Seven Candidates Hoping To Replace McNulty Sep 9, 2008
(Barry N. Sanders) The campaign sign on the back of Joseph Sullivan's baby blue Mercury Cougar is his only campaign sign; he made it out of a FedEx box. "There are no politicians that have endorsed me," says the retired New York State Senate staffer and educator. (FOX23 News, NY)
Pair sought related to high-rise break-ins Sep 7, 2008
" Police have collected some evidence and have sent it to a crime lab. The men are believed to be driving a 1995 silver Mercury Cougar, Scott said. The vehicle was seen in a surveillance video. Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the two men is asked to call Scott at 1-734-258-3061. The News-Herald, A Heritage Newspapers Tri-Weekly Publication Please visit the area for additional contact information. Copyright 2008 , an affiliate of All rights reserved. This material may... (The News-Herald)
Classic rock, classic rides at annual car show/concert Jul 22, 2008
The Carlisle man is fixing up a 1967 Mercury Cougar and wanted to see what others have done with their respective cars. I consider it the luxury Mustang of the time, Marpoe said, looking over at a Cougar on display. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Red Hills Festival Car Show a huge hit May 31, 2008
Jimmy Luke, Louisville, 86 Mercury Cougar. Street Rod to 1932. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Regional Roundup May 5, 2008
Lodi police recovered a purple Mercury Cougar on Sunday that was stolen in Galt on April 23, police said ... Knowing that a purple Mercury Cougar was stolen, Jacobson said he wanted to check out the one that had just arrived. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sanders, Locklear win Street Wars Mar 19, 2008
McDonald won the Top Car Show award displaying his customized 1999 Mercury Cougar. Twenty other Show Car awards were presented. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Indiana unit fights identity theft Mar 10, 2008
99 Mercury Cougar 99 Mercury Cou-gar, white, V6, auto, blk lthr, great on gas. $5000 870-1051. (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
Review: Time, age can't quiet rock 'n' roll rumble of Van Halen Dec 19, 2007
Even in 2007, he can pummel the bass drums so hard that it sounds as if a 1970 Mercury Cougar with no muffler is revving through the arena. The real surprise, though, was Roth, who spent much of the evening strutting across the stage with his mouth agape, looking like the lottery winner that he is. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Blue-collar Springsteen now Born to Canter Nov 14, 2007
I drove my mothers Mercury Cougar to Philadelphia with some friends to catch the Darkness on the Edge of Town show, and we stood the entire concert in sweat-drenched rapture. Later, we hovered outside the Spectrum in case Bruce showed up. (MSNBC -- Music)
Metro Briefs Oct 13, 2007
Robin McAllister, 30, was allegedly "driving erractically" in a silver Mercury Cougar on Mehaffey Bridge Road near North Liberty, deputies said. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Sep 4, 2007
Manny Cruz, Mercury Cougar, 10. 755, 90. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mom prepares to bury 2 sons Sep 1, 2007
Their aunt was going to pick them up, but first they hopped into their buddy's 2000 Mercury Cougar in the early hours of Aug. 26 to get some gasoline for a stranded teen. Only one teen would survive the short trip. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
For some car owners, trading in is a foreign notion Aug 12, 2007
Singley's wife keeps bugging him to sell his 1993 Mercury Cougar with more than 428,000 miles on it. He doesn't see why he should. (NEPA News, PA)
PUBLIC NOTICE - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES WILL BE HELD 11 A.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2007 Aug 3, 2007
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 1988 Mercury Cougar LS Sedan 2Dr. VIN # 1MEBM6046JH652111. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Submerged Car Holds Missing Woman Jul 25, 2007
The State Police Emergency Services Dive Team located the submerged 1993 Mercury Cougar at around 4:45 p.m. and brought it to the surface about 45 minutes later. The vehicle was brought to shore and state police detectives located the body of a female inside. (Voices, CT)
Harrison County Sheriff Department Accidents Report Jul 24, 2007
In the report filed by the investigating officer, Deputy Brandon Doiel, Clark stated that she had been traveling south on Cameron Ave. in a 1987 Mercury Cougar when she ran off the roadway onto the right shoulder. The driver lost control of the car as it crossed 110th St. and entered the south ditch. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Body of CT woman missing since 2005 found Jul 20, 2007
State police divers brought the 1993 Mercury Cougar to the surface and discovered the body of Bonnie Thayer inside. The state medical examiner confirmed her identity on Thursday. (Newsday -- New York City)
Man arrested after deliberate crash Jul 7, 2007
The Celica, in turn, struck the front of a Mercury Cougar. Reach Joshua Wolfson at (307) 266-0582 or at. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Woman arrested after high-speed chase with police Jul 1, 2007
