Archive for January, 2010

Police report: Hit and run along Route 59 (The Naperville Sun)

A woman reported being victim of hit-and-run vehicle about 5:22 p.m. Sunday near DSW Shoe Warehouse, 448 S. Route 59.

Middletown arrests (The Middletown Press)

Middletown police reported the following arrests:

The Buzz: Northwest’s Tjeerdsma honored (The Kansas City Star)

Area colleges: Tjeerdsma honored Northwest Missouri State football coach Mel Tjeerdsma (below) was honored as National Coach of the Year in NCAA Division II by the American Football Coaches Association. Tjeerdsma garnered his fourth such award — and second consecutive — by leading the Bearcats to a 14-1 record and the Division II championship.

Immigrant status law impacts class numbers (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Dalton State College lost about 55 percent of its English-as-a-second-language learners after a law went into effect that required proof of legal immigration status.

PA’s Disgraceful Liquor Laws (Philadelphia Weekly)

It’s looking like a banner year for booze in Philly. State lawmakers and the Liquor Control Board (LCB) plan to take a radical step to improve our access to alcohol. But don’t get too excited. The plan doesn’t include six-pack sales in grocery stores. It doesn’t allow for independent wine and liquor stores. It doesn’t even add more state-run stores, or longer hours of operation or any change in …

444 caught statewide in DUI crackdown (The Lamar Ledger)

The Colorado State Patrol and more than 50 law enforcement agencies across the state reported making 444 DUI arrests during the recent New Year’s Eve “Heat Is On” enforcement period, Dec.

Sheriff’s Log (Big Bear Grizzly)

Dec. 28 • Warrant arrest, 900 block of Wendy Avenue, Big Bear City. Subject arrested for five outstanding warrants.

15 years for DUI manslaughter that killed decorated World War II vet on scooter (St. Petersburg Times)

A decorated veteran, 84, on a scooter was struck and killed.

Another Arrest for DUI with a Child in the Car (KOLO 8 Reno)

In the last 30 days there have been 6 DUI arrests occurring with children in the car. The latest happened Monday night after the Nevada Highway Patrol had to chase down a van who failed to yield to a traffic stop.

Highway safety office tackles football DUIs (Dover Post)

The Office of Highway Safety is setting up DUI patrols to catch drivers who drink too much during NFL playoffs.

Florida Gators lose more key players to NFL draft (Orlando Sentinel)

ORLANDO – The NFL draft has pillaged the Florida Gators’ junior class worse than any time in recent memory.

Florida Gators lose more key players to NFL draft (Orlando Sentinel)

ORLANDO – The NFL draft has pillaged the Florida Gators’ junior class worse than any time in recent memory.