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  • Sewer upgrades expected to raise rates Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:03AMPORTER -- Sewer bills for town residents may be going up by almost 44 percent by summer, director of engineering and planning Matt Keiser told the Town Council. Keiser presented information Tuesday from the sewer rate committee, established by the council to determine what projects to do and how to pay for them to satisfy a 2007 order with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to ...
  • Village OKs Medline expansion plan Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:02AMVillage officials have approved a construction plan for Medline Industries, one of Mundelein's largest industries.The plan calls for constructing a new three-story building at Medline's headquarters site on Town Line Road/Route 60.The Village Board on Monday night authorized staff to prepare an ordinance granting several variations for the project, with final approval expected at their next ...
  • City to take input on Maney Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:16AMThe Murfreesboro Planning and Engineering Department will hold a public meeting March 16 to gather input on proposed street and drainage improvements for Maney Avenue from Broad to College streets, a city news release reports.
  • Family tries to flush its sewage woes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:05AMSurely you've heard the saying about excrement flowing downhill.
  • Three charged with drug offenses Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:50AMThree Opelousas residents have been arrested on drug charges after police used their plumbing skills to gather evidence a suspected drug dealer thought was gone for good.
  • Highway plan may include city sewer pipe replacement Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:14AMThe city's highway board met with a project manager from the Agency of Transportation this week to talk about modifying the Routes 4 and 7 project to include sanitary sewer replacement, and how the project progresses from there. ... - By STEPHANIE M. PETERS STAFF WRITER
  • Looking past the coliseum Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:11AMAs the Portland City Council moves closer to deciding the fate of Memorial Coliseum, two larger questions are starting to loom – what to do with the rest of the Rose Quarter and how to pay for all the improvements that the city and other interests would like to see. By the end of May, the ...
  • Hart’s Corners re-zoning sparks recrimination Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:45PMThe fact that Hart’s Four Corners and its immediate area have been re-zoned to favor new retail development has left a bitter taste in the mouths of abutters and some city councilors.
  • Hunt in sewers for gas lines could be expanded Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:37PMAfter two Twin Cities homes were destroyed in natural gas accidents last month, a state agency is stepping up its vigilance.
  • Stock Farm petitions to get land annexed Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:08PMThe owners of the Bitter Root Stock Farm have petitioned Hamilton for the annexation of 290 acres. The proposed annexation covers the southern end of the 650-acre parcel and is bounded roughly by Fairgrounds Road, Old Corvallis Road and Eastside Highway.
  • Quarry rocks Austin's regulatory foundation Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:58PMQuarry rocks Austin's regulatory foundation
  • Care for animals returns to spotlight Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:09PMBy DONNA RYDER Associate Editor Changes may be made in Union City when it comes to the care of stray animals.
  • Cocaine Found In Sewer Pipe Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:22PMOpelousas Police have arrested a trio of suspects after finding crack cocaine in an unusual place during a drug bust. Opelousas police say they went into a home on Perry Lane and saw one suspect, Carl Thomas, coming out of the bathroom.
  • Monaca officials target oldest lines Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:06PMMONACA — Monaca officials are working to identify the borough’s oldest water lines and prioritize areas that have experienced the most water main breaks as part of borough water system upgrades.
  • Thomasville sewage spill report is inconclusive Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:58PMBY HEATHER J. SMITH The Dispatch Thomasville released the final report on Tuesday of an estimated 15.9 million gallon sewer spill in August that was investigated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • House budget ignores dilapidated schools in GOP districts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:58PMThe budget bill the House passed Wednesday would pay to replace eight school buildings that are among the state's most dilapidated, and all are in the districts of Democrats who voted for a crucial revenue measure last week.
  • Re: 21 Street upgrade Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:21PMI do not live on 21 Street. This is just my opinion. When I buy a house and service lot in town, I assume responsibility for water pipes, sewer, etc. within my property line.
  • Xcel 3-year plan to inspect for intersecting gas, electrical lines Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:27AMXcel Energy has announced an aggressive three-year plan to check sewer and gas lines statewide, starting with inspections of 50,000 sewer laterals, or lines connecting homes with city-operated mains, in St. Paul and South St. Paul.
