Store fans sports passions Sep 4, 2008
There's a automobile section with steering-wheel covers, license plates and car mats and a pet section with pet jerseys, bandanas, dog bowls, collars and leashes "I kind of pride myself on finding the unique things," Rieck said. "A lot of the things here are things I have in my house." There's baby stuff from sippie cups to onesies and dining sets to watches, replication stadiums and flasks, although Rieck said mostly grooms buy them as gifts for their parties. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
REGIONAL Bidding for low numbered Cape & Islands License Plates is closed for most of the plates, and plate number 1 commanded $147,000, far trumping any previous auctions for low-numbered license plates in Massachusetts. REGIONAL Struggling homeowners, housing counselors and market experts are asking the same question about the housing relief bill signed into law by President Bush last week: Will it really make a difference. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Amber Alert: Dad allegedly kidnaps girl Jul 28, 2008
The car is described as possibly a black Chevy Tahoe or Suburban or GMC Yukon or Denali with a [] sticker on the right rear passenger side and Red Sox license plates. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Reigh Rockefeller, Clark Rockefeller, or the vehicle they are traveling in should call 911 or 617-343-4328 immediately. (Boston Herald)
Jordan Wright, 50; collected political trinkets Jun 6, 2008
Before long, Mr. Wright had piles of buttons, as well as ballot boxes, bumper stickers, matchbooks, umbrellas, license plates, posters and, in recent years, webpages from around the world. He hounded antiques stores and auctions, befriended politicians, and enlisted an army of friends to pursue political paraphernalia. (Boston Globe)
Swedish consulate in Portland closing May 31, 2008
Appointment to an honorary-consul post confers some prestige and entitles the officeholder to special Oregon license plates valid for free metered parking in Portland and other cities. The same privileges extend to plateholders at Oregon's two full-fledged consulates, mini-embassies representing Mexico and Japan. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office blotter May 30, 2008
Vehicle license plates have been identified of the offenders. On May 23rd, Deputy Halbert processed a report for Illegal Dumping and forwarded it to the Detective Division for follow-up. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Dunsmuir Hardware is town's oldest continuously operating business Mar 20, 2008
The bottom of the railing is now lined with antique license plates, while historic photographs line the wall behind it. One day, an elderly gentleman came in and said he had worked on the building, McCloud said. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Is revenue there? Feb 14, 2008
King would be more likely to support snapshots of license plates, instead. 2. (Florida Times-Union)
What to do with your parents' collections Jan 2, 2008
" He ended up selling his parents' collections of Jim Beam bottles, Depression glass and Beatles buttons on eBay. He also spent two days sorting through 856 gumball charms shaped like license plates from 23 different states. Each charm dated from the 1950s. "I was hoping to get $20 to $50 for the entire set. I got $695," Mr. Russell said, adding that with 25 bidders, "The bidding was insane. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Restoration of Chevys gives Shelbyville man more drive Dec 18, 2007
Many of the vehicles still have the original license plates that came on the car when he made the deal, which Boarman keeps for nostalgic purposes. Duane Askins, a Shelbyville classic car enthusiast, said Boarman s display is special. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
From watch bands to wooden bobbins Oct 8, 2007
FREEPORT - Hat pins, cheese graters, NASCAR Beanie Babies, Buffalo Nickels and boxes of old license plates. Whatever you collect, the Aquin Flea Market probably has it. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Sports collectibles store in cardsArbutus native trades plumbing career for chance to sell memorabilia Jul 26, 2007
"Brown's store doesn't just sell sports cards. Ravens jerseys, autographed pictures and posters, Orioles and Ravens license plates, pens, hats and other collectibles line the walls and shelves.Brown, who owns the store along with his new fianc Lorey Molick, a Seton Keough High School graduate, said he loves sports and his collection.But business comes before his own memorabilia.His two prized collectibles are a Johnny Unitas rookie football card and a Cal Ripken Jr. autographed baseball... (Arbutus Times, MD)
Promoting Pumpkin Fest plate by plate Jul 12, 2007
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has issued 300 pairs of special-event license plates for the 2007 festival ... Brannon said the committee has talked in the past about commissioning the license plates, but couldn't come up with the funds to buy them from the secretary of state's office ... ven my husband collects license plates, so I think it's a different kind of collectible, too, Brannon said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Day in / day out area entertainment guide Jun 16, 2007
Piccadilly Museum of Transportation and Advertising Art at 20 W. Broadway in Uptown Butte, features a collection of commercial advertising art from nearly 50 countries, a full-sized replica 1920 s gas station, oil company and service station memorabilia, a collection of Montana license plates and a collection of motorized and non-motorized vehicles. For details, call 723-3034 or visit www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nielsen Auction Promises Spectacular Collection of Antique Tractors, Horse-Drawn Equipment Jun 16, 2007
It'll start at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, with antiques and "primitives," such as kerosene lanterns, beautiful cabinets, hay carriers, hand corn shellers, over 100 steel wheels, license plates from 1922, milk carts, butter churns, old working crank phonographs, steamer trunks, weather vanes and more. From a "human yolk" to old Canadian beer signs, Floyd has amassed it. (Agri-View, WI)
Oldies are goodies Jun 14, 2007
Ed has a collection of Texas license plates, license plates from the 50 U.S. states and a few foreign countries. They occupy space on his workshop walls. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Fun for sale May 20, 2007
Some are patterned after the blue and yellow license plates, which Sarns also designed. "We like it here because you get such wide exposure to people from all over the world," Sarns said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Prince William Gets Busy Online May 16, 2007
They were driving a blue Buick with Pennsylvania license plates. "The pastor and his wife went inside and found a camera gone, the quilt gone," sheriff's Lt. Roger Young said. (Fox News)
City police now a collectible Apr 14, 2007
The doors, hood and trunk open and, like the real cruisers, the cars have their own license plates as well as the department's Web site, www. newbritainpolice. (New Britain Herald, CT)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
Dustman wrote on April 01, 2007 8:26 AM:"And despite some folks' less than great description of the pizza @ Frederico's, my entire extended family will drive hours out of their way to get a slice if they are even close to Logan. Ham oom was, and remains the ONLY entree I have ever had there---and my first slice was with my older sister and her friend when I was about age 4, which dates me, because I can remember when Mountain Fuel (now Questar) brought natural gas to CV, and the coal furnace... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Day in / day out Mar 17, 2007
Piccadilly Museum of Transportation and Advertising Art at 20 W. Broadway in Uptown Butte, features a collection of commercial advertising art from nearly 50 countries, a full-sized replica 1920 s gas station, oil company and service station memorabilia, a collection of Montana license plates and a collection of motorized and non- motorized vehicles. For details and winter hours, call 723-3034 or visit www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Four faves Feb 28, 2007
"I make sure people know their license plates," Monaghan says. They've long relied on one another during times of personal crisis. (USA Today -- Life)
Beckham Bucks Feb 13, 2007
Items for sale include Beckham books, magazines, photographs and trading cards, Beckham jerseys, boots, sunglasses and cologne, Beckham action figures, posters, DVDs and license plates. There has also been a fair amount of skulduggery going on. (Los Angeles Times)
