Kalamazoo Speedway getting Rowdy; NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch to race …

Kalamazoo Speedway officials are excited to announce that NASCAR Champion and superstar Kyle Busch will sign autographs and compete in this years Kalamazoo Klash events. The 22nd Annual Klash, on Wednesday night, August 13, is the keystone event on the exciting 2014 calendar at “The Zoo”. Kyle Busch first got behind a steering wheel at the age of six, and hasn’t looked back. The Las Vegas, Nevada native currently sits 8th in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points heading in to next Sunday’s race Read more [...]

Five listed London war memorials given greater protection

Five of London’s most famous war memorials now enjoy greater protection from demolition or local development after English Heritage announced an upgrade in their listed status. The Edith Cavell Memorial, St Martin’s Place, Westminster – upgraded from Grade II to Grade I Royal Artillery Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, Westminster – upgraded from Grade II* to Grade I Machine Gun Corps Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, Westminster – upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* Statue of the Field Marshall Earl Read more [...]

Listed IFA to pursue ‘vigorous’ development programme

AFH Financial Group is planning to pursue a “vigorous” development programme, following its Alternative Investment Market listing at the end of last month, which will include the acquisition of carefully targeted advisory firms.The financial planning-led wealth management business raised almost £3m prior to its first day of trading on AIM.Alan Hudson, AFH chief executive, said that the firm has always followed a “two-tier approach” to growth, although Read more [...]

Today at the Buxton Festival & Fringe – Wednesday July 16

Listings for the Buxton Festival and Buxton Festival Fringe for Wednesday July 16. DAILY EVENTSDuring opening hours (closed Mondays) DERBYSHIRE OPEN 2014: Buxton Museum Art Gallery (7) (VA)During opening hours (closed Mondays) TAKEN FROM THE LANDSCAPE: Kate Pheasey (7) (VA)Daily 10:30am to 5:30pm WITHIN THE FRINGE: Buxton High Peak Artists (86) (VA)Daily (except July 25-27) 10:30am to 5:30pm SQUARE ROOTS: The Green Man Gallery (86) (VA)Daily (except July 9-11) 9:30am Read more [...]

Ancient cottages ‘saved’

Two ancient cottages of national importance have been saved from “falling down” by planning chiefs. Blackpool Council’s planning committee threw out proposals to build eight new houses close to the Grade II listed cottages on Fisher’s Lane, off Common Edge Road, Marton Moss – which are thought to be around 300 years old and made of sea pebbles, straw and mud.The plan had been recommended for approval by the authority’s planning officers, but councillors Read more [...]

Rauner raised more money in 2Q, but Quinn has more cash on hand – Chicago Sun

SPRINGFIELD — Republican Bruce Rauner raised more campaign dollars in the past three months, but Gov. Pat Quinn sat on the bigger stockpile of unspent money with four months left in the governor’s race, newly filed state campaign records showed Tuesday. Between April and June, Rauner raised $8 million for his campaign to unseat the Democratic incumbent, spent $5.9 million and ended the quarter with $3.5 million in the bank. “Extremely grateful for our growing support,” Rauner said in a message Read more [...]

NBI wants ‘green apples’ listed as dangerous drug

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Lots of summer events at the library

<!----> Make text smaller Make text larger WARWICK — This summer the Albert Wisner Public Library is offering an exciting round of programs for adults. Join us at the Library for movies, a summer concert series, career services, crafts and much more. Listed here are the events for adults and families scheduled for the month of July. Registration is requested for attendance except where noted. Registration and additional August program information Read more [...]

1981 BMW M1 For Sale – $499900

DuPont Registry has listed for sale a 1981 BMW M1 for the hefty price of $499,000. The car is number 348 out of 456 ever produced and it has been sitting in a private collection in Japan for the past 30 years. The odometer reads 7980 miles and is nearly new inside and out. The M1 came to life in 1978 at the Paris Motor Show as the M divisions first ever creation.The M1 coupe was hand-built between 1978 and 1981 as a homologation special for sports car racing. The body was designed Read more [...]