Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration Oct 14, 2008
Freight and timber trains pass through Union Station, while Amtrak and Greyhound provide passenger service ... The 100-year-old buildings including the terminal for Amtrak, Greyhound and Trailways are spacious, clean, bright and inviting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peter Becker Flower show set to color your world on Friday and Saturday Mar 15, 2008
The black car with whitewall tires and distinctive greyhound hood ornament still has its original 1932 license plate, and an inspection sticker from 1951 on the windshield. Eleven-year PBC resident Dorothy Van Landeghem, who turned 100 in Jaunary, and her husband bought the car used in 1935 for $325, when gas was around 20 cents a gallon. (Springfield Sun, PA)
'Doggy Disneyland' draws packs of visitors Feb 24, 2008
Another: "In memory of Rebel, our beautiful greyhound, who died when I was giving birth to my daughter, Kyra.". "I got this idea that I wanted people to be able to put up pictures of their dogs and put up a short paragraph about their dogs and that they could share that with other people and that it would always be there," said Huneck. (CNN -- International)
Glitz, Glamour & Raindrops Jan 26, 2008
Ballet's diamond gala glitters / 75th anniversary: Rain outside, snow inside, but high spirits keep party warm. " Dede Wilsey, chair of the Fine Arts Museums board of governors, asked somewhat rhetorically. She does a lot of heavy lifting around town, philanthropically speaking, and heavy lifting on gala nights, too, at least with her neck muscles. The multi-strand diamond wreath around her throat, a favorite piece by Harry Winston, had too many carats to count. The gala, one of the primary... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Green fashions finding a following among designers Jan 14, 2008
We're hiring in SF Greyhound. Multiple Positions West Hills College. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Nov 20, 2007
G.M.Bluth and Maeby Funke. Issue date: 11/20/07 Section. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Where is the (baby) love? Oct 26, 2007
She came here on greyhound with her 9yr old son, who is also diagnosed with mental retardation. All she had was $20 but was expecting her son s disability check. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Internet scams keep e-mail accounts busy Oct 21, 2007
JACKIE ROONEY/SpecialWini Rider Young with her shitsu Suki and Jan Larson with Moonlight, a rescue greyhound, in the Vicar's Landing dog show ... Tomlinson found out that Beauregard the Boston terrier, Marty the long-haired Chihuahua and Moonlight the greyhound were all rescue dogs; Fraiser the boxer is a couch potato; Lefty the pug's talent is eating and sitting and Max the poodle did a jig for the audience. (Florida Times-Union)
Family's memories help shape 'The War' Sep 23, 2007
His family, which had not seen or spoken to him in more than two years, met him at the Greyhound station. "[They] treated me like I had returned from the grave," Phillips wrote in a self-published memoir. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Feeling lucky? With its lavish new casinos, S. Florida's the new Sin City Sep 21, 2007
With its lavish new casinos, S. Florida's the new Sin City - 09/21/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Mexico's unseen riches Aug 22, 2007
Travel to the border via Greyhound. Tickets are discounted if you purchase them seven days in advance. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Dogs of Celebrities Jul 13, 2007
Sigourney Weaver held a wedding for her Italian Greyhound, Petals, and the neighbor s Greyhound. She kept their puppy, Bacci. (Suite101.com)
Craft fair meets flea market today Jun 9, 2007
Learn about greyhounds ... Meet a retired racing greyhound and learn about the breed's history, and about fostering and adoption opportunities. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Entertainment guide Jun 4, 2007
POCONO GREYHOUND ANNUAL PICNIC: June 10, 1 to 5 p.m., Tobyhanna State Park. 856-0377. (Scranton Times, PA)
May 16-31, 2007 Obituaries May 27, 2007
He retired from Greyhound Bus Lines. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Sallie LeVan; wife, Margaret McMillan LeVan; brothers and sisters, Lee, Alvin, Marie, Ruby, John, Jess LeVan and Gladys Hamilton. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Weekend entertainment guide May 24, 2007
POCONO GREYHOUND ANNUAL PICNIC: June 10, 1 to 5 p.m., Tobyhanna State Park. For information, call Joan 856-0377. (Scranton Times, PA)
Officer who wrote covert reports left force in disgrace May 19, 2007
A Toronto police officer who conducted surveillance on gay activists and associates of a police board chairwoman quit the force years ago under a cloud of disgrace, leaving a number of criminal cases in shambles and thousands of dollars missing from police funds. A report leaked to CBC News written by Det. (CBC Toronto)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in May 19, 2007
Greyhound Canada has suspended bus services in four provinces due to a strike, forcing holiday travellers to seek backup plans. Drivers can expect gas prices to remain high over the summer, with demand continuing to reach peak levels and the prospect of a gas tax break officially withdrawn. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
CRTC approves more TV ads, nixes proposed fee May 19, 2007
New policies on digital transition, closed-captioning also released. Canadian viewers won't see a hike in their cable and satellite TV bills because of a new subscription fee broadcasters proposed last fall, but they will likely start seeing more commercials soon, under changes the CRTC announced Thursday. (CBC Saskatchewan)
Around your town Apr 27, 2007
There will be a Greyhound Adoption Day on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ramsey Canyon Feed and Pet on Highway 92 and Glenn Road ... Every year hundreds of young and healthy purebred greyhounds are in need of adoption after their time on the track is through. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
US Grant Hotel Apr 8, 2007
"). Eventually, the hotel -- like the Gaslamp Quarter and much of downtown -- fell on hard times; by the late '80s, the Pickwick had partially converted into single-room-occupancy residences (a polite way of saying "flop house"). The present owners poured $16 million-plus into renovations last year and were rewarded with sold-out nights (at moderate prices) in their first weeks of business. Close by: The Sofia is between the US Grant and 500 West hotels, so it's also close to all the Gaslamp... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Belhumeurs to close Snooky’s Jan 23, 2007
At one time, the shop served as the Albany Greyhound Bus Station. This shop could probably go on, but it would require making a lot of changes, and, at my age, I m not willing to make changes, the 64-year-old Belhumeur said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
