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Top hot and budget-friendly 2009 destinations Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 12:24PMSYDNEY - Looking for somewhere new to visit this year that is not going to break the bank?
Palatka to note its 156th birthday today Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:55AMPalatka Daily News As football fever sweeps North Central Florida, Palatka City Commissioners are scheduled to hold their first meeting of the new year.
North Bossier Park Tennis center to expand Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 9:26AMThe Bossier Parish Parks and Recreation Committee agreed Wednesday afternoon to appropriate $390,000 to new construction at the North Bossier Park Tennis Center.
Massachusetts Officer Uses GPS to Find Missing Girl Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 9:11AMThe officer used the street view option on the Internet search engine site Google to find the girl and her grandmother in Virginia.
Happy Trails Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 9:02AMThere are only a few roads leading into the Florida Panhandle, but there is more than one way to travel on those roads.
Owner fights for county approval to build Castaic hotel Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:04AMBy Jim Holt Signal Senior Writer jholt@the-signal.com 661-259-1234 x527 Posted: Jan. 7, 2009 8:51 p.m.
Youth fairs teach responsibility, organizers say Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 11:56PMYoung Tara Glasscock, 8, of Zephyr, showed her big, fluffy white rabbits Thursday during the first day of events at the 57th Annual Brown County Youth Fair. This is the first time the third-grader from Early Elementary School has been able to participate, and she is excited.
Two women charged with armed robbery Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 11:21PMCity police Tuesday arrested two Asheville women charged with robbing a string of motels and convenience stores at gunpoint since September.
El Monte may shutter hotels due to crime Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 10:42PMThe city of El Monte wants to clean up crime at local motels.
Mattoon approves $627,000 for public works expenses Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 9:48PMMATTOON — The city expects to spend $320,130 in Motor Fuel Tax money on street resurfacing and repairs this year, based on action taken Tuesday by the city council.
Fees would affect businesses, parolees Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 4:00PMBy Bob Mercer, American News Correspondent...
State proposes reorganization of agencies to aid homeless faster Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:19AMConfronted with a growing number of homeless families across Massachusetts, state officials have proposed a reorganization of key state agencies that will help find homes faster so that the root causes of the problem can be addressed.
COMMUNITY FESTIVALS APLENTY Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:41AMAgler, a Wayne farmer, earned the right to meet the king of late night when he won the national cluck off at the annual Wayne Chicken Show. Now 53, Agler said his experience on the “Tonight Show” was one of the most memorable and fun moments of his life.
City plans boost for youth baseball Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:12AMWestern Little League was well prepared to weather a financial storm. It had a certificate of deposit in case revenues dropped, and water drawn from a well to cut down on utility bills.
UPDATE 1: Flood evacuations continue in Sevier County Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:11AMSevier County authorities are evacuating residents around the Little Pigeon River due to rising flood waters.
Funding For Special Olympics A Priority Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 9:17PMLincoln Mayor Chris Beutler says funding for the Special Olympics USA National Games is a top priority this Legislative session.
Waiheke tops budget-friendly travel list Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:38PMLooking for somewhere new to visit this year that is not going to break the bank?
Last chance to register for FEMA aid Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:22PMIke victims who wish to apply for FEMA aid have just a few days left before they lose the opportunity.
Smokers, others adjust to law Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:24AMThe new smoking ban irks some people and pleases others.
Signs of the times: Book celebrates Pittsburgh ads Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:21AMPITTSBURGH (AP) — Signs for bars and restaurants. Signs for businesses and services. Signs for motels — many in neon and harkening back to an era before the bland sameness of modern lodging.
But for the grace of God Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:59AMBad news numbers are up all over: foreclosures, unemployment, applications for public assistance. But few places show the personal side of those numbers so clearly as the Mid-Valley pantry lines and church offices, where pleas for help have had volunteers running and phones ringing, night and day.
Weather, economy challenge Upper County Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:35PMUPPER COUNTY — Thursday’s closure of Snoqualmie Pass due to heavy snow and avalanche danger proved a boon for most motels in the Upper County. But the Easton Motel wasn’t among them.
Census 2010 officials hope for high participation Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 10:31AMEfforts have already begun to encourage South Dakotans to fill out their Census 2010 survey when it arrives in the mail more than a year from now.
Masland looks back over area industry and history Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:07AMFrank E. “Mike” Masland III remembers the heyday of industry in the Carlisle area. From his days in the carpet industry at C.H. Masland through his retirement, the 87-year-old South Middleton Township man has had a few surprises but has no regrets.
November resort tax collections down 13% Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:54PMOrange County resort tax collections for November totaled $12.05 million, 13 percent lower than the year-ago period.
