Things To Know - July 9, 2008
posted in News |A family from Willard is homeless after their home burned to the ground last night. Thousands of people in northern California have been forced from their homes because of wildfires.
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Iran has test-fired a long-range missile – one that has the ability to reach Israel and US bases.
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What do you think of lowering the speed limit back to 55? A senator from Virginia has suggested a return to the double nickel to help save gas.
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Would you like to have a say on which candidates we’ll be voting for in the fall? Today is the last day to register to vote in the August primaries.
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Gared Crabtree is thankful to be alive today. While riding his bike yesterday afternoon, a power line came loose from a pole and hit him on the head.
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Do you drink well water? The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is putting out the reminder to have your wells tested.
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Kitty Lipscomb has recommended the Springfield City Council rename part of Brower Street near Drury University after Bob Barker, the former Price Is Right host and Drury grad.
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The US Treasury Secretary says that despite the efforts of the government, there’s just not much that can be done to help many homeowners facing foreclosure.
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The New York Times building has become quite popular – for climbers. A 29-year-old college dropout hung an Osama bin Laden banner on the side of the building.
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