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City council visits Main Street issue, again Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:40AMROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids City Council discussed the issue of the Roanoke Avenue Business Alliance’s Main Street director again at its March work session Tuesday night at City Hall. As has been the case in the other instances, Council took no action on the matter. It seems the group may vote on the issue next Tuesday at its regular meeting at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.
Northampton County under or over budget? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:39AMJACKSON — All but one of Northampton County’s departments were operating under budget this fiscal year, that’s what commissioners learned Monday.
Most positions under the axe already vacant Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:30AMThe Conservative government's announcement that it is chopping 245 patronage jobs from the federal payroll is certain to warm the hearts and soothe the pocketbooks of beleaguered Canadian taxpayers everywhere.[...]
Chiweshe’s crocodile tears Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:25AMTHE events at Raylton on Tuesday, where Elvis Chiweshe broke down in tears after Dynamos players boycotted training, made interesting reading.
Mayor's tactic rejected Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:20AMSt. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan's attempt to cut this year's tax increase in half failed Monday night, when his plan to dip into reserves was defeated. City councillors voted 9--4 to reject McMullan's effort to use the city's $613,000 working reserve to reduce this year's tax increase.[...]
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Hurricanes hardly ever happen in Brum, so why supply a survival guide? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:17AMWhen it comes to 'climate change', politicians and bureaucrats have lost touch with Ground Control. In one of the most implausible developments yet, Birmingham City Council has just advised residents to arm themselves with a hurricane survival kit.
Stopping a vicious circle Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:05AMIt's hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them.
Opponents rip Olson for sheriff cuts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:03AMMANSFIELD -- Three candidates vying for Richland County Commissioner Ed Olson's seat said severe cuts to the sheriff's department budget shouldn't have happened.
Little progress on jobless taxes :Misclassification becomes wedge issue in Statehouse. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:01AMINDIANAPOLIS -- State lawmakers showed few signs Monday of reaching a compromise on legislation to delay an increase in unemployment taxes.
Latest employment report: When less bad is good Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00AMLatest unemployment report: When less bad is good
State auditor’s report critical of several county procedures Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:16AMEditor’s note: The following is the first part of a two-part review of the 2010 state audit. See next week’s Marshfield Mail for audit results regarding property tax administration, bad check restitution and procedures of the sheriff’s office and recorder of deeds.
Round II Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:14AMOnward and upward.
Law and Order Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:03AMGARY Lt. Joshua Wiley, sentenced Feb. 23 for stealing money from his elderly neighbor, was officially "off the payroll" the day before he appeared in court, police spokeswoman Cpl. Gabrielle King said. The Police Commission has a resignation letter dated Feb. 22, but the board chose not to accept it at its regular meeting Thursday because Wiley also has civil service charges pending against him ...
Mainland mall operators file for bankruptcy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:01AMOperators of Mall of the Mainland, plagued by tenant departures, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Plant closure to cut scores of jobs in Fallon Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:00AMFALLON -- Commercial Metals Co. is closing its Fallon plant, and scores of employees will lose their jobs.
Scholastic Statistics Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:59AMBOYS BASKETBALLDIVISION IIISECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPBerkshire 54, PV 36at Howland
Scholastic Schedule Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:59AMSATURDAY, MARCH 6Boys BasketballDIVISION Iat EuclidSectional championshipsn (9) Geneva vs. (3) Lakeside (6:30, WZOO) n (1) Mentor vs. (10) South (8)
Your Town: Salinas Union High School District plans meeting about budget cuts Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:48AMSALINAS District plans meeting over budget cuts The Salinas Union High School District will hold a special board meeting today to discuss how to cut $2.5million from the district budget.
Minnesota Twins Team Report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:34AMOutfielder Delmon Young came to camp about 30 pounds lighter than he was at the end of the 2009 season, down from about 240 pounds to 208. The outfielder, who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer last May, also seems to be in an excellent frame of mind.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:32AMOften in life, less is more.
A cloudy economic picture Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:44AMBlizzards are over, but they continue to be felt as economists try to estimate their impact.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 19:27 UPDATE 8-Oil falls 1 pct to $80 on dollar, housing data Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:41AMBy Edward McAllister
'Full Tariff Rate business is hardly 3% of the total' Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:40AMHotel Leelaventure Ltd, which focuses on the five-star deluxe hotel category, will soon add two new properties to its existing portfolio of six. The plan is to expand to 12 properties with 2,500 rooms in five years.
House to vote on tax breaks for new hires Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:39AMWASHINGTON — Despite widespread sentiment that it will not create many jobs, a measure awarding a tax break to U.S. companies that hire unemployed workers appeared headed for House passage Thursday.
U.S. jobs, productivity data lift hopes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:39AMThe number of U.S. workers filing for jobless benefits fell last week, but a surprise drop in January pending home sales contracts to a 10-month low underscored the uneven nature of the economic recovery.
House leaders push for health vote by end of March Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:30AMWASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic leaders are pushing to finish far-reaching U.S. health legislation and hold a climactic vote in the next three weeks, aiming to overcome reluctance from the rank-and-file lawmakers while answering President Barack Obama's challenge for swift action.
School Janitor Stole $29,000, Used It On Prep School Tuition Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:29AMA custodian at a city school in Harlem allegedly stole $29,000 from the school's payroll and used some of the cash to send his kids to a costly prep school in Pennsylvania. Edwin Hendricks, 42, reportedly confessed to withdrawing the cash from a Thurgood Marshall Academy custodial account that he was supposed to monitor, but said he " normally only stole money around the end of the year ." An ...
