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  • CARLSBAD: Council to consider increasing water, sewer fees Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 8:25PMCARLSBAD --- Residents could see the cost of their water bills jump by 20 percent and sewer rates rise by 9 percent under rate increases that the Carlsbad City Council will consider Tuesday. The proposed increases were initially discussed months ago
  • Council To Hear Another Report On Fire Station Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:37PMROGERS -- A decision about how best to deal with structural issues at Fire Station 5 may be made Tuesday.
  • City sorting out new water deal with Tiverton Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 6:28PM The city can charge its largest out-of-town water user the higher rates passed in July, but a first-time clause to add connection fees for new users of the North Tiverton Fire District won’t go into effect until the City Council approves the contract.
  • Rock slide kills 31 in Cairo Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 5:56PMHopes diminished for finding survivors among hundreds of people believed trapped beneath massive boulders that destroyed an impoverished neighborhood on Cairo's outskirts, killing at least 31 people, including whole extended families.
  • Egypt rock slide toll rises to 32 Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 5:10PMBy MAGGIE MICHAEL CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Hopes diminished Sunday for finding survivors among hundreds of people believed trapped beneath massive boulders that destroyed an impoverished neighborhood on Cairo's outskirts, killing at least 32 people, including whole extended families.
  • Egypt rock slide toll rises to 32 Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 5:01PMSun, Sep 7, 2008 (1:39 p.m.) Hopes diminished Sunday for finding survivors among hundreds of people believed trapped beneath massive boulders that destroyed an impoverished neighborhood on Cairo's outskirts, killing at least 32 people, including whole extended families.
  • Egypt rock slide toll rises to 32 Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 4:40PMCAIRO, Egypt — Hopes diminished today for finding survivors among hundreds of people believed trapped beneath massive boulders that destroyed an impoverished neighborhood on Cairo's outskirts, killing at least 32 people, including whole extended families.
  • Association hopes to preserve retirement benefits trust that includes Florence Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 3:18PMThe Municipal Association of South Carolina will ask the state’s high court to hold another hearing on its order to dissolve a post-retirement benefits trust that Florence joined earlier this year.
  • Egypt Rock Slide Kills 31 Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 12:47PMEgyptian police on Sunday moved shantytown residents from the site of a rock slide that killed at least 31 and left countless more buried, after concerns that more rocks could tumble from the unstable cliffs overhead.
  • Watford City may be using front doors again Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 11:54AMBismarck Tribune Compiled by
  • Deadly rock slide in Egypt Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 11:49AMA rock slide killed at least 31 and left countless more buried.
  • New funding should target area concerns, officials say Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 10:16AMWith the provincial government announcing a $77-million shot in the arm for Ottawa's infrastructure last week, east-end officials are pointing to fixing the city's combined sewer system and rolling ahead with the Hunt Club Extension as major priorities. ?There's a lot we can do (with that),? says Orléans Coun...
  • Shenandoah approves $11.65 million budget Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 9:44AMThe Shenandoah City Council has approved an $11.65 million operating budget and about $25 million in capital projects.
  • Sewage found flowing into Mendenhall River Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 9:29AMState wastewater regulators last week identified Don Abel Building Supplies as the source of sewage that was discovered last month flowing into the Mendenhall River.
  • Elkins to vote Tuesday on 1-cent sales tax Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 9:28AMWill taxes go up in Elkins? (Northwest Arkansas Times)
  • Floyd County, Georgetown near deal on sewer plant Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 8:49AMThe town of Georgetown and Floyd County are close to finalizing a deal to solve a saga over a wastewater treatment plant without a judge’s ruling.
  • Town Square Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 8:45AMPublished: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 1:46 a.m. Airman Bradley R. Miller has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
  • The wonders of La Pine’s nitrates Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:12AMI was reading the newspaper recently and came upon an article where certain citizens of La Pine are considering a countywide ballot measure to refute the groundwater protection measures passed by the Deschutes County commissioners regarding nitrates in the groundwater around La Pine.I was amazed that these citizens’ understanding of the nitrogen cycle was so poor. I have worked in sewer plants ...
  • Westside cities suffer water, wind Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 1:13PMWhen it comes to Gustav's damage, the Folsom area faired well, Police Chief Beau Killingsworth said, adding the majority of the village has power. But other towns and cities in St. Tammany weren’t as lucky.
  • Pearl River lucky, Lavigne says Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 1:13PMPearl River Mayor James Lavigne said he slept a lot better Tuesday night than he did Monday.
  • Statement from Parish President Kevin Davis 7:30 pm Hurricane Gustav is not over. St. Tammany Parish is still feeling ... Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 1:11PMHurricane Gustav is not over.  St. Tammany Parish is still feeling the effects of this storm.
  • Work on massive sewer rehab project continues Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 12:39PMThe City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services will be working on 11 major sewer projects in September that may impact roadways and traffic on Oahu.
  • Letters to the Editor Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 12:32PMWe would like to give our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of the people who helped search for Jeff Nicholls on Labor Day weekend. The outpouring of support from the community was astounding, over whelming and deeply touching.
  • Bee Creek residents ready for sewer hook-up Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 11:03AMThe $16.5 million Bee Creek sewer project, two years after the first dirt moved, is all but complete and hooking into the sewer is the last step for more than 200 residents.
  • County News Briefs Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 10:32AMTraffic on a portion of East Tefft Street in Nipomo will be detoured for four weeks for replacement of a concrete storm drain, San Luis Obispo County officials said.
  • Landmark lost: Bunkie blaze destroys downtown century-old building, historic mural Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 3:52AMBUNKIE -- Firefighters in downtown Bunkie worked throughout the night Thursday to contain a fire at the McNabb Music Co., but ultimately the 100-year-old building -- and its landmark, historic mural -- were lost.
