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  • Change factors in water leaks Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:05PMWhen Brian Jacowitz opened his water bill in February, he was hit with a nasty surprise. He owed $3,103.20 for water and sewer charges at his Windermere home. An irrigation leak in his back yard from burst pipes resulted in his bill being more than 30 times the usual monthly payment. The calculation was based on a county water leakage billing adjustment policy approved in November. The policy ...
  • Ross Creek Reservoir could be largely filled in Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:08AMThe Dunedin City Council will consider largely filling in Dunedin's scenic Ross Creek Reservoir, following the discovery of cracks in the dam's embankment. read more
  • Top Picks: Home show in town Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:27AMExplore new ideas in home remodeling, landscaping and garden care at the three-day California State Home & Garden Show, opening Friday at the Sacramento Convention Center.
  • HOME SWEET HOME SHOW Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:20AMFall is coming, and we're going to be spending more time indoors. For homeowners everywhere, it's time to get those upgrades done before winter sets in. And what better way to find vendors and contractors than at a home show?
  • Time for a new economic approach? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:41PMConsultant tells local business leaders to rethink how we lure new industry.
  • Fairpark agency to focus on generating activity Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:56AMTUPELO - The board members of the Tupelo Redevelopment Agency are investigating the possibility of building a home in Fairpark themselves to generate activity in the downtown district.
  • Executive Profile: Matthew Sapola Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:14AMMatthew Sapola started Do Your Own Landscape in 2008, after a number of friends and family asked for help with their home landscaping projects.
  • Home show gives Labor Day home improvement ideas Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12PMFlorida's Largest Home Show is underway this weekend at the Tampa Convention Center.
  • Anger is new director of Discovery Park Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:45PMDiscovery Park has a new director who wants to open the facility for more public use — including an outdoor classroom in a shaded area.
  • Going Green Might Not Mean Grass Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:02PMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives.
  • Madison Borough Council Candidate McDowell says he wants to talk to residents Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:51AMOn the campaign trail, Bob McDowell, right, talks with Jim Pedicini of Sherwood Ave. Submitted by Madison Borough Council Candidate Robert McDowell. MADISON - Starting on Thursday, Sept. 9, Robert “Bob” McDowell, a Democratic candidate for Madison Borough Council,...
  • Housing grant contest goes to Internet voting Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:49AMA quarter-million grant application from a local transitional housing program has been named a finalist to compete for a Pepsi Refresh Grant, and now it's up to Internet and text-message voters to push it over the top.
  • Democratic candidate to Madison residents: âLetâs talkâ Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:48AMMADISON - Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, Robert McDowell, Democratic candidate for the Borough Council, will be sitting outside or inside Drip at 34 Main St. from 2 to 3 p.m. each Thursday, and at Atlanta Bread at 6 Main St. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday, to listen to Madison residents’ ideas and concerns about local government.
  • Ellisville’s PRIDE wins regional and state honors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:07PMELLISVILLE, MS (JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE) - Taking PRIDE to a whole new level has earned the City of Ellisville the Southern Economic Development Council's (SEDC) 2010 Community Economic Development Award for towns with a population under 5,000. The city also earned state recognition in June, allowing the winning program, "Progress Reinvigorated in Determined Ellisville," (PRIDE) to compete ...
  • Town’s future Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:13PMLisa Joy Globe Editor Residents want to maintain Lacombe's uniqueness including its Edwardian downtown, Victorian neighbourhoods and lush...
  • Upland event off Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:06PMUPLAND - The 20th annual Second Avenue Farmers Market in downtown has ended earlier than expected this year. The Thursday night market has been canceled due to financial troubles facing the market's organizer, Main Street Upland, officials said.
  • The James: New Hotel in Soho Opens, Art Curator Included Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:15AMArt Curator Matt Jensen found new and emerging artists to populate the hotel’s corridor arts program. NEW YORK, NY.- The James , a hospitality brand synonymous with the seamless blend of modern, residentially styled, state-of-the-art technology and guest-centric service found at its Chicago location, will bring those same attributes to its new property in New York City . The James New York ...
  • Downsize for a More Affordable Retirement Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:06AMCost cutting now will set you up for a secure retirement.
  • 'Kelli's Playground' honors Windham girl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:53AMTracy Littlefield and Irene LeClaire were two of the many volunteers helping to build Kelli’s Playground in Windham on Saturday, helping here to guide the support poles of the new swing set into an anchor hole.
  • Ohio Internet Marketing Agency, Webbed Marketing, Announces New Hires and Growth in Columbus Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:00AMColumbus, Ohio based Internet marketing agency announces expansion and new hires, furthering its growth in the Columbus market.
  • Christians in camo commandeering military Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:15PMDuring basic training, I remember the great lengths my fellow soldiers and I would go to in order to relax and escape from our drill sergeants. People would make a minor cold sound like the final throes of pneumonia in order to reach the haven of sick call for a few hours. But the easiest [...]
  • The James Brings Its Brand of Liberated Luxury to New York City With Soho Luxury Hotel Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:02AMThe James, a hospitality brand synonymous with the seamless blend of modern, residentially styled, state-of-the-art technology and guest-centric service, today announced the opening of its New York luxury hotel, The James New York.
  • Commission hears economic development update Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe Emery County Commission met for their yearly meeting in Green River. The commission voted to approve a $250 donation to the Emery County Business Chamber to help with their kick-off event planned for October. County ...
  • Voters to decide $47 million in bonds for Pass campus Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:26PMThe Pass area moved a step closer to realizing a Mt. San Jacinto College campus in Banning Thursday after its board of directors voted to put a bond to build the school up for vote in November.
  • TransLogix solution for WA logistic group Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:24PMWestern Australian logistics company, All Earth Group, has successfully deployed TransLogix’s integrated sapphire transport management software suite across all of its business units.
