My new flame turns heads Aug 28, 2007
While sitting in my car at the car wash, a woman walked by and said, "I like your car."That never happened when I drove my Buick Century. Speaking of Buicks, Kingsburg resident Stefani Ogami e-mailed about recently donating her Buick Park Avenue to charity. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Crash victims identified Aug 25, 2007
The 1991 Buick Century she was driving gently swept off the road, just barely breaking gravel and struck a guardrail, Vonada said. The sedan then rolled several times, ultimately landing in a ravine facing west. (Helena Independent Record)
Sheriff's Report: Aug. 10 - Aug. 19 Aug 24, 2007
Thursday, Aug. 16 11:16 p.m.: Helen Pratt, 93, Boone, ran her 2000 Buick Century into the side of the Rolfe's building at 1773 219th Lane, Boone, causing minor damage. No injuries were reported. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Red flames spark desire for a new car Aug 21, 2007
After what seemed like Ice Years driving a 2000 Buick Century, I now have that new-car smell in my nostrils. But it's not the $51,995 M Roadster. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Wreck kills one, injures 18 Aug 17, 2007
GARDEN CITY - A Franklin woman was killed and 18 people were injured Wednesday when a Buick Century collided with a sheriff's office van carrying inmates. Barbara Blanchard, 64, of Franklin, died in the crash, which happened just east of Louisiana 3215 on the U.S. 90 service road. (New Iberia, LA)
Athlete spotlight: Daniel Dhers Aug 15, 2007
A: I bought a 2007 Honda Fit in Argentina, a Honda Civic in Venezuela but then sold it, and I upgraded from my '95 Buick Century to a Chrysler Sebring here in the States. I also got a fancy cell phone and a watch, and hopefully I'll get a house by the end of the year. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Thompson's red truck parked, for now Aug 12, 2007
Today, Thompson's old truck sits exposed to the elements in Ruth Thompson's leafy backyard, next to the carport where she parks her silver Buick Century. The Chevy's odometer reads 159,797. (Los Angeles Times)
Police: Major drug ring broken up in Covington Aug 11, 2007
Officers raided the residence and recovered a number of items, including 3 oz s of marijuana and a 1987 Buick Century. Arrested were. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Man living in car since '00 upsets city Aug 10, 2007
Graham acknowledged that he watches TV, listens to music and sometimes sleeps in his blue, 1989 Buick Century. The car is parked on a concrete slab, mostly covered by a large, blue tarp that is secured with bricks and cinder blocks. (Albany Times Union)
Buick ties Lexus in ranking Aug 10, 2007
In a photo provided by the General Motors Corp., a 2004 Buick Century is shown. Buick tied with Lexus as the highest-ranking brand in a closely watched study of vehicle dependability, marking the first time in 12 years that Lexus has shared the top award, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
J.D. Power dependability rankings by vehicle category Aug 10, 2007
Winner: Buick Century. Runners-up: Buick Regal, Mercury Sable. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Crime Report Aug 3, 2007
Dana Louise Oxendine, 32, of Stone Road, said her son Christopher drove the Explorer out of the back yard and hit one neighbor's Nissan pickup and another neighbor's Buick Century, the report said. The report estimated damage to the Nissan at 800 and to the Buick at 600. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
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DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 1990 Buick Century Custom Sedan 4Dr. VIN # 1G4AH54N3L6436595. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Train strikes car trapped on tracks, killing man Jul 26, 2007
Jerry Welfare's 2002 Buick Century was crossing the tracks Tuesday morning when the crossing arms came down, trapping him on the rails, Davis said. A 50-car train hit the vehicle, sending it across four lanes of traffic. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
89-year-old taken to hospital after train collision Jul 25, 2007
"Jerry Welfare of Bramble Lane was taken to the Regional Medical Center to be treated. Investigators were unsure Tuesday afternoon if the injuries Welfare suffered were serious."We do know that he sustained some injuries, but we don't know the extent," Davis said.The collision happened at about 10:08 a.m. as Welfare turned from Magnolia onto the Peasley Street crossing. Welfare's 2002 Buick Century was struck with such force that it crossed the four lanes of Magnolia Street and stopped on the... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Harrison County Sheriff Department Accidents Report Jul 24, 2007
In the report filed by Chief Deputy Pat Sears, Leonard stated that he had been traveling east in a 1999 Buick Century when several deer ran onto the roadway and he was unable to avoid striking one of them. Damage estimate for the car was $3,500. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Former UA Star Linebacker Dies At 56 Jul 24, 2007
Adkison said the other driver in a 1998 Buick Century failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign, entered the intersection and struck Rhodes. The former Arkansas linebacker was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:48 p.m. Sunday. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Beyonce fans dance, sing for tickets Jul 19, 2007
