COMMUNITYWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:06AMWhiteaker Neighborhood River Festival — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Maurie Jacobs Park behind the River House at 301 N. Adams St. sponsored by city of Eugene’s Outdoor Program; a chance to try kayaking, play on a slip-n-slide, try circus arts and enjoy music; for all ages; free; …
Saudi- Jeddah sprucing up Car HarajWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:41AMSaudi- Jeddah sprucing up Car Haraj
Police and community briefs for July 20, 2011Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01PMPolice and community briefs from around the Marion County area and the state of Florida for July 20, 2011.
Mississippi Cottages available at auctionTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:30PMThe state is putting up for auction more than 180 Mississippi Cottages on July. 29.
Community Calendar - TuesdayMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:13PMHISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION’S TINY TOT TUESDAYS: “Garden Gnomes” for ages 2-4, 11 a.m.-noon today, Robert Mills Carriage House , 1616 Blanding St. Will feature stories, games and crafts. Admission: $6 per child, $2 each additional child. Discounts for members. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24; www.historiccolumbia.org
From Buxton to Burlington, police track FrascasMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:18PMAn alert Massachusetts police officer and a bit of luck helped authorities find fugitives John and Heidi Frasca, who are now out on bail and face a court date next month in connection with multiple animal cruelty charges.
Around Your Town: 07/18/11Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:10PMMichelle Sullivan and her two sons, Jake 3 and Kody 6, enjoy a walk in Thompkins Park on Sunday with their dogs Milo, a corgi mix, and Toby, a boxer. (Melissa Marshall • Herald/Review) The first Sierra Vista Community Garden is in the works and there will be an initial planning meeting at the Sierra Vista Food Co-op at 5 p.m. today. Anyone interested in helping to make this into a reality is ...
Community Calendar, July 18Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:41PMSUPER SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday through July 30, American Red Cross Columbia Donor Center, 2751 Bull St. Participants who donate blood or platelets can be entered into a drawing for $3,000. (803) 251-6007; www.redcrossblood.org
Drunk driver arrested after causing crash injuring twoSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:32PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. – A car crash on South Boulevard landed a drunk driver in jail after two of his passengers were sent to the hospital. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, witnesses indicated that the driver, Walter Zavala, lost control of his Pontiac Grand Am causing it to flip into the center median. Two passengers were ejected from the car. NewsChannel 36 has learned the ...