  • Travel Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 3:17AMEvery traveller knows the importance of satisfactory sanitation and most know the traveller’s rule: Never go past a toilet, because you don’t know when there will be another opportunity.
  • Residents encouraged not to flush wipes Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 3:07AM Category: Local News Topics: Briefs The city of Arcata Environmental Services Department is encouraging residents to flush only human waste and toilet paper down the toilet.
  • Zimbabwe: Death Toll Rises as Cholera Fears Sweep Across the Country Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:57AMAt least nine residents of Harare's Chitungwiza Township are believed to have died this week after a deadly cholera outbreak in the community - with unconfirmed reports claiming the death toll is closer to 20 people.
  • Developer wins vs. Chelsea Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:52AMThe city of Chelsea has been ordered to pay about $2.8 million to a private developer to settle a lawsuit over water and sanitary sewer problems.
  • $1.33 Million Bid Accepted Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:46AMThe Fredericksburg City Council approved a $1.33 million improvement package for the east side of the municipality’s sewer system during Tuesday night’s regular meeting.
  • Former Supervisor John Lombardi dies Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:44AMNORTH CASTLE - John A. Lombardi, who spent more than half his life as supervisor of the town of North Castle, died Thursday night at White Plains Hospital Center. He was 83.
  • Commitment to the community? Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 3:08PMBeaufort, N.C. I recently read that Beaufort’s commissioners evaluated our town manager, Terri-Parker Eakes in closed session. If truth be told, I expected some type of manifesto for Beaufort’s future from her or a statement that she has decided to accept another position.
  • Santee Cooper finalizes preparations for Hanna Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:56PMMONCKS CORNER, S.C. - With anticipated landfall by Tropical Storm Hanna hours away, Santee Cooper moved to its highest alert status, Condition 4, at noon today and finalized preparations to get employees safely through the storm and moving quickly through any necessary recovery actions.
  • Town releases wastewater discharge notice Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:46PMWAYNESVILLE – The Town of Waynesville sent out a notice today announcing that primary treated wastewater was discharged into Richland Creek during flooding caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
  • City starts process to annex South Valley Drive area Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:30PMDespite residents' skepticism of the benefits, Rapid City is continuing to move ahead with a plan to bring a large chunk of land along South Valley Drive south of S.D. Highway 44 into the city limits.
  • JeffCo Commission to ask creditors for another extension Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:21PMThe Jefferson County Commission plans to hold a special meeting Monday to extend its forbearance agreements for its $3.2 billion debt on its sewer system.
  • Richard Kilbride appointed to fill slot on Newport City Council Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:16PMThe Newport City Council this week interviewed five applicants from a pool of six to fill the council seat vacated by Neal Henning in early August. Applicant Jim McIntyre was unable to attend the session, but sent a message asking that he still be considered.
  • Grant help with sprucing up, infrastructure Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:03PMAs part of $11.4 million in Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to 31 communities across the state, Marion County received $192,329 for the Highway 501 Neighborhood Water Extension project.
  • Price tag for Arland flood work near $1M Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 1:41PMROCK FALLS - Much needed drainage and road repairs in the neighborhood around Arland Street look to be an expensive proposition for the city. Preliminary estimates put the price tag at $961,000.
  • Sarnia's sewers threat to lakes: report Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 8:00PMBy JACK POIRIER The Observer An environmental think tank has identified Sarnia's antiquated sewer system as a significant threat to Great Lakes health. But the city is working to change that. In a new 50-page report, "Green Cities, Great Lakes," Ecojustice said Sarnia and other Great [...]
  • Brown and Caldwell, Columbus Water Works Earn Top International Award for Green CBFT3 Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:40PMThe International Water Association today announced national environmental engineering firm Brown and Caldwell and the Columbus (Ga.) Water Works won the 2008 Global Project Innovation Superior Achievement Award for their work on the Columbus Biosolids Flow-Through Thermophilic Treatment and Cogeneration System Project.
  • Johnson Matthey Inc. Resolves Virtually All Government Claims in Salt Lake City Environmental Case Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:11PMJohnson Matthey Inc. today announced an agreement with the U.S. government, resolving virtually all government claims of alleged environmental violations at Johnson Matthey's Salt Lake City gold and silver refining facility.
  • Funky Places Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:09PMThe downtown warehouse arts district faces an uncertain future
  • Johnson Matthey Inc. Resolves Virtually All Government Claims in Salt Lake City Environmental Case Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 6:39PMJohnson Matthey Inc. today announced an agreement with the U.S. government, resolving virtually all
  • Slidell's condition: Stable and improving Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 5:57PMThe Slidell city administration was breathing a big sigh of relief this morning in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
  • Selectmen notes Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 11:16AM At its meeting Monday, the Board of Selectmen took the following actions:
  • Cottagers will indeed foot much of the district’s water and sewer bill Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:56AMAnyone reading your article about the Aug. 15 district council meeting would think that cottagers’ objections to having to pay for the water/sewer debt were rendered “fruitless” and irrelevant because “…in the final debt reduction initiative report….the non-urban tax levy for water and sewer was not a suggestion.”
  • Richland council to urge Elco to look at other options Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:53AMRichland — Borough Council decided to send a letter to the Elco school board requesting it get a second opinion before closing Schaefferstown and Myerstown elementary schools and building an
  • Perrysburg sinks funds in sewer repairs Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:41AMPERRYSBURG - Flooding that has plagued homeowners in the Three Meadows subdivision should be alleviated with planned sewer repairs approved...