Local Burn Ban Sparks Debate Over Freedom and Health
Frang’s group vows to oppose state laws forcing leaf burning bans, arguing local control. Drea cites smoke harming vulnerable residents including children and the elderly, while State Rep Mike Boland notes uncertainty of next year’s support due to personal freedom concerns.
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Marion Sees Major Growth Driven by Subdivisions
Marion shows rapid growth surpassing 247 million dollars, nearly doubling from 11 years ago. City development director Gail West cites 11 subdivision plans in the past year, with expansion driven east and residential growth planned north and south. She predicts commercial growth will slow westward due to limited properties and wildlife refuges, while welcoming easing for developers.
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Subway Superman Wesley Autrey recalls rescue on subway track
Wesley Autrey recounts how he bear hugged Cameron Hellopeter to safety a year after the Jan 2 2007 incident in Harlem. He describes under pressure heroism, public attention, lawsuits, and honors from White House, City Hall, and media appearances while juggling work and family.
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Drones surge in Iraq as U S military expands unmanned air use
The Air Force and other services more than double drone hours in Iraq, pushing pilots into remote flight duty. By October, Predator and other unmanned aircraft logged over 4,300 hours, with 120 pilots reassigned to support drone operations across new bases in several states.
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