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  • Clinton Township, NJ woman, 2 pet dogs injured in attack by runaway dog Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:29PMCLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two beagles attacked Wednesday by an at-large Labrador retriever are in stable condition, while the investigation continues.
  • Savor the last days of summer at Labor Day events Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:29PMThe first Monday in Septem­ber always means savoring the last days of summer and taking in the great music and the scent of barbecue that wafts through the air. Here's a sampling of fun family Labor Day activities going on throughout the River Region this holiday weekend:
  • DHS alumnus Steve Turner works on new HBO series Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:28PMDEARBORN -- It was seeing 1971’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” with his mother at the now-defunct Calvin Theater on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn that shaped Steve Turner’s path into becoming a filmmaker.
  • Harvey Keitel - the new star of 'The Office'? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27PMHarvey Keitel may be in the running to replace Steve Carell on 'The Office', although Keitel has not commented.
  • Huron County judge sentences owner of pit bulls that killed herd of sheep Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26PMBAD AXE — A Port Hope man will have to pay a hefty restitution to make up for his dogs slaughtering a herd of sheep.
  • East End braces as Earl approaches Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26PMAs Hurricane Earl sweeps toward what is apparently going to be a very close call with the East End, some local residents hunkered down and prepared for the worst, some saw the storm as an opportunity to do a little hurricane rubber necking and others seemed completely oblivious to anything other than the rain.
  • Flu pandemic revealed flaws Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:22PMJust three weeks after World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan assured the world that the type A (H1N1) flu pandemic was over and had not been as severe as first feared, Thai virologists warned of a renewed threat. In interviews this week, they expressed fears the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain could soon re-emerge.
  • Minor Lines 9/02/10: The Great Drake Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:20PMA daily recap of the performances of the top Boston Red Sox prospects.
  • It's hard to sleep tight when you're feeling bedbugs bite Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:00AMExterminators, government regulators and residents are reporting a rise in the bloodsuckers' activity.
  • FOOTBALL: Dogs aim for playoff return Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:59AMThe Waterloo football team walked out for the 2009 football season with a spring its step.
  • NY rescue team heading to Marlboro in advance of Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:56AMNEW YORK (AP) - A search and rescue team comprised of New York City police and fire department members is heading...
  • So much to rant at – so little time! Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:54AMFriday 3rd September 2010, 8:42AM BST. The alleged Pakistani corruption story is exercising a lot of minds at the moment, writes our Grumpy Old Man Bill McCarthy .
  • Marines to use K9 units in Mindanao Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:51AMTo help track down foes during combat operations, the Philippine Marines will use 12 specially-trained dogs to Mindanao, a Navy spokesman said on Friday. Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, Navy Public Affairs Office director, said demonstration of the dog’s capabilities in combat tracking operations will be held on Monday at the Naval Station Jose Francisco in Ft. Bonifacio, Taguig.
  • DUFFY: Fantasy news Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:50AMIn his address to the nation Tuesday night about Iraq and Afghanistan, President Obama took a refreshingly frank approach: “Today we mark the end of our nation’s military commitment in Iraq. Our foolish adventure there has been a catastrophe, a nightmare inflicted on us by a past president whose stupidity was exceeded only by his arrogance.
  • A far cry from life as a state representative Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:50AMSOMERSET, Pa. - As a powerful state representative, Mike Veon for years was perfectly coiffed, wore $1,000 custom-made suits, smoked expensive cigars, and sipped Maker's Mark bourbon with lobbyists. He zipped around on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, attended conferences in Las Vegas, and flew back and forth to Harrisburg in a state plane.
  • Will Ducks fly high? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:49AMThe Pacific-10 Conference will never be the same again. And in football, the craziness is beginning a year early.
  • Berlin lake test finds nothing Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:45AMArmy rules out only one toxin at reservoir where woman got sick
  • The bizarre dog-nap of our Wookie has left a huge hole Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:43AMFOR the villagers who live on the Farndale Estate on the North York Moors, Wookie the Yorkshire terrier has become a familiar sight while pottering around the country lanes.
  • NY rescue team heading to Mass. in advance of Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:09PMAssociated Press - September 2, 2010 11:04 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A search and rescue team comprised of New York City police and fire department members is heading to Marlborough, Mass.
