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Jerry Zezima: "Sink or Swim" Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:13PMAs Harry spun the contraption's long cable through the pipe next to the washer, he spun tales of his many plumbing and heating adventures.
Grease spills into St. Louis County creek Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:26AMCREVE COEUR — Nearly two miles of a Creve Coeur creek were contaminated with sewage after a grease clog in a sewer line caused untreated sludge to flow out of two manholes into the waterway, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources said Friday.
Grease clog causes sewer spill in Creve Coeur creek Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:55PMGrease clog causes sewer spill in Creve Coeur creek
Sewer Grease Clog Leads To Overflow, Creek Contamination Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:53PMMSD Says Stay Away From Ben Bush Creek Most Of Weekend Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into a Creve Coeur creek. Friday afternoon and night, clean up was underway and investigators were urging people to stay away from Ben Bush Creek. "It's very gross," said area resident Patricia Foster about the spill.
Minnesota lender's collapse blamed on fraud Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:43PMSome of the stalled housing developments blighting communities across Minnesota failed not from hard economic times, but because of widespread fraud by a large, unregulated lender that collapsed in 20...
Minnesota lender's collapse blamed on fraud Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:10PMA Canadian bank's lawsuit says Lakeland Construction Finance's scam left ruin in its wake.
Up and over blocked sewer lines Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:12PMA back up in a nearly 1,000 foot sewer line that runs along the Reedley Cemetery caused a major problem for City crews last weekend as they scrambled to re-route sewage around the blockage.
Birdsboro to send letter reminding businesses of sewer regulations regarding grease Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:30PMBirdsboro Borough Council agreed Monday to send letters to restaurants and businesses notifying them that operations that produce greasy sewage are required to have sewer drain grease traps.
Letters to the Editor 2-28 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:14AMSchool board should be held to national standards We have a national epidemic that is greatly affecting our lives in the United States, with that of elected officials paying no regard to their constituency and voting against the will and want of people electing them.
Sewage problems run deep so confront the menace Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:16PMFlush it and forget it. That may sound like the perfect relationship with your toilet. But if you've ever had a sewer problem, you know...
Enduring parking problems: Streets around health department, high school clogged Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:10PMROCK FALLS – Neighbors of the Whiteside County Health Department and Rock Falls Township High School have tiring of the parking issues there. Students, employees and clients clog the streets, and sometimes block driveways.
Wandering and Wondering: February 24, 2010 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:55PMWandering and Wondering: February 24, 2010
You ask Youker: What happened to Reading's snow-melting machine? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:18PMQ: What ever happened to the city's snow melter? Boy, could the city of Reading use a huge contraption that melts snow. Honestly, after this month's storms, Mother Nature is still working to melt away all of the snow along city streets.
Pa. county at odds with toilet-clogging inmates Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:54PMA southwestern county prison board says a permanent solution to toilet-clogging inmates at the county jail could cost up to $200,000. The Fayette County commissioners, who head the prison board,
Pa. county at odds with toilet-clogging inmates Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:44PMUNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A southwestern county prison board says a permanent solution to toilet-clogging inmates at the county jail could cost up to $200,000. The Fayette County commissioners, who head the prison board, say inmates clog the county jail's outmoded sewer lines by flushing sheets, pants and other items - even light bulbs - down the toilets in their cells.
Pa. county at odds with toilet-clogging inmates Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:40PMA southwestern county prison board says a permanent solution to toilet-clogging inmates at the county jail could cost up to $200,000. The Fayette County commissioners, who head the prison board, say inmates clog the county...
Pa. county prison board say inmates clog toilets by flushing sheets, pants and light bulbs Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:04PMUNIONTOWN, Pa.
Pa. County At Odds With Toilet-clogging Inmates Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:57AMPa. County Prison Board Say Inmates Clog Toilets By Flushing Sheets, Pants And Light Bulbs
Pennsylvania jail has costly problem of clogged toilets Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:55AMUNIONTOWN, Pa. — A southwestern county prison board says a permanent solution to toilet-clogging inmates at the county jail could cost up to $200,000.
Critics look to clog Chatham sewers Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:11AMCHATHAM — Opponents of the town's proposed sewers and bigger treatment plant threatened last night to ask voters to take another vote on the $266 million plan.
Fayette County At Odds With Toilet-Clogging Inmates Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:03PMThe prison board in Fayette County said a permanent solution to toilet-clogging inmates at the county jail could cost up to $200,000.
Failure to control storm water makes floods more likely Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:00AMFailure to control storm water makes floods more likely
Wilkens Ave. Flooded In SW Baltimore Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:15PMWater is flooding the street in a Southwest Baltimore neighborhood.
Exeter Around the Town Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:20AMEXETER — The town is facing an issue with grease clogging the sewer drains along Water Street. While businesses along the block hire the town to clean the drains, the town has yet to receive payment.
Graterford Road flooding problem receives a temporary fix Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:02AMThe high volume of water draining onto a Limerick Township road and its surrounding properties has been fixed for now, according to officials at the Western Center for Technical Studies — the source of the water.
Crews Clear Clogged Sewer Lines Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:24PMCORPUS CHRISTI - After a week of smelling sewage, residents in the 900 block of Rosedale are getting some relief. As of 2:00 pm on Monday, crews cleared out the pipes on the property of Buccaneer apartments on Buccaneer Ave. Saturday night, maintenance crews from the Buccaneer Apartments began working on clogged sewer lines on their property. Crews say those clogged lines not only caused a foul ...
