Covington Roofing celebrates 85 years
Covington Roofing recently celebrated 85 years in business. The Conway business has been run all its years by four generations of the same family.

Hope grows for Pembroke family after dad's crushing fall
The fall shattered John White?s feet. It left his family nearly broke. It ended his roofing career. A year later, White?s feet are on the mend.

'Last piece' in 2-year-old Libman murder case
Dec. 18, 2006: Sergio Libman, owner of a Boulder roofing company and a prominent body builder, is shot to death outside his condo in the Steelyards development. Police search for two gunmen thought to have killed him after responding to an online advertisement for Libman?s Porsche.

Germany Aims to Protect Its Interests by Guiding the West?s Ties to Russia
As the United States aims to counter Russia?s newfound military assertiveness, Germany favors steps to develop Russia economically and ensure its political stability.

Hope grows after crushing fall
A tragic fall shattered John White?s feet, left his family nearly broke and ended his roofing career. A year later, John White is on the mend, his family is closer and his life, though drastically changed, is getting better.

Bankruptcy Lawyer Leaves Goldman for Law Firm
A prominent bankruptcy lawyer is returning to his roots, The New York Times?s Michael J. de la Merced reported. The lawyer, James H. M. Sprayregen, who spent the last three years at Goldman Sachs , will return Dec. 12 to Kirkland & Ellis , the law firm where he spent 16 years advising companies on restructuring and bankruptcy matters.

Copper Exclusive to Offer Consulting and Instruction Services for Fine Metal Roofing Techniques
Erno Óvári, one of the world's top copper and fine metal roofing artisans brings his European background, experience and education to benefit the American fine metal roofer. The disparity between the educational opportunities for craftspeople in America versus Europe is great. Óvári hopes to help usher in an era of quality American building craftsmanship by sharing his vast knowledge with ...

Bankruptcy Lawyer Leaves Goldman for Law Firm
After three years at Goldman Sachs, James H. M. Sprayregen will return to Kirkland & Ellis, the law firm where he spent 16 years advising companies on bankruptcy matters.

Jury Selection Under Way in Boulder Bodybuilder Murder
BOULDER - Jury selection is under way in the first-degree murder trial of a man accused of killing a Boulder bodybuilder two years ago.

Program aims to prepare job-seekers for trade apprenticeships
From 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day of the work week, Larry Armstrong can be found working outdoors, rain or shine, in a position he would never have expected a few years ago. Armstrong, 43, works for R.G. Huston construction company doing demolition work, thanks to a program that he says got him out of dead-end jobs and into a career. The Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Readiness Training program ...

Utica permit applications available online
City residents looking for building, parking or home occupation permits can now find them online.

Jury selection under way in Boulder murder trial
The trial of a man accused of murdering a Boulder bodybuilder nearly two years ago got under way Monday with an extensive process of jury selection that isn?t expected to wrap up until late today. Around 100 potential jurors filed into court in the morning and were given basic instructions by Boulder County District Judge D.D. Mallard before being asked to meet individually with her and the ...

Cleaning up creeks
LIVE CHAABAN and Malcolm McGowan are the picture of youth activism. The pair spends their weekends pulling pounds of trash out of Sonoma's many waterways.

Springs facade plan sent to supes
Business property owners and business tenants along Sonoma Highway in the Springs could receive some financial help for façade improvement, if the Board of Supervisors signs off on the project next month.

As a philosophical craftsman, Bo Anderson lives life on a higher plane
Fiddler on the roof

Volunteers sprucing up Manna House
The Manna House will soon have a new facade thanks to generous donations and volunteer efforts. Construction began Monday to begin to replace the siding and all of the windows in the home, which is used as a long-term shelter for homeless men.

Senior Center may need new roof
FITCHBURG -- City councilors will discuss various infrastructure needs of the Senior Center and the possible repair or replacement of the building's roof during Tuesday night's council meeting.

Mittens & More
Winter is cold in the Northwest ? but you can give the gift of warmth to a foster child. KOIN Local 6, Interstate Roofing and Al?s Garden Centers are teaming up in support of Mittens & More, benefiting the Wednesday?s Child Foundation.

Albertville levies fines for liquor non-compliance
The Albertville City Council at its latest meeting voted to levy a $500 fine against several establishments that failed an alcohol compliance check. The council is also reminding the violators of the city's progressive fine schedule.

Ohio: $1.2 Billion in Insurance Claims for 3rd Quarter of 2008
The Columbus Dispatch reports that Ohio had $1.2 billion in insurance claims for the third quarter of the year, trailing only hurricane-hit Texas and Louisiana. That's up from $62 million i