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Two drivers dead in Newport News crash this morning

The Virginian-Pilot: NEWPORT NEWS A 17-year-old and 53-year-old died in a two-car crash Saturday on Jefferson Avenue during heavy fog...Read More

Two drivers killed in Newport News vehicle crash Saturday morning

Daily Press: NEWPORT NEWS Two drivers were killed in a vehicle crash in heavy fog in Newport News this morning. At about 7:17 a.m. police communications received several calls about a vehicle crash on Jefferson Avenue just north of Fort Eustis, police spokeswoman Holly McPherson said. The victims have been identified as 17-year-old Jarin Sims of Plainfield Drive in Newport News and 53-year-old George Joseph .....Read More

Newport man arraigned on assault charges

The Sentinel: Scott Gantt, 42, of Newport was arrested on simple assault charges around 5:30 p.m. Dec. 25 in the first block of North 5th Street in Newport, according to state police at Newport...Read More

Ferrari Crashes Into Truck In Newport Beach [Schadenfreude]

Jalopnik: One man was killed and another seriously injured after their Ferrari jumped a center median on the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach Christmas Eve, crashing into a truck traveling the opposite.....Read More

Coast Guard suspends New Jersey search for 2 Newport News fishermen

WTKR Norfolk: TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Coast Guard crews suspended the search Thursday for two Newport News men who were in a fishing boat that sank Wednesday off the coast of southern New Jersey...Read More

Top story 2009: Newport depot closes

The Danville Commercial-News: The days of the Newport Chemical Depot are numbered, but the Vermillion County site along Indiana Route 63 already has a new business that will be in operation before the depot closes in 2011...Read More

Holden family harbors Christmas in Newport

The Providence Journal: Anchored in Newport Harbor, the six-member family has its own holiday tradition..Read More

Newport News man launches blog to promote awareness of city politics

Daily Press: NEWPORT NEWS — Dan Curran and his notebook computer have become fixtures at City Council work sessions and meetings...Read More

Gift wrap causes roof fire in Newport

Orange County Register: A roof fire was caused by wrapping paper tossed into a fireplace this morning in Newport Beach, fire officials said. The small fire caused about $5,000 in damage to the Balboa Island home. The son-in-law of the homeowner was able to extinguish most.....Read More

Newport Firefighters Hand Out Toys To Kids

The Kentucky Post: NEWPORT, Ky. -- Santa traded his sleigh for a ladder truck and the Newport fire crews acted as elves, taking toys to needy boys and girls Christmas Eve...Read More

Ferrari driver crashes in Newport Beach

KPCC Pasadena: The crash of a Ferrari and a tow truck on Christmas Eve in Newport Beach that claimed one man's life remained under investigation today, according to police...Read More

Building project upsets Newport News neighborhood

Richmond Times-Dispatch: NEWPORT NEWS Just more than a year ago, business leaders and state and local officials gathered to announce a new partnership between the Northrop Grumman shipyard and French nuclear company Areva that would bring 540 jobs and a $363 million capital investment to the banks of the James River in Newport News. The announcement was widely celebrated, touted as a major economic development .....Read More

Fatal Ferrari crash in Newport Beach closes PCH

KABC-TV Los Angeles: A person was killed Thursday and another was injured in a crash involving a Ferrari and a tow truck in Newport Beach, police said...Read More

One killed in Newport Beach traffic accident

KPCC Pasadena: NEWPORT BEACH — A person was killed today and another was injured in a crash involving a Ferrari and a tow truck in Newport Beach, police said. The collision was reported at 5:12 p.m. near Pacific Coast Highway and Promontory Drive, said Sgt. Jerry Lowe of the Newport Beach Police Department...Read More

2 Newport News men still missing from boat that sank off NJ

Daily Press: Coast Guard crews continue to search for two Newport News men missing after a 38-foot fishing boat sank off the coast of southern New Jersey...Read More

Eight teams hit the pool at Newport Invitational

Newport News-Times: The host boys finished third, the girls sixth during the Dec. 18 Newport Invitational Swim Meet, which also featured teams from Toledo, Taft, Central, Tillamook, Astoria, North Bend, and Phoenix...Read More

