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  • Lean 2011 Huntsville budget would raise garbage fees, end loose leaf pickup service Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMWith revenue from sales taxes and other sources still stagnant, deep cuts are the only way to erase the city's $14.8 million deficit, Mayor Tommy Battle said.
  • Ravalli County: Jailed youth turn to vandalism Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:39PMA middle-of-the night call to unclog a sewer line leading fromRavalli County's youth detention facility may result in changes tohow young detainees are treated behind bars.
  • Contractors to begin bidding on Freeland sewer treatment project Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:56PMThe contract for Freeland's sewer treatment plant expansion project is ready for contractors to bid on.The estimated $13 million project, undertaken by the Freeland Municipal Sewer and Water Authority, will be advertised online using the PennBid Program
  • Police arrest two more accused of dumping grease into Huebner Creek Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:07PMSAN ANTONIO -- Two more people are under arrest after being accused of dumping grease into a local creek. Police say Ivan Garcia and Janet Morquecho dumped thousands of gallons of restaurant grease into Huebner Creek while working as truck drivers for A&F Industrial Services. That creek leads to the Dos Rios Water Recycling Center. Federal agents arrested five other A&F employees earlier this ...
  • New sewer line to clog Soscol traffic again Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 12:59AMMotorists can expect another complete closure of Soscol Avenuestarting Aug. 23 so flood control workers can finish theinstallation of a new sewer line under the roadway.
  • Mtech Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program Awards 16 Tech Product Development Projects Worth $3.3M Teaming ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:07PMCOLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS), an initiative of the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) at the University of Maryland, has awarded $3.3 million to 16 teams of Maryland companies and faculty developing commercially promising technology products, program officials announce today. All funding goes to the ...
  • Mtech Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program Awards 16 Tech Product Development Projects Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:42PMWorth $3.3M Teaming Companies, FacultyCOLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 12 -- The Maryland Industrial Partners...
  • Mtech Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program Awards 16 Tech Product Development Projects Worth $3.3M Teaming ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:49PMCOLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS), an initiative of the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) at the University of Maryland, has awarded $3.3 million to 16 teams of Maryland companies and faculty developing commercially promising technology products, program officials announce today.
  • Vandals clog sewer line, triggering discharge Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:12AMJefferson City officials say vandalism led to a wastewater discharge this week. Eric Seaman, deputy director of wastewater services, said city crews have removed blockages from three manholes located east of the Idlewood subdivision between Flamingo Road and Highway 179.
  • Sewage another topic on council’s agenda Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:04AMAt its Monday meeting, in addition to property maintenance issues, the Sherwood City Council dealt with a sewer problem, created a new committee and heard a complaint from a resident.
  • Former Roto-Rooter driver says company knew of grease dumps into Mobile sewer system Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:55PMDefense attorneys, though, maintained that two rogue employees were responsible, motivated by personal gain, and the company's leaders weren't involved.
  • Like new, almost, after second sewer spill Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:22AMIn three more weeks, Margaret and Sherman Robinson should get back their house at 702 Greenleaf Lane, after having been displaced by a flood of raw city sewage that saturated their home, ruining furniture, carpet and some of the drywall in their home.
  • Sewage another topic on council’s agenda Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:19AMAt its Monday meeting, in addition to property maintenance issues, the Sherwood City Council dealt with a sewer problem, created a new committee and heard a complaint from a resident.
  • Don't Clog the Sewer Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:03AMKENT—The Sewer Commis sion is experiencing a continuing and worsening problem with non-biodegradable towels and wipes being flushed into the sewer system. The volume of towels, rags, wipes and fibrous materials indicate they are coming from businesses more than individual households.
  • PFT: Ravens rookie Cody flunks conditioning test Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:22AMThe explanation came from coach John Harbaugh, according to Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun. Cody's overall physical condition -- and size -- greased the skids for a fall deep into round two of the 2010 draft.
  • PFT: Giants’ Jones released from hospital Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:07AMFor the first time since his devastating car accident more than a month ago, Giants safety Chad Jones is headed home. The Giants announced that Jones is getting out of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he's been since being transferred there on June 29th from a Louisiana facility.
