Renovations News
- PRINCETON: Activity at former Lahiereâs site Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:25AMWork is being done in the restaurant portion of the former Lahiereâs building.
- WEST AMWELL: Solar plan, bonding measure are township topics Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:09AMWEST AMWELL — Township officials will address two topics of local interest at two separate meetings next week.
- Meridian to renovate Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:05AMAt a time when some banks face flat profits or are cutting back services, Meridian Bank is demonstrating its commitment to the community.
- Calallen ISD trustees vote to move ahead with lab renovations Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:02AMCalallen Independent School District trustees recently voted 3-2 to move forward with remodeling 15 classrooms at Calallen High School into computer labs.
- Future of Romeville uncertain as some students shift schools Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:46AML’Observateur CONVENT – Tearful eyes accompanied the decision by the St. James Parish School Board to shift the pre-kindegarten and kindergarten students at Romeville Elementary School to Paulina Elementary School.
- Waterfront bridge closed on eve of concert series Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:45AMStop us if you’re heard this one before. The CSX Railroad-owned bridge over the railroad tracks to the Hudson waterfront, off of Front Street, has been closed due to the extremely degraded and damaged state of the wooden planks that make up its beck. This is the third summer in a row that the bridge has been closed for a time due to its crumbling surface, and officials say this year is the worst ...
- Borders Books poised to close remaining store in Mount Kisco Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:45AMMOUNT KISCO — As Borders Books executives wrestled with bankruptcy filings and now a massive liquidation sale, customers came to the large Mount Kisco store Tuesday to shop, browse and commiserate.
- First look into the newly renovated Lower Merion Administration Building Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:43AMFor the past year the historic Lower Merion District Administration Building has been undergoing renovations and has been off limits to the public and most of the administration. But as the work comes to an end, school officials and others are beginning to get their first look inside the new building. A public viewing of the building is planned for early October.
- South Salt Lake voters to decide whether city purchases Granite High property Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:43PMSOUTH SALT LAKE — Voters will decide whether the old Granite High School property will be purchased by the city and turned into a civic center.
- Oak Ridge Apartments: Renovations Begin Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:32PMA St. Joseph apartment complex, once known for crime and drugs has turned over a new leaf.
- Extra, Extra Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:18PMIn tonight's Extra, Extra, the Biebs makes a special nuptial appearance, Eric Garcetti works on his acting chops, Carmageddon in fast motion, and watch where you follow that GPS. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . [ more › ]
- Wood County crews on scene of grassfire Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:12PMOfficials with the Wood County Sheriff's office confirm crews from several departments are working a grassfire near Quitman.
- Namesakes make a luxe voyage Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:07PMIN COLOGNE I bought cologne, in Frankfurt I ate a frankfurt, in Mainz a mainz course, but Cochem had me stumped. The quest for eponymous souvenirs is tough.
- Art gallery opens after renovation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:40PMTHE Ipswich Art Gallery re-opened yesterday after extensive renovations.
- Local nonprofit to renovate new headquarters by Thanksgiving Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:03PMCramped in its current space and pinched by cost overruns that prevented its first plans to relocate, Bluffton Self Help now has a home that fits its growing mission and its budget.
- Summerfest's Attendance Rises Slightly Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:28PMSummerfest organizers are pleased with the growth in attendance and revenue.
- Steam renovations offer faster downloads, quicker updates Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:19PMBasically, Steam downloads just got faster. There’s a technical explanation for what’s going on with the online video games e-tailer’s latest update, but the takeaway is simply that.
- New digs for dogs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:14PMGuide Dogs for the Blind will soon have updated, improved facilities. Plans to revamp the nonprofit agency’s residential hall and other upgrades were approved last week by the San Rafael Planning Commission.
- The Mansion at Noble Lane Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:08PM“It was love at first sight.” That’s how Monique Greenwood describes her first look at the former Bethany Mansion, a property she recently purchased with plans to turn it into a wellness spa resort — The Mansion at Noble Lane — by Spring 2012.
- In Mill Valley, school’s out but construction is in Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:06PMPassers-by glancing in the direction of Tam Valley or Old Mill elementary schools this summer will see the usual quiet abandonment of summer replaced by a hive of construction as workers hurry to finish a host of renovations before students return this fall.
- Summerfest posts increase in attendance, revenue Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:03PMAttendance at Summerfest 2011 edged close to the 900,000 mark, and the nonprofit Milwaukee World Festival Inc. reported Monday that revenue from ticket, food and drink sales also increased over last year.
- Demolition of Chardon Rubber Co. building is under way Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:01PMThe walls came tumbling down on schedule for the redevelopment of the former Chardon Rubber Co. property in Chardon.
- Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Heroes Join Carter's Kids and Environmental Media Association to Revitalize San ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:01PMContact: Becky Carter, Rebuilding Together, Marketing and Communications Director, +1-202-518-3500
- State May Close Vail Pass Rest Area Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:37AMThe Colorado Department of Transportation may have to temporarily close restrooms for hikers and bikers on Vail Pass because of budget cuts.
- Motorists to get flashing yellow arrow Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:35AMOhio is getting ready to introduce motorists to a new type of traffic light to help them navigate busy intersections.
- Red Oak Apartments to get facelift – inside and out Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:34AMRenovations will soon be under way at Red Oak Apartments on West Red Oak Road. The $5.7 million project will see upgrades to the inside and outside of 116 units.
- Flashing yellow arrow may be added to traffic lights Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:31AMFederal officials want states and communities to add a flashing yellow arrow to traffic signals to give drivers a clearer indication that they may turn left, cautiously.
