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New bulbs won't be light on your wallet Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:15PMExperts I respect a lot say LED is the future of lighting. They laugh at stories of folks hoarding conventional light bulbs to postpone the use of those hateful compact fluorescents. By and by, experts say, most home lighting will be LED.
One Year After: Tornado alters many paths Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:31PMTo mark the one-year anniversary of the June 5, 2010, Streator tornado, The Times interviewed three homeowners about the impact the disaster had on their lives and the process of picking
Action! Homes from favorite holiday movies Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 10:26AMHere are some favorite festive flicks from over the years and a sneak peek at the homes and spaces that were part of the Christmas-season movie magic.
Buena Vista: A farm for all reasons Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 7:02AMFrom a distance, the 145-acre spread northwest of Jacksonville appears as just another farm. It’s up close the differences come to life: From a barn that can accommodate 225 people to its large wooden dance floor just right for deejays and dancing....
Do it now Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 5:35PM- Wait until the ground freezes to mulch the garden. - Continue to plant bulbs during mild weather. A thin cover of leaves over the bulb planting areas will discourage squirrels from digging up newly planted bulbs.
Community awards night Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 2:14AMSeven awards were presented at the annual Belmond Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Night held Monday, March 28.
Need a little Christmas ? Or a lot? He's the man the malls call. Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 1:16AMMichael DeZaio, this week's Exec Access interviewee, heads a Fair Lawn company, Center Stage Productions, that is thinking about Christmas all year long.
Growing amaryllis outdoors Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 8:30AMSave a couple of the amaryllis bulbs you bought this winter and plant them outdoors in the garden. Yes, even if you live in the Midwest!
Aurora extends deadline to remove holiday decorations Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 3:09PMAurora residents now have until March 25 to take down holiday decorations.
Quick links: Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 10:47PM...Thanksgiving• Canadian Museum of Flight, 5333 216th St. hangar...display the artistic traditions of their homelands.Docents: The...musicians, a lantern parade and old style decorations during an evening of fun Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m.What...
Merchants gather early to see trends in Halloween costumes Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 12:15AMRecommend this story? Don't be surprised if the fairy princess knocking at your door this year has a little "blood" dripping down her Halloween costume. Or maybe instead of pink lipstick, her lips are outlined in black.
Canucks and firefighters on ice for a good cause Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 12:02AMNew Westminster firefighters and Canucks Alumni will be taking to the ice at Queen's Park Arena on Friday for the sixth Hydrant Cup. The biannual hockey game is a fundraiser for the New Westminster Firefighters' Charitable Society, which raises money that it disperses to many charities.
Nice Friday, but what lurks for Groundhog Day? Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 1:31PMThere's always a spoilsport in the bunch.
Gone Gardenin' - Enjoy the beauty in the winter landscape Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 9:07AMI must admit I have become a bit of a snowbird since we have been fortunate enough to be able to take winter holidays the last few years and have experienced the pleasure of wearing shorts and T-shirts in January!
Steeler merchandise going fast Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 11:32PMIt is not only hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa who adores the "Black and Yellow." Thousands of area residents also are extreme fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Resilience in the classroom Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 11:22PMKARACHI: Saima Haq aka ‘Sam’ is the owner and brains behind the Special Children’s Education Institute (SCEI) that also includes a vocation centre. The institute also retails select products under the brand name of ‘Sunflowers’ in Karachi.
Grand Island couple form a great folk art team Sunday, January 16, 2011 @ 4:53AMGRAND ISLAND - Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean the decorations will be coming down at the Gauthier house in Grand Island.
One Texas-sized proposal Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 6:31PMJosh Thibodeaux has been thinking about asking Amy Estes to marry him. But he didn't want to get down on one knee in a restaurant or do it at a Christmas party. He wanted it to be unique and memorable.
Briefs | Bike to work in winter Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 10:39AMRegistration is now open for the city’s third annual Winter Bike to Work Day, which will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19. Breakfast will be served at eight locations, and participants will be entered into a drawing for prizes.
MFD, CCFR: Stay alert of fire threats during winter months Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 9:54AMPublic safety officials are reminding Calloway County residents to be careful and avoid ruining Christmas with a house fire.
Many a Christmas pine is surely past its prime Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 5:27AMO Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, when is it time to chuck thee?
Police Blotter Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 4:15AMThe following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Libertyville Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
Town Crier: January a time to take inventory Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 3:22AMMore than any other month, January is a time to take stock of our happiness factor. Are we laughing enough? Loving enough? Is there something that needs to be tweaked or tossed out in 2011?
This Is The Face Of A Crazee Eyez Killa: Arizona Gunman Jared Loughner’s Skinhead Mugshot Steez Tuesday, January 11, 2011 @ 7:50AMDamn, this guy looks like he is a sick bastard: Jared Lee Loughner, the young wacko accused of shooting US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the head and killing six others in Tucson, looked every bit the face of evil yesterday — grinning like a maniac as he appeared before a federal judge for the first [...]
Psycho with a 'killer smile' Tuesday, January 11, 2011 @ 1:54AMWipe that smirk off your face, you sick S.O.B. Jared Lee Loughner, the young wacko accused of shooting US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the head and killing six others in Tucson, looked every bit the face of evil yesterday -- grinning like a maniac as he appeared before...
