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  • Indictment accuses city man of hacking school computer Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:53PMA Findlay man was indicted Tuesday by a Hancock County grand jury for allegedly hacking into the computer system at Vanlue School in January.
  • Playhouse Gets New State Lease Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:52PMPIERRE (AP) — Lawmakers threw a lifeline to the Black Hills Playhouse by continuing its lease with the state while the theater raises money to fix buildings and infrastructure.
  • FLOOD UPDATE: Moorhead, Clay County declare emergencies Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:32PMMoorhead Mayor Mark Voxland, left, and Clay County Commissioner Kevin Campbell hold a joint news conference Tuesday at the Moorhead Center Mall to talk about flood preparation measures.
  • Veterans credit increase denied Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:31PMIn an otherwise sleepy meeting, Boscawen residents last night voted down a warrant article that would have increased a tax credit for combat veterans.
  • Fayette receives $500,000 in CDBG funds Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:29PMFAYETTE- Fayette is among 35 Iowa communities to be awarded funds from a pool of approximately$12.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The announcement came Monday.
  • Smuggling attempt all wet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:26PMAgents assigned to the Douglas Station’s Bike Patrol Unit seized a scuba tank and two bundles of marijuana early this morning after a smuggler attempted to sneak through a section of the city’s sewer system. The marijuana weighed 55 pounds and has an estimated value of $44,000.
  • Elburn water rates to rise 30 percent under proposal Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:07PMELBURN – Village officials have now reached an agreement over just how much more the village plans to charge residents and business owners to run their faucets.
  • Project improves Orchard Heights sewers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:11AMResidents in the Orchard Heights Subdivision are getting some much needed relief.
  • Community Notes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:10AMOn Thursday, Oct.15 the SKC Athletic program is sponsoring a game between Streetball Legends from around the country and SKC players and local legends. Most of these Streetball Legends have toured with the AND1 MixTape tour, which had shows on EPSN.
  • Breitung halts Phase II of sanitary sewer project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:54AMQUINNESEC - The Breitung Township Board of Trustees on Monday voted to discontinue an application with U.S. Rural Development Loan Grant for Phase II of the sanitary sewer project. About 50 residents were in attendance at the two-hour meeting. After much discussion, the township will not be moving forward with Phase II of financing from Rural Development.
  • Danville becomes wet on May 4 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:43AMThe results of last week's alcohol vote were certified Thursday, but because of the 60-day period required by statute, Danville will not officially become wet until May 4, Bridgette Milby, head of code enforcement, told the City Commission on Monday.
  • Sewage rate to increase 23 percent in Sea Bright Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:42AMBY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Sea Bright Borough Council was anticipating a 5 percent increase in this year’s municipal sewer bill, but during the March 2 meeting, Councilman C. Read Murphy told the public that the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority would increase its bill by 23 percent for the year. read more
  • Mapping a future for the Bayport riverfront Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:39AMBAYPORT - A citizen committee will help to determine the future of Bayport's riverfront.
  • Mobile not fully monitoring storm sewer discharges into Mobile Bay Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:38AMCasi Callaway, director of environmental advocacy group Mobile Baykeeper, called the city's practice of screening only part of the system, and ADEM's acceptance of that practice, "insane."
  • City of Granite Falls responds to MPCA violation Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:22AMGranite Falls City Hall. The City of Granite Falls has received and respond t0 a Letter of Warning from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for violations documented during a Compliance Evaluation Inspection performed by the agency in January.
  • A two-for-one special Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:03AMPlattsmouth will save money by combining streetscape, sewer work
  • Sewer rate plan up for comment in Riverbank Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:58AMRIVERBANK -- Residents can tell City Hall tonight what they think about a proposal to raise their mo
  • Nigeria : Managing Sewage in Lagos Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:53AMLagos — It is common to see sewage being emptied into the lagoon in Lagos on a daily basis, especially in areas like Ijora-Badia, Lagos Island , Iddo, Makoko-Iwaye in Bariga, Tolu in Ajegunle and Ajegunle near Mile 12 along Ikorodu Road just to mention a few.
  • WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas News Leader, FOX 21 - Treated Wastewater Released into Harrington Stream Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:47AMHarrington is dumping treated waste water into a small creek to stop raw sewage from leaking out of the treatment plant. State officials are monitoring the situation.
  • Jeffco, creditors talk debt; sewer crisis goals include refinancing Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:42AMDeal would include forgiving a portion of debt.
  • City debt sparks concerns Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:10AMThe economy has struggled of late and many residents are striving daily to make ends meet, but city leaders haven't shied away from incurring new debt.
  • City Council Agenda Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:10AMThe Aberdeen City Council will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The meeting will be in the courtroom on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 123 S. Lincoln St. Agenda items include:...
  • Money key issue in water, sewer meeting Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:02AMQuestions emerge on the financial impact of town-county authority
  • Landscaped gardens available Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:26AMMount Pleasant residents urged to join free program
  • 03/06/2010 14:11 IRAQ Elections: country lacks security and services, has high levels of poverty and corruption Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:21AM» A day before they go to the polls, Iraqis appear discouraged and disillusioned with democracy. Reconstruction is slow, forcing two, even three families to live together. There is a shortage of 1.3 million housing units, and those that exist lack stable water sources. A low turnout is expected.