Newport Utilities finishes service restoration

The Newport Plain Talk: NEWPORT-According to Ron Fugatt, Newport Utilities General Manager, NU has completed the restoration of service to the hundreds of customers who suffered power outages during last weekend's snowstorm...Read More

Newport man arrested in marijuana investigation

The Oregonian: Detectives from the multi-agency Lincoln County Narcotics Team heard that pot was being sold from an apartment in the Pinewood Manor Apartment Complex, 225 N.W. Sixth St. in Newport, and began an investigation...Read More

1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Ferrari, Tow Truck Crash On PCH

CBS 2 Los Angeles: Police have identified the Ferrari passenger who died in a fiery wreck in Newport Beach on Christmas Eve. Huntington Beach resident Ralph Abinader was a passenger in the sportscar when it jumped a median, slammed into a tow truck and burst into flames...Read More

Newport Firefighters Hand Out Toys To Kids

WCPO Cincinnati: Santa traded his sleigh for a ladder truck and the fire crew acted as elves...Read More

Holiday Greetings from the Troops - Newport News

The Virginian-Pilot: They can't be home for the holidays, but they're thinking of their loved ones back in Hampton Roads. Click the video at left to hear holiday greetings from servicemembers from Newport News stationed overseas.   >> Watch more greetings..Read More

Va.'s Scott pushes anti-gang bill

NBC 12 Richmond: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott has the backing of more than half of his fellow House members for a $2 billion, 5-year anti-gang bill...Read More

Daily Pilot High School Football Dream TeamWhiteside wonderful

Daily Pilot: As Cecil Whiteside prepares for his final high school football game, he looked back to the lone one he missed during his stellar four years at Newport Harbor High...Read More

Accident results in double fatality

WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth: The victims of a fatal crash have been identified as 17 year old Jarin Sims of Newport News and 53 year old George Joseph Woolley III of Williamsburg...Read More

Daily Pilot Girls' Volleyball Dream TeamThompson terrific for Tars

Daily Pilot: Katey Thompson is coming to terms with the fact the girls’ volleyball season at Newport Harbor High has been over for three weeks...Read More

Perry County man arrested on harassment charges

The Sentinel: Todd Russell, 34, of the 900 block of Greenbriar Road in Spring Township was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24 on two counts of harassment, according to state police at Newport...Read More

Man allegedly run over by sweeper truck

The Newport Plain Talk: NEWPORT-A Newport man was allegedly struck and injured by a sweeper truck on Christmas Eve. Frank William Hickman, 69, said he drove his company's sweeper truck down at 416 Eastern Plaza Center to sweep...Read More

Va.'s Scott pushes anti-gang bill

WVVA Bluefield: Associated Press - December 26, 2009 2:15 PM ET NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott has the backing of more than half of his fellow House members for a $2 billion, 5-year.....Read More

Va.'s Scott pushes anti-gang bill

The Washington DC Examiner: NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott has the backing of more than half of his fellow House members for a $2 billion, five-year anti-gang bill...Read More

Brief

Daily Pilot: Castillo tops honorees Newport Harbor High product Nate Castillo tops a list of seven local players named All-Orange Empire Conference in men’s water polo...Read More

High School Roundup

Daily Pilot: BOYS’ BASKETBALL Newport Harbor 49, Marshall 42 PORTLAND, Ore. — Senior forward Austin Bagby finished with 14 points in the Sailors’ first-round game at the North Marion Classic Monday...Read More

Golf:Local shop to improve

Daily Pilot: The holidays are usually pretty easy for golfers as far as gift buying. Take a look at a store like Roger Dunn Golf Shop at Newport Beach Golf Course and there seems to be merchandise from floor to ceiling...Read More

Jewell Ottinger is Plain Talk Football Champion grand prize winner

The Newport Plain Talk: Jewell Ottinger (right) was The Newport Plain Talk Football Contest grand prize winner. Doug Kitzmiller from Newport Cinema 4, located at 424 Heritage Blvd., Newport, presented Jewell with his prize, which includes a cinema party with popcorn and drinks for 20 people...Read More

Longtime publisher of Newport Daily News to retire

AP via Yahoo! News: The publisher of the Newport Daily News is retiring after three decades in the position...Read More

Adviser predicts home prices will be flat in 2010

Orange County Register: Should banks ramp up on the foreclosure process in 2010, a glut of foreclosure homes on the market would place downward pressure on home prices, Newport Beach housing consultant says...Read More

Thursday's Sentinel police log

The Sentinel: Here is Thursday's Sentinel police log. State police at Newport (567-3110)..Read More

Two Newport News men missing after fishing boat sinks off N.J.

