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'I stay in a camper to be close to my injured son"
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (669+ words) The mother of a man who suffered severe brain damage due to diabetes says she wants to "create happy memories" by bringing him home to be close to his family on the Isle of Man. Jo Dunne has been spending…...
Why are church services being held in a village pub?
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (334+ words) A congregation has swapped the traditional bread and wine of Holy Communion for a full English and a pint as a church holds its services in a village pub. Former publican and now priest, Reverend Paul Mundy, took a Sunday…...
Happy Valley dog named Sweetie rescued from manmade pond, taken to veterinarian
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (38+ words) An injured dog is now recovering after being rescued from a large manmade pond in Happy Valley. Read more: https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/happy-valley-dog-named-sweetie-rescued-from-manmade-pond-taken-to-veterinarian/...
Fresno runners get first look at new police helicopter at Support the Blue Run
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (250+ words) Thousands of participants at the 11th Annual Support the Blue Run were among the first to see the Fresno Police Department's new multimilliondollar helicopter on Saturday at Woodward Park in Northeast Fresno. The aircraft was on display throughout the event, offering…...
Florida man rescued after being stuck in shoulder-deep mud for days
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (48+ words) Police say the 36-year-old man was missing for six days before he was found in quicksand-like muck at a sand plant. Police say the 36-year-old man was missing for six days before he was found in quicksand-like muck at a…...
New Bakersfield dealership opens with focus on Spanish-speaking families facing car-buying barriers
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (49+ words) New Bakersfield dealership opens with focus on Spanish-speaking families facing car-buying barriers Can you buy a car with a credit card? Can you buy a car with a credit card? Yes, it's technically ... New Bakersfield dealership opens with focus on…...
St. Andrew’s prom‑dress closet opens, offering thousands of free gowns to students
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (122+ words) St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Plano has opened its annual prom closet, turning its halls into a massive boutique filled with more than 5,000 dresses. Students can browse racks organized by size, color, and style, along with shoes and accessories'all completely…...
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (388+ words) Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold on to the seat he has held since first being elected in 2002, but finds himself in the toughest race of his long career against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep....
Cleburne’s Garrett Mahaffey among world’s top Caterpillar technicians
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (581+ words) A Cleburne resident is one of just 10 finalists from around the world competing in the inaugural Caterpillar Inc. Global Dealer Technician Challenge Finals this week in Edwards, Illinois. Garrett Mahaffey advanced through multiple rounds " rising above thousands of technicians worldwide…...
NYPD boosts security at sensitive sites amid attack on Iran
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (467+ words) The NYPD says it is increasing security around sensitive locations across New York City as tensions escalate in Iran and the wider Middle East. President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday, with strikes in the joint…...