  • Despicable plot a hit with kids Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:08PMSweet-natured Steve Carell and Julie Andrews side with evil in the animated Despicable Me, writes Donna Walker-Mitchell.
  • Fan jam downtown Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:07PMThe Vikings and the Twins played in Minneapolis at the same time for the first time ever. It was plenty crowded, but the night went smoothly.
  • Esskay out, Dietz & Watson hot dogs in for Ravens Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:07PMBALTIMORE — After 12 years, Esskay franks will no longer be sold at Ravens' games at M&T Bank Stadium. A three-year deal gives Philadelphia-based Dietz & Watson Inc. hot dog vending rights and makes the company the official provider of meats and cheeses.
  • Aeros Fall to Thunder 3-2 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:58PMTRENTON, NJ - Akron's playoff chances took a sharp decline as Trenton took the lead in the eighth inning to win 3-2 at Waterfront Park. The Aeros (70-68) now have an elimination number of two while the Thunder (81-57) is up by two games on New Hampshire.
  • Beach Street Sandwiches Truck Serves Gourmet Food At The Beach Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:57PMChef Creating Fancy Sandwiches On Bright Yellow Truck There's something about the beach that makes food taste better, whether it's the sun, the waves or the sand.
  • Search for missing man draws volunteers to Shelby Farms Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:56PMSheriffs' deputies and volunteers spend Thursday combing through all parts of Shelby Farms for Robert Ellsworth, missing since Saturday.
  • Thunder Close out Regular Season Home Schedule with Win Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:56PMTrenton, NJ- Two new pitchers and one familiar face pushed Trenton to a 3-2 win over Akron on Thursday night.
  • Disco Biscuits Recreate Opening Scene of 'Reservoir Dogs' - Video Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:55PMFiled under: Concerts and Tours , News , Video The Disco Biscuits are one of those best-seen-live bands that, when they're not touring, are thinking about touring. Right before the band launched their current 'Big Time, Baby' fall tour, the band and crew spent a day in their hometown of Philadelphia, recreating the opening scene of the classic Quentin Tarantino crime flick, 'Reservoir Dogs ...
  • Kids get up-close look at wolf puppies in San Pedro Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:54PMNonprofit travels with animals in hopes of educating people about animals' social behavior.
  • Disturbing trend showing up at local animal shelters Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:27PMSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Workers at Salt Lake County Animal Services and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary are worried about an alarming trend, and they are taking action to get the word out. Recently they've seen a spike in pit bull-type dogs coming to the shelter with cropped ears and they fear the procedure has been performed by people who are not veterinarians.  Right now at the shelter ...
  • VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Plainview takes second Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:27PMClass 3A, No. 4 Plainview won four of five matches Saturday and took second place in a high volleyball tournament at Albertville. The Lady Bears dominated until reaching the championship match, where they fell to Boaz 25-20, 8-25, 15-13.
  • Chesnut wins rib title with 8 pounds in 12 mins Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:25PMSPARKS, Nev. (AP) -- Talk about pigging out: Joey Chestnut has eaten his way to another ribs-eating title in Nevada.
  • Neighbours want police dog dead Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:24PMAN IPSWICH boy is in hospital with deep wounds to his leg after being attacked by a police dog who that was searching a Goodna house on Lang Court yesterday.
  • Disturbing trend showing up at local animal shelters Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:22PMSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Workers at Salt Lake County Animal Services and Best Friends Animial Sanctuary are worried about an alarming trend.
  • Why Harvey Keitel Should Replace Steve Carell on 'The Office' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:21PMWith Steve Carell's planned exit from NBC's The Office, the hunt for a replacement is on. Supposed front-runners include Eastbound & Down's Danny McBride, Rainn Wilson and Portia de Rossi. But Office producer Paul Lieberstein reportedly really wants Hollywood tough guy Harvey Keitel. Famous for his brass-knuckle roles in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Taxi Driver, Keitel would definitely shake ...