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Elderly Woman Robbed In Dallas Church Parking Lot Jul 9, 2007
He sped off in her 2000 Buick Century with her purse and wallet inside. "It had a social security card, Medicare, MasterCard, check book, the whole works," she said. (CBS 11, TX)
Sex crime suspect found in Ripon Jul 8, 2007
Tuesday morning, an officer was checking a motel on Parallel Avenue that usually is patronized by locals, when he noticed a green Buick Century with one North Carolina license plate and the other plate missing, said Sgt. Ed Ormonde. When the officer ran the number, it turned up as possibly stolen. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Delaware child abuse suspect captured in California Jul 6, 2007
A license tag check on the 1999 Buick Century revealed that the tag had been stolen out of North Carolina. When officers knocked on Karpov's door and asked which vehicle was his, he pointed to the Buick, Ormonde said. (Newsday -- State)
Attempted Traffic Stop Leads To Police Chase Jul 3, 2007
A little after 9 a.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a 1999 Buick Century at Stewart Road and Chandler Ave. for running a stop sign. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. (FOX19.com, OH)
Three local teens escape serious injury when car hits tree and rolls over Jun 26, 2007
Virginia S. Janovich, 57, 435 Gallatin St., New Haven, struck a deer with a 2002 Buick Century on Epworth Road about four miles south of Carmi around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. Krista P. Hicks, 22, Harrisburg, struck a deer with a 2003 Honda Accord on Illinois 1 a few miles south of Carmi around 2:20 p.m. Friday. (Carmi Times, IL)
Traffic stop nets drug charges Jun 22, 2007
Milam County Deputy Kindale Pittman stopped a 2000 Buick Century passenger car on a traffic violation on US 190 at 1:35 Tuesday morning. According to the Sheriff's Department report, Pittman said he found the driver to be acting extremely nervous. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Driving small doesnt mean less safe Jun 20, 2007
Remarkably, thats heavier than a 1986 Ford Taurus or Buick Century. These numbers show todays small cars arent the flyweight deathtraps many consumers suppose. (MSNBC -- Business)
Woman dies, 3 injured in crash Jun 20, 2007
Suzette M. Bruun was operating a 1987 Buick Century south on Buckhorn Road, approaching the intersection with County Highway C, when she failed to stop for a stop sign. The vehicle collided with a vehicle operated by Debra S. Mueller, 49, of Fox Lake. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Five Vehicle Jun 16, 2007
A female driver of a white Buick Century with an Alabama tag reportedly drove into on-coming traffic on Church Street right in front of Ingles around 8:40 a.m. ... The Trail Blazer was struck on the side and the Buick Century came to a stop after hitting the Chevrolet Z-71 head on. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Cause of Wednesday's fire determined: "An electrical malfunction" Jun 16, 2007
The vehicles were a 1999 Buick Century and a 1996 Chevrolet S10. "Unfortunately both vehicles were consumed," Knight said. (Boone Today, IA)
Garage fire breaks out in Boone Wednesday morning Jun 15, 2007
Two vehicles owned by the Bakers were lost in the fire, including a 1999 Buick Century and a 1996 Chevrolet S10. Dan Baker said both vehicles had insurance on them and they should be covered. (Boone Today, IA)
Dark Side of Alberta Oil Boom: Renters, Hockey-Hungry Kids Get Left Behind Jun 11, 2007
Soaring rent is forcing her to share meals with friends, cut back on driving her 1998 Buick Century and consider taking in a roommate. There just aren't cheaper places to rent,'' she said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Two gas stations in Scranton robbed Jun 7, 2007
Surveillance cameras showed the robber fled in a silver four-door Buick Century or Regal. No information was available at press time about the Uni-Mart robbery, how many people were in the store or how much money was taken. (Scranton Times, PA)
Agents make several drug seizures at ports Jun 3, 2007
Four people were arrested at the Douglas Port of Entry between May 27 and May 30, including a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, both of whom allegedly tried to smuggle marijuana into the U.S. in Buick Century cars. The teenagers, both identified as residents of Sonora, Mexico, were arrested on consecutive days. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Belmond woman injured in accident near Nevada Jun 2, 2007
According to Story County Sheriff's Office, Ida Verhelst was driving a Buick Century north on 620th Street when she stopped at the stop sign before pulling into the median of the highway shortly before 11:30 a.m. ... The Buick Century and the Pontiac Grand Am are estimated to be total losses. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Three injured in crash; one person in serious condition Jun 1, 2007
