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Port Jervis resident injured after striking pole
A Port Jervis resident was transported by ambulance to Bon Secours Community Hospital after striking a utility pole on lower Pike Street.
Jul 21, 2008, 20:59 PST
Local News
Greeley Volunteers Mark 50th Anniversary by Giving Back to the Community
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Earlier in July, Greeley Volunteer Fire & Rescue celebrated their anniversary with a free barbeque now a parade, party and fireworks show are in the works... contributed photo |
The men and women of Greeley Volunteer Fire & Rescue are celebrating their 50th year this summer while making a bit of local history by organizing and hosting the first parade and professional fireworks display ever to take place in the village of Greeley.
Jul 21, 2008, 13:52 PST
Local News
Cracked furnace prompts fire response to Gillinder's Glass Factory
Port Jervis Fire Department was called to Gillinder's Glass Factory on Parade Day to cool a furnace and extinguish a blaze.
Jul 20, 2008, 16:33 PST
Local News
Port Jervis Parade Draws Cheers and Applause
Port Jervis Fire Department's 158th Annual Inspection Day Parade, one of the oldest parade traditions in the country, inspired spirited applause and cheers along the city's historic parade route last weekend.
Jul 18, 2008, 15:52 PST
Health & Fitness
Forget the Tomatoes; Do Not Eat the Peppers
FDA clears tomatoes from Salmonella warning, suspects peppers.
Jul 18, 2008, 13:41 PST
Local News
Children “CATCH THE READING BUG”
Woodsy Owl, the U.S. Forest Service’s owl mascot who reminded children to “lend a hand–care for the land!” Children’s magician Joe Keppel also presented an insect-themed magic show for the youngsters, who made their own bookmarks with Friends of the Children’s Room volunteers.
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Woodsy Owl high-fives one of the children at the summer reading programs kickoff. Behind Woodsy, Friends of the Children’s Room secretary Nancy Shi and president Tricia Forgit hand out stickers. |
Jul 18, 2008, 10:23 PST
National News
Governors call for boost in home heating aid
The National Energy Assistance Directors' Association, which represents state-run low income energy assistance programs, said the national average cost to heat a home with oil this winter will be $2,593, up from $1,962 last winter.
Jul 18, 2008, 10:21 PST
National News
EPA Strengthens Controls on 5 Pesticides
State regulators have since restricted the use of fumigants in three growing regions on the grounds that they cause smog.
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Pesticide drift is particularly a problem in California because of the vast amount of use here—around 200 million pounds of active ingredients each year. More than 90% of pesticides used in the state—products used as sprays, dusts, or gaseous fumigants—are prone to drift. Many drift off-site for days or weeks after the application because of their high volatility or evaporation into the air. |
Jul 18, 2008, 10:15 PST
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