Carbondale appoints firm to design school renovationsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:23AMCARBONDALE - The Carbondale Area School District will apply for zero-interest bonds from the state Department of Education to fund high school renovations in 2011. School directors authorized an application for $20 million from the bond program. They als
Troy could have new movie theaterFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:14AMTROY — The city could soon have a new movie theater and 600-space parking garage, with construction slated to begin around the time Dinosaur Bar-B-Que plans to open its doors after receiving final planning approval Thursday.
Academics drive renovations at St. Johns High SchoolFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:11AMEditor's note: This is the second in a series of articles developed by the St. Johns Schools for Tomorrow Committee on the $64.3 million bond issue at St. Johns Public Schools.
Temple Club site may become restaurantFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:09AMWhat started as a church and most recently housed a nightclub could become a restaurant and entertainment venue in Lansing's Old Town district.
Relocation to MDM moving forwardFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:06AMMunicipal administration is confident an agreement is within reach with Lethbridge Community College for use of the M.D. McEachern Community Complex. Director of Community Services Cam Mertz reported to council on March 2 that meetings with college officials have been "very successful".[...]
A Turnaround for Kent TwitchellFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:32AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Artist Kent Twitchell, who in recent years saw some of his photorealistic murals tagged by graffiti and, in one notorious case, painted over, now has something to be happy about: He recently won a commission to create three new pieces, indoors this time, in Downtown Los Angeles.
Age of the MuseumFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:31AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, which has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, this week announced a major new exhibit that will open along with the revamped facility. Museum officials said that the permanent exhibit Age of Mammals will debut July 11 — that will also mark the completion of the restoration of the museum’s 1913 main building.
Trabucco is the new principal of Stevenson SchoolFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:21AMFAIRFIELD TWP. – Michael Trabucco became principal of the grades K-3 Stevenson School on January 1 this year while continuing his duties as the K-6 school district’s supervisor of special services.
Upset as HSE removes statues from hospitalMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13PMTHE HSE was yesterday accused of acting “disgracefully” by removing statues and other Catholic religious objects from a hospital in Co Kerry.
Peninsula Gaming Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full...Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:05PMPeninsula Gaming, LLC (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The Company is the parent of (i) Diamond Jo, LLC ("DJL"), which ...
Perez Gives State Of The City As His Trial LoomsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMPerez rejected a call to temporarily step down when his criminal trial begins. Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez gave his state of the city address Monday night. WNPR’s Jeff Cohen reports.
Immediate go-ahead for heritage works if papers in orderMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:42PMTHE Penang Municipal Council may give approval within a day for heritage building owners to repair and conserve their premises if their paperwork is in order.
Traffic woes lead concerns regarding Loma Linda school reopeningMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:41PMLOMA LINDA - Some city officials and residents are voicing concerns about plans to reopen Mission Elementary School at the corner of Redlands Boulevard and California Street.
Government spending: Justify renovations at Penang port buildingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PMTHE Finance Ministry should form a committee to study the procurement of equipment and machinery in government departments and agencies, and the unnecessary spending on renova-tions and re-decoration of buildings.
Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans club a brighter place nowMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:14PMThe once dark confines of the Scarlet Lounge in the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans' of Canada building are a much brighter place these days.[...]
Time to make some noiseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:09PMFurther to Steve Bilida’s letter in your March 5 issue, I too have just completed my tax return and discovered that the tax refund is actually a non-refundable tax credit.
Comptroller tours Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:21PMHAGERSTOWN Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot was in Hagerstown on Friday to take a tour of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.
Museum auctioning items to help pay for renovationsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:05PMThe Idaho Museum of Natural History is teaming up with Prime Time Auctions to sell rock collections, and historical items to help with renovations and new exhibits.
Store owner makes emotional decision to closeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:16PMThe e-mails addressed to Tania Luehmann say it all. The e-mails addressed to Tania Luehmann say it all. “The Country House closing is such a BIG loss for Whitehorse. I will miss you. But I wish you every happiness and success in your future adventure.”
EPA Gathers More Soil Samples in NW MissouriFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:12PMThe Environmental Protection Agency has collected more soil samples as part of an ongoing investigation into a potential link between soil contamination and health problems in northwest Missouri.
City’s unsafe court closedFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:56PMPARTS of the Wangaratta courthouse have been condemned as unsafe with solicitors saying it will “create havoc” at one of the North East’s busiest courts. Major structural proble
Hooters, Beer Sellar to close for building repairsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:26PMHooters and the Beer Sellar will close later this month so repairs can be made to the aging building the restaurants share.
Pipe organ gets a new soundFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:17PMSharlene Sloop plays the pipe organ for the service at Englewood Christian Church on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The pipe organ was installed with the capacity to hold 40 stops, or sets of 61 pipes, but at the time only held 20. Now, the pipe organ's capacity has been expanded with additional stops that will add to the instrument's tonal range.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Announces Funding OpportunityFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:14PMInitiative focuses on social determinants of children's health EAGAN, Minn., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation today announced the launch of the second phase of "Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities," a 10-year grantmaking initiative that began in 2006.
Head Start CampusFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:08PMThere are plans for a school campus in the River City that's been vacant for the last 5 months.
