James J. Hughes Jr., a former major general in the Ohio National Guard who led the response during the Lucasville prison riot died Dec. 19 at a Dublin retirement facility. Hughes, who was also public safety director and city attorney for the city of Columbus in the late 1960s and early 1970s, was 87 years […]
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — A total of 12 citations were issued at a driving under the influence/ driver’s license checkpoint in National City Saturday night, authorities said. According to the National City Police Department (NCPD), deputies conducted the checkpoint at 100-200 Mile of Cars Way from 6:30-11 p.m. Woman killed after SUV plummets from I-805 […]
Dec. 31—The U.S. Forest Service has released a comprehensive plan for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, marking a milestone for a route established in 2009 but used by hikers for decades prior. The Forest Service, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released the document mid-December, outlining a vision for the trail and providing management, […]
A mobile fire group from the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine shot down a Russian cruise missile using small arms during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on 29 December. Source: The National Guard of Ukraine Details: After detecting a target moving towards Kyiv, the National Guard personnel opened fire from […]
Three drivers were cited and face possibly thousands of dollars in restitution after going off-road in protected Death Valley National Park and getting stuck, park officials said Friday. On Dec. 22, a rented Porsche and a pickup hired against park commands to retrieve it both got stuck; and on Wednesday, a man drove a BMW […]
SEBRING − A Sebring couple has fallen victim to a nationwide swatting spree targeting Republican lawmakers. James and Joni Lovato − already terrified after Sebring Police swarmed their home in response to a false alarm call on Nov. 19 − were watching TV around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in their Kentucky Avenue home when police showed […]
Ivan Vyhivskyi, Chief of the National Police of Ukraine, has stated that the police are responsible for security within the country and are already involved to the maximum degree as part of the Security and Defence Forces, responding to a proposal to mobilise 100,000 law enforcement officers. Source: Vyhivskyi in an interview with Ukrainski Novyny […]
Birds came out to greet visitors at the National Aviary’s Holiday Late Night event. Guests got to see flamingos, red siskins and more as the aviary showcased its lights and entertainment. A list of events is planned this week at the aviary. “It’s neat to be able to see the birds at night and to […]
Some places are off limits to everyone, even James Bond. Pierce Brosnan (“GoldenEye,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Mamma Mia!”) has to go to court in Wyoming after being accused of “foot travel in a thermal area” at Yellowstone National Park on Nov. 1. The Irish actor has been ordered to appear in court in the matter next […]
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has put into circulation up to 10,000 commemorative 10 UAH Archangel Michael silver coins, the NBU reported on Facebook on Dec. 26. The coin is made of 999 fine silver and weighs 31.1 g (one troy ounce). Read also: Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers projects accelerated GDP growth for 2025-2026 […]
Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, has said that 20% of Russia’s fleet has been destroyed. Source: Danilov in an interview with Voice of America Quote: “Of course, we would like to have a much better situation regarding the liberation of our territories. But in parallel with this process, […]
Gas prices continue to fall in Pennsylvania, but the same can’t be said for the national average. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania is now $3.435. That’s two cents less than last week and 28 cents lower than this time last year. The average in Pittsburgh is […]