According to the criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrates Court, Folden damaged an orange Mercury Cougar on Morris Street on Friday after being released on bail. The police were notified by a 911 call, and Folden fled in a green Pontiac Firebird at about 2:30 p.m. Police pursued Folden when she refused to stop her vehicle, Napier said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Fired Deputy Might Be Charged Jun 19, 2007
" McSwain said she still had to spend $700 on lawyer fees and to get her 1988 Mercury Cougar out of impound. "He messed with a poor person," McSwain said. "I've got five kids, and I would have spent the money on them. It would be going on clothes and going on food for them. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Two vehicles collided as woman backed out of her driveway Jun 9, 2007
At that time, Dustin Willhite, 19, of Hartford City, was traveling north on Willman Road in a black 2000 Mercury Cougar. Phyllis Smith, 19, was also in the car with Willhite. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Man accused of injuring two after stealing Chevy Impala Jun 9, 2007
His car, a 1997 Mercury Cougar, was totaled. Hoffert was taken to the Black Hawk County Jail. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
One Dead, Two Injured In Highway 275 Crash Jun 5, 2007
Investigators said the driver of a Mercury Cougar, Joshua Zazueta, 25, lost control, crossed the center line and collided nearly head-on with a Honda. Investigators said the driver of the Honda, John W. Peterson, 76, of Valley, died. (7 KETV Omaha)
Chillin' with Huggy Bear Jun 2, 2007
Special displays mark the anniversaries of several well-known models, including the 40th anniversary of the Mercury Cougar, the 50th anniversary of the Edsel and also of Ford's sedan/pickup hybrid the Ranchero, and the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford, the two-door models of which were lovingly known by hot-rodders as the euce Coupe. A reunion of the Mach I, a performance version of the Mustang built by Ford, is being organized for the weekend. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Mazda Protg And A Mercury Cougar May 25, 2007
Mazda Protg And A Mercury Cougar: A 1998 Mazda Protg And A 1991 Mercury Cougar ... Mazda Protg And A Mercury Cougar ... Mazda Protg And A Mercury Cougar. (Suite101.com)
Read more. . May 23, 2007
Those selected for this elite list, in no particular order, included Scott Dige, 1970 Dodge Super Bee; Gary Lokken, 1953 Studebaker Pickup; Corey i Seidel, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro; Ken Amundson, 1940 Chevrolet; John Sandaker, 1953 Buick convertible; Ron Steffen, 1970 Olds Cutlass; John Stewart, 1970 Mercury Cougar; Greg Davis, 1971 AMC Javelin; Morrill Hirsch, 1941 Chevrolet Coupe and Ron Sylte with a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle. Making up the remainder of the trophy winners in the Top 20 included Tom... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
The Flora Police Report May 19, 2007
May 9 at 11:06 a.m. the department investigated an accident at W. 7th and Worthey involving a 1992 Ford Taurus operated by O. Calvin Lee, 88, of Flora and a 1993 Mercury Cougar operated by Mary L. Ellis, 57, of Flora. No injuries were reported. (Flora Daily Clay County Advocate-Press, IL)
Man fleeing from police killed in crash near Lincoln City May 13, 2007
Oregon State Police said a Lincoln City Police officer tried to pull over a 1989 Mercury Cougar for a traffic violation along Highway 101 around 1:10 a.m. Saturday. Rather than pull over, the driver, later identified as Michael Geisler, 26, of North Bend, sped off. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
0 Comment(s) Trial begins for four in Good Hope murder May 1, 2007
Both the van and a Mercury Cougar driven by Ortega then sped away, the Cougar crashing and being abandoned a short distance away. Inside the car, authorities found a photo album containing gang pictures, along with Ortega's birth certificate and Social Security card. (North County Times)
Authentic or expert fake? Due diligence may tell Apr 29, 2007
Interest in collecting information came at an early age to Marti, who still owns his first car, a 1967 Mercury Cougar that he bought in 1973. Many of his clients are not so fortunate. (Boston Globe)
Explosive blows inside man’s car Apr 25, 2007
Officers are investigating an explosive that detonated Monday night inside an 18-year-old man s Mercury Cougar, Police Detective Eric Dearcorn said. A 29-year-old woman told police at 10:55 p.m. that she heard a loud explosion, Dearcorn said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
ISU ponders arming police Apr 24, 2007
As evidence of the disregard many students show campus security officers, Cheney described the driver of a green Mercury Cougar he spotted less than two weeks ago driving illegally in a campus field. Cheney flashed his lights, blared his siren and instructed the offender to pull over. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Suspect apprehended in coin machine case Apr 16, 2007
