Local, State Briefs: Man suspected in mother's machete killing charged
January 9th, 2007
A man who is accused of hacking his mother to death with a machete was formally charged with murder Monday. Shawn Deatherage, 32, is charged with first-degree murder and misdemeanor resisting an officer in connection with the death of his mother, Cheryl Deatherage, 56.
Restoration, reproduction items can be a nice touch for the home
While not many of us would like to go back to the "good old days" of sweating over a wood-burning cook stove or manually washing our clothes on a wooden scrub board, there are some things from the past that can add unexpected pleasure and comfort to our homes, even if they aren't the real thing.
Antiques & Collectibles
Broadwater Mercantile, 1844 Broadwater, Open 10-5:30 M-Sa. General line of antiques featuring oak furniture. Discounted gift certificates. Local delivery available. 652-4590. 011107
Topinka's political history for sale
WGN Video: Topinka sells campaign memorabilia For $18.50, you could walk away from Judy Baar Topinka's campaign office Friday with an armrest from a commercial airplane seat. Or for $4.50, a Prozac logo clock. Better still, for $2.50 there were any of a dozen plaques honoring, thanking or appreciating Topinka for three decades in politics and government.
Escala Group Receives Notice from NASDAQ
NEW YORK—-Escala Group, Inc. today announced that it has received notification that the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel has determined to delist the Company's common stock from the NASDAQ Global Select Market, effective at the open of business on January 10, 2007.
Noe to Repay $13.7 Million to State
A former GOP fundraiser who embezzled from a state investment in rare coins must repay the state $13.7 million.
Lenox's new CEO helped to restructure Oneida Ltd.
Lenox Group Inc. Friday named Marc L. Pfefferle, Oneida Ltd.'s former chief restructuring officer, interim CEO.