  • 5 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Teenagers Remember the Storm Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:20PMIn the days following the flooding after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, approximately 1.5 million people throughout the Gulf Coast were displaced from their homes, including 163,000 children. Some of those were young people who became separated from their siblings and parents at the Superdome and convention center in New Orleans, as buses came to evacuate people. In rare but documented cases ...
  • Guard dogs seized in Palm Beach County Animal Control raids Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:20PMGuard dogs seized in Palm Beach County Animal Control raids
  • Legacy doesn't look promising Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:18PMSeven years ago Suresh Kalmadi and Company brought the Commonwealth Games to India and pitched it as New Delhi's ticket to leapfrog into the big league of global cities as the host of a world-class sporting event. Avishek G Dastidar reports. Venues with OC but still need work | Missed deadlines and rising costs | Organising the game
  • 'Shed' is not a good word to describe loss of jobs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:17PMColumnist Ruth Marcus doesn't know how "shed" became the go-to journalistic verb to describe job loss, but thinks her profession should stop this usage. Shedding implies something unnecessary or unwanted.
  • BROWNSTOWN TWP: Mock emergency drill provides practice for law enforcement (with video) Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:48AMBROWNSTOWN TWP. — The Special Weapons and Tactics team surrounded Township Hall at about 5 p.m. Aug. 25 for a mock rescue of hostages and capture of a distraught resident with a gun.
  • GROSSE ILE TWP: Boater gave life jackets to other passengers before drowning Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMGROSSE ILE TWP. — A drowning victim found Sunday morning off the shores of the island had given life jackets to his stepson and his friend before he went under.
  • Lean 2011 Huntsville budget would raise garbage fees, end loose leaf pickup service Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46AMWith revenue from sales taxes and other sources still stagnant, deep cuts are the only way to erase the city's $14.8 million deficit, Mayor Tommy Battle said.
  • Water district update to come soon Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:45AMFREDONIA — Representatives from Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineers of Amherst will attend the Pomfret Town Board meeting at 7 p. m. Wednesday to present an update on the town’s North End Water District project, still in its infancy.
  • Firefighter’s home burns 3 times Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:44AMFirefighter’s home burns 3 times.
  • Dog Dazer Ultrasonic Dog Deterrent Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:43AMAfter reading Robin’s post yesterday about her dog being attacked by off-leash dogs, I remembered seeing the Dog Dazer while surfing the Sky Mall site. The Dog Dazer emits a high-frequency sound that’s painful to dog’s ears, but inaudible to humans. Use a 1-2 second burst to startle and hopefully deter a threatening dog from [...] Filed in categories: News , Pet Gadgets , Spotlight Gadgets ...
  • Poor water quality can harm turtles... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:40AMVet Jennie answers your questions about pet care in this weekly advice column, created in partnership with the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA). We will also be highlighting each week some of the animals in the BSPCA sanctuary, in the hope of finding each of them a loving home.
  • GE to add 130 new jobs in Van Buren Township Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:40AMVan Buren Township Supervisor Paul White on Aug. 17 announced that General Electric Corp., which already occupies a portion of the Grace Lake Corporate Center in the northeastern corner of the township, will purchase a building on Ecorse Road currently used as a distribution warehouse, invest $20 million in the building, and add 130 new jobs.
  • Charity golf outing supports troops Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:38AMOakland County Parks and Recreation invites golfers to Golf Fore Our Troops in two-person golf scrambles on Sept. 11 at Lyon Oaks or Red Oaks golf course.
  • Officer Waits Weeks To Report Stolen Guns Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:16PMTwo dangerous guns are in the hands of criminals who somehow stole them out of an officer's patrol car, according to a sheriff's report. The officer may be partially to blame, the report says.
  • Council Round Up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:16PM• Voted to approve a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation to widen Lynch Street. The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant could widen a section of Lynch Street to four lanes with a median, and could reconstruct the Highway 18/Lynch Street interchange.
  • Event for dog owners Oct. 17 at Hap Magee Ranch Park in Danville Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:10PMDANVILLE -- Alamo Parks and Recreation will hold Doggie Day in the Park on Sunday, Oct. 17. Organizers, also known as County Service Area R-7A, will hold the free event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hap Magee Ranch Park, 1025 La Gonda Way in Danville.