A 37-year-old Bethel-area woman reported someone caused $600 damage to her Mercury Cougar in the 300 block of Teels Estates Road on Saturday. The incident was one of several reported to the sheriff's office recently. (The Daily Reflector)
Breaking News: Man dies after being ejected from vehicle Mar 31, 2007
Emanuel Belem, 26, of Wendell, was entering the interstate at milepost 165 in his 1999 Mercury Cougar when, for unknown reasons, he drifted off the left shoulder of the road, overcorrected his steering and lost control ,causing the vehicle to roll once. Belem was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Sheriff's Report: March 19 - March 25, 2007 Mar 29, 2007
Damages were over $1,000 to both vehicles involved, Safly's 1997 Mercury Cougar and Peterson's 1996 Dodge. Tuesday, March 20. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Local teen prospers despite state foster care system’s snags Mar 18, 2007
Within a week, the 1988 Mercury Cougar was ready for the unsuspecting duo and officially presented to Brittany at Bay Area Air Conditioning before the year was out. Getting a car as a teenager is a momentous moment in most people s lives. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Armed bank robbers force people to floor Mar 12, 2007
They ran out the bank to a teal Mercury Cougar parked nearby and driven by a third man. Helicopter spots man after woman assaulted. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Deputies: Man Posing As Landlord Stole $5,700 Feb 13, 2007
He was driving a gold or tan four-door Mercury Cougar with a laptop computer on the front seat. Anyone with information on the man is asked to call the King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-4155. (KIRO TV, WA)
Elmore, Ansier remembered by their peers, family Feb 1, 2007
Ansier and Elmore died in a single-vehicle car accident in which the San Angelo Police Department said the driver, Ansier, missed a turn on South Concho Park Drive then ran off the road and into the South Concho River at approximately 1:45 a.m. Elmore was quickly removed from the purple Mercury Cougar, found upside down in the river, and taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Emergency personnel were unable to get Ansier from the car until approximately 3 a.m. SAPD said the... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Later in life, it was regarded more as a Camaro clone, but during early the 1970s, this Pontiac was a fire-breathing machine all its own. Jan 31, 2007
Unlike its Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger competitors, the Firebird (as well as the Camaro) were only available in a one-coupe-fits-all version. The decision not to drop the top probably cost GM some sales, but the design really didn't lend itself to a folding top and the corporation wisely left well enough alone. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Police investigating 2 robberies at ECU Jan 30, 2007
A 40-year-old man reported someone stole his $9,000 Mercury Cougar in the 500 block of East Third Street on Saturday or Sunday. A 28-year-old man reported someone threw a rock at his 1992 Acura Legend in the 700 block of Southeast Greenville Boulevard on on Saturday. (The Daily Reflector)
9-Car Chain Reaction Crash Kills 1, Injures 4 More Jan 28, 2007
It also struck the back of a 1995 Honda Accord and a 1999 Mercury Cougar driven by 40-year-old Glenn Fischberg of Las Vegas, he said. The impact pushed the Honda into a 1992 Nissan driven by 21-year-old Adam Verdugo of Covina that was stopped in the left-hand lane, he said. (CBS2.com, CA)
Two former LHS students die in car crash Jan 26, 2007
The SAPD press release said police and fire personnel found a 1999 purple Mercury Cougar upside-down in the Concho river ... According to reports, Buck said the water in which the Mercury Cougar landed was shallow enough for emergency workers to stand. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Old cars are fetching big prices Jan 20, 2007
(In other words, don't think you're going to make a mint selling your father's 1975 Mercury Cougar. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Car stolen twice from same Sussex home Jan 11, 2007
A 1996 Mercury Cougar was stolen from Lawrence and Beverly Zangl's home, W232 N5943 Waukesha Ave., between 6 p.m. Dec. 28 and 2 a.m. Dec. 29, according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. The car was also stolen from the same home at about 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 and found at 11:20 a.m. the next day at Astor Drive and Astor Court in Sussex. (Sussex Sun, WI)
PBC police agencies scramble for response to early rash of shootings in '07 Jan 4, 2007
Investigators said a Mercury Cougar carrying two men in their early 20s was eastbound after leaving the nearby El Chaparro nightclub at Lantana and Jog roads. A white Nissan with tinted windows pulled up next to it and at least one man with an assault rifle fired at least 15 shots into the Mercury before the Nissan sped off. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Two injured in hit-and-run Jan 3, 2007
Authorities say Valencia-Lopez was driving his Mercury Cougar the wrong direction on South 11th Street at a high rate of speed. GMC broadsided. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
