The disabled can ride scooters on roads

TRENTON: Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Corzine.

Man saved from elevator plunge
VICTORIA -- Firefighters pulled off a unique rescue yesterday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.

'My alcoholism cost me '
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- He had two dreams growing up as a no-frills, working-class kid from Macomb County. Lary Sorensen wanted to be a big league pitcher. Secondly, but not secondarily, he wanted to be a baseball radio announcer, a man who one day might do what one of his heroes, Ernie Harwell, did so famously.

Feeling the heat
From record temperatures to green ski slopes, from melting ice caps to disappearing lakes, climate change appears to be gathering speed. The world, we're told, can not afford to wait. So how should we respond?

The show continues for Hawks' "Big Play Babs"

Two days after Jordan Babineaux saved the season for the Seattle Seahawks, coach Mike Holmgren was still in disbelief. "It's unbelievable how close that was," he said.

The show continues for Seahawks' 'Big Play Babs'
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Two days after "Big Play Babs" saved the season for the Seattle Seahawks, coach M...

Who's got you covered on a Hog rental?
One in occasional Q&A columns on bikes, riding laws and other motorcycle-related issues.

A boy and his scooter drive a new law
Legislation to allow disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jon Corzine. A pair of bills inspired by Matthew Tempe, 15, of Hamburg, who has a form of muscular dystrophy, were sponsored by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Sen.

Safety issues raised after fatal scooter accident
The death this week of an elderly Victoria-area man under the wheels of a dump truck while driving his new scooter is raising safety questions.

'My alcoholism cost me '

CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- He had two dreams growing up as a no-frills, working-class kid from Macomb County. Lary Sorensen wanted to be a big league pitcher. Secondly, but not secondarily, he wanted to be a baseball radio announcer, a man who one day might do what one of his heroes, Ernie Harwell, did so famously.

Contest sends students into future
LOS ANGELES - A team of eighth-graders from Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley was runner-up among five regional school teams that showed up at the California Science Center in downtown Los Angeles to present team projects promoting efficient energy use, alternative fuels and air and water conservation.

Selecting an Electric Scooter for You or a Loved One
(ARA) - Electric scooters (also known as PMVs or personal mobility vehicles) are an invaluable asset for those with limited mobility. Scooters can help you continue to enjoy getting out while making it easier to get around.

Feeling the heat
From record temperatures to green ski slopes, from melting ice caps to disappearing lakes, climate change appears to be gathering speed. The world, we're told, can not afford to wait. So how should we respond?

Victoria firefighters stage daring elevator rescue
VICTORIA - Victoria firefighters pulled off a daring rescue Thursday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.

Victoria firefighters stage daring elevator rescue

VICTORIA - Victoria firefighters pulled off a daring rescue Thursday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.

Crime Reports
3900 block of Armstrong Court. A woman said her boyfriend shook her violently and shoved her to the floor about 2 p.m. Friday. The man was arrested. 700 block of Ohio Avenue.

The show continues for Hawks' "Big Play Babs"
Two days after Jordan Babineaux saved the season for the Seattle Seahawks, coach Mike Holmgren was still in disbelief. "It's unbelievable how close that was," he said.

Library exchange brings China here
Two teachers from China gave more than 300 elementary students a firsthand look at Chinese language and culture.

Library exchange brings China to Loveland

SYMMES TOWNSHIP - Ni Hao! Hello! That's right, hello in Chinese.

Tapping into green mainstream
He rides an electric scooter and has booked a seat on a 2009 galactic flight: Alan Finkel talks about his interest in 'reducing our footprint' on the planet.

Broken down lift leaves elderly trapped
DISABLED and elderly residents in sheltered housing have been trapped in their flats for five weeks, waiting for the lift to be repaired. Ray Waters, 61, is one of around 40 residents of Albany Court, Albany Road, Leyton, affected by the breakdown.

Safety issues raised after fatal scooter accident
The death this week of an elderly Victoria-area man under the wheels of a dump truck while driving his new scooter is raising safety questions.