DownTown Dru wrote on May 31, 2007 8:34 PM:" Well, you should always assume that someone is going to run a red light... that's just good defensive driving. I witnessed a elderly blue hair lady blow a stale red in front of the west side Wal-Mert last week in her ubiquitous white Buick Century. Back home in the dirty south they program the lights so the other side doesn't turn green for about 5 seconds, because running red lights is the norm. We have no such protective delays here in our fair... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Working poor take biggest hit from gas prices May 29, 2007
Last month, Couleecap helped pay for car repairs and maintenance on her 1992 Buick Century. I ve always had a car, Bakken said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Indians great Feller: Hero on and off the field May 29, 2007
Feller was driving his new '41 Buick Century to Chicago that day to meet Indians general manager Cy Slapnicka at the Palmer House Hotel to sign a contract for the '42 season. Traveling on Route 6, Feller had the radio, a luxury item for cars in the 1930s and '40s, turned on as he rolled through Quad Cities toward the Iowa-Illinois border. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Public safety log May 24, 2007
The car, a 1992 Buick Century, was towed. A woman riding in the front seat had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear and was arrested. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Clay County Sheriff's Report May 12, 2007
Apparently a 2003 Buick Century, driven by 78 year old Mary J. McCollum was backing from a parking spot at the Louisville Post Office, didn't see a 2003 Chevrolet Pick up truck driven by 76 year old Cora J. Ballard and collided with the Ballard vehicle. No injuries, no citations issued. (Flora Daily Clay County Advocate-Press, IL)
Polk Co. auto-bus crash kills Clarks teen May 11, 2007
COLUMBUS Sixteen-year-old Jenna M. Trotter, of Clarks, was killed Wednesday when the 1983 Buick Century she was driving collided with a school bus in Polk County, according to a report from the Nebraska State Patrol. Trotter was traveling northbound on the Polk blacktop road when, according to reports, she failed to stop at a stop sign at Highway 92. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Lawmen staying mum on identity of murder suspects May 8, 2007
The gunmen abandoned their car, a black Buick Century, after the shootings, but investigators aren't saying who the vehicle is registered to. No arrests have been made. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Murder suspect charged May 8, 2007
Chavis, 25, Locklear, 24, and Oxendine, 25, were in the yard when a black Buick Century pulled up and two men armed with handguns got out. Chavis and Locklear were shot multiple times. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
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The properties are an Olathe Chipper, Model 986; 2000 Buick Century, 1987 Ford F150, 1993 Chevy Astro, 1999 Ford Victoria and 6500 Watt Generator. Item 14 are the recommended amendments to the No Smoking ordinance. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Mason City man found May 6, 2007
The family said the car a tan, four-door, 2003 Buick Century had a full tank of fuel when Giehl disappeared. Because Giehl is an avid fisherman, his family was concerned that he might have gone to a pond, river, or lake to fish and were asking people near Lincoln, Metamora, Springlake, Chandlerville, Powerton, Mineral Springs, the Pekin Lagoon, and Clinton to be on the lookout for him. (Pekin Times, IL)
2 killed, 1 hurt in Ralph Swamp ambush May 5, 2007
Branch said Chavis, Locklear and Oxendine were standing in the yard when a black Buick Century drove up to the mobile home and two men inside the car began firing with a handguns. Chavis and Locklear were each struck multiple times, Branch said. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
More of this story May 5, 2007
This is your cousin, a little Buick Century, begging you - please, oh please - signal your intent. Turn on that beautiful flashing light, and I ll get out of your way. (Quincy Patriot Ledger, MA)
Possible Arson Case Involves Missing Lakewood Mom Apr 16, 2007
Davis said Jewett might be driving a green 1998 Buick Century with Colorado license plate 641-KNG.. Additional Resources. (CBS 4, CO)
Car crashes into vacant home Apr 14, 2007
The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper said he believes the driver may have become unconscious before veering off the road at about 40 mph and hitting the columns with a blue 1994 Buick Century. The unidentified woman was eastbound on Jackson Street when she veered off the road and into the support columns on what is believed to be a vacant house, Trooper Jesse Hunt said. (Pensacola News Journal)
Easter weekend ends with back-to-back auto accidents Apr 12, 2007
This incident involved two cars with six occupants in a 2005 Dodge Neon and one occupant in a 1999 Buick Century. According to Cordova's report, the accident occurred when the Century's driver, Brenda Holley Hawkins, 55, failed to yield the right of way while crossing the bypass west to east at St. Francis Circle. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Thursday's police report Apr 6, 2007
A 1981 Buick Century was stolen. n A grand larceny was reported on the 1000 block of Highway 49. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
