Monthly Archives: December 2013

Victim of Kenmore Avenue collision listed in stable condition

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The Buffalo man who was hit by a car that also killed a woman on Kenmore Avenue Thursday was listed in stable condition Friday in Erie County Medical Center. Kevin Nowak, 55, and Sandra Garner, 52, also of Buffalo, were crossing the street when they were struck by a 2013 Toyota Corolla turning left from the section of the Budwey’s supermarket parking lot controlled by a traffic light. The driver was identified as Edward Spencer, 82, Town of Tonawanda police said. Garner died later in ECMC.Frank Read more [...]

Jason Campbell To Start At QB For Browns; 10 Patriots Listed As Questionable

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BOSTON (CBS) — Jason Campbell will be the Browns’ starting quarterback on Sunday afternoon in Foxboro, as the quarterback was officially listed as probable on the team’s injury report on Friday afternoon. Campbell was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice but was a full participant on Friday while recovering from a concussion. For the Patriots, wide receiver Aaron Dobson (foot) was listed as out, along with tackle Marcus Cannon (ankle). Thirteen Patriots were listed as questionable, Read more [...]

Series of abandoned homes along Platt Road in Ann Arbor could soon be … – The Ann Arbor News

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The city of Ann Arbor is targeting a series of houses for demolition that sit along Platt Road just north of Interstate 94. The three structures have sat abandoned since around 2007 and are on approximately 8 acres of land. Hearings for the houses will be held by the Building Board of Appeals at its Thursday, Dec.12 meeting. The board could order them demolished within 30 days. Multiple parcels are owned by two different owners, and city records show several properties on the board’s list Read more [...]

Newport seaside mansion listed for whopping $45 million

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PROVIDENCE - A 45-acre estate newly listed for sale at 339 Ocean Ave. in Newport has an asking price of $45 million, the highest ever recorded in the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service for a Rhode Island residence.If sold for anywhere near the asking price, a new record would be set in the state. The high mark now is $17.75 million, established in April for 16 Bluff Ave. in Watch Hill, which was purchased by singer Taylor Swift. That price beat the previous top residential sale of $17.15 million, Read more [...]

West Seattle history: Alki Homestead listed for sale, again

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West Seattle history: Alki Homestead listed for sale, again December 6, 2013 at 10:26 am | In Alki Homestead, West Seattle history, West Seattle news | 7 Comments (WSB photo, taken this morning) Thanks to Richard Hesik for spotting the listing and sending the link: Almost five years after the electrical fire that damaged and closed the historic-landmark Alki Homestead, it’s listed for sale, again. It had been on the market before the fire; a year Read more [...]

Our Town: Marietta

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Marietta is known for its neighborhoods of stately old homes, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While having that designation is an honor, it’s not a protection strong enough to stop an owner who wants to raze an antebellum mansion.Marietta’s Historic Preservation Committee, formed to identify and support efforts to save the area’s significant structures, recently spearheaded the effort to create a local ordinance with the power to protect and preserve the Read more [...]

Seven reasons to shop locally

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From literary bestsellers to the latest gadgets, there is no denying that the internet makes it far easier to compare the price of shoping. But some retailers claim the shift is now towards the high street, and buying locally is the message behind Small Business Saturday.Clare Rayner of Retail Champion says: "Christmas sales can account for between a third and nearly two-thirds of a retailer's annual turnover. A bad Christmas can mark disaster for a small business. Sadly, it really is a case Read more [...]

House of the Week | Chevy Chase castle gatehouse for $1.5M

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View Photo Gallery —The Washington Post’s picks of distinguished homes on the D.C. area market. An old English proverb says that a man’s house is his castle, and in this case, a castle gatehouse in Chevy Chase, Md., can be a home. Daisy Calhoun, the woman behind the original castle, was born into privilege, married well and was a society doyenne, entertaining presidents – Theodore Roosevelt, Grover Cleveland, William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson – and the Prince of Wales (later the Read more [...]

The Walking Dead Season 2 listed for December 17 release

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The first episode in Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 2 will be released on December 17, according to a product listing on Valve's Steam service. ZoomTelltale is yet to announce an official release date for episode one of season two, but has previously stated it would be available by the end of 2013 on PC, Mac, home consoles and iOS. While the Steam page suggests the game's PC release date, it is not clear when the game is due on other platforms. Telltale Games has previously Read more [...]