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Evidence concludes in Barry Doyle murder trial
EVIDENCE has concluded at the Central Criminal Court in the trial of a man accused of murdering Shane Geoghegan more than two years ago. Barry Doyle, 25, who has addresses at Portland Row,
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
Nuclear plant scare doesn't change Powertech plans
The emotional aftershock felt by the world uranium industry from the earthquake-caused nuclear accident in Japan hasn't changed Powertech USA's plans to mine uranium near Edgemont. An explosion and fire at one Japanese plant, problems at others and
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
Texas chooses new execution drug
Michelle Lyons, spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, said the new drug will be used for the first time in the nation's busiest execution chamber in the scheduled April 5 execution of convicted murderer Clive Foster.
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
Federal grant pays for Columbia after-school program
The program is scheduled to receive roughly $108000 a year for three years, with the money coming from the Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Michael Myers, a retired Columbia Police officer, directs the program
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
Impaired charges withdrawn
Richard Chamberland instead pleaded guilty to a single count of dangerous driving for the early-morning crash on Oct. 19, 2009, that destroyed the Penhill Drive home of Kathleen and Byron Johnson and their teenage sons, Kevin and Edward.
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
Our View: Leave seat belt law alone, but ban texting by drivers
Study after study shows that people are more likely to survive a crash if they are wearing a seat belt. They are also more likely to stay in position to control a spinning vehicle, avoiding or minimizing a crash. But because of a quirk of human nature,
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
OUR OPINION: Laws for drivers: Seat belts yes, texting no
Study after study shows that people are more likely to survive a crash if they wear a seat belt. They are also more likely to stay in position to control a spinning vehicle, avoiding or minimizing a crash. But because of some quirk of human nature,
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
Car crashes at East Stroudsburg sewer plant
of the car at about 4 pm and slammed into the gate. The car then took the gate along with it as it slammed into the building. The car also hit a hydrant, causing water to spew out. View video and a photo gallery from the crash at www.poconorecord.com.
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:14A
State wants out of Temecula's lawsuit against Pechanga
The state attorney general's office has asked a federal judge to remove California as a party to Temecula's lawsuit against the Pechanga Band of Luiseo Indians. US District Court Judge Dale S. Fischer will consider the state's request
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:13A
New Tazewell man killed in wreck
Glenn W. Bowling of Bear Creek Road in New Tazewell, Tenn., died in the 5 am crash, according to a report filed by Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Brooks. Bowling was driving a 2006 Ford Explorer west on Lone Mountain Road when he approached
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:13A
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