Royals reach deals with Butler, Callaspo Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe Royals wrapped up their contract negotiations by announcing one-year agreements with first baseman Billy Butler and second baseman Alberto Callaspo prior to their Cactus League opener against Texas.
Oilk weakens on weak data Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:26AMOil fell toward US$80 a barrel overnight as the dollar strengthened and some weak economic data soured sentiment after crude hit a seven-week high on Wednesday.
FanHouse: The best free agents available Friday Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:17AMChris Harry is a Senior NFL Writer and features writer for Fanhouse. It wasn't that long ago that thoughts of the first NFL season since 1993 without a salary cap conjured images of a Sotheby's-like auction of Pro Bowlers with the Daniel Snyder and Jerry Jones diving in with blank checks.
Jim Ingraham’s MLB Capsules: NL West Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:25AMARIZONA Major additions: 1B Adam LaRoche, 2B Kelly Johnson, RHP Edwin Jackson, RHP Ian Kennedy, RHP Aaron Heilman, RHP Bob Howry.
Bi-county workforce board seeks administering agency Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:25AMThe Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board Inc. is seeking proposals to administer Luzerne County's workforce programs, a task currently handled by an embattled county agency. A state audit of LSWIB Inc. and the Luzerne County Workforce Investmen
County HR director to resign after 1 month Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:24AMWILKES-BARRE - Luzerne County's recently hired director of human resources is resigning. Randi Audi-Davis of Mountain Top started the job Feb. 5. Her last day will be March 10. Audi-Davis said Tuesday she has accepted another job and declined to elabora
Republican leaders show up to support Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:19AMAlabama Gov. Bob Riley and House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard were among the many guest speakers at last week’s press conference and rally for House Seat 40 candidate K.L. Brown.
Job market has little oomph Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:15AMCalifornia's ailing job market is much more feeble than analysts thought was the case a few weeks ago, according to a new report that provides an early glimpse into statewide employment trends."The economy was a lot worse than everybody thought," said Howard Roth of the
McCarthy knows schools' problems Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:11AMThe Daily News Journal will profile each candidate for the Murfreesboro City School Board this week. Today Patrick McCarthy is featured. Pick up a copy of Thursday's paper to read Eric Newell's profile.
Lady Raiders bolster United Way Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:11AMCoach Rick Insell and MTSU's Lady Raiders basketball team left the hardwood long enough Tuesday to help the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties raise more funds in support of 45 agencies and programs.
U.S. Deficit: Higher Taxes Needed to Ease Rising Debt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:08AMGiven the ballooning federal deficit there is near unanimity among economists that higher taxes are on the way. But will the tax target high-income earners, the middle class or all Americans?
Services in U.S. Probably Expanded at Faster Pace in February Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Service industries in the U.S. probably expanded at a faster pace in February, a sign the pickup in manufacturing is trickling to the rest of the economy, economists said before reports today.
Forward Thinking Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:39AMIn the past year, as both Hutchinson and Newton have announced they've landed new factories to produce wind-power-related products, each with around 400 jobs and millions of dollars in new payroll, Dennis Lauver has been feeling the heat.
Small Business Challenge: Financial stress can manifest in many ways Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:35AMFinancial stress for small business owners abounds: mental exhaustion that comes when completing a lengthy bank loan application; uncertainty that rises from discussing outside investors; and anxiety that goes hand-in-hand with asking a friend and business partner to pony up more dough to get the business started.
Jordan faces challenges in owning the Bobcats Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:26AMMichael Jordan's drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business. His latest venture will test his talents and skills like no other.
Officials: County can cover payroll Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:15AMKen Paust, president of the Wayne County Commissioners, and Jeff Plasterer, past president of the Wayne County Council and its current finance committee chairman, were Thursday's guests on "P-I Live!"
Business calendar Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:04AMThe Business Calendar runs each Sunday in the Business section. Notices of meetings, seminars and workshops of interest to the Buffalo-area business community should be sent to the Business News Desk of The Buffalo News, Box 100, Buffalo, N. Y. 14240; faxed to 849-4587; or e-mailed to fin@buffnews.com by the preceding Thursday.
Business people/ Hires, promotions and honors Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:04AMFive Star Bank promoted Barbara L. Henderson to vice president. Henderson joined the bank in 1979 in the Consumer Loan Department, before her promotion to supervisor of the consumer loan clerks. She also served as a commercial loan underwriter and a small business loan officer prior to her current position, SBA administrator, which she began in 2000.
Trustee: School funding crisis is ‘a brutal place to be' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:57AMThe closing of four elementary schools and a long list of possible layoffs and program cuts in the Farmington Public School District are in response to a gaping hole in next year's budget.
Business booms for sheriff's appraisers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:48AMAs thousands lose their homes each year to foreclosure, a small crew of appraisers appointed by Franklin County Sheriff Jim Karnes has earned a windfall from courthouse auctions.
2 bills on school time still alive Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:41AMLegislation to require Hawaii's public schools to give students a full academic year of instruction cleared key committees last week, but the bills have a long way to go.
From the blotter / Niagara County police calls, Feb. 9 to 19 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:41AMFeb. 9
Scott Brown Helps Dems Pass Jobs Bill Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:34PMA Democratic "jobs" bill has advanced past a GOP filibuster in the Senate, helped along by the vote of the chambers newest Republican. Scott Brown of Massachusetts was joined by several other Republicans to help Democrats defeat a filibuster orchestrated by GOP leaders by a 62-30 tally. The tally sets up a vote on Wednesday to actually pass the measure.