Judy26
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Location: NW PA
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Post by Judy26 on Jun 30, 2014 0:16:05 GMT
We all see the national and world news but I find local topics to be so interesting and varied. What's going on in your part of the world that the rest of us may not ever hear about?
Big news where I live:
1. The local SD is thinking of outsourcing the custodians and cafeteria workers to save money. BIG controversy here.
2. So much rain that we are having flash floods and road closings.
3. Everyone is waiting with bated breath to see which entry won first place in the Outhouse Race! (Some think it was fixed but I think they are full of crap.)
So whats new where you live?
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Post by lumo on Jun 30, 2014 0:30:57 GMT
Right now, one of the biggest local stories is regarding a teacher who went missing in late May. It's now being investigated as a homicide, and her boyfriend was just arrested in the past few days outside of Chicago.
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Post by MonkeysInk on Jun 30, 2014 0:34:14 GMT
From our area, a small plane flying banners had engine failure and landed on the highway, hitting a truck.
Turns out the pilot is my ex-FIL (he and my MIL are divorced). I keep hearing people talk about it and bite my tongue.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Jun 30, 2014 0:48:25 GMT
Doesn't seem to be much happening here. CBC for Calgary says that a bear was spotted in Cochrane, and that the near airport runway is open.
Super exciting stuff.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jun 30, 2014 0:50:17 GMT
Flooding and the rain
A man hit a horse last night and was killed.
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Post by nepean on Jun 30, 2014 0:55:38 GMT
Sadly the headline in todays Atlanta Journal Constitution was regarding the man who left his 22month old in his car all day  New information appears to be coming to light that is not looking good for the Dad and maybe even the Mom. |
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jun 30, 2014 0:59:56 GMT
Local drowning and car crash with multiple fatalities.
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Post by leannec on Jun 30, 2014 1:00:29 GMT
Doesn't seem to be much happening here. CBC for Calgary says that a bear was spotted in Cochrane, and that the new airport runway is open. Super exciting stuff. Yup, and we're gearing up for the Calgary Stampede!  Leanne |
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Post by *Shannon on Jun 30, 2014 1:06:45 GMT
Here are some headlines from my area:
- Aurora Police search for missing 6-year-old
- Hill Climb racer dies following crash on Pikes Peak summit
- Hot hitting helps Rockies snap losing streak against Brewers
- Rescue mission underway in Rocky Mountain National Park
- Freedom softball tourney brings games, tourism to Broomfield
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thecurleyque
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Post by thecurleyque on Jun 30, 2014 1:07:27 GMT
The local Special Olympics team won several gold medals at state
The local University choir served as backup singers for Ben Folds at a concert in Columbus
There was a glass show from the now closed local glass factory
2 of the 3 people charged in a murder that happened in May pled not guilty
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Post by lumo on Jun 30, 2014 1:08:01 GMT
Flooding and the rain A man hit a horse last night and was killed. The man or the horse? |
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Post by meridon on Jun 30, 2014 1:10:00 GMT
House explosion with one fatality about a half mile from my house (!) Some kind of domestic dispute.
Former AU football player died in a car crash
Man arrested in the child-left-in-car case is from Tuscaloosa, and wife is from Demopolis, AL so lots of local coverage.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 1:12:00 GMT
A man either jumped or fell from an overpass and was hit by a truck and died.
Two shootings which now may be related.
Still waiting for a new police chief.
Yeah, I hate this town.
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lippymans
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Post by lippymans on Jun 30, 2014 1:32:54 GMT
Our local news is about the LDS church excommunicating people and their responses, the Rainbow Gathering people dying and committing crimes, woman steals van with toddler inside and returns once she notices child, and a rally for the dog that a police officer shot.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jun 30, 2014 1:36:51 GMT
"The man or the horse?"
Both were killed.
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chendra
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Jun 27, 2014 16:58:50 GMT
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Post by chendra on Jun 30, 2014 1:40:38 GMT
An "arrogant, majestic cougar" is making a suburb nervous
Day care operators smoke medical marijuana in the house while the children in their care are present
There are so many cats at the local animal shelter that they can be adopted for the price of a license ($12.00)
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Post by NicL on Jun 30, 2014 1:41:15 GMT
Police are hunting for a homeless man suspected of murdering a woman early Saturday morning on her way to work
A family duped of $100,000 by a hacker is fighting his bank to refund the money
A football star has been sacked after a social media photo scandal. He had his $3 million contract torn up after posting a photo of himself "bubbling" or "doing a bubbler" after his team lost the game. "bubbling" is urinating in your own mouth which according to our paper has become a craze amongst youngsters. Seriously, who knew this was a thing now? Silly, silly boy. He had 2 previous warnings after misdemeanors involving alcohol.
