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State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Williamsport, Thursday ripped Republicans for proposing to use a chain saw to cut programs as a means of solving the budget impasse. "The Senate bill had one tool, which was a chain saw. With revenues dropping by $1 billion since February, their chain saw is no longer effective," he said.
Richmond Fire Capt. Harvey Bruce Maker displayed a cool head when the alarm sounded at his fire station. “I never did see him get excited at fires . . . probably from his upbringing and his being in the Marine Corps,“ said retired Fire Capt. John E. Hinant, who worked with him at Engine Company 21 on Jefferson Davis Highway. “He knew his job well. You got a fair deal from him. I never knew ...
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR -- Barnes & Noble, Hamilton Place, 3 p.m., Fancy Nancy Tea at Three, story, games and fancy words for young readers. 893-0186. EAST RIDGE GOSPEL -- East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive, 7 p.m., Willow Creek, The Gospel
NORTH PORT -- On Oct. 24, at 9:30 p.m., Michele Dennis hopes area residents will help her set a world record by participating in a simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
I promised last week to tell you my bird story about the line-dancing house finch.
Nearly 30 puppies, from yelping yorkies to pint-sized puggles, are safe today after police rescued them from the back of a van where they were being transported cross-country...
Weekly charts for the nation's best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Reprinted with permission. (Platinum signifies more than 1 million copies sold; Gold signifies more than 500,000 copies sold.):
With the automotive industry taking a hit in the economy, it might be hard to understand why Service Street Founder Greg Sands is moving forward with his plan to open up new facilities all across the country. But according to this 18-year industry veteran, there is no better time to take on such a venture.
With a unanimous vote by the Friends of Florida State Parks, Bokeelia resident Elaine McLaughlin is now the president of the FFSP organization.
Q:I believe my painted lamp is made of cast iron. The shade, which matches the base, is lined with fabric. What can you tell me?—F.B. Answer: This polychrome metal boudoir lamp was manufactured during the late 1930s. It probably is made of cast iron or spelter. It originally may have had glass or some other material rather than fabric inside the shade.
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