A battle of top senior guards unfolds Friday night at 8:15 when Miami Norland, led by Class 6 A 2012-13 Final Four MVP Zach Johnson, ranked No. 13 in the 2014 class by by SourceHoops.com faces Oldsmar Christian’s Troy Holston, ranked No. 14.. On Saturday McArthur’s dynamic backcourt tandem of Derric Jean and Majestic Tejada leads the Mustangs against North Broward…
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Qualified Remodeler magazine recognized remodeling firms from across the country with its Top 500 Remodelers rankings and Master Design Awards. The Top Performers, representing the top 17 firms in the country based on dollar volume of work performed in a specific business category, are:• INSURANCE RESTORATION: Belfor USA Group Inc.• WINDOWS: Window World Inc.•…
Nov. 21– The Bell County Sheriff’s Department arrested three individuals Wednesday night in connection with a vehicle fire. Eric Scott Miller, 32, of Beverly, was charged with second-degree arson. Shirley May Couch, 39, of Pineville, and Kelly Barrett, 18, of Beverly, were charged with burning personal property to defraud insurer.
Senator Lamar Alexander today said that Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, with the support of Senate Democrats, has “written the end of the United States Senate” by using the “nuclear option” to get rid of the filibuster on presidential nominations. Alexander said the decision to break Senate rules so that it takes only a simple majority- instead of 60 votes…
My name is Angela Shaw Kogutt, and I am the Director and Founder of the Stanford Victims Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy group for the victims of the Stanford Financial Group Ponzi scheme. I applaud you both for your leadership in introducing H.R. 3482, the “Restoring Main Street Investor Protection and Confidence Act,” which has given hope to thousands of…
Nov. 22– A big column of black smoke funneled into the air Thursday morning as firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in Asotin County. Asotin County Fire District No. 1 Chief Noel Hardin said firefighters responded to the call at about 10:30 a.m. for a structure fire on the 1700 block of Charene Drive. A woman, who was not identified by the fire department, was…
The filing of the lien constitutes a violation of LifeCare’s mortgage agreement with FirstMerit, which requires LifeCare to keep the project’s premises clear of all mechanic’s liens. According to the document, since LifeCare failed to resolve the violation within 20 days of receiving written notice from FirstMerit, it constitutes a default of the mortgage,…
Today, Analysts’ Corner announced new research reports highlighting Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corporation, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, GNC Holdings Inc. and Omnicare Inc.. On November 14, 2013, Walgreen Co. reported that it is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid the victims of Typhoon Haiyan which devastated Philippines last week.
Nov. 22– BLOUNTVILLE Tenn.– Sullivan County officials approved a settlement Thursday for a longstanding lawsuit filed by a family whose trailer was destroyed during a botched standoff by the county Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. The county Executive Committee voted unanimously to pay Margaret Spradlin and her daughter, Shirley…
Old Dominion never needed drama in its NCAA men’s tournament first-round game, routing Drexel 5-1 Thursday in Norfolk as Tim Hopkinson scored twice in the first 17 minutes for a 2-0 margin. Navy beat VCU 3-0 at Sports Backers Stadium for a berth at 5 p.m. Sunday at No. 14 Wake Forest. St. John’s won 2-1 at Delaware on Jordan Rouse’s goal in the first overtime to earn a…
Nov. 22– Ed O’Keefe, Phil Mitchell, Mark Donovan and Curk Burgess all rolled 300 games in action this week at various local bowling centers. Tom Cope missed a perfect game by one pin, rolling a 299 in the Boss Insurance men’s league at Island Lanes. Mr. Ventry’s Pizza: Phil Mitchell 300-677, Norm McKenna 257-231-224-712, Ron Vogt 246-224-225-695, Bob Colpoys…
Nov. 22– Add $1.1 million to the cost of a sexual harassment suit against Alabama State University. A district court judge Thursday awarded the attorneys for three former female ASU employees who won a sexual harassment suit against the university more than $1 million in fees and nearly $34,000 in court costs. Those costs are in addition to the more than $1…
Nov. 22– Despite its mounting financial trouble, the North Country Family Health Center continues to operate as business as usual under temporary operator Samaritan Medical Center, so its providers can care for thousands of north country children and adults. Samaritan spokeswoman Krista A. Kittle, who now handles initial communications for the health center,…
Mifflin High School students and faculty thought they were being dragged outside to the district’s stadium Wednesday for an assembly related to American Education Week. The Celebrate My Drive campaign, organized by State Farm Insurance, encourages schools to compete in gathering safe-driving pledges from students and community members.
Nov. 22– The line of people seeking winter essentials stretched along the 800 block of Penn Street. The Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program hosted the event Thursday afternoon at Reading Opportunity Center for Children for dozens of its families, giving away items to warm their bodies and hearts. The Migrant Education Program serves 270 families in Berks…
The multi-state examination was conducted by Florida, California, Illinois, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. Along with these states, the agreement includes the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of Insurance Regulation. These agreements demonstrate the effectiveness of the…
Nov. 22– MOUNT CARMEL– Mount Carmel Area School Board will hold a special meeting next week to approve or reject a new teachers’ contract. During a meeting Thursday night, school board president Donna James announced that a tentative teachers’ contract was presented to her Wednesday night, but said she and other board members need more time to review it before…
Nov. 22– MOUNT CARMEL– The proposed 2014 budget for Mount Carmel Borough was passed Thursday night with no expected tax increases, but council members have to figure out how to fill an $81,000 hole by the next meeting Dec. 19. Total projected revenue is $1,643,190, but the total expenditures are at $1,724,181, which leaves $80,991 to come up with in order to have a…
Nov. 22– GREENUP– The following defendants were named in indictments returned recently by a Greenup County grand jury:. –Everett E. Arnett, 44, of Salyersville, charged with third-degree drug possession, tampering with physical evidence and public intoxication. –Jimmy L. Kaveski, 40, of Glasgow; Paul L. Snyder, 39, of London; William A. Brewer, 40, of Raceland; Shelly B….
