Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:54:54 +0100
State to investigate nursing home's financial needs
Geographical References: Colorado
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is investigating the needs of the Trinidad State Nursing Home (TSNH) in hopes of procuring some extra funding for it from the coming state budget. The CDHS will be canvassing the TSNH workers for their input Nov. 24, with a meeting between CDHS repre...
Temporary casino eyed to get head start on racing purses
Horse Racing at Raton officials are considering opening a temporary casino to help build up purse money for the live racing that is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2010 at a planned south Raton racino....
Columbia wins bike friendly award
Geographical References: South Carolina
Columbia is the second city in the state of South Carolina to receive the prestigious designation of Bicycle Friendly Community....
Coupeville library expansion moving ahead
Plans to expand Sno-Isle Regional Libraries' Coupeville branch took a step forward recently with the hiring of a Bellevue-based architectural firm....
Can you see town’s future?
FINN ROCK: People with forward looking minds are being invited to a planning session at McKenzie High School. The meeting, sponsored by the Blue River Community Development Committee (CDC) and the Community and Economic Development Program of Lane County, will focus on ways area residents see the f...
Honeymoon Yields Job
There is a new veterinarian in town, and this time she may be here for good....
SV Area Food Shelf a community affair
The Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, which currently is a "work in progress" according to City Administrator Deb Zimmer, became a reality because of community members and it is currently in need of help from others....
City, county and state elections inspire impressive voter turnout
Local voters followed the national trend of the election last week and turned out in droves to cast their ballots for city, county and state officials. Incumbents did well in some races, while others faced the national attitude toward change and lost to new or returning candidates....
Fountain Council turns down storage request
The Fountain City Council remained comprised of the same members following the Nov. 4 election. A total of 235 voters cast their ballots, and Mayor Richard Kujath received 212 votes, councilman David Gudmundson received 165 votes, and councilman Chad Wangen received 162 votes. An estimated 22 write...
Theatre renovation changes front
Saturday, volunteers worked at the Ute Theatre, Mankato. By day's end they had taken out the old front doors, front window and glass block wall. The wall was replaced with timber and a new front window and doors were installed. Later in the week, the interior of the wall was insulated and sheet roc...
Record turnout on Election Day
Geographical References: Maine
NORTH FRANKLIN COUNTY - - Historically, last week produced a recordbreaking voter turn-out that brought us a new Democratic President. In Maine, Democrat Barack Obama was chosen by 57.43 percent of the voters, defeating Republican runner John McCain who received 40.50 percent of the votes. This gav...
Surviving a difficult economy
People may be tightening their purse strings, but there are glimmers of good economic news from some retail businesses in the Milford area....
Magdalena Get Full-Service Fitness Center
Those in Magdalena who have wanted to get more exercise or replace some fat with muscle now have a place to get it done....
No lights, no problem for flag footballers
There are a lot of playfields and football fields in the area with lights. They allow numerous local teams to both play and practice....
Local sales still growing despite taxing economy
Despite facing a national credit crisis and a looming federal bailout, consumers of Buda and Kyle opened their pocketbooks in September and contributed to their local economies....
Recycling has economic, environmental impact
Saturday, November 15 is officially recognized as America Recycles Day, a time to encourage Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. It is also a special time set aside to raise awareness on the importance of recycling and the economic as well as environmental impact recycling can have on us...
Racing commission support stays with Raton; other application denied
Geographical References: New Mexico
The New Mexico Racing Commission on Friday reaffirmed its intention to issue the state's final horseracing license to a Raton racino project. In doing so, the commission rejected the license application of a Canadian investor who wants to build a racino in southwest New Mexico....
Parker's is Gone!
At least fifty years of history disappeared along Monroe Bay Avenue in Colonial Beach, this weekend as a restaurant, which will always be known as Parker's, was leveled. ...
Need help with winter heat?
Lane County households need-...
Curry defeats Minnifield for Racing Commissioner
In his 28 years--22 as chief--with the Tuskegee Fire Department, Luther Curry helped put out more fires than he can remember....
Catron County Voters Vote Along Party Lines
Just as Socorro County voted along Democrat party lines, Catron County voters voted along Republican party lines in Tuesday’s election....
Interfaith Club Underway Again In Reserve
The interfaith WAY club is meets at the Presbyterian Church in Reserve at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. ...
Mary Bourn Creates Unique Traveling Grooming Service
Mary Bourn has been grooming dogs for about 23 years and she finds a lot of enjoyment in her job. ...
Strombecks Find Perfect Opportunity In RV Park
In August 2004, Susan and Lon Strombeck were looking for a growth business opportunity in Catron County. They found it in Apache R.V. Park, located about nine miles north of Reserve. ...
Commission Goes Republican
While the Democrats ruled the national scene in Tuesday’s election, Republicans have captured a majority in the county commission....
Democrats celebrate historic election day
A near capacity crowd of Democrats filled the 1912 Center in Moscow and reveled in Barack Obama’s win over John McCain to become the country’s first black president Tuesday night....
Could Bedford go Democrat?
Bedford voters overwhelmingly chose George W. Bush for president in 2000 and 2004, even when the state went for John Kerry in 2004....
Split decision
Voters across the region contributed to the Democratic landslide at the top of Tuesday’s ballot, but overwhelmingly elected Republicans to represent them in the state legislature....
Retraction: Smith pulls ahead of Knue in Dist. 10 House race
Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton pulled ahead of Democratic challenger Tim Knue of Mount Vernon in the race for the Dist. 10, Pos. 1....
Whidbey voters reject bid for public power
By a margin of 2 to 1, Whidbey Island voters said no to public power Tuesday....
USPS breaks ground on new Buda Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) broke ground late last month on a new Buda post office that will replace the cramped facility on Main Street, said Buda Postmaster Frank Cadena....
Brick, concrete work in line for project
Geographical References: Colorado
More bricks and concrete are to be laid on Trinidad's streets in the coming month as the Colorado Department of Transportation's I-25 Trinidad Project moves along toward its phase-two completion date next summer....
Fort Jackson holds dedication for new national cemetery
On Sunday, October 26, Fort Jackson held a dedication ceremony for their new national cemetery. Hundreds of residents attended, including many veterans, to celebrate the occasion....
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