Airport guard accused of Obama threat in Newark
A private security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport was arrested on charges of threatening Barack Obama the night before his planned Newark visit. John Brek, 55, denied the threats after a Continental Airlines employee reported overhearing remarks at a coffee cart. The arrest followed a search of his Linden home where 43 firearms were found. officials said no illegal guns were identified and the firearms are under processing. Obama planned to campaign for Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey with Air Force One expected to land Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N.J
Newark Liberty International Airport
Barack Obama
Continental Airlines
John Brek
Port Authority
John Kelly
Malcolm Wiley
U.S. Secret Service
Obama
New Jersey
Jon Corzine
Brek
Linden
Kelly
Associated Press
John
The
Star-Ledger
Air Force One
Spectacular ride draws crowds at Western Carolina State Fair
The Western Carolina State Fair opens at 5 pm with a 7 30 pm Jake Owen concert on opening night. Gate admission is six dollars and a pay one price rides twenty dollar package runs from five pm to close. Advance Mega Passes and VIP Gate Passes are sold from multiple local outlets including All Star Rents and Walmart. For more details visit westerncarolinastatefair com. Suzanne Stone at sstone aikenstandard com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Nashville Record
Ing
Jake Owen
All Star
Anything Goes
North Augusta
ORA
SRS
SRP Federal Credit Union
Edgefield Fuel & Convenience Stores
Monk’s
Towns Lag Behind on Financial Audits After Law Change
Officials say about 125 to 130 towns failed to submit yearly financial records before the law. Windsor owes roughly 792 dollars in withheld funds, with many other towns listed as delinquent for 2007. The state will restore funding once audits are received and towns pledges compliance. Mizell and Malyerck emphasize cooperation to avoid fund loss and ensure law adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malyerck
Windsor
Andrews
Atlantic Beach
Clio
Furman
Gaston
Hodges
Iva
Lincolnville
Lowndesville
Lowrys
Luray
Meggett
Olaf
Cross Hill
Sellers
St. Stephens
Ulmer
Mizell
Ferrara suit response cites lack of bad faith
Defendants in Ferrara case say they did not perform acts in bad faith with malicious or corrupt motives or deliberate indifference. Calls to Ferrara for comment Wednesday were unreturned. Contact Mike Gellatly at mgellatly@aikenstandard.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrara
Mike Gellatly
Mgellatly
Aikenstandard
Butler to Step Down From Council After Move Out of District
Council member Butler will leave office on November 3 as he relocates out of his district. Tuesday’s meeting, barring a special session, was his final one. The council approved online posting guidelines for financial transactions and credit card processing fees for permits, center merchandise, and shelter adoptions, with a $1 plus 1.7 percent fee. A proposed expansion of Valley Public Service Authority boundaries to Graniteville and Vaucluse was introduced, with at least one public hearing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Aiken County
Valley Public Service Authority
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Victor Epstein
Columbia County Fair
Martinez
Corner BP
Johnston
Atlantic Broadband
Dale’s
Reid’s
Langley
New Ellenton
Aiken
Greg’s Gas Plus
Boots
Bridles & Britches
Vista Bank
Walmart
Kent
Korner
Westerncarolinastatefair. Com
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
Aikenstandard.com
Council
Pat
Debbie
Palmetto Nursery
CSRA
Fall
Fall Magic
Pine Log Road
Columbus Day Savings
Tripli
Gert
Royal City Plush
Calypso
Plu
Vera Wang
Serene
Ducei
Felicity Talalay
Wallhugger
Augusta
Augusta Martintown Plaza
Pdi
Club Ca
Sun PT
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!