New Star Discoveries Found in Antique Telescope Plates

A century's worth of astronomical photographic plates have revealed a slew of new variable stars, many of which alter on timescales and in ways never before seen.

Mailman Caught on Video Tossing Package with Antique Clock Over Fence

About a week ago Michael Oreb installed security cameras at his home in North Hollywood just in case someone like the arsonist was ever on the prowl again. The cameras ended up not catching a criminal act, but a thoughtless US Postal Service worker lobbing a special delivery over the fence. [ more › ]

Antique Gas Pumps Stolen During Day

Four antique gas pumps were stolen outside a locally-owned service station along Saddlecreek Road. The thefts have left the owner asking why.

Brown bag lunch, program on Valetines planned at museum

Antique Valentines will be the subject of a program by local historian Lelah Main on noon Wednesday at the Jasper County Historical Museum.

Raid from last year uncovers guns, elaborate escape tunnel in home near Brooksville

By John Woodrow Cox, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 7, 2012 BROOKSVILLE — Eugene Paull heard the beep. In his three-story home east of Brooksville, Paull was lying on his bed that morning last March when the security system sounded. He rolled over and glanced at two nearby TVs wired to a dozen video cameras. Law enforcement officers swarmed across his property. Seconds before the 66-year ...