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River Valley United Way Golf Classic returns to Russellville Country Club Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:26PMTournament officials would like to see more teams, sponsors By Kevin Hill Assistant Sports Editor The 12th annual Arkansas River Valley United Way Golf Classic will tee off at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Russellville Country Club. Once again, The Courier is the presenting sponsor, and is joined in sponsorship by AnPro, Dow Chemical Company and Feltner’s Athlete’s Corner.
Chagrin Falls needs a new police station for numerous reasons: Chagrin Solon Sun Letter to the Editor Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:24PMThe current Chagrin Falls Police Station housed adjacent to the Village Hall does not meet law enforcement accreditation standards and state building codes.
NSW schools toxic heater costs balloon Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:55PMExperts say replacing toxic gas heaters in NSW schools could take up to a decade and the cost will balloon.
UPDATE: Power Outages in Our Area Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:25PMSPOKANE, Wash. - As of about noon on Saturday Avista is making substantial progress in returning power to their customers. Approximately 1200 people are now without power, nearly half of what was reported at around 11:00 am. Again, crews are working quickly in trying to get power restored.
NSW schools toxic heater cost blowout Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:56PMReplacing toxic gas heaters in NSW schools could take up to a decade and the cost will balloon, experts say.
Energy-conscious riled by stores that leave doors open and A/C on Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:27PMChristopher Moline was spending a sweltering afternoon with his son Nicholas at the Bowie Town Center mall when he noticed that the doors of Rave clothing store were wide open. Materials and Supplies - Doors and Windows - Construction and Maintenance - Business - Energy
Worker trapped in condo explosion dies Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:40AMA 48-year-old construction worker who was pulled from the burning debris of a Norfolk house explosion yesterday...
Huffers stealing Freon in LaPorte area Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:18AMLaPorte Police are investigating several incidents in which Freon has been stolen from residential air conditioning units. Police believe the chemicals are being used by teens for huffing, the often fatal act of breathing fumes to get high.
Man dies from injuries suffered in Norfolk blast Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:04AMA Blackstone man has died from injuries suffered in an explosion at a Norfolk adult community, the Norfolk Fire Department said this morning. It is the only death from the Friday blast that sent eight to the hospital.
Mass. condo explosion hurts 8; 1 rescued Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:36PMA Massachusetts condominum has exploded while under construction, injuring at least eight people, including five construction workers.
Mass. condo explosion hurts 6 workers; 1 rescued Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:28PM(AP:NORFOLK, Mass.) A condominium exploded while under construction in Massachusetts on Friday afternoon, injuring six workers and two firefighters who responded to the blast.
HEAT ADVISORY Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:25PM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY. A HEAT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND WILL BECOME OPPRESSIVE WITH THE STRENGTHENING HIGH OVERHEAD. AFTERNOON HIGHS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WILL REACH 100 ACROSS THE I-10 CORRIDOR...WITH LOWER 100S ...
Mass. condo explosion hurts 6 workers; 1 rescued Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:06PMSix construction workers were hurt Friday -- three seriously -- when a home where construction was nearing completion exploded in a new Massachusetts development for people over 55. Construction - United States - Explosion - Labor - Building Trades and Construction Unions
6 workers hurt in condo explosion Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMPeople two miles away say they heard the blast.
Mass. condo explosion hurts 6 workers; 1 rescued Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:57PM(AP:NORFOLK, Mass.) Six construction workers were hurt Friday _ three seriously _ when a home where construction was nearing completion exploded in a new Massachusetts development for people over 55.
Extreme Makeover weekly schedule Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:25AMThe schedule of the build is as follows: Saturday, July 31: Watch perhaps the most dramatic day in the actual construction as the house takes shape with framing and window Installation
Bogalusa City Hall finds its former shine Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:24AMThe current incarnation of the Bogalusa City Hall was built at 214 Arkansas Ave. in 1917, and although it has since gotten more than one new coat of paint, this time the job was done right, said Mayor Mack McGehee.
Commentary: Budget information may help voters decide Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:23AMThe all-important questions on the Aug. 3 election ballot for Grosse Ile Township Schools offer voters a choice about the level of funding they wish to provide for the education of our students.
School officials discuss upcoming bond request at special meeting Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:53AMAdministrators from Saline Area Schools held a special meeting July 20 to discuss the upcoming $28 million bond proposal to be on the ballot Aug. 3.
Vet avoids prison for copper theft Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:13AMA veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder avoided prison Thursday and was sentenced to probation for stealing insulated copper from two Genoa Township businesses.
City moving animals out of Gasconade shelter Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:47AMAnimals from the antiquated Gasconade Animal Shelter are finding a new home.
Pigeon battle leads to Nevada putting insurance workers on leave until new building is found Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:24PMThe Nevada Division of Insurance office in Carson City was shut down Tuesday and most of the 75 workers were put on paid administrative leave while the state finds a new building in which they can work.
Tastee Sub Shop in Edison ready for lunch with Obama Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:01PMThe honor will not be lost on Carl Padovano and Dave Thornton, owners of the Tastee Sub Shop, who will host President Barack Obama early Wednesday afternoon.
Downtown Mundelein building gets spruced up, now awaiting tenants Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:10PMSaved from demolition in 2008, a once-dilapidated but historic building in downtown Mundelein has been repaired and awaits occupancy, village officials confirmed today.
Chevron Energy Solutions and City of Brea Announce 1.8MW Solar and Energy Efficiency Project Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:00PMChevron Energy Solutions, a unit of Chevron Corporation , and the City of Brea announced today the start of construction of an energy efficiency and solar project expected to save the city more than $13 millionÂ in net energy savings over the life of the project.
