Residents near 6401 Washington Street are dealing today with the disruption of a broken water main. According to the City of Hollywood’s official website , a 6-inch water line has ruptured, and emergency repairs are currently underway. Due to the damage, locals may find themselves with little to no water pressure, prompting officials to issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the affected area. The notice, published in the early hours, remains in effect until further notice. The advisory compels nearby residents to boil their water to ensure it is safe to drink, a routine put into effect to potentially...

A 61-year-old Coos Bay resident, Willard Verdell Cowan, has been condemned to a 25-year sentence in a federal penitentiary following his conviction for sexually exploiting a minor. The sentence, handed down yesterday, also includes a lifelong term of supervised release, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. With the weight of this judgment, the deep vulnerabilities that can be leveraged by those who intend to prey on the innocent are brought to the fore. Delving into the heart of this bleak narrative, court documents reveal a harrowing tale wherein Cowan approached a minor victim...

After decades of mystery and speculation that enveloped the small community of Grand Isle, a pivotal chapter closed as Patricia Tito received a life sentence for the 1984 murder of Lester Rome, her former boyfriend and a local lounge owner. As reported by WGNO , Tito, now 60 years old, entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder yesterday. Despite initial challenges that prevented the case’s resolution, including the inability to locate Rome’s body for years, recent developments helped to bring forward this long overdue justice. In an unexpected turn, his remains were found in a well in north Louisiana in...

The fate of Jacksonville’s Laura Street Trio redevelopment hangs in the balance as the city has decided to permanently end negotiations with SouthEast Development Group, the project’s developer. This decision marks a significant impasse in the years-long endeavor to revitalize the historic buildings in downtown Jacksonville. According to a statement obtained by Jax Daily Record , the city is also moving to refile a foreclosure lawsuit over $800,000 in unpaid fines for municipal code violations, signaling a profound deterioration of the relationship between the city and SouthEast Development Group. To still to move forward, SouthEast Development Group has redirected its...

In an incident that sounds like a plot straight out of a comedy, four individuals from Los Angeles County have found themselves in hot water after their bear-y deceptive stunt was uncovered. According to KTLA , the group, which involved Ruben Tamrazian, 26, Ararat Chirkinian, 39, Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, all from Glendale, and Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, of Valley Village, staged bear attacks on luxury vehicles to file fraudulent insurance claims totaling over $141,000. While initial insurance claims described bear-induced havoc on a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost and two Mercedes vehicles, investigators detected a scheme with the help of a biologist...

The holiday season in New York City brings with it a flurry of activity and nowhere is this buzz more tangible than at the array of holiday markets opening up around the city. According to PIX11 , today marks the opening of the Union Square Holiday Market, a festive fixture that will surely draw both locals and tourists to its assemblage of over 185 vendors located at 14th Street and Broadway. The market kicks off today and will run through December 23, save for a pause on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, offering shoppers a diverse mix of gifts from local...

Residents of the Sterling Lane area experienced disruption yesterday when Columbus Police were called to the scene of a shooting. According to a statement released by the Columbus Division of Police , the incident occurred in the 3200 block of Sterling Ln., prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement. Following the dispatch, patrol officers arrived and located the victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds. After being taken to a local area hospital, the victim now faces a future carrying the weight of survival and recovery. The police have yet to announce any suspects in the case and are continuing...

The San Carlos Apache Tribe has recently been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of the Watch Fire incident this past July. The declaration, which comes after an October 4 presidential authorization, offers a financial lifeline to those tribal members whose jobs were swept away by the flames, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) . This federal aid will benefit those who found themselves jobless due to the disaster but doesn’t extend to individuals who are eligible for regular unemployment benefits. Under the FEMA-4833-DR declaration, a range of circumstances are catered for, including those who...

The holiday season in New Braunfels will officially begin with the annual lighting of downtown and the arrival of Santa Claus, an event that invites the community to gather at Main Plaza for a dazzling display of lights and festivities next Friday. The city is buzzing as streets around Main Plaza are scheduled to close at 4:30 pm, with the celebration set to start at 5:45 pm, featuring performances by American Dance Co. and the local Community Band, providing a cheerful backdrop to the evening’s main attractions. According to an announcement on the City Of New Braunfels website , Mayor...

In a move that cements the Milwaukee County’s financial trajectory, County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson have given the green light to the 2025 County Budget, which aims to steadily build a future of financial sustainability. In Crowley’s words, expressed in a Milwaukee County news release, “This budget continues the County’s track record of sound, responsible budgeting, while keeping in mind the investments needed to provide the level of service that residents and families expect.” Honoring the unanimous decision by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the approved budget reflects a deep-seated commitment to maintaining services...