PUBLIC SAFETY

Oct 26 2025CRIME

Southwick Police Gear Up for a Safer Future

In a move to prioritize safety, the Southwick Police Department is making a significant change to their firearms. The Finance Committee has given the green light to buy 40 new Glock semi-automatic pistols. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the current SIG Sauer P320s, which were f

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Oct 25 2025OPINION

Clarkston's EMS: A Tough Choice for Taxpayers

Clarkston, a small town with a population of around 7, 300, has long prided itself on its independent emergency medical services (EMS). For over a decade, residents have paid extra taxes to keep this service local, believing it ensures faster response times and better care. However, this commitment

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Maine's Red Flag Law: A Closer Look at the Facts

Maine's current yellow flag law, passed in 2019, allows police to take guns from people who might harm themselves or others. It's not perfect, but it's a start. The law wasn't used much at first, but that's not because it doesn't work. It's because people didn't know about it. The Lewiston shooting

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

A Dangerous Display: Live Fire Over Freeway Sparks Outrage

A recent live fire exercise at Camp Pendleton has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. During a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, an artillery shell exploded over Interstate 5, sending shrapnel flying and hitting two California Highway Patrol vehicles. Fortunately, no one was hu

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Oct 22 2025CRIME

A Man's Threat and a Gun at Atlanta Airport

A man from Georgia is in big trouble. He threatened to cause harm at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He even showed up with a powerful gun and lots of bullets. His name is Billy Joe Cagle. He is 49 years old. He has been in trouble with the law before. Cagle was talking to someone

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Live Fire Fiasco: When Military Celebrations Go Wrong

A big celebration for the U. S. Marine Corps turned into a mess. The plan was to have a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, but things didn't go as expected. The Marines wanted to fire artillery rounds from M777 Howitzers, which are used in wars like Afghanistan and Ukraine. They said it woul

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Oct 18 2025CRIME

Cincinnati's Police Chief: What's Happening?

Cincinnati's Police Chief, Teresa Theetge, has recently hired a lawyer. This move comes as rumors swirl about her possible replacement. The lawyer, Steve Imm, confirmed he's representing Theetge but couldn't share more details. Imm is also involved in a lawsuit by the former Fire Chief against the c

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Oct 17 2025CRIME

A Journalist's Cars Blown Up in Italy

In the early hours of Friday, a loud blast shook the quiet town of Pomezia, just outside of Rome. The target? Two cars owned by a well-known Italian journalist and his family. The journalist, Sigfrido Ranucci, quickly shared the news on social media, stating that the explosion was caused by a bomb p

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Oct 12 2025BUSINESS

Flint's Bold Move to Boost First Responders: A Closer Look

Flint, Michigan, is making a big move to improve its public safety team. The city just got a huge $1. 5 million grant. This money is meant to help hire more first responders and keep the ones they already have. It's also for training and better tools. The grant will pay for sign-on bonuses to attra

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Mosquito Alert: New Virus Found in Atlantic County

In a recent discovery, health officials in Atlantic County found that mosquitoes in the area carry a virus called Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV). This news came out on a Wednesday, revealing that the sample was taken from Morris Avenue in Egg Harbor Township. The sample was collected on October 1 and

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