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Post by stephofalltrades on Jun 30, 2014 1:41:17 GMT
In the past week: a 14 yo boy died in an ATV crash, a young man active in local community died in a fall from a bridge, several major car accidents, and there has been mass protest due to the contract of a long standing pediatrician not being renewed with the local hospital.
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Post by melanell on Jun 30, 2014 1:42:00 GMT
It's mostly schools & teachers on ours these days.
Which schools fell short of No Child Left behind, which schools exceeded state averages, which teachers may strike, which budgets have been agreed on, who is working without a contract and for how long, etc.
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Post by chlerbie on Jun 30, 2014 1:47:48 GMT
1) Our county is trying to get a license to have a marijuana dispensary since we voted in medical marijuana last year.
2) A man facing heroin charges tried to commit suicide by strangling himself in the back of the cruiser
3) Lots of talk about a pipeline coming through, which would cut through nine cities in the area--most people are really unhappy about the prospect
Those were the three headline stories today.
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Post by just PEAchy on Jun 30, 2014 1:52:36 GMT
A young father to be from our area was robbed and killed in Detroit. He was a truck driver and was making a delivery. It's so very sad.
There was a double murder in the next county and there was a 3 day manhunt for the murderers. The last one was caught earlier today.
I live in a small town and stories like these are very rare. We are all pretty shocked.
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jun 30, 2014 2:30:32 GMT
An "arrogant, majestic cougar" is making a suburb nervous Day care operators smoke medical marijuana in the house while the children in their care are present There are so many cats at the local animal shelter that they can be adopted for the price of a license ($12.00) Is the cougar a cat or a woman?  |
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mom2paige
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Jun 25, 2014 23:59:17 GMT
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Post by mom2paige on Jun 30, 2014 2:32:36 GMT
Definitely not flooding. We're in a water crises/drought. Just got word that we have to reduce water usage by 10%. First offense is 100% increase in our bill, 2nd is 200%, and then 300%.
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Post by MichyM on Jun 30, 2014 2:36:26 GMT
Right now its " Pot growers preparing for first wave of orders." "Thousands party at Seattle's Pride Parade." "Hope Solo returns to Reign FC."
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Post by tidegirl on Jun 30, 2014 2:37:50 GMT
The main headline was about how shoplifting is on the rise in our community. The rate of shoplifting is up while other types of property crime are down.
The other main headline was about the upcoming primary elections for local offices.
All the other articles were about local festivals and events.
Our local newspaper is not a heavyweight news source.
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Post by giatocj on Jun 30, 2014 2:41:28 GMT
It's Fiesta Time in Gloucester (MA), so the Greasy Pole and Seine Boat races are pretty big news in this area.
OH, and Aaron Hernandez (former NE Patriot) and all his murder indictments.
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Post by jlynnbarth on Jun 30, 2014 2:51:32 GMT
Ours are all Hoopfest related or Ironman related.
Both took place this weekend. Hoopfest in Spokane and Ironman in Couer D'alene, so tons of people and tons of revenue.
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caro
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Post by caro on Jun 30, 2014 2:55:55 GMT
I live just outside of Atlanta. There are always shooting and such but the big news is the toddler left in the car to die by dad may have been premeditated. Very sad.
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Laura
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Post by Laura on Jun 30, 2014 3:07:43 GMT
The feds are planning on bringing a bunch of the children from Mexico who have been confined in Arizona to the Dallas area and hope or plan to have families host them. I'm thinking about seriously talking to hubby about hosting a kid or two. Political POV aside, the kids need a place to go and people to love, encourage and help them.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 3:19:48 GMT
Boy's bike stolen, Denver Officer buys him new one
Missing 6-year-old found safely in Aurora
Friend holds woman's head above water during rescue
Denver Police investigate shooting
#BREAKING: Federal judge rules against Colorado sheriffs in their lawsuit against Governor Hickenloooper over his gun control laws.
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New information appears to be coming to light that is not looking good for the Dad and maybe even the Mom.
