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Business events calendar Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:17AMList of local happenings.
North Briefs -- 01/01 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:55PMCaltrans is planning full freeway closures on Interstate 215 through San Bernardino next week as part of an $800 million freeway-widening project.
Rotary Essay winners Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:45PMEditor’s note: The Rotary Club of Corvallis invited students at Franklin School, grades four through eight, to submit a short essay to the club’s annual holiday essay contest.
New Merchant Account Services Site Ready to Help Small Business With all Credit Card Orders Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:19AM The www.gracejunkins.pcsvip.com site is the latest merchant account site to offer fulfillment in credit card orders for small business needs in parallel services to the merchant account services for Paramount Card Services of Phoenix, AZ. (PRWeb Dec 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1789094.htm
New Merchant Account Services Site Ready to Help Small Business With all Credit Card Orders Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:01AM The www.gracejunkins.pcsvip.com site is the latest merchant account site to offer fulfillment in credit card orders for small business needs in parallel services to the merchant account services for Paramount Card Services of Phoenix, AZ.
Police Blotter Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 4:34AMThe following incidents were listed among official reports of the Skokie and Lincolnwood police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest by police does not constitute a finding of guilt; only a court of law can make that determination.
USPS Delivers Last Minute Mailings Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 9:05AMSanta is not the only one working through Christmas. The United States Postal Service is delivering holiday mail on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. The main post office on Jefferson Road in Henrietta is open until 3:00pm Christmas Eve. All other local branches in the area close at noon.
Letters to the Editor 12-23 Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:16AM Disabled and homeless There is a little-known unfortunate reality in our community—the plight of disabled homeless residents. Homelessness, in and of itself, is tragic. No one should be threatened by the prospect of living on the streets. But the plight of the disabled homeless, through no fault of their own, is even more dire. They are denied some benefits available to the general homeless ...
Rotary Essay winners Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:12AMEditor’s note: The Rotary Club of Corvallis invited students at Franklin School, grades four through eight, to submit a short essay to the club’s annual holiday essay contest.
Schumer seeks to restrict fees on gift cards Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:07AMWith the holiday season in full swing, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer warned shoppers to take precautions when buying gift cards, saying some retailers use them to scam consumers.
Tristate Regional News, Monday 12/22 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:49AMEmployee Kills Thief (Marion County) -- A grocery store employee shot and killed a would be robber on Sunday. The robber came in to the store on North 34th Street and herded the customers into one area.
Therese Borchard: 7 Ways to Celebrate Christmas All Year Round Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:11AMAh, the magic and wonder of the holiday season ... It has even my fragile and anxious brain abandoning the logical, reasoning, and uptightness of...
Cash in credit-card rewards to help with holiday spending Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 12:09AMShopping on a tight budget? Credit card reward points and unused gift cards can help make a difference.
Experts caution against going into debt to receive credit card rewards points Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:51PMUsing credit cards that offer rewards points might not be the best choice for consumers who carry a hefty amount of monthly debt.
Credit card rewards points are good deals if consumers carry a small monthly card balance Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:21PMUsing credit cards that offer rewards points may not be the best choice for consumers who carry a hefty amount of monthly debt.
Shop with credit-card rewards Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 12:11PMDo you still have a holiday gift list, but find yourself running short on money?
Christmas culture in a diverse Franklin County: Pakistani, Indian Americans Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:13AMFor some of the local Pakistani Americans and Indian Americans, Christmas is a time of gratitude and respect. Dr. M. Haq, a Waynesboro internist, is originally from Pakistan. He and his family are Muslim.
Political Blog Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 3:08AMFrom the Stephens Media team in Arkansas and Washington D.C. Meetings planned around state to discuss trauma centers LITTLE ROCK - A series of public forums will be held around the state to discuss the creation of a statewide network of trauma centers.
Local church collecting donations for 2 families displaced after fire Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 11:30PMDavis Park Christian Church is acting as a collection point for donations to two families who were displaced less than 10 days before Christmas when a fire destroyed their duplex Tuesday.
Toy Safety Survival Guide Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 6:43AMThis week, toy maker Mattel reached a $12 million lawsuit with more than 35 states after lead was found in dozens of toys. KION looked into whether or not there were any problems in this area.
Reward points can ease a tight holiday budget Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 12:38AMDo you still have a long holiday gift list, but find yourself running short on gift-giving funds? Your credit cards may help you to stretch your budget. No, not more credit card debt that could take six months or more to pay off.
U.S. Postal Service: Even warm holiday mailings feel the chill of icy economy Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8:23PMIs your mantle - or wherever you traditionally display Christmas cards and other holiday greetings — looking a bit less cheerful this year? Are you down a few Santas and Rudolphs and maybe even missing a gift from Aunt Agatha that usually arrives by this time? Are the bills and the warm wishes in the mailbox out of their usual Yuletide balance? Join the club.
Man arrested on multiple break ins Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:05AMASHEVILLE – This morning, Asheville Police Detectives arrested and charged a man with five felony breaking and entering charges and one charge of felony larceny of a motor vehicle.
Charlotte Man Arrested For Asheville Break Ins Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 10:20AMConnelly, police say, has a history of theft charges and is currently wanted in South Carolina.