  • Niskanen addition relieves overflow tension Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:05PMThis fall, three brand new Niskanen student housing apartments opened to students, relieving much of the tension NDSU has been experiencing due to its high enrollment rates and not enough space to house students.
  • Huntsman Springs: The Dream Materializes for its Namesake Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:59PMJon Huntsman is an impressive, fascinating man with a real vision for what he wants and the means to get it. He has a big heart and a genuine nature, putting his hand on the shoulders of new acquaintances in a warm, welcoming manner that makes you feel immediately comfortable.
  • IC students start with service Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:13AMAn Illinois College football player from Texas was happy to do some landscaping in his new community Sunday afternoon.“It feels good to help the community, especially in a town that will be my home for the next four years,” said freshman Daniel...
  • Turn your home into an eco-chamber Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:00AMHome values are soft, but a green house cuts utility bills and can boost resale value. Find out how.
  • Seattle parks levy leads to unwise spending Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:16AMAs a result of the well-intended 2008 vote, Phinney Ridge, for example, could get one new park and upgrades to an existing park that was recently improved.
  • STEVEN & COKIE ROBERTS: Strong hands and hearts Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:39PMSteve's 91-year-old mother recently spent time in a hospital near our home in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. The nurses who cared for her included Leah from Kenya and Jo-Anne from South Africa.
  • A say in the matter: Web site allows for citizen input for future development Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:54PMMuskogee City Planner Gary Garvin shows how to go through the Web site encouraging citizen input on city land use and zoning issues. The Web site has an interactive map and a survey.
  • The Eco-Economy Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:03PMThese days, it's rare to find a business owner who hasn't been drawn into the green industry's sweeping groundswell -- if only in a small way.
  • Town Talk for Aug. 30, 2010 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:02PMConnoisseur's Trail The Connoisseur's Trail, a must-see for any art and epicurean aficionado, presents its fifth edition Sept. 3 in Vail Village. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the Connoisseur's Trail is a sumptuous saunter showcasing art and jewelry from some of Vail's finest galleries complemented by the pairings of world-class wines and spirits with tasting-size delicacies from top ...
  • Public welcome to give ideas to beautify Lake Gardens Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:39PMNATURE lovers brimming with ideas for the new and improved Lake Gardens can now send in their opinions and suggestions to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
  • The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Fighting the Joe Millers of the WorldWeekly Mulch: Fighting the Joe Millers of the ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:54AMWeekly Mulch: Fighting the Joe Millers of the Worldby Sarah Laskow, Media Consortium blogger Joe Miller, Sarah Palin's choice candidate for one of Alaska's Senate...
  • Same-sex couples in Florida face myriad legal, financial hurdles Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:20AMSame-sex couples in Florida face myriad legal, financial hurdles
  • Our Town: Deborah Howe – Community gardening is part of the landscape Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:50AMIt was after hearing two back-to-back weekly sermons at Grace Episcopal Church that Deborah Howe got an idea.
  • Same-sex couples in Florida face myriad legal, financial hurdles Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:33AMAs dozens of attorneys gather in Miami Beach this week to brainstorm and share ideas, this fact remains: For thousands of gay couples in Florida and across the country, not being able to marry carries financial and legal burdens numbering in the hundreds.
  • City youth aim at $250K prize in order to build skate park Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:30PMFriday August 27, 2010 North Adams Transcript NORTH ADAMS -- A group of city youth are dreaming big and hoping to win $250,000 from the Pepsi "Refresh Project" for a skateboard and BMX-bike park. But they’ll need help from the community to secure the funding, which is awarded through a month-long online and texting vote campaign, which opens Sept.
  • Construction begins on new Route 159 through Collinsville Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:18PMCOLLINSVILLE - State and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to mark the start of construction for the widening of Illinois Route 159 in Collinsville.
  • Special garden for the disabled Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:11PMKUALA LUMPUR: A special garden for the disabled in the Botanical Garden is among the new features in the pipeline for the upgrading works. "We are looking at the types of plants that are suitable for the purpose.
  • Lending a helping hand during Community Serve Day Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:27PMBrendan Moeller does some painting at Lockwood Elementary last Saturday during the second annual Community Serve Day, organized by Bothell's Northshore Baptist Church and Redmond's Overlake Christian Church.
  • NYSF goes green Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:37PMTouring the fairgrounds alongside Governor Paterson was New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker. Our Tamara Lindstrom caught up with the commissioner to talk about some changes around the fairgrounds this year and why the unofficial fair color is green.
  • News Digest Time Warner: We Have 150 HD Channels In NY TVPredictions.com Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:29PMWashington, D.C. (August 26, 2010) -- Time Warner Cable says it has recently launched more than 25 new High-Definition channels in the New York area, bringing its total there to more than 150.
  • Berea zoning code set for long-awaited review Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:48AMA committee is reviewing such issues as land uses, zoning classifications, landscaping and signs.
  • Strolling Down 'Green Street' At The Fair Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:54PMOf course, cheese curds, cookies and corn are a hit at the State Fair but this year, there's something new that really represents Minnesota. They call it "Green Street" where there are tons of green ideas.
  • Fall Atlanta Home Show September 24-26, 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:07PMATLANTA -- The 27th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show will bring ideas, innovations and experts in the home improvement and remodeling industries to Atlanta's Cobb Galleria Center Sept. 24-26, 2010. Among the many offerings is an exciting roster of speakers including HGTV favorites Joe Washington and Tonya M. Williams.
  • Whatâs next for downtown? Williston residents, officials discuss possible concepts Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:37PMResidents had an opportunity recently to provide input on how to improve the appearance of the downtown area.
  • International news in brief August 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:00PMSpanish Armada to adorn House of LordsA series of six huge paintings depicting the ...