Albert Usset: The nuts and bolts of a Rockford River Days Grand MarshalSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:18AMThere are specific criteria that must be considered in selecting a Grand Marshal for the Rockford River Days Parade. Candidates who make it to the final selection process should:
ROBBINSVILLE: Township wants state to pay for reforestationSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:14AMROBBINSVILLE The bulldozers have already cleared 118 acres of trees that used to help muffle the din of tractor-trailers barreling down the NJ Turnpike near the townshipâs elementary school, soccer fields, homes and the 19th century historic farmhouse once owned by the townâs founding family.
Officials launch Norwich dreamSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:13AMNorwich - After 14 years in the planning stages, officials on Friday removed the "proposed" out of the description of the $22 million regional transportation center at the corner of Falls Avenue and
OUTDOORS: A firsthand look at Asian carp controlSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:33AMI was on the Illinois River Thursday near Morris' Stratton State Park. Looking over the parking lot I observed several large trailers used for commercial plate Jon boats. Even though the vehicles had no names on them, I thought
Morgan county moves into new courthouseSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:22AMBERKELEY SPRINGS - Things are still "moving along" smoothly at the new Morgan County Courthouse, as officials and employees continue to move in their belongings and settle into their new work space.
Crown fire grows to more than 13,000 acresSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:15AMThe blaze in northern L.A. County has forced the evacuation of 300 homes. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph were making the fight difficult. The governor visited the site Friday. Firefighters launched an aerial assault Friday as part of a stepped-up campaign to tame a wind-driven wildfire that has consumed more than 13,000 acres in Los Angeles County's High Desert, threatening hundreds of homes.
Canadian RV dealers first U.S. shop, in Riverside, closesSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:12AMA Canadian RV dealer who opened American All-Star RV in late 2009 off Highway 91 in Riverside, his first U.S. dealership, has closed the store less than a year later.
DOH Works With DrillersFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:08PMMOUNDSVILLE - Mounting complaints from residents about roadway conditions has local officials looking at ways they can partner with gas drilling companies to make improvements to Ohio Valley roads.
Oops! Crane falls into Lake WhatcomFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:06PMA crane rolled off a barge and into Lake Whatcom at the Bloedel Donovan boat launch late Friday afternoon, closing the launch until Saturday morning.