Weather Notebook For May 9, 2011
There was no rain and plenty of sun for Mother’s Day. And, the rest of the week looks about the same, only a tad warmer.
There was no rain and plenty of sun for Mother’s Day. And, the rest of the week looks about the same, only a tad warmer.
The Common Council is expected to vote on resolution Monday night to approve certain restoration work for the historic landmark. Grant funding won’t cover the entire project. So, only parts will be done currently.
Fulton’s Envirothon team takes first place in the county competition and now has to gear up for the state battle. Also, April was the rainiest ever, and the track team gets a split decision.
The decision to build an ethanol plant near Fulton paid another small dividend this week with the official launch of Linde North America’s carbon dioxide plant.
Thursday, company officials and the plant’s tiny staff hosted tours and a catered celebration to mark the company’s opening.
See a gallery of photos and watch videos from the event.
Looks like things are going to dry out a bit. Better mow the lawn while you can.
May 7 marks the 10th anniversary of one of the Port City’s worst fires. The inferno devastated nearly the entire block on the north side of West Bridge Street between Third and Fourth streets. The smoke and flames were so intense at one point it prompted a firefighter to exclaim, “This must be what hell looks like.”
See three videos from the fire and aftermath, inside.
The Raider lacrosse team gears up for a strong finish. Also, National Honor Society officers are announced.
Wednesday’s rainfall was enough to keep this year’s total at number one.
Schools all over the country came to a halt at exactly the same time to do the same dance.
They were part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, aimed at getting young people off their couches and away from their snack food.
Click inside to watch video of students dancing to the beat.
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