Energy efficient house keeps family cool without AC Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:14PMKyla Bennett of Easton can stay cool in her attic, even during the hottest summer days, because of her new environmentally friendly house.
Mobile County school board setting new construction plans in stone Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:25AMMOBILE, Ala. -- Mobile County school board members want to use another $29 million for construction - mostly from federal stimulus money - to build three new schools.
Tech Beat: Wii competition Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:07AMThe battle is heating up as a nationwide Nintendo Wii competition gets underway. Adam Balkin filed the following report.
Give air conditioner right care and stay cool, but just in case. . . Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:21AMSome tips for keeping your air conditioning running smoothly during the ultra-hot months -- and what to do if it breaks down -- from Deborah Evans, owner of Evans Heating & Cooling in Elgin, S.C.:
The right ceiling fan can make your home a haven Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:06AMWind chill isn’t something we normally think about in July. And it’s certainly not something we’d believe could occur in our living room. But when a properly functioning ceiling fan is spinning overhead, wind chill is exactly what we experience.
Westchester briefing Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:22PMMOUNT VERNON: Police were investigating if a man found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Tuesday committed suicide or was killed. "The investigation is still active," Sgt. Michael Marchuilli said.
Sky Wheel one step closer to Myrtle Beach Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:47PMMYRTLE BEACH—The SkyWheel could soon be coming to Myrtle Beach.
Transitioning to Cool Roofs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:46PMIn the effort to slow the pace of global warming, researchers and policy makers are encouraging the use of lighter colors for rooftops and streets worldwide. Dark, non-reflective surfaces which are common for asphalt and asphalt shingles, absorb heat from the sun and create a "heat-island" effect, plus a greater need for air conditioning. Lighter surfaces would reflect the sun’s rays back to ...
Waterville Opera House renovation planned Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:42PMRaising funds for a renovation of the Waterville Opera House are, back row from left, David Vermetten, Charles Bragunier; third row from left, Sammie Parker; second row from left, Mary Lou Roepke, Sharon Teagarden-King, Bevy Roepke; and front row from left, Lou Ann Roepke, Irma Sweet and Joyce Stryker.
HSD updates HVAC system Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:29PMBy Cara Bailey education@couriernews.com HECTOR — The school board discussed updates to the school building’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system additions during the district’s regular meeting Monday.
City Council approves bonds for street repair Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:18PMGainesville will be getting some street improvements after the city council approved a resolution and authorization of the publication of a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation in regard to the city’s street utility maintenance program.
ATR Eyes U.S. Market For Turboprops Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:11PMFrench-Italian regional turboprop manufacturer expects a pickup in demand for propeller-driven planes in the U.S. as airlines look to fuel efficiency.
United Technologies 2Q net income rises Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:59AM(AP:HARTFORD, Conn.) United Technologies Corp. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit jumped nearly 14 percent and revenue rose for the first time in nearly two years as aerospace and refrigerated transportation orders improved.
Smart Mama: My kids are annoying and messy. So what? Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:44PMOne night during the recent heat wave, I decided I was tired of heating up the house just to make dinner.
Montgomery Early Learning Center among tenants to sign new leases with Narberth Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:30PMSix weeks after taking on a more direct role as landlord, Narberth Borough has new leases with all of the tenants of its Narberth School building on Sabine Avenue as well as a new arrangement in place for professional management of the building.
Business Bankruptcies Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:01PMThis is a list of recent business-related bankruptcies filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The number after the filing date is the case number.
Copper thieves leave day care children without air conditioning Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:58AMHARRIS COUNTY, Texas —Parents and workers of Angel’s World Child Care have just about lost their cool. Copper thieves recently hit three separate units owned by the day care at 13390 Jones Road. Melody Bull has two children at the facility and can’t believe what people will do for a little cash. "It just seems crazy to me that someone would take air conditioning from a place that takes care of ...
On the market: Two homes under $253,000 in Elmwood Park, Mahwah Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:53AMOne-bedroom, one-bath new condo in Elmwood Park has 9-foot ceilings, covered balcony, assigned covered parking space. Pets OK. Buyer can pick finishes. Dual-elevator building. Complex has exercise room, outdoor heated pool with whirlpool.
Tehama County Police and Fire reports: 07/13/10 Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 8:25AMThe following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol.
Electric car prep begins Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:11AMSALISBURY -- Hey drivers, get ready to rev your engines to a gentle whisper. Electric cars from Chevrolet and Nissan are expected to arrive in select U.S. markets later this year.
Green buildings; global expo soon on building industry services Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:58PMNew Delhi, Jul 17 : With the concept of green buildings gaining momentum in India and abroad, the stage is set for a major international exposition relating to air conditioning, heating, ventilation and other services provided by the buildings industry.
Flores leads Tech at Skills USA National Finals Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:07PMBILLERICA – Shawsheen Valley Technical High School brought 11 of its students to compete individually in the national finals for Skills USA in Kansas City, Mo. on Monday, June 22.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:18PMKEARNEY — The “International” Traveling Office is coming to Kearney July 22. With no fees and no registration requirements, it is open to any individual or business interested in exporting and international trade.
Renovation begins at local federal building Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:48AMThe North Platte Telegraph A sign erected this week outside of the federal office building at 300 East Third Street in North Platte signifies the beginning of an extensive renovation project. The area branch of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will be moved into the building, which is also home to the post office, following the remodeling.
Boulder could hit record highs this weekend Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:33AMBraneon Roberts, 10, right, and Allan Sease, 12, show off a fish caught by Braneon in Boulder Creek near Eben G. Fine Park on Friday. They were taking a fly fishing class through the Thorne Natural Science School. Boulder temperatures are expected to be in the 90s over the next five days.