State officials investigating accident at Smithfield's Clinton plant
The Fayetteville Observer - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
CLINTON A Smithfield worker is in critical condition after suffering head injuries in an accident at Smithfield Foods last week. Vivian Griffin Raynor, 54, of Crepe Myrtle Road, was injured when she was pulled into a meat-packing press on Aug. 12, according to authorities.

Congressman, local mayors launch effort to support EJ&E takeover
Daily Herald - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
A new suburban coalition fronted by Congressman Dan Lipinski today launched efforts in support of the controversial proposal by Canadian National Railway to buy the EJ&E railroad, hoping their voices will drown out other suburban leaders against the plan.

Nekoma elevator will be rebuilt, manager says; fire scene monitored as winds gust
Grand Forks Herald - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
Acrid wood smoke rose from the heap of twisted, blackened metal this morning in Nekoma, N.D., that was the old "house" of the Osnabrock Farmers Coop Elevator station here after a fire destroyed it Wednesday night. Advertisement: Whitey's Cafe & Lounge Join Us Everday for the BEST Happy Hour in town!! 3-6pm $1 off all drinks & 1/2 price apps 9-close 1/2 priced apps. Nightly drinks ...

Plenty of ideas for Glacier's 100th birthday
Hungry Horse News - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
A big birthday bash isn't cheap. They can run into the hundreds of thousands -- Mesa Verde National Park spent about $450,000 on its birthday party -- most of which was spent on people -- interpreters and the like to enrich the Park experience the year of the celebration.

NHRA interview with Dave Grubnic, Ashley Force. Ron Capps and Andrew Hines
Everett Herald - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
The following transcript provided by the NHRA details a media teleconference interview session held on Aug. 20 with drivers Dave Grubnic, Ashley Force. Ron Capps and Andrew Hines.

County formalizes steering committee for Atlas project
The Moab Times-Independent - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
The Grand County Council on Tuesday heard a positive report on progress toward removal of tailings from the old Atlas mill site. Council members passed a resolution to formalize the Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee and appointed council members to serve on the committee.

Amtrak achieves passenger record
WBZ News Radio Boston - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
Amtrak moved 2.7 million people during July, 14 percent more than in July of last year and the highest monthly passenger total in the railroad's 37-year history, officials said. The nation's government-subsidized long-distance passenger railroad also forecast that ridership will double within 10 years from the current annual passenger total of 25 million.

TriMet's new Westside Express Service prepares to take to the rails this fall
The Oregonian - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
When Westside Express Service commuter rail pulls out of the station in November, there will be room in the self-powered railcar for 74 people in seats, two wheelchairs, two hanging bicycles, the crew and 139 standees.

Stewart Perry wins contract to build $4.5M Ruffner Mountain center
Birmingham Business Journal - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
Birminghams Stewart Perry Co. Inc. was awarded the contract to build the $4.5 million Ruffner Mountain Visitor Center and Education Pavilion.

Movie Review: 'Hamlet 2'
Delaware County Times - 0 KB- Found: 3 hours ago
"Hamlet 2" stars the British comedian Steve Coogan, who with this film and "Tropic Thunder" may develop a fan base in America. He's sort of a gangling, flighty, manic Woody Allen type, but without the awareness of his neurosis. Oh, he knows he has problems. Rating: H H H