Koelble's Korner: Foley book a ‘must' for basketball aspirants Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 10:18AMThe year 2010 has come to a close but will always stand out in the life of Bob Foley, one who has never forgotten his roots which sprung up in Willowick.
Jesus stolen from Eufaula nativity scene Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 8:08AM“Away in a Manger” could have been the Christmas theme song at Betty Searcy’s house this year.
Town Crier: January a time to take inventory Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 2:06AMMore than any other month, January is a time to take stock of our happiness factor. Are we laughing enough? Loving enough? Is there something that needs to be tweaked or tossed out in 2011?
Lynn Burkhead: A dandy dozen for 2011 Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 10:45PMWith a New Year underway, many -- myself included -- are filled with eager anticipation about what the coming 12 months will bring. Especially as an outdoor enthusiast.
Resolve to Make Safety a Priority in 2011 Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 9:00PMThe Electrical Safety Foundation International encourages you to commit to electrical safety
Norwell officials critical of National Grid’s storm response Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 5:08PMIn a statement following the storm, National Grid estimated nearly 2,000 customers across Plymouth County were without power. The power in the majority, if not all, of those homes has since been restored...
Resolve to Make Safety a Priority in 2011 Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 3:06PMThe Electrical Safety Foundation International encourages you to commit to electrical safety (PRWeb January 05, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8047607.htm
IN THE GARDEN: A new gardening year Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 12:43AMIt’s a new year. And with it comes an opportunity to approachyour garden with a fresh eye. Here’s what to expect during thegardening year.
Sertomans successful Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 10:44PMThe light displays that made up Christmas in the Park may be down at Oak Park, but the amount of dollars raised from the fundraising event have gone up. Way up.
Good grief! Snoopy a key in decorating contest Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 11:57AMThe warm temperatures experienced on last week provided the perfect conditions for Jim Paschedag to begin taking down his elaborate outdoor holiday decorations that were awarded one of five prizes in this year’s Holiday Shores Chevy Chase Decorating Contest.
Letter: So-called hardships are just laughable Sunday, January 2, 2011 @ 6:05AMRe: “In tight times, family thankful for riches,” Amelia Hadley, Dec. 25.
Winter pots: Ever-green until spring Saturday, January 1, 2011 @ 7:43PMIt will be months before we spot green buds on the trees or flashy yellow blooms of forsythia. But in the meantime, there’s plenty of winter cheer in a well-filled flowerpot.
7 tips for storing holiday decorations Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 9:12PMAfter a month of decorating and merrymaking, the holiday season is winding down. eHow.com is here with useful tips on how to organize an effortless holiday cleanup.
Top 10 stories of 2010 coming Sunday Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 5:17PMLike every year, 2010 had its highs and lows, its winners and losers, its triumphs and personal tragedies — much of which was recorded in the nearly 11,000 pages of The Free Press published in the last 12 months. In that blur of news, a few stories...
Lake Petersburg area faces weeks of cleanup after storm Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 4:06PMPETERSBURG — A Lake Petersburg residential neighborhood that was hammered by an apparent New Year’s Eve tornado Friday afternoon is expected to be reopened today, with the cleanup effort likely to take weeks.
Kaity Tsui: Green New Year's Resolutions for 2011 Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 10:19PMI'm listing my Top 10 Green New Year's Resolutions for the New Year, but really for any year. Remember, it's all about taking baby steps.
A month-by-month guide to fun in 2011 Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 4:09PMWhat do you get when you combine chili, chocolate, Swedish meatballs on a stick, ribs, corn and beer? If you answered, “A raging intestinal disorder,” you would be correct. However, if you said, “Food that represents the myriad festivals offered throughout the area during the year,” you would be right …
Cold, flu myths: Sorting fact from fiction Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 10:28AMCan going outside with wet hair make you sick? Do allergies go dormant in the winter? These myths about the health perils of winter rank up there with the abominable snowman
Express rolling to new heights Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 8:44AMChris Read says this year's display is looking like the best yet. It's open daily in Beach Grove until Dec. 27.
Space, vintage pieces give home character Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 8:44AMLenard Davenport loved his historic home with all its restored charm and interesting history, but after almost 20 years, he was ready for a change.
Dispose of Christmas trees properly Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 8:20AMAs holiday season winds down, NFPA offers reminders for keeping fire-safe
Interim county leaders named for 3 posts Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 4:13AMDays before he is to be sworn in as the county's first executive, Mark Hackel on Tuesday named three interim county directors. Dave Diegel will be interim director of finance.
Police arrest 4 suspected in Christmas Day vandalism in Frankenmuth Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 8:49PMPolice say they arrested four men today in the Christmas Day vandalism of outdoor displays at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth.
Strategies for shopping success Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 8:41PMGetting the best deal requires more than turning up at a sale. These tips will help you get what you want.
As holidays come to a close, keep fire prevention in mind Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 4:36PMThe National Fire Protection Association is offering reminders to keep folks fire-safe as they wind down the holiday season. Roughly one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur in December, January and February, according to NFPA.