News in brief

Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.

LTR Products Offers Smart, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Landscapers at the ASLA 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO

The need to explore more eco-friendly, sustainable alternatives for landscaping projects of all kinds continues to grow in the marketplace. Â This month, LTR Products, a subsidiary of Liberty Tire Recycling, will demonstrate the true value proposition of its Pinnacle Rubber Mulch to attendees of the American Society of Landscape Architects 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO, which is being held in ...

Roaring into school year

Schools often get facelifts, but with hundreds of new students set to show up at Central Middle School within a few days, school officials wanted to be sure they make a good first impression.

Look Back At Harvey's Extortion Bombing

John Birges had all the makings of an arch-villain from a James Bond movie.

30 years later: A look back at the extortion bombing plot at Harvey's Resort Hotel

Debris showers the parking lot of Harvey's Resort Hotel following the explosion on Aug. 27, 1980. Below, John Birges' Douglas County mug shot.