  • Rainy day plans may not stop the flooding Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:07PMRecord rainfall in Bangkok this month has raised fears of possible flash floods despite the precautions of city planners.
  • Paying Attention to Sewer Line Warning Signs Can Save Homeowners Thousands in Plumbing Repairs Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:00AMDenver plumber Bob Ansel of Drain Solvers says there are many effective techniques to diagnose and efficiently repair sewer line blockages before there’s a disruption of household lifestyle
  • Don't Clog the Sewer Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:30PMKENT—The Sewer Commis sion is experiencing a continuing and worsening problem with non-biodegradable towels and wipes being flushed into the sewer system. The volume of towels, rags, wipes and fibrous materials indicate they are coming from businesses more than individual households.
  • CEO helps replace stolen tractor Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:47AMThe city of Goodman had a hand of kindness reach out to them in light of their lawnmower being stolen last month, as stated to aldermen of Goodman City Council Tuesday night.
  • Heavy Rains Causing Sewer Backups, Collapsing Roads in Belton Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:14PMDays of heavy rains and clogged storm drains in Belton has caused roads to collapse as crews rush to keep the water damage from spreading.
  • In other Terrebonne Parish Council action: July 13, 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:50PMThe following is a rundown of action taken by the Terrebonne Parish Council at its Budget and Finance Committee meeting Monday. All council members attended. All decisions were unanimous unless otherwise noted.
  • Home buyers: Watch out for that tree Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:43PMFurnace firing well? Check.
  • Galena will seek grant to improve sewer plant Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 11:20PMGalena village officials hope to receive an Ohio Public Works Commission grant that will allow installation of cost-saving equipment at the sewage treatment plant.
  • 10,000 gallons of sewage drains into Browns Valley Creek Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 2:28AMAn estimated 10,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Browns ValleyCreek Thursday morning after construction debris clogged a sewerline under Browns Valley Road, Napa Sanitation Districtreported.
  • Sewer overflow still raising a stink Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:19PMAfter a clog in the city sewer system caused residential flooding this spring, the Hays City Commission continued to weigh its options Thursday.
  • Garco submits $12.3 million bid for sewer-plant upgrades Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 3:13AMGarco Construction Inc., of Spokane, has submitted an apparent low bid of $12.3 million for a contract to construct the first round of projects planned in the $100-million second phase of improvements at the city of Spokane's sewage-treatment plant, says Lars Hendron, the plant's principal engineer.
  • Sewage takes center stage in Miami Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 12:35PMMIAMI — Sewage, vermin and trash all but outshined efforts toward balancing the budget during Miami’s Town Council meeting Monday night.
  • McS'town sends clean-up bill to insurer Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 3:30AMMcSherrystown Borough engineers have reviewed the recent sewer backup problems that flooded one residence and have sent their findings to the borough s insurance company.
  • People clean up after Monday afternoon's storms Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 4:37PMCity crews cleared more than a dozen trees and limbs off roads after the storm and went back to cut up and remove the fallen trees.
  • Boil-water advisory lifted for Lake Whatcom direct users Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 7:21PMPeople who take their drinking water directly from Lake Whatcom no longer have to boil their water,
  • Pioneer Way one-way design plans debuted Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 7:08PMAt a public workshop designed to gather community input this week, Oak Harbor residents got their first glimpse and a chance to comment on the aesthetic designs being laid down for SE Pioneer Way, which is set to become a one-way street in 2011.
  • Sucking up snails an annual chore for city Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 2:34AMCHIEFTAIN PHOTO/CHRIS McLEAN Jason Krueger uses a large sewer suction hose to clean up millions of tiny snails that were clogging the aeration discs at the Pueblo wastewater treatment plant.
  • Storm Clean-Up Continues On Lebanon Church Rd. Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 1:07PMProblems persist along a busy roadway in West Mifflin today after Wednesday's thunderstorms caused a flooded mess. While there have not been reports of serious damage because of the storms, crews were busy during the overnight hours and into this morning on Lebanon Church Road.
  • Buying a home? Watch out for that tree Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:07AMFurnace firing well? Check.