16-year-old girl killed outside chaperoned house party Mar 26, 2007
But she decided to go to a chaperoned house party on Friday night with girlfriends to celebrate her driver's license and the purchase of a Buick Century with her part-time wages. As she was sitting in her car after the party broke up around 11 p.m. a spray of gunfire blasted the street. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Man rescued from burning car Mar 21, 2007
Green went to help Burnette, who was unable to open the doors of his 1995 Buick Century and flames were beginning to spread from the car s engine toward the interior of the car. Green used a flashlight to break out a window and pulled Burnette out of the car. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Police officer rescues man from burning car Mar 20, 2007
Green went to help Burnett, who was unable to open the doors of his 1995 Buick Century. The front end of Burnette's car had caught on fire and flames were beginning to spread toward the interior of the car. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
A pint-size hero:Girl, 6, calls 911 for help after mom injured in hit-and-run crash Mar 12, 2007
On Thursday, curled up beside her mother on a couch at a relative's home, Chelcie shows the only injury she suffered when a man accused of driving drunk T-boned her mother's Buick Century on March 3 - a red scratch on her index finger. Chelcie's mother, Alyson Deschaine, 29, of Green Valley Drive, wasn't so lucky, suffering eight broken ribs and a nasty cut on her head in the accident. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Deputies on trail of burglary suspect Mar 6, 2007
Both men have been seen in a white 1993 Buick Century with the tag SZH-3468. The car has a royal blue interior, three wire rim hub caps, and a trailer hitch. (Herald Sun)
Ask the Auto Doctor Mar 3, 2007
Dear Doctor: I own a 2003 Buick Century with 120,000 mostly highway miles. Should I change the transmission fluid and if so is the flush better than dropping the pan and filter change. (Helena Independent Record)
Coral Springs High student dies after being hit by car Mar 2, 2007
Casseus apparently walked into the path of a 1997 Buick Century that was heading north on Riverside Drive, police said. The driver of the Century, Coral Springs resident Santiago Hirzel, 53, also of the 3800 block of Riverside Drive, was not injured. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Broward teen hit by car, killed Mar 2, 2007
Eberson was hit by a northbound 1997 Buick Century. There was no crosswalk in the area, Maslan said. (The Miami Herald)
Frank Elder: Swap Shop host is a bargain Feb 17, 2007
Car he drives: 2000 gold Buick Century. Favorite television personality: Jay Leno. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Better Designed Roadway Intersections Can Boost Older Drivers' Performance Feb 16, 2007
The test car was a 2004 Buick Century, typical of the vehicles driven by older adults. During the road course, instruments collected data on the car's stability and speed and cameras recorded the drivers' head movements. (Science Daily)
Rock Spring teen charged with misdemeanor vehicular homicide Feb 14, 2007
Burnette said at the time that Homen turned his Toyota Celica north onto U.S. 27 from Bicentennial Trail into the path of a southbound Buick Century driven by Robert Ward, 81, of LaFayette. Ward s 79-year-old wife, Norma Jean, was riding in the car and died from injuries sustained in the accident. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
7 taken to hospital after wreck Feb 11, 2007
According to the department's incident report, a 2004 Dodge Intrepid driven by Shaftney Jones of Sunflower County collided with a 2003 Buick Century driven by Gladys Bolden of Washington County. Jones and Bolden each had four passengers in their automobiles at the time of the collision. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Council considers new ideas for Alva Feb 7, 2007
Wade said he would use a 1993 Buick Century four-door capable of hauling a maximum of three passengers per trip. Fees for in-town service would be $5. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Helping hands were a 'godsend' Feb 4, 2007
"Jim Ricci, another person who works with his hands, stopped by to help Barthauer, even though he doesn't know him.Ricci, who owns a roofing company in Eustis, chainsawed a tree that pinned Barthauer's Buick Century. Only then could they back the car out."It still runs," Barthauer said.Ricci also helped out with Hurricane Charlie cleanup in 2004."Florida's been good to me, and I just wanted to help out the people. I didn't come here to make money," he said. "I've never seen any devastation like... (Florida Today)
Jefferson City man killed in accident Jan 30, 2007
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado driven westbound in the eastbound lanes by Jeffrey T. Newman, 33, Jefferson City, struck head-on a 1998 Buick Century driven eastbound by Zachary Baker, 19, Lebanon, Ill. Newman was pronounced dead at the scene by medicolegal investigator, Wendell Payne. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Police: 2 Men Rob Omaha Bank Jan 27, 2007
It was a white, four-door Buick Century, police said. The vehicle had been reported stolen on Friday, and it was soon found abandoned just blocks from the bank. (7 KETV Omaha)
