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Montgomery County case could decide fate of local proposal
Allen didn't know at that time that a Montgomery County ordinance with a similar intent is the subject of a lawsuit that this month was heard by the state's Supreme Court. A decision is expected sometime this summer, and it may well set a precedent
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:06A
Tulare County cracks down on no seat belts with Click It or Ticket campaign
Wearing a seat belt is a decision all motorists must make, Tulare police Sgt. Darron Altermatt said. "It could be a life-or-death decision if involved in a traffic accident," he said. "And it's a requirement by law enforcement." In California in 2009,
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:06A
Spain to privatize lottery
The Spanish government is close to selecting three advisers to help it sell shares in national lottery Sociedad Estatal de Loteras y Apuestas del Estado SA that could raise as much as $10.62 billion. The choice of strategic, financial and legal
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:06A
"SEAL Team 6" Trademarked by Disney
Among other items, the trademark applies to clothing, toys, games and entertainment and education services. Therefore, anyone desiring to use "SEAL Team 6" on merchandise or a service should anticipate sending Disney a check.
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:05A
Breakenridge: Helmet law won't put a stop to ATV injuries
If Criminal Code sanction is not enough to deter foolish young men from consuming alcohol before riding, what makes us think that helmet laws will be any more effective? For example, despite the fact that Nova Scotia has a mandatory helmet law,
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:05A
Police Blotter: Two-Wheelin' and Dealin', Pole Pity
When the officer cut him off near 159th and Debra Lane, the suspect darted into oncoming traffic to avoid him and was nearly hit. When the officer confronted the man, the man shoved the plastic baggie into his mouth, telling the officer he was chewing
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:05A
Quichapa flooding lawsuit dismissed
On May 13 of this year, a lawsuit claiming actions taken by Cedar City, Iron County and the state of Utah caused Quichapa Lake to flood past its barriers and into private property was dismissed by Judge Michael Westfall in Iron County's Fifth District
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:04A
Winners & Losers In Latest Privacy Battle
The social networking website Twitter is arguably the biggest winner. Events over the last few weeks have provided Twitter with the kind of publicity that money can't buy and the data shows there's nothing like a secret footballer scandal to drive
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:04A
Trial in Falls murder takes dramatic turn
LOCKPORT — Assistant District Attorney Claudette S. Caldwell is scheduled to appear on the witness stand today as the defense attempts to use her to impeach the star witness in a Niagara County Court murder trial.
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:04A
Suffolk police ticketing seatbelt scofflaws
“Many more nighttime traffic deaths can be prevented if more motorists simply start wearing their seat belts,” Burch said. She said police will be “cracking down on Click It or Ticket violators around the clock…If law enforcement finds you on the road
Updated: 05/24/2011 07:03A
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