Beaver Dams NewsLocal news for Beaver Dams, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Brush Fire Season Begins- April 20, 2008 "April is our fire season. Things are brown; trees are not leafed out yet. The sun can shine down and really dry the forest floor out. We're not getting any rain in April so you shouldn't do any outdoor burning at all" Careless burning and the warm dry weather have caused dozens of brush fires across the Twin Tiers. via WETM TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/beaver-dams-ny/2008/04/brush-fire-season-begins?fromrss=1 Warm weather kindles wildfires- April 19, 2008 "A mere spark can start a devastating and, possibly, deadly forest blaze during dry periods when conditions are especially ripe for wildfires." A rash of wildfires across the Twin Tiers in recent days has firefighters concerned about a hectic weekend. via Star-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/beaver-dams-ny/2008/04/warm-weather-kindles-wildfires?fromrss=1 Several Fire Departments Called To Beaver Dams- April 19, 2008 "I just noticed that the boxes like blew and the hill started on fire. I tried to stomp on it to put it out and it just kept on getting bigger and then I just went up to my uncle and told him about it" One brush fire, in beaver dams, almost got out of control. But firefighters from all around the area came in and put it out. via WENYhttp://www.topix.net/city/beaver-dams-ny/2008/04/several-fire-departments-called-to-beaver... Regional News- April 13, 2008 Catlin Town has vacancy on assessment board The town of Catlin is looking to fill a vacant position on its Board of Assessment Review. via Star-Gazette.COMhttp://www.topix.net/city/beaver-dams-ny/2008/04/regional-news?fromrss=1 Police Record- April 11, 2008 Danny J. Townsend, 39; Dorothy A. Jackson, 48; and Sandra L. Whitman, 38, all of Lamphear Court in Corning, were charged April 2 with second-degree burglary. Shawn E. Kelly, 23, of Whitney Place in Lansdale, Pa., was charged April 2 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and no seat belt. Amber K. Gill, 26, of Beaver Avenue in Beaver Dams, was charged April 2 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and a stop sign violation. Kevin A....http://www.topix.net/city/beaver-dams-ny/2008/04/police-record?fromrss=1 |