The man with the Metro East park planFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:19AMIn November 2000, voters on both sides of the Mississippi River approved large park districts to provide funding and project coordinating agencies for regional recreation projects. In Madison and St. Clair counties, that is the Collinsville-based Metro East Park and Recreation District. Since early 2004, Mike Buehlhorn has been its executive director. He recently sat down to discuss the district ...
Your Town for March 3Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:04AMSt. Louis Recycling locations announced for light bulbs AmerenUE has announced several locations to recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs in South St. Louis and South St. Louis County.
Survey crews map out BJ's projectMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:54AMMonday March 8, 2010 PITTSFIELD -- Preliminary work for the construction of an 85,000 square foot BJ's Wholesale Club is still moving forward, with survey crews mapping out the Hubbard Avenue site in preparation for the permitting process.
Market Commentary and Intraday NewsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:41AM(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: AutoZone fell $.20 or .1 percent, to $168.59. Gap fell $.04 or .2 percent, to $22.28.
Early Glance: Specialty Retail companiesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:32AMNEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: AutoZone fell $.20 or .1 percent, to $168.59. Gap fell $.04 or .2 percent, to $22.28. Home Depot rose $.12 or .4 percent, to $31.92. Lowes fell $.07 or .3 percent, to $23.98. OfficeMax fell $.07 or .4 percent, to $16.37. TJX Companies fell $.14 or .3 percent, to $41.39.
Acer Aspire Core i3 Dual Core 2.13GHz 16" Laptop for $500 + free shippingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:14PMOffice Depot offers the Acer Aspire AS5740-5780 Intel Core i3 2.13GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. LX.PM902.143, for $499.99 with free shipping. That's $150 off and tied with our February mention for the lowest total price we could find for th...
National Jobs Tour Makes Stop In The BronxSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:57PMJob site Monster.com recently joined politicians in the Bronx to help residents find employment.
Historic Jefferson Railway reopens with Spring ScheduleSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:53PMFind local news, events, classifieds and businesses in Gilmer, Texas. You can also place classified ads, post local events and promote your business.
The birth of JVP fear psychosisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:38PMThe JVP was led by Rohana Wijeweera, who once deceived himself to be a socialist revolutionary, but was finally revealed as a megalomaniac capitalist with a love for wine, women, luxurious cars and raucous speeches inciting death and destruction.
Cadillac home expo todaySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:20PMCADILLAC - Thinking about updating your countertops? Putting a new coat of paint on the walls? Doing landscaping? Then the home expo is the place to be today.
Woman ignores gut feeling, becomes victimSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe victim said she met the woman known as “Lucy Jones” through some mutual friends. Jones called early one morning to ask if the victim would pick her up from a location on Providence Road. Jones then asked if she could stay at the victim’s residence until a friend could come get her.
Arthur J. BohanSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:01AMArthur J. Bohan, 81, a lifelong Danbury resident, died at The Kent on Friday, March 23, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was the devoted husband of Marjorie (Quaas) Bohan.
Friday's Sentinel police logSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:38AMHere is Friday's Sentinel police log. State police at Newport (567-3110)
Where ideas can flowSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:15AMCAMBRIDGE - It took more than 10 years, but the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s famed Media Lab has finally moved into its new digs.
Which class teaches you "How to paint a wall" better?Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:45AMThe Home Depot class started out badly. First, the manager couldn't allow me to take pictures. This was expected since I had forgotten to call ahead for corporate clearance.
We need to raise all our voicesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:40AMMary-Margaret McMahon doesn't get embarrassed. She's dressed in a giant pea-pod costume, urging passersby to visit the farmers' market she helped organize in a nearby park.
Renters can get creative if landlord allows itSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:29AMThe new American dream: Renting, until the dust settles. More Americans are renting homes and giving up on home ownership — at least for now. Job loss and foreclosures are forcing some folks out of their family homes and into apartments and rental homes.
Use WD-40 to get scotch tape off wood doorSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:28AMHow do you remove scotch tape from a wood door? This sounds like a sticky subject. Because scotch tape does not adhere well to wood surfaces that have not had a finish applied, I will assume that your wood door has been painted or stained.
Tuscan villa beckons, at Buffalo Home & Garden ShowFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13AMWhen visiting the main feature at this year's Buffalo Home & Garden Show -- enticingly dubbed the "Villa in Tuscany" -- don't forget to look down.
March 7, 1910: Locomotives Collide in East AuroraFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:17AMOne hundred years ago next week, East Aurora was the site of an impressive train crash. Below is the unedited 1910 report of that collision printed in the East Aurora Advertiser just days after the incident. At that time, the railroad was level with local streets. The incident occurred on the line between Olean Street (where there is now a viaduct) and Persons Street (which is now split in two ...
Former Lisle police sergeant diesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:10AMFormer Lisle police sergeant and local businessman John J. Bellandi died March 1 at his home.
Veteran nurse was leader in communityFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:03AMBy MARK ZABORNEY BLADE STAFF WRITER SANDUSKY - LoyBelle Poole, 82, a registered nurse for decades at the former Providence Hospital who quickly emerged as a leader in the community groups for which she volunteered, died Sunday at Firelands Regional Medical Center. The cause of death was not known, but she reported feeling ill early in the day, son Wesley said. She lived at Parkvue Place ...
