Assembly committee plans to study N.J. prison inmate populationMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:26PMDavid Gard/Times of TrentonState workers heading home walk past the Statehouse. TRENTON — New Jersey's Assembly Judiciary Committee wants to create a panel to study the state's prison inmate population. The Blue Ribbon Panel to Review New Jersey's Inmate Policy...
Gowns and gems dazzle on glitziest night of yearMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:17PMSpectacular gowns and millions of dollars worth of jewellery lit up the Oscars red carpet here Sunday as stars opted for old-school Hollywood glamour on Tinseltown’s glitziest night of the year.
Monday, March 8, 2010 | Overcast, light rain, 39.2 °FMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:11PMThe print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email calendar@ballardnewstribune.com , or to get it posted online immediately, email michaelh@robinsonnews.com.
Weymouth home invasion suspects sentencedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:07PMA Norfolk County Superior Court judge sentenced four men to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a terrifying June 30, 2008 armed home invasion on North Street that police thwarted after they were tipped off by a 12-year-old boy who called them while he hid under a blanket in a bedroom.
Humane society benefit raises $25,000Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:58PMCARMEL -- A Wine, Wags & Whiskers benefit Friday night raised $25,000 -- $15,000 more than last year's inaugural event -- for the Humane Society for Hamilton County.
Woman found in river had been missing since JanuaryMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:54PMA woman found dead in the Des Plaines River this weekend has been identified as a Maine Township resident who disappeared in January . The body of Sangitagen Patel, 32, was recovered Sunday afternoon in Allison Woods Forest Preserve in unincorporated Wheeling Township. There were no signs of foul play, authorities said. An autopsy by the Cook County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death ...
Raquel Welch - Welchs Bustier Sets Off Airport AlarmsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:51PMVeteran actress RAQUEL WELCH turned heads at a U.S. airport security checkpoint last week (ends07Mar10) - after her bustier set off metal detectors.The former...
Body found in Des Plaines River identified as missing womanMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:50PMThe body of a woman pulled from the Des Plaines River on Sunday afternoon has been identified by family members as a missing northwest suburban woman and suicide suspected in her drowning death.
The DC Damsel: The Top Five Reasons I'd Boff Dick CheneyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:15PMIn honor of his, fifth, yes count em, fifth heart attack, I've decided to salute former vice president and 2010 CPAC hero, Dick Cheney, by...
Help is available for families with drug issuesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:00PMLast month I mentioned how helpful The Bridge is to families in all types of crises, particularly in these hard economic times. Due to hardships some people, regardless of gender or age, are choosing paths of addiction. This choice not only affects the abuser of drugs/alcohol but the family as well.
Recovered jewelry could lead to crime victims throughout areaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:47PMNORFOLK -- "We believe it was taken during burglaries," says Officer Chris Amos, referring to several pieces of jewelry. "We just don't have victims." Norfolk detectives recovered the jewelry in mid-February. Someone pawned the items during the course of a few days. They include a locket with photos, a watch, a pendant with the name "Melissa," and a coat of arms that has red and white enameling ...
Cheryl Metzger grieves over the loss of her sonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:42PMBANGOR, Maine -- Cheryl Metzger sleeps with a teddy bear clothed in a sweatshirt once worn by her son. Her 15-month-old boy, Damien Christopher Lynn, was killed last week while she was in the ...
Edina learns a tweet or two in explosionFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:38PMThe Feb. 23 house explosion was the city's first emergency using social media updates. Valuable lessons were realized.
Saturday's South Bay police log: Hawthorne, Lawndale, GardenaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:35PMRecent police activities in Hawthorne, Lawndale and Gardena. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats
Support offered to McMahonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:33PMWe are colleagues of the Rev. Ed Rawls , who wrote to the Connecticut Post recently in favor of equal marriage rights. We are the pastors of First Church Fairfield , a congregation of the United Church of Christ , and are proud to serve this historic church, which has served the community since 1639. First Church has stood at the forefront on the social and political movements that have made ...
London International Fine Art Fair at Olympia RelaunchesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:32PMBronze and Ormolu candelabra on marble plinths, 32 in. LONDON.- The relaunched London International Fine Art Fair (LIFAF) at Olympia will kick off the Summer Season presenting the most broad ranging fine art and antiques event in London when it opens to the public on Friday 4 June 2010 for ten days of summer fair excitement.
Not All Inlays Are Created Equal -- Titanium and Tungsten Rings Inlaid With Gold and Platinum From Avant-Garde JewelryFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:26PMCINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - Avant-Garde Jewelry Co., a leading manufacturer and online retailer of tungsten and titanium rings for men and women, is announcing an expansion to their line of precious metal inlaid jewelry. Whether it's a wedding band or just a new addition to your jewelry collection, a titanium ring with precious metal inlay is stylish and beautiful. Gold, silver or ...
