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Pontiac (March 2007, Week Vol. 0)

Northern's Williams commits to Oakland
Mar-31-2007

"I liked a lot of their players and they told me I was going to come in right away and play. Plus, it's not too far away from home. I'm an only child, so I never really wanted to be far away from home."

Those in the city of Pontiac who enjoyed watching Tim Williams play basketball at Pontiac Northern the last three years can rejoice.

8-Year-Old Abducted In Elbert County
Mar-25-2007
The Elbert County sheriff's office says 25-year old Bryant Hall jumped into a red, Pontiac Grand Am with a little boy and refused to let the child out.
Engagement is announced
Mar-27-2007

VanHouten Cortney Prince and Kenny VanHouten are engaged. She is the daughter of Jim and Kim Prince of 115 Pontiac Rd., Marquette Heights.

Pontiac Firebird SD-455 Engine - New-Age Super Duty
Mar-31-2007

To the casual observer, it appears that Hollywood has found favor with a new type of TV format: the reality show.

8-Year-Old Abducted In Elbert County
Mar-28-2007

The Elbert County sheriff's office says 25-year old Bryant Hall jumped into a red, Pontiac Grand Am with a little boy and refused to let the child out.

8-Year-Old Abducted In Elbert County
Mar-31-2007

The County sheriff's office says 25-year old Bryant Hall jumped into a red, Pontiac Grand Am with a little boy and refused to let the child out.

Martin now sole owner
Mar-28-2007

Effective Feb. 1, the Martin-Burke Funeral Homes in became the sole property of Patrick Martin of Pontiac, Martin announced March 22.

Martin now sole owner
Mar-29-2007

Effective Feb. 1, the Martin-Burke Funeral Homes in and Forrest became the sole property of Patrick Martin of Pontiac, Martin announced March 22.

Police Reports:
Mar-30-2007

A 1951 Pontiac worth $5,000 was stolen from Kay Avenue, Michael Coffron reported Tuesday to the Police Department.

Grand-Am: Pontiac on-track for success in Miami.
Mar-23-2007
Pontiac looks well-placed to strike in today's Grand Prix of Miami, with three of its cars in the top four on the starting grid.
Pontiac resident turning 90
Mar-20-2007
Ellen Lydigsen, a resident of Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, and formerly of Dwight, will celebrate her 90th birthday Friday, March 30, with a family celebration and family reunion.
Public records 3.21
Mar-21-2007
The Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office reported the following: Accidents * Ryan J. Modich, 20, of Independence, was the driver of a 2004 Pontiac that was eastbound on County Road 4400 on March 18.
Lawmaker wants to protect old police building
Mar-24-2007
Lawmaker wants to protect old police building March 25, 2007 The Pontiac Daily Leader reports that state Sen.
Police budget prompts 5-3 council vote
Mar-23-2007
By John Faddoul/Staff Reporter Published: Friday, March 23, 2007 2:39 PM CDT Pontiac has a new city budget - but not by the usual unanimous vote.
Public records 3.21
Mar-21-2007

The Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office reported the following: Accidents * Ryan J. Modich, 20, of , was the driver of a 2004 Pontiac that was eastbound on County Road 4400 on March 18.

Pontiac resident turning 90
Mar-20-2007

Ellen Lydigsen, a resident of Evenglow Lodge, , and formerly of Dwight, will celebrate her 90th birthday Friday, March 30, with a family celebration and family reunion.

Police Blotter
Mar-18-2007

, driving a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, was traveling east on 28 Street and had a flashing red signal.

