:26AMField Trip Guides wanted for the Farm Creek Nature Preserve. The Norwalk Land Trust " Creekers " are guiding Norwalk fourth grade classes on field trips to Farm Creek. Ten classes have been scheduled for one-hour field trips during May and June. Three guides are needed for each class.
  • New Bedford pier electrification could start in the fall Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:02PMFishermen could soon be plugging into a new shoreside power supply system that is expected to cut down on the use of diesel-run generators and help clean up the air and improve water quality in the city's harbor.
  • Health Reform That Passes the Buck Is Short-Sighted Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:21PMUnderlying causes of soaring Medicare-Medicaid bills must be treated first.
  • School board declines to challenge exam exemption policy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:40PMTop students in the Springfield School District will be eligible to skip some final exams this school year, despite opposition to the idea from some school board members.
  • State victim fund sees cash influx Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:40PMA fund that once held hundreds of thousands of dollars for Nebraska crime victims has been reopened to its most popular set of clients.
  • Bainbridge plans to make busy intersection near ferries more foot friendly Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:21PMThe state is footing most of the bill to make the island's busiest intersection safer for pedestrians.
  • Telecom carriers oppose proposed subsidy cuts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:37PMTelecom trade groups oppose a Republican plan to divert money from the Universal Service Fund. read more
  • County park system has wish-list Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:52PMFAIRMONT - Believe it or not, Martin County has only had a county park system since the 1970s. What began with federal, state and county funds is now a county-only endeavor.
  • County park system has wish-list Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:52PMFAIRMONT - Believe it or not, Martin County has only had a county park system since the 1970s. What began with federal, state and county funds is now a county-only endeavor.
  • Grants help Eastern Connecticut towns save history Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:42PMSince 2001, every municipality in the state has received a grant from the Connecticut State Library’s Historic Documents Preservation Program, according to LeAnn Power, public records administrator for the library. Power said the library has awarded 1,585 grants totaling $11.7 million.
  • Grants help Eastern Connecticut towns save history Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:42PMSince 2001, every municipality in the state has received a grant from the Connecticut State Library’s Historic Documents Preservation Program, according to LeAnn Power, public records administrator for the library. Power said the library has awarded 1,585 grants totaling $11.7 million.
  • Movers, shakers to buy Lawrence County racetrack-casino Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe group buying a long-delayed Lawrence County racetrack and casino project from Indianapolis-based owners consists of local behind-the-scenes movers in politics, horse racing and development.
  • Movers, shakers to buy Lawrence County racetrack-casino Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe group buying a long-delayed Lawrence County racetrack and casino project from Indianapolis-based owners consists of local behind-the-scenes movers in politics, horse racing and development.
  • Business Briefs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:59PMGroup given cash for NCRS applications The Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service recently ...
  • Business Briefs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:59PMGroup given cash for NCRS applications The Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service recently ...
  • New Docks, Channel Dredging Possible At Wethersfield Cove Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:52PMTown Might Apply For Federal Grant To Help Pay For Project The town might apply for a federal grant to help pay for a project to dredge the Wethersfield Cove boat channel and buy new docks for the riverside park.
  • New Docks, Channel Dredging Possible At Wethersfield Cove Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:52PMTown Might Apply For Federal Grant To Help Pay For Project The town might apply for a federal grant to help pay for a project to dredge the Wethersfield Cove boat channel and buy new docks for the riverside park.
  • $12M ‘green’ Su Clinica building under way Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:11PMBROWNSVILLE — A new, $12 million building under construction for Su Clinica Familiar was celebrated this past weekend for its green construction, the 170 jobs it is expected to bring and the greater healthcare access it will foster.Su Clinica...
  • $12M ‘green’ Su Clinica building under way Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:11PMBROWNSVILLE — A new, $12 million building under construction for Su Clinica Familiar was celebrated this past weekend for its green construction, the 170 jobs it is expected to bring and the greater healthcare access it will foster.Su Clinica...
  • Transcript of TV interview with Sen. Frank Drilon Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:35PMJuly 14, 2011. Q: Why would you think it would be better for a private entity to take over PCSO's functions? We just have to open our minds with reforms. The state agency never indulges in the operation of the casino or in lotto. The state agency always would just supervise or regulate to make sure the interest...
  • Transcript of TV interview with Sen. Frank Drilon Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:35PMJuly 14, 2011. Q: Why would you think it would be better for a private entity to take over PCSO's functions? We just have to open our minds with reforms. The state agency never indulges in the operation of the casino or in lotto. The state agency always would just supervise or regulate to make sure the interest...
  • Engineering study on hold Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:35AMThe North Platte Telegraph Further discussion about an engineering study for the courthouse was tabled at Monday's commissioners' meeting. In October, building and grounds supervisor Jack Gier had said it's difficult to find parts for the outdated boilers and said piping installed in the 1920s is rusting through.
  • Wild West Arena gets a facelift Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:45AMThe North Platte Telegraph Visitors to this year's Nebraskaland Days celebration will be greeted by a series of improvements at the Wild West Arena. Even though the festivities won't begin until June, crews have been working hard this week to complete the projects in time.
