Road Warrior: Rutherford-Passaic bridge is dark no moreWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:23AMSubmitting to a root canal or getting a cavity filled can sometimes provoke dark thoughts, but for Elizabeth Burke of Wood-Ridge, the prospect of visiting her dentist in Clifton became brighter last week thanks to some bridge work midway between both towns.
PCVS, Courtice topsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:21AMFair Rosamund and Her Murd e re rby Courtice Secondary School andMere Mortalsby Peterborough Collegiate were named the two outstanding productions at the Sears Drama Festival. They go to the regional finals, from April 12 to 17 in Cornwall.[...]
Quick takesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:03AMDiabetes cases and costs climb. Free talk focuses on the role of spirituality when facing a serious illness. A good mom-baby bond overrides stress during pregnancy. Check that you're stocked for an emergency.
Suburban doctor visits Haitian orphanageWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:02AMDr. Mona Khanna, an Oakbrook Terrace physician and Northwestern University journalism graduate, is in Haiti working on relief efforts in the wake of the earthquake there.Khanna, 44, is working with a team from AMURT, an international volunteer disaster-relief group, and writing occasional dispatches for the Sun-Times:PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — I left Chicago for Miami on Saturday, March 6, and ...
Park district offers spring parties, egg huntsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:02AMThe Round Lake Area Park District has planned several events to help families celebrate spring.Mr. Rabbit's Spring Party will be held for children ages 1 to 6 from 10 a.m. to noon on March 25 at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake.The party will include games, an art project, a snack and a visit to Mr. Rabbit in the Neighborhood. Parents are asked to bring cameras to ...
Blight problems again focus of Bradford City Council meetingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:25AMOne city resident told Bradford City Council at Tuesday’s meeting that Mayor Tom Riel needs to be more positive about code enforcement, while at the same time he acknowledged that more needs to be done in the fight against blight.
Family can sue over fatal S.F. police shootingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:47AMThe family of an unarmed man who was shot to death by San Francisco police in the attic of an apartment can go to trial in a suit accusing the officers of illegal entry and excessive force, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. Asa Sullivan, 25, was killed...
Police arrest arson suspectWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:59AMEugene Faith Center security guards stumbled upon a man allegedly trying to set fire to a church building Monday night, leading to an arrest that may have provided investigators with the break they had sought in a recent string of arsons. The suspect, Mathew Wayne Rossi, 31, fought with the …
Early-1900s coal mine had high ash contentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:16AMIn the early 1900s, Medford had a coal mine on Coal Mine Road off of the old Phoenix Road (now North Phoenix Road). How long did it operate and why did it close?
Many In California Not Ready For 'Big One'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:42AMEarthquakes in Chile and Haiti are unwelcome reminders that many people in California may be unprepared for the "big one," researchers said.
L'ville shocks No. 1 'Cuse in Freedom Hall finaleMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:22AMLOUISVILLE, Ky. - A reserve guard that Louisville coach Rick Pitino considers so bashful, he sounds shy even when he yells, made sure to send venerable Freedom Hall out with one more memorable game. Kyle Kuric scored all of his career-high 22 points in the second half, and the Cardinals stunned No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday before a record-crowd of 20,135 at the 54-year-old venue. It was the ...
Dennisport crash claims life of driver, 23Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:14AMA 23-year-old Chatham man died late Saturday night after the car he was driving struck a tree off Depot Street near the Harwich border.
Along Route 74: Was that the last of the snow?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:01AMExpressing this thought out loud may jinx things but, “I hope we don’t get any more snow” until next winter. The first snow of any consequence each year is exciting. But once things melt away, the succeeding winter storms are something many...
Faith takes volunteers on relief trip to HaitiSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:59PMCHIPPEWA TWP. — Twelve nights after the earth shook, Haiti was still and the airport in Port-Au-Prince dark when a plane from Pittsburgh landed.
Guardian Angels Help Patrol Waldo AreaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:22PMThe Guardian Angels are making their presence known in the Waldo area. The controversial group of crime fighters hope they can help prevent another attack from a serial rapist.
County at 90 percent risk of experiencing an earthquakeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:21PMAfter the 7.0 magnitude Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti and the devastating 8.8 magnitude quake offshore Chile last week, Northern Nevadans may be concerned about a major quake occurring, and according to a new report, most communities have every reason to be on edge. Nevada is one of the most earthquake-prone states, yet residents are not necessarily prepared to handle a major seismic event or the ...
Louisville rips No. 1 Syracuse to close Freedom Hall in styleSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:40PMLouisville gave Freedom Hall a memorable send-off. Kyle Kuric scored all of his career-high 22 points in the second half and the Cardinals upset No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday, providing one more highlight from their 54-year-old home.
Tap The Sun's PowerThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:30PMTo appreciate the power of the sun as an energy source, just look around your own backyard in late winter.
Man found guilty of robbery at gunpointThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:09PMLA PORTE — Suspected robber James Mrozinski Jr. was found guilty Thursday on one count of robbery and one count of burglary — both Class B felonies — by a jury in La Porte County Circuit Court.
Residents Urged To Prepare For FloodingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:55PMWith the remnants of last month's record snowfall still covering the ground across Western Pennsylvania, officials are urging residents to prepare for what could be the area's next big problem: flooding.
Bangor police wrestle with cramped quartersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:24PMBangor Police Chief Scot Alo may not preside over the the most cramped police department in the Coulee Region — but if he doesn’t, it’s awfully close.