- With Reforms Under New CEO, Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:13AMWoodsville -- A year and a half ago, Cottage Hospital was struggling to cover its costs.
- Kick Off: Nation ponders crushing WWC loss to Japan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:03AMAmerican soccer fans just can’t catch a break lately. First it was the 2009 Confederations Cup final. Then the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup championship against Mexico. Now add the 2011 Women’s World Cup final. Holding leads does not come easy to US men’s and women’s national teams.
- Old barn should be razed, Milton couple says Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:02AMYou’d be hard pressed to find a couple that loves Milton much more than MJ and Melinda Ostinato. The couple was recently featured in Delaware Today magazine and the Ultimate Guide to Delaware promoting the town as a great place to live. And despite a recent quarrel with a neighboring property owner and town officials, the couple’s love for the town hasn’t been sullied. The Ostinatos have voiced ...
- Flashing yellow arrows bound for Ohio intersections Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:52AMOhio Department of Transportation spokesman David Rose tells the Chillicothe Gazette and its sister newspapers that yellow arrows could begin showing up in the state next year. He expects they'll be installed as part of major renovations or new construction.
- Renovations At Madison Square Garden Drive Business Across The Hudson Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:46AMNewark's Prudential Center and the Izod Center in East Rutherford have seen an increase in concerts this summer because the Garden is closed.
- Dan Gross: 'Diceman' on how he cometh to 'Entourage' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:17AMANDREW DICE CLAY says he considers "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin "my Quentin Tarantino." What the comedian means is that he hopes that Ellin's casting of him for a recurring role on the final season of the HBO series is the equivalent of what Tarantino casting John Travolta in "Pulp Fiction" did to kick-start Travolta's career.
- Whidbey Island marine park closes for renovations Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:08AMWhidbey Island -- Possession Point State Park, a marine park on the southern tip of Whidbey Island, will be closed for two to three months beginning Monday, according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
- SPRINGFIELD: Board decides not to close school Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:07AMSPRINGFIELD The Board of Education has decided that closing its only school is not a viable option for the district.
- Storytellers: For 30 years, Walt Danley quietly closing the big deals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:05AMWalt Danley can drive down almost any street in Paradise Valley and tick off the name of who lives there, what it last sold for, any major renovations done to it and its current value.
- PRINCETON: Valley Road School group airs film on reuse of buildings Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:54AMMore than 50 people attended a screening of âThe Greenest Alternativeâ hosted by the Save Valley Road School Adaptive Reuse Committee (SVRSARC).
- Saudi- 'Spend wisely to avoid breakdown of family and spouse' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:42AMSaudi- 'Spend wisely to avoid breakdown of family and spouse'
- Veterinarian to open new office in Urbana Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:00PMURBANA – An abandoned coffee shop is getting a facelift on North Main Street, where its tenant hopes it will soon be filled with exam rooms, dental facilities and a pet pharmacy.Erin Williamson, owner of The Pet Clinic of Urbana, said renovations on the building at 1053 N. Main St. should be completed within the next few weeks, and the business could be open by late August or early September .
- New fire, police stations, municipal court on schedule Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:50PMPlans to construct a new fire station, along with a police and municipal court building, are going according to schedule, Marysville city staff members said June 11 during a public safety committee meeting.
- Swim-a-thon July 21 makes laps for Souderton Community Pool Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:15PMAfter raising $9,000 for the Souderton Community Pool renovation project last year, the Souderton summer swim team is ready to dive into another fundraising effort July 21.
- Volunteers help create dreams in Gifford for those waiting for affordable housing Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:34PMGIFFORD — Chuck Krenz of Rockledge has built a lot of cement block homes in his days as the owner of CornerStone Masonry of Brevard Inc. But nothing makes him feel as good as when he knows the home is for people in need.
- Out of the pool Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:32PMBy Adam Sweeney education@couriernews.com Spending time baking for the First United Methodist Sports Camp Friday, Russellville School Board President Virginia Berner stumbled upon a fitting metaphor for the Russellville School District.
- Closer's contributions lead to Cordero Field Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:03PMCloser's contributions lead to Cordero Field
- Azalea Park to get public restrooms Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:57PMThe town's premier park is about to get public restrooms. It was one of those, er, urgent campaign promises.
- Baseball field gets new name and look thanks to Reds pitcher Francisco Cordero Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:39PMA baseball field at Pioneer Park in Kenton County has been renovated, renamed and dedicated thanks to Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero and the Reds Community Fund.
- Floyd County Might Fix Signage at Courthouse Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:43PMCHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials might finally be ready to put the "Floyd" back in the Floyd County courthouse. The signage has simply read "County Court House" since at least the 1970s — though no one seems to know exactly when that happened — after work was done to prepare a leaky roof.
- Art Center readies for revamp with groundbreaking celebration Saturday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:21PMThe Palo Alto Art Center will be getting a fresh coat of paint, and much more. To celebrate the start of $7.9 million worth of renovation work to the aging center. the city is hosting a groundbreaking today.
- Given honest criteria, who could join Hornets in contraction? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:56PMThe NBA-owned Hornets nearly ace the test of Ken Berger's criteria for contraction. As the league looks to stanch yearly losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, what other franchises meet the mark?
- Lake Merritt transformation on the horizon Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:30PMOn a sunny June morning, excavation crews dressed in billowy white jumpsuits and masks began breaking open a subterranean warren of chambers under 12th Street, invisible to the joggers and dog walkers passing overhead.