  • Nigeria: The Women in Jonathan's Cabinet - Who They Are Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:14AMUntil her appointment as Minister of Finance by the then President Olusegun Obasanjo on July 15, 2003, only a few Nigerians, outside the economic and financial sectors, knew of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
  • Area roundup: McCall knocks out Winslow in first round Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:04AMElijah McCall isn’t sure if Saturday’s first-round victory was the fastest of his career, but he didn’t hesitate to label it with a different superlative.
  • State, county to increase patrols Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:51AMCapt. Mike Ross, Chief Deputy Grant County Sheriff’s Department said drivers can expect to see more police on Indiana roadways in the next few weeks, as law enforcement agencies across the state increase their impaired driving patrols through the end of the month.
  • Varner responds to challenges Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:50AMPete DeLongchamp and Zac Kinch put pressure on leader Andy Varner during Saturday’s third round of the Chronicle-Tribune Amateur Grant County Men’s Golf tournament, but to no avail.
  • Lakeview to offer summer care Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:49AMLakeview Preschool Childcare offers Lakeview Summer Care 2011 Monday through Friday, through Aug. 12, at Lakeview Christian School, 5316 S. Western Ave. The service is for Grant County parents and their children ages six weeks to 12 years.
  • Program to help reduce prison overcrowding brings HOPE Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:12PMBy ROB MORITZ  Arkansas News Bureau  read more
  • Community Bulletin Board Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:00PMDamage Assessment Workshop: A two-hour workshop designed to teach people how to tell if a building is unsafe after an earthquake and mitigate hazards in the home. $10 fee, Tuesday Nov. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration required, online at www.nsemo.org or call North Shore Emergency Management Office at 604-983-7440.
  • Eternal search for good day care Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:01PMEternal search for good day care
  • Popular senior transit program on chopping block in Boynton Beach Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:26PMBoynton Beach 's popular Shopper Hopper transit program for seniors could hit the brakes by Oct. 1.
  • Creative projects help manage storm water in neighborhoods Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:07PMA rain garden in University Heights and a stream restoration project in Cleveland are helping neighborhoods curb flooding and create green spaces. The projects are part of a creative program funded by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
  • Replacement home for Pasco disabled veteran still on hold Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:54AMBy Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Saturday, July 16, 2011 Tim and Shannon Carmack with their boys, Christopher Carmack, 5, right, and Jonathan Denobrega, 12, await their new home. HUDSON — Tim Carmack has spent most of his life at war. Bitten by a parasite while he was an Army sergeant fighting in Vietnam, he ended up with a disease that left him dependent on a wheelchair and unable to work ...
  • Work Begins on Site for Senior Housing in Elma Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:19AMBuilding efforts have begun on a new senior housing facility in Elma now that the company has all its permits and incentives to move forward.
  • Title streaks continue at junior county Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:34AMThere were some streaks that continued during Friday’s Grant County Junior Amateur Golf Tournament at The Elks Country Club.
  • Emergencies Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:34AMGrant County Sheriff’s Department
  • BRIEFLY: July 16 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:36AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • Igacos nagpasigarbo, usa sa 6 lugar gipailawom sa GWatch Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:01AMMAPASIGARBUHON ang lokal nga panggobyerno sa Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) tungod usa sila sa unom ka mga lugar dinhi sa Pilipinas nga napailawom sa Government Watch (GWatch) program. "Here in Mindanao, only Samal island was chosen to be a part of the program, and we are so proud of that," sumala ni Cleto Gales Jr., city administrator sa Igacos. read more
  • Kenton board votes to hike property tax Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:25PMBy KEVIN BOWDEN Staff Reporter Kenton’s 2011-12 city budget is going to have to rely on a 25-cent property tax increase to balance the spending plan. Kenton’s board of aldermen got its first look at the city’s proposed new budget Tuesday night.
  • Buffalo Grove and Long Grove News Briefs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:45PMTexts on outages are available A text-messaging service is available for cell-phone subscribers to get power outage information. ComEd has partnered with AGENT511 so you can receive text messages that alert you of estimated restoration times and other important outage information affecting your ComEd service. ComEd does not charge customers for the notification, however, standard message and ...
  • Agencies asking City Council for transportation aid Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46PM  Transportation for the Boys and Girls Club and adults with disabilities will be on the Conway City Council agenda as it meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. read more
  • Seattle Genetics stock falls most in 21 months Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:08PMSeattle Genetics Inc. fell the most in 21 months after U.S. regulators called for additional clinical trials for the company's ...
  • Oak Creek increases fees for medical marijuana businesses Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:15PMAn ordinance approved Thursday increases fees associated with operating a medical marijuana center, including a $2,500 initial application fee, up from $750, and a $1,500 initial inspection fee, up from $150.
  • City expands free summer meal program for kids,  thanks to Walmart Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:05PMThe Walmart Foundation recently committed nearly a quarter million dollars to a summer meals program for youth run by the city of Seattle. The program provides free breakfast and lunch to young people aged one to 18, in close to 90 sites across Seattle.
  • Calgary home prices too high for single buyer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:32PMOn a $72,000 salary, even a condo is likely too pricey for this young career woman. Family Finance suggests waiting a couple of years to accumulate a sturdier downpayment