ZAAP: Signs Venture Agreement w/AJ Imports in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Rising gas prices on the island of Puerto Rico have prompted a distributor of gasoline scooters in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, AJ Imports, to enter into a venture with transportation pioneer ZAP (ZAAP) to market its electric cars, scooters, seascooters, bicycles, personal transporters and other alternative fueled vehicles.

Man saved from elevator plunge

VICTORIA -- Firefighters pulled off a unique rescue yesterday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.

Crime Reports
3900 block of Armstrong Court. A woman said her boyfriend shook her violently and shoved her to the floor about 2 p.m. Friday. The man was arrested. 700 block of Ohio Avenue.

Who's got you covered on a Hog rental?
One in occasional Q&A columns on bikes, riding laws and other motorcycle-related issues.

Show goes on for 'Big Play Babs'
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - Two days after "Big Play Babs" saved the season for the Seattle Seahawks, coach Mike Holmgren was still in disbelief. "It's funny. I know we won. (But) I'm looking at that play and I'm going 'Get him!"' Holmgren said Wednesday, recalling watching the film of the play Monday.

Man pleads not guilty in double-murder case

Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against an Arlington Heights man if he is convicted of Decembers double murder of a Buffalo Grove couple.

Safety issues raised after fatal scooter accident
The death this week of an elderly Victoria-area man under the wheels of a dump truck while driving his new scooter is raising safety questions.

Scooter law gives leeway to disabled
Legislation that allows disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Corzine. The measures were inspired by Matthew Tempe, a 15-year-old from Hamburg with muscular dystrophy who was stopped by police while riding an electric scooter in 2005.

'My alcoholism cost me '
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- He had two dreams growing up as a no-frills, working-class kid from Macomb County. Lary Sorensen wanted to be a big league pitcher. Secondly, but not secondarily, he wanted to be a baseball radio announcer, a man who one day might do what one of his heroes, Ernie Harwell, did so famously.

Show goes on for 'Big Play Babs'

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - Two days after "Big Play Babs" saved the season for the Seattle Seahawks, coach Mike Holmgren was still in disbelief. "It's funny. I know we won. (But) I'm looking at that play and I'm going 'Get him!"' Holmgren said Wednesday, recalling watching the film of the play Monday.

Selecting an Electric Scooter for You or a Loved One
(ARA) - Electric scooters (also known as PMVs or personal mobility vehicles) are an invaluable asset for those with limited mobility. Scooters can help you continue to enjoy getting out while making it easier to get around.

Library exchange brings China here
Two teachers from China gave more than 300 elementary students a firsthand look at Chinese language and culture.

ZAAP: Signs Venture Agreement w/AJ Imports in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Rising gas prices on the island of Puerto Rico have prompted a distributor of gasoline scooters in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, AJ Imports, to enter into a venture with transportation pioneer ZAP (ZAAP) to market its electric cars, scooters, seascooters, bicycles, personal transporters and other alternative fueled vehicles.

Man saved from elevator plunge
VICTORIA -- Firefighters pulled off a unique rescue yesterday, saving a man in an electric scooter who was dangling precariously over a four-storey elevator shaft.

Electric scooter bill prompts Trenton debate

Some members of a National Multiple Sclerosis Society chapter are urging Gov. Jon Corzine to veto legislation that would allow disabled people to ride electric motor scooters on public roads.

Crime Reports
3900 block of Armstrong Court. A woman said her boyfriend shook her violently and shoved her to the floor about 2 p.m. Friday. The man was arrested. 700 block of Ohio Avenue.

The disabled can ride scooters on roads
TRENTON: Legislation allowing disabled people to ride motorized scooters on public roads has been signed into law by Gov. Corzine.

The show continues for Hawks' "Big Play Babs"
Two days after Jordan Babineaux saved the season for the Seattle Seahawks, coach Mike Holmgren was still in disbelief. "It's unbelievable how close that was," he said.

The play is the thing for seniors
Some of them are a little hard of hearing. One uses an electric scooter to get around, another gets help from a cane. And when the members of the Ad Hoc Players players perform a play, forget memorizing. They keep their scripts handy.