  • Lawsuit Alleges Xcel Ignored Gas Line Dangers Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 7:58PMIn February, Trista Meehan lost her St. Paul home when a sewer contractor hit a gas line. Her home exploded and she lost everything. On Wednesday, she filed a lawsuit against Xcel Energy.
  • Drilling a Highway 99 tunnel thrills industry pros Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 11:36PMWhile many in Seattle worry about costs and risks of the world's widest bored tunnel beneath downtown, industry legend Martin Herrenknecht can hardly contain his desire to drill.
  • Corroded sewerline repaired through part of Renton apartment complex Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 8:33PMSewage was to start flowing through a newly repaired sewerline on Benson Hill today (Friday) after a contractor replaced one that had corroded near the Royal Hills Apartments. The City of Renton also is taking a closer look at a long-standing plan to relocate that sewerline, including moving it around the apartment complex, rather than through it.
  • Walnut Creek second community in Contra Costa to begin food scrap recycling Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 6:30PMNew program will begin in October where residents can throw food scraps into yard waste bin.
  • Walnut Creek second community in Contra Costa to begin food scrap recycling Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 5:55PMNot so fast, Walnut Creek — soon those bones and banana peels will no longer belong in the trash. In the latest effort to divert waste from the landfill and sewer, Walnut Creek will become the second community, behind Lamorinda, in Contra Costa County to move to food composting.
  • OUT OF THIS WORLD: Man freed on parole breaks back into jail Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 4:21AMMAPUTO (AFP) – A Mozambican prisoner who had been released on parole broke back into jail after discovering he didn’t like life on the outside, state media reported Wednesday. Camilo Antonio, 28, was released from the Manica Agricultural Penitentiary in central Mozambique after serving half the 10-year prison sentence he had received for the 2004 murder of his stepfather, Noticias newspaper said ...
  • Grease can program so successful, grant money awarded Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 7:33PMFALLBROOK Now that the Fallbrook Public Utility Districts (FPUD) grease can decorating and classroom education program is so successful, FPUD is getting grant money to expand it.San Diego County Water Authority, the districts wholesaler, has awarded $1,500 to FPUD.Well use the grant money purchase more art supplies so we can reach more classrooms and students, said General Manager Keith Lewinger ...
  • Grease can artists, schools honored; their cans on display Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 7:18PMFALLBROOK After 500 entries from six local schools for Fallbrook Public Utility Districts (FPUD) annual grease-catcher environmental art contest, the painstaking task of selecting the cream of the crop began.The top 14 were selected and the schoolchildren who crafted them were recognized at the May board of directors meeting. Fallbrook Street School was awarded the districts $400 prize for ...
  • A Terrifying Story Of Unwanted Barber Arm Humping [Funbag] Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 2:32PM# funbag Time for your Thursday edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Today, we're covering arm rape, burritos, triathletes, bags, salads, bad TV segments, and more. More »
  • ARLINGTON: City Offers Free Day At Dump Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 1:37PMARLINGTON — One of the city’s most popular events is its annual spring cleanup. Pick-up trucks piled high with junk clog the roads leading to the free dump site at Arlington Airport one Saturday each year.
  • Gold: The shoe is on the other foot Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 1:32PMIt seems to me… when the shoe is on the other foot one cannot change directions easily.
  • Arlington offers free day at dump Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 3:09AMARLINGTON — One of the city’s most popular events is its annual spring cleanup. Pick-up trucks piled high with junk clog the roads leading to the free dump site at Arlington Airport one Saturday each year.
  • Town strives for high grades in storm-water management Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 4:23PMEAST GREENBUSH — When severe thunderstorms sweep through the region, as they did over the weekend, they can leave enough debris in their wake to clog storm drains and culverts and cause a rash of other problems for municipalities.
  • UPDATE: Grease Clog in Sewer Line Causes Water Leak Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 1:06PMCity officials say a grease clog in the sewer line forced water through a manhole cover Tuesday at the intersection of Ridge/McIntire Road and Preston Avenue, near the County Office Building in Charlottesville.
  • Sink hole closes Congress & Ferry Streets Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 4:12AMTROY — Congress Street and Ferry Street between 13th Street and Fifth Avenue were closed Sunday afternoon when several sinkholes opened up after heavy rains.