  • Supervisors approve several plans Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:49AMMahoning Township supervisors reviewed and approved several plans referred by the township's planning commission during last evening's township meeting including a subdivision reversal, a plan change and a couple subdivisions.
  • Upscale condos planned for Manlius Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:22AMDavid Lassman / The Post-Standard Paul Fowler holds plans for the renovation project of the brick house at 7058 E. Genesee St., just east of Lyndon Corners, in the town of Manlius. It’s part of an office and condo project.
  • Organizations endorse Amity Township’s AWIP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:03AMAmity Township officials were advised on March 3 to get to work on rezoning at least 400 acres of land to develop the Amity Township Western Industrial Park.
  • Rough road ahead for U.S. 12 project in Sauk City Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:21AMA one-mile stretch of Highway 12/Phillips Boulevard in Sauk City will not be rebuilt this year after the village said it did not have the money to move utilities under the road. The state Department of Transportation, which is leading the $6.7 million project, said work could begin in 2011, 2012 or 2013 if the funding issue is resolved.
  • City of Williamsburg accused of sanitary sewer violations; must make repairs within 7 years Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:09AMThe city of Williamsburg has seven years to fix all the problems related to its storm sewer system after approving an agreed order Monday night with the Energy and Environment Cabinet.
  • Some City Leaders Oppose Water Rate Hike Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:06AMA contentious issue in Lexington is close to the boiling point. Kentucky American Water Company wants to raise rates. And some city leaders want to stop the proposed hike. Kentucky American wants a rate increase of about 37 percent. For the average family that would mean a $25 bill would jump to $35. The company says it needs the additional revenue to offset the cost of a $160 million water ...
  • U. Salford residents vent atsecond sewer plan meeting Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:22AMTownship supervisors held a second townhall meeting on a proposed sewage facilities plan Thursday night, culminating in a question and answer session with residents, many of whom said they were against the plan as it stood.
  • Incumbent, challenger disagree on economic development, other issues in Kenner's 4th District Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:55PMThe two candidates for the 4th District seat on the Kenner City Council have a strikingly different view of the landscape in the district. Incumbent Maria DeFrancesch looks out and sees improved business relationships and projects accomplished during her tenure....
  • Madisonville, Hanson team up on sewer project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:54PMMadisonville and Hanson hope new sewer lines mean new business.
  • Incumbent, challenger disagree on economic development, other issues in Kenner's 4th District Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:50PMThe two candidates for the 4th District seat on the Kenner City Council have a strikingly different view of the landscape in the district. Incumbent Maria DeFrancesch looks out and sees improved business relationships and projects accomplished during her tenure....
  • Madisonville, Hanson team up on sewer project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:49PMMadisonville and Hanson hope new sewer lines mean new business.
  • Warsaw begins plans for River Fest 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:46PMThe planning stage for Warsaw's River Fest will start with a Riverfront Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at City Hall in Warsaw.
  • Warsaw begins plans for River Fest 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe planning stage for Warsaw's River Fest will start with a Riverfront Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at City Hall in Warsaw.
  • Helena building evacuated Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:26PMHELENA - Three employees of the MT Department of Labor & Industry and one Capitol police officer have been quarantined after exposure to a suspicious powder on Tuesday morning.
  • Suspicious substance in Helena not harmful, likely from Butte Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:22PMThe suspicious substance that caused a partial evacuation of the Montana Department of Labor & Industry building in Helena is not harmful and posed no danger to occupants, authorities are reporting.
  • Suspicious substance in Helena not harmful, likely from Butte Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:17PMThe suspicious substance that caused a partial evacuation of the Montana Department of Labor & Industry building in Helena is not harmful and posed no danger to occupants, authorities are reporting.
  • Rehoboth awards bid for sewer upgrades Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe Rehoboth Beach commissioners unanimously approved a bid by Teal Construction of Dover to construct new wastewater pump stations at St. Lawrence Street and near Lake Gerar.
