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Upper Chichester Township, PA

The Quick Historian

UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of neglecting his mother, who was found in distressing conditions, lying in soiled sheets stuck to her bed.

Woman found dead and "fused" to bed, son arrested

Los Angeles, CA

Saint Louis, MO

CJ Coombs

Dave’s Hot Chicken started as street food in 2017 in a parking lot in Los Angeles by founders and friends, Arman Oganesyan, professionally trained chef, Dave Kopushyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, who came to realize their dream. Their first location opened in 2018 in East Hollywood.

Dave's Hot Chicken hit Kansas City last year: it's going to heat up St. Louis soon

Buffalo, NY

What's Going On

Buffalo, N.Y. – A former office manager has admitted to embezzling over $700,000 from her employer over a period of more than seven years, as disclosed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Office Manager's Shocking Embezzlement: Former Employee Admits to Stealing Over $700,000

Portland, OR

An unidentified person in Southeast Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood is lucky to be alive after they climbed a PGE tower to take a selfie, possibly touched a 57,000-volt power line and fell 40 feet into bushes along railroad tracks near Sellwood Riverfront Park on Wednesday, firefighters said. The dramatic events...

Selfie-Seeker Falls 40 Feet From OR Power Tower After Electrocution — and Survives

Elyria, OH

CLEVELAND, Ohio – An Elyria grandmother died when an ambulance struck her in the parking lot of an apartment complex, authorities said. Carol Pitzer, 74, lived at Riverview Plaza Apartment, 310 East Ave., for several years. A LifeCare ambulance with three paramedics on board responded to the complex for a different incident at about 3 p.m. Monday.

‘Everyone Is in Shock’: Elyria Grandmother Dies After Being Hit by Ambulance

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

Bridgewater, MA

Morristown Minute

Supreme Court Asked To Consider Whether Parents Can Record IEP Meetings. Appeals Court Decision Challenges Public Recording Rights in Private Settings. In a significant legal decision emanating from Massachusetts, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled against Scott and Roxanne Pitta, parents who sought to record a Google Meet IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting for their child with the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. The court's January 4, 2024, decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over First Amendment rights in settings that are not unequivocally public.

Parents Denied Right to Record IEP Meeting in First Amendment Case

Branford, CT

Josh LaBella – New Haven Register, Conn. May 15—BRANFORD — A fire at a North Main Street business on Wednesday afternoon sent one person to the hospital, officials said. Branford Fire Chief Tom Mahoney said the fire was located at 180 North Main St., the address for Final Finish, a car detailing service. He said the blaze was reported by the an employee there.

Firefighters Battle Autobody Shop in Branford (CT)

Waterford, WI

The Journal Times, Racine, Wisc. May 15—WATERFORD — Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann has resigned following a nearly two-year tenure that was punctuated by budget cuts and firehouse manpower shortages. Hafemann’s resignation Monday comes less than a week after Village Board members approved a fire department restructuring plan...

Waterford (WI) Fire Chief Quits After Fire/EMS Split; Public Demands Answers

Courtland, MS

Karla Marie Speaks

On December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a road in Courtland, Mississippi, engulfed in flames with burns covering 98% of her body. She had been doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire in a horrific attack. Despite whispering a name that sounded like "Eric" or "Derrick" to first responders, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unknown. Jessica’s simple trip to the gas station ended in her tragic death.

10-Year-Old Cold Case | Burned Alive: The Chilling Mystery of Jessica Chambers' Unsolved Murder

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

New York City, NY

Chicago Star Media

New York City is the world's wealthiest city in 2024, according to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest . Cities Report , which reveals an impressive growth in millionaire populations. The Bay Area follows closely in second place, while Tokyo and Singapore also secured top spots.

These are the world’s wealthiest cities in 2024

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

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South Orange, NJ

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - In a startling revelation from the office of U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, 77-year-old Janis Miller of South Orange, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, accused of pilfering more than $1 million in federal benefits designated for her deceased aunt. The indictment marks a significant development in a case that stretches over two decades.

NJ Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1M in Federal Benefits

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Feds Called In To Help Investigate Kennewick (WA) Warehouse Fire Still Burning After 10 Days

Annette Cary – Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.) May 2—What may be the largest structure fire in Tri-Cities history is continuing to burn 10 days after it...

Feds Called In To Help Investigate Kennewick (WA) Warehouse Fire Still Burning After 10 Days

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