Archive for April, 2010

A different pace: Longtime mechanic calls Lawrence home

Monday, April 26th, 2010

When Bryan Harris’ family moved to Utah when he was in second grade, he didn’t dream he’d return to Lawrence one day and open his own successful auto repair business. If it hadn’t been for his grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary celebration in Lawrence, he might still be living and working in the fast-paced “it needs to be fixed today” culture of California.

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New businesses

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Here is a listing of new businesses to recently open their doors.

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Jewell Cardwell: Tears of joy flow at couple’s rebuilt home

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Volunteers team up to help restore heat, access to water for World War II veteran and his wife Volunteer team comes together to save home

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With help of fundraisers, Nashua Habitat looks to keep building

Monday, April 26th, 2010

NASHUA – With several local projects on the go, Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is holding a raffle and a May 1 yard sale to raise money. Several area businesses have made donations for the raffle. The top prize is a $500 Estate Planning Package from attorney Linda Argenti.

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Volunteers help Woodbridge senior citizens and the disabled with home repair

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Ed Murray/The Star-Ledger James Sorokac paints the garage and Rudy Sanday paints the house of a local residence, as part of the township’s “Tooling Around” program. Armed with ladders, paint and rakes, about 20 people descended on a modest…

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Opening in Aurora an auto-matic decision

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Mike and Kay Brend have been in the auto business for 20 years. The couple from Winfield recently brought that experience to Aurora when they took over an auto repair shop at 1175 N. Farnsworth Ave.

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Charges dismissed against contractor

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

ABERDEEN - Fraud charges have been dismissed against Thomas Wayne Cantrell of Amory. Cantrell was indicted by the Monroe County Grand Jury on two counts of felonious home repair fraud.

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DIY home repair becoming the in thing

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

More homeowners are tackling fix-it projects

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Buena Vista Auto Shop Opening Event Benefits Hoofbeats

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Buena Vista, VA (April 23, 2010) – A Car and Bike show top the list of events for the Saturday, May 1 Grand Opening of F&R Auto Repair on Magnolia Ave. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center.

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Wanted in E. Ky.: young professionals

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

ASHLAND — Eastern Kentucky loses young professionals because of a lack of jobs, but it also s

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