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Prince George’s Co.’s ‘Hard Hat Librarian’ to retire at the end of this year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

Michael Gannon is retiring at the end of 2023, after 40 years working in local libraries.(Courtesy Prince George's County Memorial Library System) Michael Gannon is retiring at the end of 2023, after 40 years working in local libraries.(Courtesy Prince George's County Memorial Library System) A 15-year employee of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, credited with overseeing 10 major renovations of existing library branches and the construction of five new ones, will retire from his role at the end of the year.Michael Gannon, the library system’s chief operating officer for support services, has worked in local libraries for the last 40 years, according to a PGCMLS news release. He got his sta...

Man critically injured after being rescued from car in Anacostia River

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

A man is critically injured after rescue divers pulled him from a car inside the Anacostia River on Monday, according to DC Fire and EMS.The department first announced around 1:30 p.m. that it was responding to a car in the water in the area of the Anacostia River and the 11th Street Bridge. DC Fire and EMS deployed its dive team shortly after getting to the scene.Update water rescue vehicle in Anacostia River beneath 11th St SE. Divers are conducting a secondary search of the car and nearby water. Shoreline searches also ongoing. 1 adult male transported in critical life threatening condition. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/eby8Wum9Rb— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 25, 2023Three rescue divers and two rescue swimmers entered the water, DC Fire and EMS said, pulling one man from the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries in life-threatening condition, the department said.Nobody else was found after divers conducted a secondary search of the car and nearby w...

Chiefs miscues lead to 2 defensive TDs by Raiders in 20-14 loss on Christmas Day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Isiah Pacheco trudged off the field after another unsuccessful offensive series, tried to sit down on one of the exam tables on the Kansas City sideline and promptly had it collapse on him, sending the Chiefs running back onto his backside.Just about summed up Christmas Day for the defending Super Bowl champions.In one of the sloppiest performances of the Patrick Mahomes era, the Chiefs allowed the Raiders to score defensive touchdowns 7 seconds apart, committed a slew of penalties, dropped more passes and were generally inept on offense. Twice they failed to convert on fourth down in the second half, including once inside the Raiders 10 with the outcome still undecided.The result was a 20-14 loss that not only denied Kansas City an opportunity to clinch the AFC West for the eighth consecutive season, but also dealt coach Andy Reid’s team a crippling blow to its hopes of earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC.After a 6-1 start, the Chiefs (9-6) have lost thr...

Adams County sheriff's deputy dies in crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Adams County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy had died in a crash in Weld County while off-duty."We rise to an undeniable coldness this morning, a reminder we've lost another member of the Sheriff's Office," ACSO said Monday. "We encourage you all to embrace your loved ones a little tighter today. Treasure every second you have with them, for these moments are what truly matter."The crash was under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.

Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by failed Christmas swatting attempt

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence on Christmas morning, the congresswoman and local police said, marking the latest instance of someone calling in a fake emergency to draw armed officers to her home.The Rome Police Department quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to the house, department spokesperson Kelly Madden said.“I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here. My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn’t have to deal with this,” Greene wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A man in New York called the Georgia suicide hotline just before 11 a.m. Monday, claiming that he had shot his girlfriend at Greene’s home and was going to kill himself next, Madden said. The call was quickly transferred to police when suicide hotline responders recognized the Georgia congresswoman’s address.The department said it contacted Greene’s priva...

Local farms accepting donated Christmas trees 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

With Christmas winding down, some people may already be itching to take down their Christmas trees. For those interested, local farms have options, with hungry goats and other animals ready to munch on old Christmas trees. “They literally know when it’s tree time,” said Slightly Off Course Farm Owner Alyssa Belanger. “They get excited and they do a little dance once they see that first tree coming down the driveway, because it’s their favorite time of year.” At Slightly Off Course in Ashburnham, staff are hoping for a hefty donation this season as their herd of Nigerian dwarf goats are all expected to give birth this spring. “We are going to be multiplying in the spring, which is super exciting, so the more food the better,” Belanger said. Evergreen Grove in Gardner is also accepting trees. The farm rescues animals that were abused or abandoned. It is also part of the Carl E. Dahl House, a nonprofit organization that connects animals with people w...

1st Amendment claim struck down in Project Veritas case focused on diary of Biden’s daughter

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter after a judge rejected the conservative group Project Veritas’ First Amendment claim.Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman said on behalf of the nonprofit Monday that attorneys are considering appealing last Thursday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan. In the written decision, the judge said the documents can be given to investigators by Jan. 5.The documents were produced from raids that were authorized in November 2021. Electronic devices were also seized from the residences of three members of Project Veritas, including two mobile phones from the home of James O’Keefe, the group’s since-fired founder.Project Veritas, founded in 2010, identifies itself as a news organization. It is best known for conducting hidden camera stings that have embarrassed news outlets, labor organizations and Democratic...

TV actor Kamar de los Reyes of 'One Life to Live' and 'Call of Duty' dies at 56

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

Kamar de los Reyes, a television, movie and voice actor best known for playing a gang member-turned-cop in the soap “One Life to Live” and a villain in the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II," has died in Los Angeles at 56, the family announced.De los Reyes died Sunday following a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from Lisa Goldberg, a publicist for de los Reyes’ wife, Sherri Saum.In “One Life to Live,” de los Reyes starred as Antonio Vega, a former gang member who became a lawyer and then a cop, alongside Saum. In the popular video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II," he played the villain Raul Menendez. He also had roles in Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow,” ABC’s “The Rookie” and CW's “All American.”The family statement said that at the time of his death, de los Reyes was filming “All American” — and had recently shot roles in Marvel’s upcoming “Daredevil” series and Hulu’s yet to be released “Washington Black,” starring Sterling K. Brown. Read more: Latest Chicago news ...

Police offer warning to Bridgeport residents after string of garage burglaries

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are offering a warning to residents on the city's South Side after several garage break-ins over the past month. According to Chicago police, the burglaries all happened in Bridgeport over a period of about nine days, between Dec. 5 and Dec 14. Driver, passenger of scooter critical after car crash on NW Side Police say during each of the burglaries, thieves gained entry into the garages through a side door and stole property from inside. Officers say the burglaries happened at several different times of the day and did not provide details on what types of items were stolen. Chicago police provided the following timeline of the garage burglaries that took place in December:900 block of 33rd Place at 9 p.m. on Dec. 5.2800 block of South Farrell Street at 8 a.m. on Dec. 7.1200 block of West 35th Street at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. 2 Illinois lottery players win $1 million each on new $50 scratch-off ticket Police advise residents to keep the perimeter of thei...

Helping Hand Home continues to change children's lives

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:51:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Helping Hand Home for Children in Austin has been helping abused and neglected children for many years."We take care of kids 4 to 13 that have suffered abuse and neglect,” said Chris Janawicz who works at the home.Janawicz said forming a bond with the kids and gaining their trust is crucial to help them heal."The theory is that a child needs at least one secure attachment figure in their life to help them feel safe and really that is the first thing we do with a child when they come here,” Janawicz said.Many of the kids have gone through things no one should ever have to deal with and their trauma can mean a difficult transition, but the Helping Hand Home is dedicated to each child who they take in."We offer therapy services,” Janawicz said. “Each kid has an individual therapist that they see once or twice a week. We do group therapy."Most kids are at the facility for about a year and half."Around 90% of the children that leave Helping Hand Home each year go to f...