The ongoing tussle between the Board of Douglas County Commissioners, the Douglas County Sheriff, and the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics of Colorado has escalated as the officials from Douglas County have appealed against the findings of the state’s unfair labor practices investigation, as reported by Douglas County . The labor board had previously...
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Mentor Honors Veterans and Prepares for Civic Meetings, Senior Scams and Flag Retirement in Focus
Mentor residents commemorated Veterans Day at the Mentor Municipal Cemetery Memorial Promenade, with special thanks to keynote speaker Cynthia Parsons from Wounded Warriors, as the City of Mentor officials reported . Those who missed the ceremony can still view it on YouTube, ensuring the community’s acts of remembrance and honor reach beyond just those who...
UPDATE: Missing 79-Year-Old Milwaukee Woman with Dementia Found Safe, Community’s Vigilance Celebrated
Irena Kaminska, a 79-year-old woman with dementia who had been missing since early Tuesday morning, was found safe. The Milwaukee Police Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice issued a Silver Alert after Kaminska was last seen on foot around 4:15 a.m. in the 800 block of North 25th Street, as The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported....
Nevada Transportation Department Seeks Public Input on HOV Lanes Through New Survey
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking community feedback through a new survey aimed at evaluating the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Southern Nevada. Public input could be pivotal in shaping the HOV system’s functionality and its impact on travel and safety within the state. NDOT spokesperson Kelsey McFarland explained, “This survey marks...
Fathom Holdings Inc. Acquires Scottsdale’s My Home Group to Boost Southwest Presence
In a strategic move to cement its presence in the Southwest, Fathom Holdings Inc. of North Carolina has snapped up Scottsdale’s My Home Group, reported by both Phoenix Business Journal and HousingWire . This acquisition brings a significant 2,200 agents under the expanding umbrella of Fathom Holdings, a company intent on enhancing its operational footprint....
Dallas Police Charge Two Teenagers with Murder in Ambush of Man Changing Tire
Two teenagers, including a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, have been arrested and charged with the murder of 22-year-old Alexis Fernando Estrada Zambrano in Dallas. According to FOX 4 News , on Oct. 26, Zambrano was attempting to change a flat tire on Dilido Road in Old East Dallas when the incident occurred. An arrest warrant...
Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest Recalls 80,000 Pounds of Kirkland Signature Butter from Costco in Texas for Undisclosed Milk Allergen
Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC has recalled around 80,000 pounds of Costco’s Kirkland Signature butter due to a missing milk allergen disclaimer on the packaging. FOX 26 Houston reports that the voluntary recall includes both salted and unsalted varieties, with more than 79,000 pounds of butter distributed in Texas. The absence of the standard “Contains...
St. Louis County Honors SAR K9 Ted’s Legacy Following His Passing from Bone Cancer
The community of St. Louis County is mourning the loss of a beloved Search and Rescue (SAR) canine, Ted, who passed away at the age of 11 from an aggressive form of bone cancer. Ted, a valued member of the St Louis County Rescue Squad , was remembered for his dedication to service and his...
Mentor Police Department Hosts “Preventing Senior Scams” Seminar at Mentor Senior Center
To arm the elder community against deceit, the Mentor Police Department is stepping forward with a timely seminar titled “Preventing Senior Scams.” This event is set to unfold at the Mentor Senior Center, located at 8484 Munson Road, at 10:00 AM tomorrow. The presentation cues into an ever-present need: to actively educate seniors about the...
US Skies Over Haiti Turn Into Dangerous Flight Zone: Spirit & JetBlue Jets Hit By Gunfire, Prompting FAA Ban Consideration
The skies above Haiti have become perilous pathways for US airlines as both Spirit Airlines and JetBlue flights encountered gunfire in separate incidents. A Spirit Airlines jet, en route to Haiti from Fort Lauderdale, was forced to make an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic after sustaining damage from gunfire. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...