12-18-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 2:11AMAKON PLEADS GUILTY TO TOSSING FAN: Singer avoids jail time in plea bargain entered Wednesday. *Singer Akon pleaded guilty to harassment Wednesday for throwing a fan off stage during a concert last year in Fishkill, New York.
Economy puts a pinch on holiday tips Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 1:07AMAs concierge at 101 Chestnut Street, an iron-gated Beacon Hill apartment building, Gail Diabo earns her pay by helping residents, notifying them when guests have arrived, and carrying their packages and luggage. Come Christmastime, residents file past her desk, acknowledging her work with checks tucked inside cards and envelopes. She counts on the money to pay for everything from Christmas ...
Cash in rewards for holiday gifts Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 6:08AMDo you still have a long holiday gift list, but find yourself running short on gift-giving funds?
Hewitt survey finds companies providing holiday bonuses despite weak economy Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 11:04AMCash and gift cards continue to be a popular way for companies to give thanks. After months of belt tightening and bad news around the current economy, employers are doing their best to bring holiday cheer to their employees this season.
School Notes Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 3:23AMAbington Heights Julie Umerich helped with the food drive, is a member of the National Honor Society, is on the student council and is part of Senior Leaders, a group of about 20 students who do projects together.
Retailers give shoppers incentives Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 3:17PMFORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. – With economic woes and only 11 shopping days left until Christmas, retailers are going to great lengths to get shoppers into their stores.
Plastic gold loses a bit of its luster Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 3:14AMCredit crunch pinches purses of consumers, banks and state
Foolproof gift (cards) gets tricky as retailers falter Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 1:27AMGifts cards once seemed a foolproof holiday present. But with the economy stumbling, layoffs spreading and bankruptcies multiplying, consumers have grown wary of them.
Clyde Grange Reborn for the Stage Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 9:20PMA small youth theater group in Wayne County has finally found a home. The Clyde Community Players are getting ready for a holiday performance. A show they hope will breathe new life into an historic building and their village.
Florence Police looking for three suspects Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 5:07PMFlorence Police are searching for three suspects.
A new name, but with same quality Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 3:50PMDuring the holidays, cooks work to fill their Christmas larders with their family’s favorite foods.
Malls Offering Gas Cards For Gift Card Purchases Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 2:32PM‘Tis the season to give - AND to receive!
Beware of gift cards this holiday season Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 10:28AMStarbucks is peddling $100 worth of gift cards for only $79 at Costco. Outback Steakhouse will give you a bonus $20 gift card with the purchase of $100 in gift cards.
News in brief Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 9:17AMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
FedEx helps Kingwood customers gear up for the holidays Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 2:24AMThe Kingwood-area FedEx Offices are offering solutions to help its local customers save time and money as they prepare to ship millions of precious holiday packages this holiday season. With a broad array of services for almost every shipping need and price range, the Kingwood-area FedEx Offices are well prepared to provide excellent service during the holidays and beyond.
FedEx helps Humble customers gear up for the holidays Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 1:47AMThe Humble-area FedEx Offices are offering solutions to help its local customers save time and money as they prepare to ship millions of precious holiday packages this holiday season. With a broad array of services for almost every shipping need and price range, the Humble-area FedEx Offices are well prepared to provide excellent service during the holidays and beyond.
Christmas for Veterans has begun Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 12:14PMVeterans Day isn’t the only yearly opportunity area residents have to pay tribute to retired service men and women.
Holiday surprise! Watch out for hidden credit-card fees Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 4:27PMReaching for the plastic to pay for holiday presents this season? Expect to find a few surprises in your statement next month.
Family-friendly calendar Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 11:19PMHOMESCHOOL PROGRAM: Learn how to identify trees in the winter in the “Tracks & Traces” program at Chimney Rock Park. Determine trees by characteristics such as their bark, twigs, odors and growth. From 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Catching the Megabus Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 5:21PMHow would you like a bus ride to New York City for a dollar? Megabus says it could happen for you now that it has a stop in Rochester. More now on the bus service and how it works.
Harper offers condolences as Afghan death toll hits 100 Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 3:42PMPETAWAWA, Ont. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid tribute to three Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Friday, saying they died "in the service of their fellow human beings and in their devotion to our country."
Community update Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:13AM“DECKING THE HALLS WITH YOUR OWN BOUGHS OF HOLLY.”
It will be a lean year for giving gifts Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 3:19AMSmall-business owners who are giving gifts to their clients this year have cut their budgets and are making personal sacrifices to pull it off, according to a survey by American Express Co.
Holiday Calendar Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:11AMWhen: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and noon-6 p.m. through Dec. 27.
Christmas for Veterans has begun Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:31PMVeterans Day isn’t the only yearly opportunity area residents have to pay tribute to retired service men and women.
Shoppers value practicality Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 5:07AM NEW YORK – Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, turned out in force Friday to grab early-morning deals and hard-to-find toys like Elmo Live, but many said worries about the economy have them focusing on fewer gifts and less expensive, more practical items. Photo caption: Shoppers at Kohl’s by Jefferson Pointe check out Friday morning during the busiest shopping ...