Laws work to keep highways clutter-free, making sites seeking foot traffic work harder to advertise Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:15PMSCOTTSBLUFF — Successful tourism requires solid attractions, but an attraction isn’t good enough if tourists can’t find it.
New inns moving in Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:22PMComfort Inn and Suites opened its doors Tuesday as Vicksburg’s 30th hotel, but Paul Patel said he is not anticipating full bookings for at least the first quarter of 2009 due to the slow economy and a sharp increase in new hotel rooms in the city.
Mary Belk: Time to clean up the annual holiday mess Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:18AMThe New Year. For some it will rush in like a racehorse on steroids. Others won’t notice it’s here until they write a check and discover they’ve put the wrong year.
State studies ways to halt suicides at Gorge Bridge Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:57AMPhoto: State officials are considering ways to deter suicides on the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, including building a higher railing.
2008 Top 10 Stories - Number 6: World Superbike Championship roars onto Miller track Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:56PMRegarded as the single-largest sporting event ever hosted in Tooele County, the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship proved to be a major sight for spectators across the globe during its weekend run at Miller Motorsports Park this past summer.
Officials: Overturned lamp sparked small apartment fire Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:55PMThe fire at Dan River Crossing Senior Apartments that forced the relocation of several residents Wednesday was caused by an overturned lamp in one of the units.
CENTRAL PA NEWS Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:31AMThe West Shore School District crossed a legal hurdle in mid-December by sending a scuba diver to the bottom of its swimming pool. The diver installed a drain cover that brought the pool into compliance with a new federal law intended to reduce the chance of drain-related drownings.
Winter brings Yellowstone wildlife close to road Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:00AMYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- We were expecting to see plenty of wildlife on a winter outing to Yellowstone National Park, but — silly us — we thought we might have to get through the entrance first.
No stress over pets Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:16AMWhile the residents of the Fairmont Arbors await the go-ahead to return to their apartments following Monday night’s fatal fire, they can be rest assured knowing their pets are in good hands.
Hints From Heloise Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:46AMChristmas Storage
Douglas Dispatch Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:08PMBISBEE — Cochise County Militia, a local group, will hold a border watch event in February that is open to the members of the group as well as members of the public.
‘The Mayor Happend’ Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:24PMThe Jackson Free Press got an anonymous call about the mayor of Jackson tearing down a house with sledgehammers in late August 2006. The call came about a day after local news reported on the mayor injuring his hand during a late Saturday-night visit to the Upper Level Nightclub—another in a series of visits —and getting minor medical treatment at a local hospital.
Lodging association makes director permanent Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe Oregon Lodging Association has named Jeff Hampton its president and chief executive officer, three months after he was recruited from Travel Oregon to serve as temporary executive director for the industry association.
Top 10 stories of 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:58AMFile photo by Karl Hauber/The Tribune The extent of the Mid-Iowa flooding was visible from a plane in June 2008. Here are the top-10 stories as selected by the news staff of the Ames Tribune.
Homeless services unlikely with state fiscal downturns Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:45AMLITTLE ROCK — The economic downturn is working a double whammy on Arkansas’ homeless — their numbers are increasing and finding state aid for the homeless is difficult.
Say ‘so long’ to smoky saloons Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:01AMJoe Wright of Scappoose is confident Oregon’s transition to include taverns and bars in its realm of smoke-free workplaces won’t interrupt his 50-year on-and-off smoking habit.
Council handles brief agenda Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:59AMLAMAR—A fairly light schedule was on tap for the Lamar City Council when it met for the final time in 2008.
Not the “Other” Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:28AMMass incarceration is the civil rights struggle of our day... If it’s anything I hate, it’s being late for an appointment, but there I was, scrambling for my keys, just 20 minutes away from a scheduled meeting with Timothy Harris, the executive director of .
Study: Glacier an economic engine Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:07AM• Glacier, on an annual average, has 404 people on its payroll, and the total number of jobs supported by “non-local” visitors, amounted to 1,745 full-time equivalent positions.
Deadline extended through winter for FEMA-paid hotel stays Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:58AMThe Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of Texas, is extending the deadline for its transitional sheltering initiative until March 13, 2009.
The year in review -- January Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:40AMThe News takes a look back at the top stories from January through June, 2008. On Saturday we will feature the top stories from July through December.
The Top 10 Stories of 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:22AMNumber 1Power Plants debate
Gear-heads get their turn at The Rock Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:37AMOld NASCAR track offers big-time thrills.
Water case comes to boil, faces court in Sharp County Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:29AMWhen Clifton Johnson appears in Sharp County court Monday to face felony theft charges, Sam Oakley plans to be sitting in the gallery close enough for Johnson to see him. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
Sentinel Morning Update: Local hotels booked for presidential inauguration Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:32AMThe third week of January is normally a slow time for local hotels and motels.