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Bank sued over alleged fraud
The Day of New London reports that trustees of the Kauppinen family trusts recently filed a lawsuit in New London Superior Court against the Groton-based bank. They allege bank officials should have known Norwich accountant F. Robert LaSaracina's
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:08P
Parts of Georgia's Illegal Immigration Law on Hold
Parts of a new immigration law in Georgia set to go into effect Friday are now on hold. The injunction blocks the part of the law that would penalize people who knowingly harbor illegal immigrants while committing another crime.
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:08P
Bjerkens surviving, with help, after parents' accidental deaths
Readers may recall the freak traffic accident that claimed the lives of Randy Bjerken, pastor of Matanuska Assembly of God in Palmer, and his wife Doris while they were walking along a road in Scottsdale, Ariz., more than a month ago.
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:08P
Strikes and Violent Protests in Greece over austerity measures
The government claims the measures are necessary to secure loans that are necessary to stave off bankruptcy. Of course this all save big European banks from taking large losses on loans that were very risky in the first place. Some protesters in Athens
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P
Lawsuit in Detroit accuses Lady Gaga of misleading people to get money for
Article by: AP DETROIT - A lawsuit filed in Detroit claims music star Lady Gaga is misleading her fans with an online pitch for donations for victims of the Japan earthquake. Lady Gaga's website is selling $5 wristbands that say, "We Pray For Japan.
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P
Sheriff's vehicles getting new tracking system
The devices would be paid for using part of a $11435 federal grant available through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Last year the sheriff's office used a similar grant award to purchase ammunition and simulation rounds for
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P
2011 Little Miss Emery pageant crowns Brinlee Hurdsman, Aspen and Corben Bloomer
For ages 8-12, the Jr. Miss Emery County is Corben Bloomer, with first attendant Bethany Justice and second attendant Monique Bowman. Participant attendants are Kaidence Meadows, Madison Draper, Montana Allred, and Brettlyn Tuttle. For ages 6-7,
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P
Driver Trapped Under SUV in I-680 Crash
The accident caused traffic to back up in the northbound lanes. Youngstown police diverted traffic off the highway at Glenwood Avenue but reopened the freeway after about 30 minutes. Police said the vehicle had to be lifted off of Leskosky.
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P
Navan Forces board 1684 fishing vessels
He said the nationality of the boats most frequently boarded was Spanish, but stressed that boarding of a ship by the naval forces did not automatically signal wrongdoing. Referring to the two Spanish fishing vessels detained off the coast of
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P
Kelloggs settling class action lawsuit
(KFSN) -- A popular cereal company is settling a class action lawsuit over false advertising by paying back consumers. Kelloggs is offering $5 per box to people who bought Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies between June of 2009 and March 1, 2010.
Updated: 06/28/2011 12:07P