Cell phone, driving law starts today
A new state law takes effect today banning drivers from talking on a hand-held cell phone. Violators could face a fine of $124. The law is a secondary offense, meaning that a driver has to be seen committing another violation, such as speeding, before authorities can issue a citation. Talking on cell phones is fine as long as drivers use a speakerphone setting or a hands-free device such as an earpiece or headset.
Sale set for closing dance theater
After almost 30 years, Everett Dance Theatre is closing. With the poor economy, director Jennifer Greene has decided to retire from running a studio
Memorabilia, equipment, costumes, props and scenery will be for sale from 10 a.m. to noon today and from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 7207 Evergreen Way, Suite K, Everett.
Edmonds store sells winning ticket
Someone won big money from a Saturday night lottery drawing.
The $670,000 Hit 5 jackpot was for numbers 11-23-25-30-36.
The winning ticket was sold at Top Food &Drug at 21900 Highway 99 in Edmonds.
If you suspect you have a winning ticket, you should sign it, store it in a cool, dry, safe place and call the Washington State Lottery at 800-545-7510.
Expect closures for the holiday
Here are some scheduled closures and changes for Friday, the Fourth of July:
@1. Body FYI Bullet:Government: Federal, state and local offices are closed.
Schools: Closed.
Post offices: Closed, although express mail service continues.
Commerce: Many businesses and most banks are closed. Everett and Alderwood malls are open.
Transportation: Community and Everett Transits are on Sunday schedules. For ferry information, go to www. wsdot.wa.gov/ferries or call 888-808-7977.
The Herald: The delivery deadline is 7:30 a.m. Classified advertising and the front lobby are closed. Customer service for home delivery is open from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Correction
Legal fireworks are allowed on the Fourth of July in the city of Granite Falls between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. and in Brier between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. An article on A1 Saturday provided incomplete information about local laws.
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