Monthly Archives: February 2017

Robert T. "Ted" Liebig

Robert T. “Ted” Liebig, 86, of Lancaster Twp., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Lancaster Regional Hospital. Born October 9, 1930 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Emlyn A. and Jean E. (Tornberg) Liebig. Ted … Continue reading

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Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Jon Kay, the founder of Kent’s Torklift Central, died at the age of 76 the night of Feb. 2, while holding the hand of his son, Jack Kay. Jon Kay, of Kent, founded the family legacy company more than 40 … Continue reading

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Oracle’s new America’s Cup yacht flies on Airbus technology

Michael Franco Article source: http://newatlas.com/oracle-airbus-americas-cup-2017/47914/

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Boeing ramps up automation, innovation as it readies 737MAX

As Boeing prepares to deliver its first 737 MAX airplane and to boost production of single-aisle jets 12 percent — both by May — the Renton factory has geared up with additional refinements of its already humming manufacturing methods. Boeing … Continue reading

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Lack of parts grounding Marine aircraft | Military Press

At the end of 2016, the Marine Corps had 1,065 aircraft on flight lines around the world, ranging from small attack helicopters to C-130 transport planes. Of those, only 439 are considered ready to fly as is. The remaining aircraft, … Continue reading

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This Start-Up Has Raised Over $2M for Kids with Cancer in Just 5 Years

Image Source: Love Your Melon When Zachary Quinn and Brian Keller originally teamed up in a college entrepreneurship class back in 2012, they had no idea it would literally change their lives, let alone the lives of countless others. But here … Continue reading

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Spreading their wings

By Aaron Little Santa Rosa Press Gazette Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on Santa Rosa County nonprofit organizations that improve residents’ quality of life. MILTON — Northwest Florida Modelers Inc. seeks to expand the practice of radio-controlled … Continue reading

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