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Secret Weapon coaster to debut at U.K.'s Alton Towers in 2013 - Los Angeles Times

England's Alton Towers is set to unleash the latest salvo in its arsenal of Secret Weapon roller coasters in March 2013 with the addition of a $25-million "world's first" ride aimed squarely at thrill-seekers. Alton Towers has not officially ... More...

Alton Park collector fills home and yard with works that 'bring a good thought' - Chattanooga Times Free Press

Darrell Wyke works as a personal trainer, has a part-time career as a minister and has a calling to help the area’s homeless. But he may be best known around his neighborhood for his passion for collecting art. Wyke, 45, has turned his modest ... More...

Key adjustments lead Alton Marquette to win over Orchard Farm - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

ST. CHARLES • The non-conference game between Alton (Ill.) Marquette and host Orchard Farm was a game of adjustments. Alton Marquette made the necessary changes rather well, while Orchard Farm could not, in the Explorers' 48-35 victory. "We got some good ... More...

Park Service, wildlife biologists against Alton mine expansion - Salt Lake Tribune

The National Park Service says an expanded Alton coal mine will hurt Bryce Canyon’s views and tourism, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it likely will wipe out the southern Utah area’s sage grouse population. Those are among skeptical ... More...

Alton trucker rams truck into business, then shoots himself - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story erroneously reported the condition of Roger W. Adams at the time of the story, based upon incorrect information from a county official. This version has been updated. EDWARDSVILLE • The truck driver who ... More...

Tree removal planned at Alton Baker Park for bike path widening project - msnbc.com

EUGENE , Ore. (KMTR) -- Eugene Public Works is responding to concerns over new bike path improvement construction on the Willamette River near Alton-Baker Park, as crews are planning to cut down a few trees in the process. While major ... More...

Blakley receives worldwide honor - Commonwealth Journal

Just last week, Alton Blakley Jr., received the Somerset-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce distinguished community service award. This week, Blakley has been honored by his worldwide peers in the automotive industry. Blakley, the owner of Alton Blakley Ford ... More...

Alton Ray Booker Sr. - Meridian Star

    Services for Alton Ray Booker Sr. will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ed Flaskamp officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.     Mr ... More...

Anothony Scott Killed In Alton Park After Colvin Holds Him Down "Until He Quits Moving" - Chattanoogan

Police said a man was killed Saturday at a residence in Alton Park when Raphael Colvin became upset about his being affectionate toward his 14-year-old daughter. Colvin, 43, is charged with criminal homicide in the death of 37-year-old Anthony ... More...

Alton Brown new series regular on Next Food Network Star season 8 - Examiner

The Next Food Network Star series returns to New York City with a new format and new hopeful cooking contestants for 2012 and Alton Brown as a new series regular. Each year has had it's challenges which have brought about format changes and this year there ... More...

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