Repeat part of Bolingbrook plan from Day 1Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:01AMHeight has its advantages. As the Bolingbrook girls basketball team huddles to end practice, the hands of Morgan Tuck, DaLacy Anderson and Chanyere Hosey appear to be reaching for either the sky or the ceiling.
Battle-tested: From soldier to business leaderFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:52AMIn the spring of 2008, Wal-Mart threw an annual shareholders meeting befitting its stature as the world's mightiest retailer. It was a gala event hosted by rapper and actress Queen Latifah and featuring performances by American Idol winners David Cook and Carrie Underwood, teen sensation Taylor Swift, '80s rockers Journey, and country stars Keith Urban and Tim McGraw.
Souderton area group pledges longterm support to HaitiFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:49AMNever take the roof over your head for granted. This is what the team of 27 volunteers traveling with the Souderton Mennonite Church learned when they lived through the earthquake that hit Haiti in January, and saw the devastation that it caused an already impoverished people.
Employers cited for support of California Guard, ReservesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:31AMThree Solano County employers are among 160 statewide nominated for a U.S. Defense Department award.The California Highway Patrol office in Vallejo, the Fairfield Police Department and Napa's WorkHealth/Queen of The Valley Medical Center are among nominees for the 2010
The cockney SiberiaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:29AMThe Thames Gateway development is the largest urban regeneration scheme ever attempted in Britain. If it fails, the area risks becoming a vast wilderness robbed of its rich natural landscape and cultural heritage.
Las Vegas: Toyota TidbitsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:49PMVEGAS VAULT: Joey Logano finished sixth in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, best among the 13 Toyota Camry drivers in the field.
Postal Service's emerging model: Never on SaturdayTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:33PMThe post office is renewing its drive to drop Saturday delivery — and plans a rate increase — in an effort to fend off a projected $7 billion loss this year.
No mail on Saturdays Postal service proposes change to cut costsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:27PMWASHINGTON The post office is renewing its drive to drop Saturday delivery and plans a rate increase in an effort to fend off a projected $7 billion loss this year. Without drastic action the agency could face a cumulative loss of $238 billion over 10 years, Postmaster General John Potter said in releasing a series of consultant reports on agency operations and its outlook.
Special Series : Boot Camp for Marine Recruits BeginsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:20PMUnited States Marines no doubt have a tough job. But before the training to become a Marine actually begs, the recruits have to be received and processed.
DIY Chalkboard Table Makes for Easy Note-Taking When Inspiration Strikes [DIY]Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:18PM# diy Inspiration can strike at strange times, and you don't always want to go hunting for a pen and paper to capture your idea. DIY weblog Instructables has you covered with this easy-to-build chalkboard table. More »
Every Man For Himself - Afghan Militias Take On TalibanTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:13PMIn some parts of Afghanistan, neither the Afghan security forces nor the international ISAF troops have been able to protect ordinary people. Now the Americans are arming local militias so they can take on the Taliban.
Postal Chief Seeking 5-Day Delivery WeekTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:47PMWASHINGTON (AP)- The post office is renewing its effort to drop Saturday delivery- and plans a rate increase- in an effort to fend off a projected $7 billion loss this year.
Neighborhoods: Annondale, Clifton ParkSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:24AMAnnondale is a small subdivision set on a short road that ends with a single cul-de-sac.
Joey Logano making stridesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:24AMThere was nowhere to go but up this season for Joey Logano, who had a roller-coaster rookie season as the youngest driver at NASCAR's top level.
MSI Core i5 Dual Core 2.26GHz 16" Laptop for $600 + free shippingSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:19AMOffice Depot offers the MSI A6200-021US Intel Core i5 2.26GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, for $599.99 with free shipping. That's $100 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 5.5-lb. notebook features an I...
Do-it-yourself projects more popularSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:46AM(MCT) — Using a quarter-inch trowel, Susie Love of Winston-Salem scooped some mortar out of a bucket then started spreading it on a floor. ''Now butter it," said her instructor, Pete Henderson, as she reached for a floor tile. Love spread mortar on the back of the tile then placed it on the floor. ''It really wasn't hard," she said after the workshop. read more
MY VIEW - Saving the pastSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:22AMIt has never made any sense to fix an old building, and that becomes truer as a building enters its dotage.
Hibbing Public Library notes Feb. 28Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:20AMCelebrate “Teen Tech Week” beginning on Monday, March 8, at the library. Nintendo Wii “Rock Band” will be available every afternoon, March 8 through March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library auditorium. Bring in your friends and rock.
At 19, Logano finds his waySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:16AMLAS VEGAS - There was nowhere to go but up this season for Joey Logano, who had a roller-coaster rookie season as the youngest driver at NASCAR's top level.
Woodbine food service workers locked outSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:58AM329 food service and hospitality workers, among the lowest-paid employees at Woodbine racetrack, are locked out after contract negotiations broke down.
Black veterans proud of serviceSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:32AMGarlon Johnson's foxhole was no more than a foot deep and a foot wide when he stopped digging.