  • Romero, Otero re-elected to Town of Peralta council Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:15AMFewer than 100 people turned out to cast their votes in an election where both incumbent candidates ran unopposed in Peralta.
  • The sixth time's a charm for Socorro mayor Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:06AMIn 1990, Dr. Ravi Bhasker was a fresh-faced 43-year-old general practice doctor, running in his first ever mayoral race. He won with a comfortable margin over four other candidates, including one former mayor and one acting mayor.
  • Township to seek permanent public safety director Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:35AMIn a six to one vote, officials approved a job description for a permanent Public Safety Director, and authorized Supervisor Paul White to place an advertisement for the position with the Michigan Association of Police, Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Township Association.
  • Plan to build Bennett Spring sewer system on April 6 ballot Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:12AMResidents in the Bennett Spring/Mo. 64 area will vote April 6 on whether to proceed with a central sewer system. The goal would be to eliminate any environmental impact to the area watershed, according to a report from Schultz and Summers Engineering Inc., Osage Beach.
  • Mayor cites weather, financial issues as big topics for 2009 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:10AMThe wrath of Mother Nature on Sherwood was a theme repeatedly brought up last week when Mayor Virginia Hillman submitted her state of the city report for 2009 to the Sherwood City Council.
  • Commissioners agree to drill test well in Sun Prairie Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:02AMCounty Commissioners on Friday agreed to allow Sun Prairie Village to drill a test well in hopes of improving water quality for its 1,400 residents.
  • Mercer County Plans Ahead for Flooding Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe flood outlook released today says the probability of major flooding at the Knife River in Hazen has lessened slightly, but it`s still one of three rivers at the most risk of major flooding in western and central North Dakota.
  • House to vote on spending plan next week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:00PMFRANKFORT, Ky. — House Democratic leaders put the finishing touches Friday on an estimated $17.5 billion two-year spending plan that members are expected to vote on next week.
  • Main Library getting $11.5 million makeover Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:58PMThe Courier-Journal
  • Water fees topic of special city meeting Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:29AMThe Solvang City Council will hold two public meetings Monday, including a special afternoon session to talk with a consultant who has been hired to review the city’s water and sewer fees.
  • Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Parker Pointe Residential Community Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:10AMRALEIGH , N.C. – Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC ( www.royaloaksbg.com ), has announced that the company has completed homes in the new Fuquay-Varina neighborhood of Parker Pointe.
  • Crews repair a sewer problem created by flood Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:08AMA problem buried deep in the woods has stumped city staff for the past two years. “It was not per the plan. It was off by 50 feet, under a pile of brush, completely covered and we never saw the thing,” Public Works Manager Craig Hanson said. This problem cost time, money and resources. “It’s out of sight, [...]
  • Reem Leila Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:51AMIt was a typical wintry afternoon on 25 February when the sky abnormally opened, drenching the country. A couple of hours into the evening, the streets of Cairo, which lack a proper drainage system, became absolute lakes. Cars stalled, turning already chaotic traffic into a nightmare.
  • Tax exemption’s fate uncertain Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:23AMLegislators advance the Omaha sewer bill, but some “yes” votes may ultimately shift.
  • Cripple Creek takes first step in zoning reform Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:03AMCripple Creek might be changing its zoning process in the near future.
  • Council OKs rate increase Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:15AMMEDFORD — The Medford City Council gritted its teeth Thursday night and agreed to raise utility rates over the next two years.
  • What are the top issues on board? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:14AM17 supervisor candidates listed the budget, sewers and street lights as their biggest concerns.
  • Yields on Tax-Exempt Bond Sales Reach Lowest in Three Months Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:09AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Yields on local and state government tax-exempt bonds fell to a three-month low as supply shrank to the smallest amount in four weeks.
  • Sow seeds of generosity through Pledge a Plant Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:47AMThe Sump Memorial Library is in the process of revamping its front entrance with various updates, including a rain garden, and is asking for a little help from the community.
  • Sanitary District offers money to fix pipes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:39PMA little crack in a sewer pipe can quickly turn into a big problem. During storms, water seeps into pipes, causing them to overflow and spill sewage up into the street. Tree roots can grow down into pipes, blocking the flow of sewage and causing backups. Disposable sanitary wipes that are flushed down a toilet can wrap around tree roots or get caught in broken pipes, blocking the pipe and ...
  • City denies claim to pay for damage to car Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:21PMMatt Martin and his girlfriend, Kathryn Signer, were driving north on Barrow Street on Valentine’s Day when Signer’s car hit a large hole where the city of Abilene’s water department had previously been working on a pipe.“We hit something out of nowhere,” Martin said. “The whole car bottomed out and jumped up ... and we didn’t know what we just ran over.”This week, the city denied Martin’s ...
  • Across the USA News from every state Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:18PMNews from every state
  • Meigs sewer system work on tap Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:57PMTHOMASVILLE — A sewer system project funded by a $500,000 federal grant is about to get under way on the west side of town in Meigs. The Thomas County town is in the process of applying for a similar grant to make repairs and replacements to the east-side sewer system.
  • Indy Company Denies It Was Source Of Sludge Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:44PMIndianapolis company says it wasn't the source sludge dumped in the city's sewer system.
  • New playground equipment installed at Holly Hill park Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:19PMProgress is being made at both of Holly Hill’s town parks, J. Francis Folk Park and Leroy H. Gilmore Park, Mayor William Johnson reported at Monday night’s council meeting.