Pontiac Solstice GXP follow-up test drive
Mar-16-2007
For those of you just joining our 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP saga, here's a quick recap: I reviewed the 2007 Pontiac Solstice and had several nits to pick, one of...
Pontiac woman charged with theft
Mar-15-2007
A 35-year-old Pontiac woman was charged Wednesday by Pontiac Police with theft over $10,000. Jill Arseneau was released from the Livingston County Jail after posting $2,000 on a $20,000 bond on the charge.
Chinese students visit Pontiac
Mar-14-2007
Two of 30 Chinese students touring Pontiac Tuesday take a break at the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum to check out a 1960s-style Steak N' Shake restaurant booth.
Pontiac Torrent Raffle - One Week 'til Deadline - Who Will Win a New Car? (3/14/2007)
Mar-16-2007
Time is running out - in just over a week, we will be awarding our grand prize - a brand new Pontiac Torrent - to one lucky ticket-holder! OPEN TO READ MORE...OPEN ARTICLE TO READ MORE
Pontiac resident turning 94
Mar-14-2007
Nora Arwood, of Pontiac, will celebrate her 94th birthday with a family dinner March 25 and a card shower.
Redesigned Pontiac Vibe in the works
Mar-15-2007
Judging from this spy shot captured a few miles from the entrance to the General Motor Proving Ground, it appears that the Pontiac Vibe will live beyond its first generation.
GM swings to 4Q profit on cost cuts
Mar-14-2007
Unsold 2006 GTO sports couples built in Australia sit on the storage lot of a Pontiac dealership in the north Denver suburb of Thornton, Colo., on Sunday, March 11, 2007.
Gulseth trimming business after 47 years
Mar-15-2007
The styles, makes and models of the cars it sold may have varied with the passing years, but little else has changed since Courtesy Pontiac opened its doors nearly five decades ago.
Wal-Mart Supercenter opens here
Mar-14-2007
The Pontiac Wal-Mart Supercenter opened at 1706 W. Reynolds St. this morning in a new, 184,368-square-foot building.
Test drive: 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Mar-16-2007
Judging from the comments and emails concerning my last blog entry there seems to be a bit of indignation that I let Phil test drive the Porsche Cayman. (Wow, guys,...
Marysville prepares for volleyball quarterfinals
Mar-11-2007
In other volleyball news, the Marysville volleyball team heads to the Class B quarterfinals Tuesday night at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep against Carleton Airport.
General Motors responds to our 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP review
Mar-16-2007
I got an email from one of my PR contacts at GM concerning our Solstice GXP review. He wrote: I sincerely apologize for the steering issues you experienced and want to...
Two Guests Win New Cars With $21 at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
Mar-16-2007
Holly Goessl of Harshaw won a brand new Chevy Colorado 4x4 and Todd Rockhill of Caledonia won a 2007 Pontiac G5 playing slots at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino. [PRWEB Mar 15, 2007]
Man bails out of burning car after brakes fail
Mar-11-2007
A Louisiana man escaped injury by leaping from his burning Honda Accord late Saturday night, bailing before the car barreled across Pond Street and ignited a parked Pontiac.
Jeff Drennen Dealership Now GM Superstore
Mar-15-2007
A local car dealership expanded its lot today. Jeff Drennen Buick, Pontiac, GMC purchased the Chevy, Cadillac dealership located next door and officially opened today.
Local man arrested for assault, DWI after wrong-way crash
Mar-11-2007

Emergency crews work to extricate a vicitim from a Pontiac Vibe after it was hit by a wrong-way driver on U.S. 54 just before 7 a.m. Sunday.

Pontiac resident turning 90
Mar-09-2007
Lorraine Austin, of Pontiac, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Evenglow Inn.
Pontiac joins electric cooperative
Mar-06-2007
By John Faddoul/Staff Reporter Published: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:40 PM CST Pontiac City Council members voted 10-0 Monday to join a cooperative that buys electricity for more than 120 Illinois municipalities.
Pontiac joins electric cooperative
Mar-06-2007

By John Faddoul/Staff Reporter Published: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:40 PM CST Pontiac City Council members voted 10-0 Monday to join a cooperative that buys electricity for more than 120 Illinois municipalities.

I Think I Found A New "Daddy Car"
Mar-09-2007
If my Taurus goes belly-up any time soon, I know what I'll be looking into. Via Left Lane News, I heard about the positively drool-worthy 2008 Pontiac G8: General Motors has revealed the 2008 Pontiac G8 sports sedan. Based on the Commodore from GM's Holden subsidiary in Australia, the G8 will serve as a [...]
One person flown to Columbus for injury
Mar-05-2007
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP - Janet A. Clendenen, 56, of Thornville, was driving a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire south on State Route 664 when a van coming in the opposite direction hit her car.
Woman dead after Pelham crash
Mar-10-2007
A woman died last night after a Ford F-250 pickup truck struck a Pontiac Grand Am on Mammoth Road at Mt.
One person flown to Columbus for injury
Mar-09-2007

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP - Janet A. Clendenen, 56, of , was driving a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire south on State Route 664 when a van coming in the opposite direction hit her car.

Pontiac resident turning 90
Mar-09-2007

Lorraine Austin, of , will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Evenglow Inn.

Good Citizens named by NSDAR
Mar-02-2007
Good Citizens from five Livingston County high schools were honored at the Feb. 5 meeting of the Chief Pontiac Chapter NSDAR.