School’s Artfest is this Saturday, March 6Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:34PMThe Redding Elementary School PTA is hosting its annual Artfest this Saturday, March 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the school. The free program for town preschool and elementary school children is geared both toward stimulating their interest in the arts and promoting community building.
No community is crime-freeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:30PMOne of the reasons city people give when contemplating a move to a rural area is the lack of crime. They want to live in a place where they do not have to lock their doors, and their children can grow up free from drugs.
FAME readies for recoveryThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:30PMWhile the world’s fashion jewelry market has started to pick up after what the industry described as the “worst” downturn in the last few years, the Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters (FAME) has prepared an extensive marketing plan to maximize the recovery of market.
Vintage charmsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:22PMThe 'where, what and how' guide to buying and collecting vintage jewelry Shopping adviser Ellen Warren has the 'where, what and how' guide to buying and collecting vintage jewelry
Bayer to deliver state of the cityThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:14PMMayor Anne Bayer will deliver the annual state of the city address during a noon lunch event March 26 at the Rio Hondo Event Center. Tickets are $25 and include lunch.
Honeymoon Burglary Suspect ArrestedThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:06PMDeputies say a serial burglar stole baseball cards, diamond earrings, Blu-ray movies and a motorcycle helmet.
'Jekyll and Hyde' premiere is set for March 11Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:50AMAn awesome play in a magnificent setting is how director Dana Reed described the Opelousas Little Theatre's product of Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical, that opens March 11 for a three-week run in the restored Delta Grand Entertainment Complex.
Gov't slow in efforts to force safer window blindsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:31AMWhen 3-year-old Brandyn Coppedge became entangled on a window blind cord, it took less than a minute for the toddler to strangle. His father says the safety device designed to prevent such a tragedy had broken, but the window blind was never recalled.
POLICE BLOTTERThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:28AMLambertville police reported: — Gregory Helfrich, 27, of Langhorne, Pa., has been charged with possession of a hypodermic needle for CDS use, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and speeding. He was taken into custody as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Feb. 16. Officer Anthony Memolo stopped Mr. Helfrich on Route 29 in the area of Swan Street at 10:50 a.m. after he was ...
ADA: Acquitted man admitted role in Chae home invasionThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:17AMCOURTHOUSE — The sole man acquitted by a jury of taking part in a deadly Montgomery Township home invasion robbery previously admitted to detectives that he did play a role in the crime, prosecutors alleged in court papers.
Retail sales recover despite snowThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:12AMNEW YORK — Most retail sectors including electronics and luxury items saw sales gains in February, data released Wednesday show, though snowstorms that shut in shoppers also chilled sales at women’s clothing stores.
Intruder wounded in Pueblo West homeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:08AMA 32-year-old intruder in a Pueblo West home was shot in the leg early Wednesday and transported to a Denver hospital for treatment, according to the sheriff's office.
Former Clayton Football Star ArrestedSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:41PMCHARLESTON, SC -- A quarterback for The Citadel has been charged with three others in connection with an armed robbery of a man at his home, Charleston police said Sunday.
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Duo robs internet café using toy gunSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:29PMMEXICO – Two motorcycle-riding men barged into an internet café in Barangay Lagundi here on Wednesday and robbed its owners and customers using a toy gun and a bladed weapon. read more
Groups collaborate for Haiti reliefSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:59PMBy: Samantha Powell Despite a great amount of rescheduling after the recent blizzards, student organizations were able to throw a benefit concert for the devastation in Haiti to raise money, clothing and awareness....
Diamond Sold for Record Breaking $35.3MSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:58PMWorld's Largest Red Heart Diamond "The Early Show" anchors revealed the world's largest heart-shaped red diamond for the first time. The owner, Scarselli Diamonds, valued the rare 1.71 carat diamond a...
Tropicalia treasuresSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:58PMEver hear of "Vertical Rigilene Boning?" It keeps the Gotcha Covered FACESaver ($19.95) in place while you're browning in the sun or on a tanning bad. The boning in this +50-UPF-rated face bonnet also keeps the fabric off your skin so air can circulate and keep you cool.
Football Capsules: Defensive players make strong case for top pickSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:47PMINDIANAPOLIS — Ndamukong Suh thinks he should be the No. 1 pick. Gerald McCoy and Eric Berry both contend they should go first, too. Suddenly in the quarterback-driven NFL, defense is becoming all the rage.
Campbell's Olympic dream thwarted by injurySaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:36PMBen Nighthorse Campbell's Olympic dream was cut short when he reinjured his knee in his second judo bout at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Games. “It was unbelievably hard," said Campbell, 76, a former U.S. representative and senator who lives in Ignacio.
Yesterday’s world in a silver frameSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:25PMOn any given evening, those enjoying pub room at the Gibson Inn or the Roseate Spoonbill Lounge may notice a sprightly figure with dancing blue eyes, a halo of snowy hair and, often, dancing feet. This is Voncile McLeod, the reigning queen of...