Cops say Bennington man set fire to wife's home for insurance moneyBENNINGTON — Bennington police say a member of the fire department charged with setting fire to his wife's home twice wanted to get enough insurance money to pay for surgery so she could become pregnant.Thailand offers tourists free insuranceThailand is continuing to offer insurance coverage worth $10,000 to anyone harmed in riots and demonstrations as it seeks to attract tourists scared off by political turmoil, officials say. Other carrots range from a waiver on all visa fees to discounts on... Insurance - Tourism - Thailand - Asia - Travel and TourismThailand offers tourists free insuranceThailand is continuing to offer insurance coverage worth $10,000 to anyone harmed in riots and demonstrations as it seeks to attract tourists scared off by political turmoil, officials say.Lobbyists at odds on terms of Iowa dental insuranceA proposal would open the door for dentists to charge patients as much as they like for services that insurance won’t cover, insurance lobbyists believe.Raise your insurance deductible to save money: a smart move?You can save money by raising your insurance deductible. But make sure your emergency fund can handle the unexpected.Insurance premiums hike for firms on flood-hit Carlisle estateBusinesses hit by flooding on Carlisle’s Willowholme industrial estate are facing a big hike in insurance costs, it has been revealed.Social NotesRomulus Women's Club will have a St. Joseph's Day Table beginning at 6:30 p. m. today in Banchetti by Rizzo's. Joanne Conboy is chairwoman and Sandy Preziuso is cochair. Proceeds of a theme auction will benefit People of the Night.Andy's verdict: Don't bother with a casino nowThe idea that would not die – a casino in Flint - is back once again. But as always, it’s only back in that “might happen someday in the far distant future if the stars align, pigs fly and the Lions win the Super Bowl” sort of way.ELECTION 2010: Wayne County Commission seats up in NovemberFour Wayne County Commission seats representing Downriver communities will be on the ballot in the Nov. 2 election.IDA bashes NYSEG parent for ceasing electrical upgradesWATERLOO - New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (NYSEG) is cutting plans for electrical upgrades to the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, according to a statement today from the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (IDA).BRIEFLIESReaders can sign up for e-mails, Facebook, Twitter Those who enjoy reading The News-Herald Newspapers online can sign up for a free weekly e-mail newsletter containing links to all of the top stories.