The Virginian-Pilot: By Bruce Shipkowski TOMS RIVER, N.J. The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for two Virginia crewmen missing after their fishing boat was hit by a big wave and sank off southern New Jersey. Coast Guard aircraft and rescue boats searched for about 24 hours before suspending operations Thursday night...Read More

Newport Corp.'s Shares Jump on Upgrade

Orange County Business Journal: Shares of Irvine-based Newport Corp., a maker of lasers that are used in chip making, scientific research and medical devices, rose Wednesday after an analyst upgraded the stock...Read More

Fire damages Totland chalet

Isle of Wight County Press: FIRE crews were called to Totland on Christmas Day, after a fire broke out in a chalet. Crews from Newport, Freshwater and Yarmouth attended the fire at Fort Warden Road, at around 10.30pm...Read More

Newport makes 20th annual its first PeCo wrestling title

Perry County Times: Derek Cox missed his junior year with the Newport wrestling team, shelved by an injury. Cox also passed on attending the 2008 Perry County wrestling tournament to support his teammates. “Since I couldn’t wrestle, I didn’t (go),” said Cox. “I couldn’t watch. It hurt too much to be there and not be able to wrestle.” Fast forward a [...]..Read More

The Dock is cozy, even in winter

Orange County Register: NEWPORT BEACH December has been chilly and hazy and as wintery as it gets in Southern California — not the type of weather that makes you think of sipping wine on a waterfront patio. Then I tried The Dock. The nine-month-old restaurant in Newport.....Read More

Newport Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner signs new deal

Daily Telegraph: Newport Gwent Dragons coach signs two-year contract extension that will see him remain at Rodney Parade until May 2012...Read More

What to do with a cash windfall

Washington Post: The overwhelming generosity of our family and friends on our wedding day, while greatly appreciated, left me and my husband, Dave, with an enviable problem: What the heck should we do with all our cash gifts? If you're lucky enough to face a similar question -- perhaps Santa or companies that still.....Read More

Newport board seats new member

Perry County Times: Newport School Board added a new member, but not before questioning a former board member interested in returning to the position after a brief absence. Karl Kauffman of Newport was chosen to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Robert Folk during the board’s special Dec. 7 meeting. He is a longtime resident of the [...]..Read More

Shoppers flock to 7-Eleven on Christmas Day to grab last-second gifts

Daily Press: During the holiday season, the 7-Eleven in Newport News' Port Warwick stays stocked with gifts customers can grab on the go: A Beatles Monopoly set, pink Snuggie blankets, NFL paraphernalia of all sorts...Read More

Bobby D. Smith

The Cincinnati Enquirer: NEWPORT - Bobby D. Smith, 76, died Monday, Dec. 21, at his home...Read More

APSE honors top newspaper sports Web sites

AP via Yahoo! Sports: The Associated Press Sports Editors is honoring 40 newspapers' sports Web sites as the organization adds a new online category. Out of 100 entries, a Top 10 and 10 additional honorable mention winners were selected in two divisions: under 1 million unique visitors during a month and over 1 million unique visitors during a month...Read More

Newport increases recreation, pool fees

Newport News-Times: The Newport City Council on Monday approved a fee increase for the city’s recreation center and pool, which originally would have taken effect Jan.1, but may be amended today (Wednesday) to increase immediately...Read More

Delia S. Wartman

The Cincinnati Enquirer: LUDLOW - Delia S. Wartman, 82, died Monday, Dec. 21, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport...Read More

Snowboarding Veteran Is Still the One to Beat

New York Times: Kelly Clark, who is seeking her second gold in Vancouver, manages to sail mostly below the pop-culture radar...Read More