City Officials Warn Residents Of Future FloodingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:24PMSome much-needed sunshine gave Pittsburgh residents a reprieve on Thursday from a seemingly never-ending snowfall in February, but city officials have already turned their attention toward what might come next.
Coral Springs High senior gets 20 years in abduction attemptThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:17PMSays his mind was addled by drugs Two years after he walked into a Coral Springs townhouse and tried to carry a sleeping 11-year-old girl out the door, Timothy Christian Schlafer offered an explanation for his crime: drugs.
Food, medical supplies needed for Chile earthquake survivorsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:40PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Volunteers are packing up food, toiletries and medical supplies but the donations are fewer for Chile than they were for Haiti.
Black Bear Captured After Killing Dog In NJThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:07PMIn Wayne New Jersey, a black bear that last night killed a dog in a backyard was today tracked by police. It had residents worried, and one woman has lost a long-time pet. The bear, about 300 to 400 pounds, which was tranquilized by police, was found behind Nirmeen Ibrahim's home in Wayne under a rear deck.
Vehicle break-ins continueThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:34PMThe rash of vehicle break-ins around Stillwater continued this last week, though they slowed down some.
Paul Bowers: Homeless in Columbia: Shifting Gears After a Tense NightThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:31PMWhen he pointed the shotgun at my chest, I didn't see my life flash before my eyes. I didn't bargain with God for another chance at living. I didn't fight; I didn't run; I didn't think at all.
Vermont utilities say more than 16,000 without powerThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:09AMUPDATE: 12:26 p.m. MONTPELIER — More than 16,000 households are without power in Vermont after nearly a foot of heavy wet snow fell across the state overnight.
Deep, wet snow, power failures, bad roads todayThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:06AMDeep, wet, heavy snow, power failures, bad roads and poor visibility are expected to greet most Vermonters today as the first major snowstorm since early January swipes the state.
NYSEG issues snowstorm precautionsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:48AMNYSEG is closely monitoring weather forecasts and preparing to respond to power outages caused by extreme winter conditions that are in the forecast across the state for Thursday and Friday. Both wet, heavy snow and severe wind may cause considerable damage to trees.
Art concert lets audience ‘see’ musicThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:25AMA two-day music and art installation by artist Dao Anh Khanh opened in Hanoi Wednesday with twenty singers giving freestyle vocal performances as 50 dancers “decoded” the music with their body movements.
Delaware County braces for another big snowstormThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:58AMTwo weeks after breaking the Delaware County area’s snowfall record, Old Man Winter will pile it even higher today through Friday.
Red Cross Urges PreparednessThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:58AMCorning, N.Y. - Winter storms can be ‘deceptive killers’ since the majority of winter-related deaths are caused by events related to the heavy snowfall, high winds, and freezing rain that...
Survival TipsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:09AMUTILITIES HELP
Man stabbed in suburban dispute eludes cops before calling for helpThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:06AMA police search that began late Wednesday for a man who ran away from a domestic disturbance in New Hope, while bleeding heavily from a knife wound, ended early today after the man gave up and called for help.
Cheramy Rusbuldt: 'Out, Out Brief Candle' - Macbeth arrives in McKinneyThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:54AMI’ve always despised winter in Texas. We have no snow for Christmas, but we have ice and assorted discomforts January through March. Well, this year, we had snow, snow and more snow!
Greensboro-formed band brings flashlight show to the GrottoThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:25AMThursday night, a throng of flashlights and a local band brought Holy Ghost Tent Revival to Asheville, where the group said they finally earned a following after forming in Greensboro.
sOccket: Soccer Ball by Day, Light by NightThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:16AMEvery great once in a while, you come across something that makes you slap your head and say, "That's...just...brilliant." No, I don't mean the soccer ball pictured here. Well, actually, I DO mean the soccer ball pictured here. Although, this ...
Answers sought in Visalia restaurant fireThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:11AMNearly five months after an intentionally set fire gutted the former Gina's Ristorante in south Visalia, the owner's dream of opening a first-rate Thai restaurant at that location is on hold.
South Park neighbors pitched in while power was out from stormThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:47AMJackie Lopretto had stored food in the freezer and stocked up on flashlights and blankets, but when the electricity went out in the South Park apartment she shares with her husband, David, she worried.
Shovel brigade' aids snowed-in Clinton neighborhood residentsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:28AMResidents of the Williamsburg Estates community in Clinton (from left) Tyrone Eugene, neighbor George Potts, and Eugene's son, Nijel Eugene, 13, shovel around a neighbor's home Feb. 10. Tyrone Eugene organized what one neighbor nicknamed the "shovel brigade" to assist elderly, sick or disabled residents in the community.
Hearing waived in Chambersburg burglary spree caseThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:07AMA Maryland man accused of participating in a number of burglaries in Chambersburg last month gave up his right to a preliminary hearing this week on multiple counts of burglary, conspiracy, criminal trespass and receiving stolen property.
25 minutes with Alan WakeThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:03AMFor the last five years, the small Finnish game studio Remedy has weathered a stormy economy, kept its studio small against the trendy tide of high production costs, and has somehow kept Microsoft at bay from canning its project after a half decade of tinkering.
Vt. man tells court he disengaged from wedding fight before eyebrow bitten offWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:01AMBARRE — A decorated Iraq war veteran whose eyebrow was partially bitten off in a fight at his wedding reception told jurors Tuesday that he voluntarily pulled away moments before the other man lunged and bit him. ... - By JOHN CURRAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS