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BLOTTER: Police reports published Jan. 17
It was the second car stolen in the city within the past week. Three youths were suspected of stealing a brand-new Chevrolet Impala at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 8, when a 26-year-old Tonawanda man left his car running and unlocked while he went in for a cup of coffee.CHARGED: Michael Moore II, 29, 379 Broad St. Apt. 1, was charged at 1:36 a.m. Wednesday with unlawful possession of marijuana, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving to the left of pavement markings and driving without a license. He was released on an appearance ticket.CHARGED: Joann P. DeCecco, 36, 4 Malinder Ave., was charged at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday with second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child following a domestic incident. She was held for court.KenmoreCHARGED: Thomas E. Patterson, 21, 669 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, was charged with driving while intoxicated, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal possession of stolen property over $3,000, possession of burglary tools, possession of a hypodermic instrument, reckless driving, failure to use headlights, speeding, failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle, running a red light, operating a vehicle without a license, refusal to take a breath test and third-degree fleeing police in a motor vehicle at 4:04 a.m.
Perks for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board members add up to $84 ...
That's just a small incentive to get them to show up, City Clerk Sandy Steele said. Running a multi-million-dollar operation such as the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority takes up a lot of time and requires the skills and expertise of some of the most talented people in the community, board member Tom Perona said. "When I first got on board I did not know there was any type of compensation whatsoever," Perona said. "At the time, I couldn't believe it. It was something I wasn't interested in except when I found out I could get health benefits for me and my two children. I don't think it's necessary, but for the amount of time the board contributes to the authority and the level of decisions that we make, I don't think this benefits package is inappropriate. Take it away tomorrow, and I'd still be thrilled to serve." Hundreds of citizens marched to City Hall in October protesting what they called high utility rates and asked for more efficient use of dollars, including suggesting the city use its yearly transfer it gets from FPUA toward reducing utility bills.
Colonial-style captain's house
There is just something about an old house. The detail, the materials, the elegance and formality all come together in our historic Home of the Week. An old colonial-style captain's house stands tall and proud at 8 Lafayette St. in Fairhaven's Poverty Point. The main house was built in 1835, during the rise of the whaling industry in Greater New Bedford. In recent years, an addition helped bring the kitchen up to date and add some valuable living area, all while keeping with the architectural style of the home. .
Obama Fights False Links to Islam
An AP-Yahoo poll in January asked people to volunteer the first few words that came to mind about each of the candidates, and 4 percent of the respondents, unprompted, mentioned the word Muslim when describing Obama.Some of the rumors and allegations about Obama clearly are not true yet still spread, often anonymously: .
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