Crews Begin Clearing Clogged Sewer Lines Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:39PMCORPUS CHRISTI - After a week of smelling sewage, residents in the 900 block of Rosedale are getting some relief. Saturday night, maintenance crews from the Buccaneer Apartments began working on clogged sewer lines on their property. Crews say those clogged lines not only caused a foul stench that could be smelled by neighbors on Rosedale, but also caused sewage to flow into a neighboring ...
Clog Hog™ Announces New, More Powerful Pressure Washer Drain Cleaners for 2010 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:00AMClog Hog, originators of the custom-fit sewer jetter drain cleaning attachment for your pressure washer, announce new products for 2010 that deliver even greater cleaning power to wipe out tough clogs.
Wandering and Wondering: February 10, 2010 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 7:10AMWandering and Wondering: February 10, 2010
Recycle Your Grease this Lunar New Year Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:37PMFrom fish to fowl to sauces: recycle your fats, oils and grease this holiday Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) is encouraging residents not to pour fats, oils and grease (FOG) down the drain this Lunar New Year. Many traditional Chinese dishes like sweet and sour pork, and Korean dishes like mandus or fried dumplings [...]
Graterford Road flooding problem receives a temporary fix Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMThe high volume of water draining onto a Limerick Township road and its surrounding properties has been fixed for now, according to officials at the Western Center for Technical Studies — the source of the water.
Drainage problem fixed — for now Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMLIMERICK — The high volume of water draining onto a township road and its surrounding properties has been fixed for now, according to officials at the Western Center for Technical Studies — the source of the water. However, debate about who should have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a permanent fix, or whether a permanent fix is necessary, has WCTS and Limerick officials divided.
Borough won't pay church's bill Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 2:50AMA McSherrystown church says it recently paid to fix a broken sewer line that actually was owned by the borough.
City OKs $4.7M for sewers Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:15PMA City Council committee Monday approved $4.7 million for sewer improvements, though one councilor questioned how much state oversight was causing the city to spend on such projects.
Newport sewer system plan hits clog Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:01PMPublic opposition may flush plans for a Newport sewer system down the drain.
City of Ruidoso Downs addresses repair projects Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 9:14PMWater supply issues in Ruidoso Downs are being addressed. One involved a major water line break. The other is a problem at the Griffith Spring pump house.
Porter to split garbage and recycling collections Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 2:38PM“The more information we can get out to residents, the less conflict and confrontation we’ll have later,” said Porter Town Council president Michele Bollinger.
Heavy rain clogged storm sewer Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:10PMWELLSVILLE - Village street crews and an outside contractor were busy Monday trying to unclog a storm sewer at Clark and 20th streets caused by debris brought into pipe from large volumes of water coming from the hillsides over the weekend.
Proposed grease recycling center could lower MAWSS bills in Mobile Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 7:07AMBut the proposed treatment plant will also increase disposal costs, which could be passed along to local eateries.
Long Beach waterlogged after recent storms Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 9:44PMOngoing rainfall overwhelms the city's drainage system, causing flooding of homes, restaurants and the local freeway. And the community's flat, near-sea-level terrain makes it difficult to drain. Start with a flat, low-lying beach city paved with concrete and asphalt. Add more than 5 inches of rainfall in three days, which gave Long Beach one of the highest totals in Southern California. Throw ...
SJC rejects Canton’s bid to force Westwood Station road improvements Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 6:47PMThe Supreme Judicial Court rejected Tuesday the town of Canton’s bid to appeal an environmental permit for a 4.5 million-square-foot development in neighboring Westwood, ending the town’s legal bid to force the project developer to pay for infrastructure improvements.
Today's Headlines: Portland private eye dies in his own backyard; Grease clogging Seattle 'arteries' Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 8:58AMA roundup of some of the more interesting stories from newspaper Web sites around the Pacific Northwest.
DNR discloses wastewater spill Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 9:36AMThe Missouri Department of Natural Resources yesterday afternoon reported that some 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater flowed into a tributary of Hominy Creek and the Waters Edge Lake.
Made in the shade: trees save energy costs Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 5:04PMA recent study shows the average Arizona Public Service customer can save on electricity by planting more trees around their home.
Made in the shade: Trees save energy costs Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 5:04PMA recent study shows the average Arizona Public Service customer can save on electricity by planting more trees around their home.
Christmas cast-offs clog up York and North Yorkshire’s sewer system Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 2:09AMLEGO, toy racing cars, cuddly toys and even Christmas trees – these are just some of the festive items dumped in sewers across York and North Yorkshire over the past fortnight.
Pembroke: Town lays grease trap Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 10:48AMPEMBROKE — Food service establishments in Pembroke will have to adhere to stricter guidelines when disposing of used grease and oil after the Town Council approved a new ordinance on Monday. The n...
RotoRooter's price jumps when working in a 'confined space' Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 5:07AMSAED HINDASH/THE STAR-LEDGERJohn and MaryAnn Nolfi along with their 2 year-old son, Ryan, in the crawl space at their Roseland home. The Nolfis were charged for an extra RotoRooter employee to clean out a pipe in the crawl space. The...
Fighting city hall not easy, but it can pay Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 8:21PMWhen it comes to getting local governments to pay for the damage they occasionally cause to private property, blame is more easily fixed than negligence, and only negligence brings a check.
Toy soldiers, grease and a hope for extra care Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 5:41AMIn the Tim Allen movie "The Santa Clause 2," Santa must deal with an army of oversized toy soldiers.