Here’s a quick look at some of the top stories coming out of The Eagle-Tribune newsroom this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
We’re gearing up for the hearing at 11 a.m. in the State House to consider giving $35 million in bailout money to the city of Lawrence. There’s more political shuffling in the city, too, as the mayor posts several positions of folks who were let go in this first month in office. And the man who is accused of running down a father of three and killing him is arraigned in Lawrence District Court.
Dance music artist Bylli Crayone, of Lawrence, is not new to lending a helpful hand to those in need. He’s gotten involved locally over the years with his own charitable endeavors including his Back 2 School project, the Winter Coat Drive and Gifts 4 Kids. His latest endeavor, however, is particularly interesting.
Crayone is bringing together area musicians tonight in an endeavor to raise money for Haitian relief. Think “We Are the World,” but on a more local scale.
Crayone produces dance music and has topped the charts several times over the years. His 2006 hit “I Want to Touch You All Over,” was a hit here and really big in Japan.
Crayone is meeting tonight with other musicians and the end result of their endeavor will be a recording they hope to market. We’ll be sure to follow up soon.
Here’s a quick look at some of the stories coming out of the ET newsroom this morning, Friday, Feb. 5.
The governor is in North Andover this morning to dole out $20 million in federal stimulus to a local company. We’ll be on hand and hope to ask him about his recent coment that he asked Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua to relinquish one of his positions. Also, police this morning are searching for a hit and run driver that allegedly caused a crash. The passenger in the struck vehicle has been rushed to Lawrence General Hospital. Also, in Haverhill, two prostitutes flag down the wrong John and land in jail.
Here’s a quick look at some of the more interesting news stories coming out of the ET newsroom today. A 9-year-old in Haverhill got a fake $1 million bill from a vending machine that carried what could be seen as anti-Obama political messages her mother found offensive. The driving instructor who was in critical condition following a crash with a student during icy conditions has been moved to a rehabilitation hospital and Rep. Barry Finegold is looking for answers following a series of gas explosions in the state.
Here’s a quick look at some of the stories in the ET newsroom today you don’t wan’t to miss. General Mills announces it’s shutting down its Colombo line to the dismay of local fans. And in Lawrence, a pastor and his wife along with the church secretary are accused of taking $137,000 from The Tabernacle of Praise and Music over a five-year period. They’ll all be attending a different type of service at Lawrence District Court today and we’ll be on hand to cover.
We’ve got Methuen Mayor William Manzi, Professor Richard Padova from Middlesex Community College and several others in a live Web chat moderated by our own J.J. Huggins from the Trib. Feel free to join in the discussion.
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in the ET newsroom this morning. New developments last night on the story of 69-year-0ld Barbara DesRoche, who was found dead and partially clothed outside near the VFW in Methuen this weekend. Police now say the woman was not murdred. Meanwhile, the family of Kenneth Howe, who died after beeing pulled over and subdued at a police checkpoint last Thanksgiving, claim Howe was murdered. This is after a medical examiner’s report classified Howe’s death as a homicide. A civil lawsuit is pending and this story is definitely one to watch.
Obama in Portsmouth, NH last year. (AP Photo by Alex Brandon)
As the president addresses the nation Wednesday night, we’ll be online chatting about it and hope you’ll join.
Eagle-Tribune reporter J.J. Huggins will be moderating a live chat during the debate that you’ll be able to find on this blog and on the ET homepage. If you’re a person who likes to shout at the TV, why not shout at us (well, we’d prefer a lively discussion).
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in the ET newsroom today, Jan. 24, 2009.
We are continuing to follow the disturbing story this weekend of a 69-year-old grandmother who’s partially clothed body was found near the Methuen VFW early Saturday morning. Also this week, former Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan speaks up about the new mayor and New Hampshire police have yet to issue any texting tickets following the passage of the “no texting while driving” ban last year.
Noah R. Bombard is a journalist and award-winning former magazine and newspaper editor who works as the multimedia content editor for The Eagle-Tribune.