UA vice president; former Tucson boss to retireFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:00PMTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former Tucson City Manager and current University of Arizona senior vice president Joe Valdez has announced he is retiring at the end of the school year. The 75-year-old Valdez has been with the university for 20 years. Before that, he managed the City of Tucson for 16 years. During his time at the UA, Valdez oversaw construction and financing of dozens of new buildings and ...
York County Wants PTL Hotel Renovated Or DemolishedTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:51PMA South Carolina county is warning the owners of the old hotel at the former PTL ministry to renovate the building or it will be demolished.
No compensation for Alliance CEO, group COOTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:50PMPETALING JAYA: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd group chief executive officer Datuk Bridget Lai and group chief operating officer Shim Kon Teck will not be paid compensation following their departure from the banking group, a source said.
Mall customers excited about news of saleTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:50PMThe impending sale of Burlington Square Mall was welcome news to several mall customers and at least one store owner Tuesday. On Monday, entrepreneur David Morton announced that he and other local investors had signed a contract to buy the mall and...
Cash for CaulkersTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:37PMPresident Obama has unveiled a new program, known affectionately as "cash for caulkers." It offers tax rebates in exchange for energy efficient home renovations.
Central doubles retail expansion budgetTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:33PMCentral Retail Corp, Thailand's largest retail conglomerate, yesterday announced it would invest Bt9.8 billion in expansion this year, more than double its budget for last year.
Morris Twp. might limit use of driveway storage containersTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:25PMMORRIS TWP. -- The township committee wants to take a proactive step to prevent streets from being dotted by hulking storage containers. The targets are the large containers commonly called PODS, for portable on-demand storage.
Squabbles Dogging U.S. ‘Big Picture’ In Middle EastTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:19PMWashington — Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama’s big-picture guy, is set to draw it for the Israelis next week in a major address: Confront Iran internationally, talk peace regionally.
Renovated, 'Beautiful' Cape May Library OpensTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:16PMCAPE MAY – The city’s library has opened following extensive renovations sporting a blue roof and all new furnishings.
What is Trump Worth?Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:49AMAt 60, Donald Trump is preparing for the day when he turns the family real estate empire over to his son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka. He has taught them well.
2nd Berkley bond request soughtSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:22AMBERKLEY — Could there be another bond request in the Berkley school district's future?
Crisis center to openSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:22AMBEN HOGWOOD CEDAR POINT — For two years, people suffering from a crisis – be it dependency related or a mental health issue – have not had the services they need easily available to them.
Truck to help in fresh water relief efforts for HaitiSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:21AMSeveral local men are blazing their own trail, hoping to aid fresh water relief efforts in Haiti by renovating a heavy-duty transport truck.
Greystone renovations uncover decades-old letters written by former superintendentSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:12AMJerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerOne of several letters written by former Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Superintendent Marcus Curry that were found during a renovation project inside the Morris County facility.A major renovation of The Arc headquarters on the former Greystone campus required...
Local builders shifting focus to find workSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:10AMMANSFIELD -- While home builders locally and nationwide had a tough year in 2009, demand for building permits nationally and in the Midwest is on the upswing.
MSU women break throughSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:06AMMISSOULA — While Saturday was a day for Montana to honor its outgoing seniors, a sophomore ruined the party as in-state rival Montana State upended the Grizzlies 77-72 in a game that was close all the way to the final minute.
Lit BeatSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:04AMPOETRY OUT LOUD, Hawai'i 2010 Competitions, a National Endowment for the Arts national initiative combining aspects of slam poetry, recitation and theater; Feb. 28, semifinals 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., finals 2-5 p.m., Episcopal Cathedral of St. Andrew, Tenney Theatre; free, open to the public; information, 839-9885.
Peabody Library not just for education majorsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:11PMStudents expect to be able to check out books from the Peabody Library, but if they take a right turn out of the lobby, walk up the spiral staircase, pass the orange and red jewel-toned ceiling win Advanced Hide Attached Image: Show the attached image in the story Hide Sidebar Blocks: Show standard sidebar blocks and ads. read more
City council wants to sell Sternberg buildingFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:09PMCity council members, in an informal vote Feb. 19, gave staff the go-ahead to begin planning for the sale of the Courthouse Professional Building on Littleton Boulevard.
Trustees consider rate hikes amid renovationsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:06PMShawn Fisher – News reporter. It was warm and sunny in McMinnville last weekend, but the Board of Trustees was too busy to soak up the rays. The trustees spent the weekend indoors at several meetings and presentations. On Feb. 20, the board discussed topics such as the school budget, tuition and ways that Linfield can be [...]
Architects sue school districtFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:58PMJackson Brown King Architects is suing the Carlisle School District for $68,159.90 plus legal costs for breach of contract.
Grand Blanc Township farm ownersFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:53PMGRAND BLANC TWP., Michigan — Ethan DeSota, co-owner of Simple Times Farm, said his nonprofit organization that offers children’s programs is a way to reach out to urban youth and to teach them about farming. However, the cabin where DeSota...
Bodies found during prison renovationsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:52PMSTRATFORD, Ont. - Workers in Stratford, Ont., renovating the local jail made a disturbing discovery this week two bodies buried on the site. The bodies are believed to be those of two men hanged for murder in the southwestern Ontario city more than 100 years ago.