  • Helena building evacuated Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:13PMHELENA - Three employees of the MT Department of Labor & Industry and one Capitol police officer have been quarantined after exposure to a suspicious powder on Tuesday morning.
  • Buffalo dealing with Toyota recall Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMIn late January Toyota recalled 2.3 million vehicles across the U.S. because of apparent faulty gas pedals. Despite worries over what this means to the Toyota plant located in the Putnam County town of Buffalo, production goes on.
  • Buffalo dealing with Toyota recall Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:06PMIn late January Toyota recalled 2.3 million vehicles across the U.S. because of apparent faulty gas pedals. Despite worries over what this means to the Toyota plant located in the Putnam County town of Buffalo, production goes on.
  • Suspicious substance in Helena not harmful, likely from Butte Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMAuthorities have reported that the suspicious substance that caused a partial evacuation of the Montana Department of Labor & Industry building in Helena is not harmful and posed no danger to occupants.
  • Suspicious substance in Helena not harmful, likely from Butte Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PMAuthorities have reported that the suspicious substance that caused a partial evacuation of the Montana Department of Labor & Industry building in Helena is not harmful and posed no danger to occupants.
  • Suspicious substance forces evacuation at Dept. of Labor building Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:57PMHELENA - Reports of a suspicious substance at the Montana Department of Labor & Industry sparked an evacuation on Tuesday morning in Helena. Emergency response crews responded quickly and are still investigating the situation.
  • Suspicious substance forces evacuation at Dept. of Labor building Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:52PMHELENA - Reports of a suspicious substance at the Montana Department of Labor & Industry sparked an evacuation on Tuesday morning in Helena. Emergency response crews responded quickly and are still investigating the situation.
  • At least 200 die in Nigeria violence Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:43PMDOGO NAHAWA, Nigeria - The killers showed no mercy: They didn't spare women and children, or even a 4-day-old baby, from their machetes. On Monday, Nigerian women wailed in the streets as a dump truck carried dozens of bodies past burned-out homes toward a mass grave.
  • City to hold neighborhood meeting March 16 on Maney drainage project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:40PMThe Murfreesboro Planning and Engineering Department will hold a public meeting March 16 to gather input on proposed street and drainage improvements for Maney Avenue from Broad to College streets, a city news release reports today.
  • Nigeria: Hundreds Killed In Religious Fight Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:15PMThe killers showed no mercy: They didn't spare women and children, or even a 4-day-old baby, from their machetes. Nigerian women wailed in the streets as a dump truck carried dozens of bodies past burned-out homes toward a mass grave.
  • Hundreds slaughtered in Nigeria religious violence Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13PMThe killers showed no mercy: They didn’t spare women and children, or even a 4-day-old baby, from their machetes.
  • Asbury Park to replace Beadford Pear tree, despite misgivings Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:46PMASBURY PARK — City officials are moving ahead with a plan to replace 105 of the popular Bradford pear trees that line the downtown streets with a variety of other trees as new sidewalks, curbs and storm drains are installed in the months ahead.
  • Hundreds slaughtered in Nigeria religious violence Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:43PM&$ &$People watched as rescue workers buried a victim in the Dogo Nahawa village outside the city of Jos in central Nigeria on Monday. &$ &$ The killers showed no mercy: They didn't spare women and children, or even a 4-day-old baby, from their machetes. On Monday, Nigerian women wailed in the streets as a dump truck carried dozens of bodies past burned-out homes toward a mass grave. Rubber ...
  • Hundreds slaughtered in Nigeria religious violence Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe killers showed no mercy: They didn't spare women and children, or even a 4-day-old baby, from their machetes. On Monday, Nigerian women wailed in the streets as a dump truck carried dozens of bodies past burned-out homes toward a mass grave.
  • Hundreds slaughtered in Nigeria religious violence (8:55 a.m.) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:58PMDOGO NAHAWA, Nigeria — The killers showed no mercy: They didn't spare women and children, or even a 4-day-old baby, from their machetes. read more