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Wed January 25, 2012

Baton Rouge Neighborhood Opposes Widening of I-10

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) State officials are facing opposition to plans to widen Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge from businesses and residents near Perkins Road, an area prized for its locally owned restaurants, bars and shops....

Russ Bynum - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri November 25, 2011

LaHood: Deeper Savannah Harbor ’Has to Happen’

(AP) Georgia’s 15-year push to deepen the river channel to the booming Port of Savannah got a big endorsement from Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet who finished a port tour by throwing his support behind the $600 million project and saying: “It has to happen.’’ The secretary’s hosts, Gov....

Thu March 31, 2011

New Levee to Better Guard Des Moines Neighborhood

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A new levee protecting a Des Moines neighborhood that flooded twice since 1993 should be more reliable than previous ones, but it still doesn’t eliminate the risk of flooding, an official with the U.S....

Fri January 07, 2011

JLG Introduces Steel Hoods for Engine-Powered Boom Lifts

JLG Industries Inc., is installing steel hoods on several engine-powered boom lifts, beginning with the 600S, 800S and 800A models produced after Oct. 1, 2010. The steel hoods also will be available for the aftermarket from JLG Ground Support....

Thu April 15, 2010

Backhoe Across America Driver Fulfills Childhood Dream With JCB

On March 26, 2010, Neil Smith took the controls of a JCB 3CX backhoe loader and began a journey across the United States, driving from coast to coast to raise awareness and funding for the American Red Cross....

Wed June 17, 2009

New Hood Canal Bridge Pieces Now in Place

PORT GAMBLE, Wash. (AP) Pontoons, trusses, drawspan — all the major components are in place for the renovation of the Hood Canal floating bridge. Transportation Department spokeswoman Becky Hixson told The Kitsap Sun it’s now a matter of making all the connections, wiring and testing....

Thu March 12, 2009

Nonprofit Aims to Rehabilitate Homes, Neighborhoods

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) A nonprofit organization in suburban Cleveland is fighting the foreclosure crisis with construction tools, energy-efficient fixtures and a vision of higher-quality housing....

Wed April 23, 2008

New Holland B95B, B95BTC Feature Sloped, Flip-Up Hood

New Holland’s B95B and B95BTC backhoe loaders feature a sloped, flip-up hood for easier engine access and increased visibility and a curved boom design for additional clearance when transporting....

Tue October 17, 2006

Kenworth Offers Caterpillar C15 600, 625 Hp Engines in T800 High Hood Models

Kenworth Truck Company now offers Caterpillar C15 600- and 625-hp engines on the Kenworth T800 high hood model. “Heavy hauler, rock and dirt, owner-operator and logging customers with a preference for the Kenworth T800 may be especially interested in considering these Caterpillar C15 offerings for the power needed to get the job done in their specific application,” said Jeff Sass, Kenworth marketing planning and research director....

Jerry Harkavy - Fri November 10, 2006

Strong Gusts Topple Crane Into Three Houses in Portland Neighborhood

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials were assessing damages Oct. 30 in the aftermath of a wild, weekend storm that brought gusty winds that toppled a 165-ft. crane in one of Portland’s most populous neighborhoods and triggering additional power outages around the state....