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News of the past 30 days...
- [28-05-2012] Ohio hopes to quantify exotic animals
COLUMBUS: Ohio officials are preparing to impose new rules on owners of exotic animals — along with hiring more field staff and writing new caretaking standards — without knowing exactly how many lions, leopards, bears and... - [28-05-2012] Grandmother saves grandson from fire
A grandmother races in to rescue her grandson from fire.... - [26-05-2012] Boy, uncle carried off New Hampshire mountain
Rescue workers had to carry a boy and his uncle off a New Hampshire mountain after they fell down a rock face.... - [25-05-2012] Missing Duluth Alzheimer's patient dies after riverside rescue
A missing Alzheimer's patient found Friday morning alongside the Chattahoochee River died in the hospital, Channel 2 Action News is reporting.... - [25-05-2012] Missing Duluth Alzheimer's patient dies after riverside rescue
A missing Alzheimer's patient found Friday morning alongside the Chattahoochee River died in the hospital, Channel 2 Action News is reporting.... - [25-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 25
AKRONRobbery chargesAKRON: An Akron woman, her brother and a friend have been charged in connection with last month’s home invasion robbery on Lake Street.Tyieshia Shellman, 28, is accused of complicity to aggravated robbery,... - [25-05-2012] Car plunges into Smyrna pool, bystanders rescue driver
Three bystanders said they didn't think twice when they saw a black Acura drive through the fence and into a Smyrna neighborhood's swimming pool Thursday morning.... - [25-05-2012] Car plunges into Smyrna pool, bystanders rescue driver
Three bystanders said they didn't think twice when they saw a black Acura drive through the fence and into a Smyrna neighborhood's swimming pool Thursday morning.... - [24-05-2012] Crews work to rescue teen, elderly man from S. Mahoning Twp. silo
Crews worked to rescue an elderly man and a 14-year-old from a silo in South Mahoning Township on Thursday. Chopper 11 flew to Indiana Township and spotted several emergency vehicles at the scene. Emergency dispatch workers said the... - [24-05-2012] Pinal County officials rescue man lost in desert
Pinal County authorities say a man from Mexico was rescued Wednesday morning from the Vekol Valley after calling 911 and stating he had been lost for two days and needed help.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | "Better chance" for severe weather on Tuesday
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek, and forecasters are warning of an even greater risk for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [22-05-2012] Rescue crews recover body from Mount Washington crevasse
Authorities have not been able to reach a Boston man who fell into a deep crevasse on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [22-05-2012] Atlanta weather | Storms spark lightning fires
Another wave of storms rolled across the metro area Monday evening, sparking lightning fires and leading to a rescue from a creek.... - [21-05-2012] Jet ski rider killed in tumble over dam
A man and a woman went for a ride on a jet ski Sunday that ended in tragedy. At about 4 p.m., the pair accidentally went over a dam on the Ohio River near Edgeworth. Witnesses heard the woman screaming and by the time rescue crews... - [18-05-2012] Good Samaritan stops semi from rolling down road
A man came to the rescue of a semi-truck driver who was rolling down a hill Friday morning. Police said a man driving to work spotted the driver along Grand Avenue Friday, just off the Neville Island Bridge. The man told police he... - [18-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 17
AKRONBack pay awardedAKRON: An Akron firefighter fired for violating the city’s former residency requirement is owed more than $250,000 in back pay, an arbitrator ruled Thursday.Arbitrator Marc Winters also repeated his... - [18-05-2012] Vice President Biden campaigns in Ohio Valley
Vice President Joe Biden brought the Obama for America campaign to the Ohio Valley on Thursday, making remarks to a group of invited guests at a Martins Ferry car dealership. Biden spoke at Staffilino Chevrolet. According to a news... - [17-05-2012] Ernie Tarle raises curtain on new charter school
On a warm May evening at the Gus Johnson Community Center in West Akron, Ernie Tarle raised the curtain on his third act: This time, he wants to be the founder of a charter school.Act I ended when voters recalled him from Akron City Council... - [17-05-2012] Crews work to rescue man who fell down hillside at McConnells Mill
Emergency workers said a man fell down a hillside at McConnells Mill in Lawrence County on Wednesday. Lawrence County 911 dispatchers said crews are working to save the man. There is no word on how serious the man's injuries may... - [17-05-2012] TEST STORY FOR KEVIN
Emergency crews are working to rescue a construction worker who is trapped in Westmoreland County. Emergency officials said crews were working at a parking garage on Weldon Street in Latrobe when a piece of equipment fell through the... - [17-05-2012] Construction worker trapped after equipment falls through parking garage floor
Emergency crews worked to rescue a construction worker who was trapped in Westmoreland County Wednesday. Emergency officials said crews were working at a parking garage on Weldon Street in Latrobe when a piece of equipment fell... - [16-05-2012] Body recovered at Silver Creek Metro Park
NORTON: Rescuers were unable to save a woman who drove her car into Silver Creek Lake on Tuesday afternoon.A visitor to Silver Creek Metro Park, along with a staff member and three Norton police officers, went into the lake about 1:30... - [16-05-2012] Man found unconscious near Framingham intersection
A medical rescue helicopter has taken a Hopkinton man to the hospital after he was found unconscious and face down on the street around 2:30 p.m.... - [16-05-2012] Windy conditions help fire spread to 5 acres in Avondale
A windy day hindered a fire fight by Avondale Fire-Rescue Tuesday afternoon, officials said.... - [16-05-2012] Atlanta residents surveyed on city services, give fire department high marks
Atlanta residents surveyed on their satisfaction with city services gave the Fire Rescue Department the highest marks, with 85 percent positive feedback on average.... - [16-05-2012] Atlanta residents surveyed on city services, give fire department high marks
Atlanta residents surveyed on their satisfaction with city services gave the Fire Rescue Department the highest marks, with 85 percent positive feedback on average.... - [16-05-2012] Amherst fire chief angry at 'idiots' on roof
A Massachusetts fire chief says three college students his firefighters had to rescue from the roof of a campus building are "idiots" for wasting his department's time and money.... - [11-05-2012] Suspicious Beaver County house fire kills 1
Authorities are calling a Beaver County fire that killed a man Friday morning suspicious. Officials said the fire started in the dining room at a home along North Avenue in Baden just before 6 a.m. Friday. Firefighters said they tried... - [10-05-2012] Kitten saved from traffic in Liberty Tunnels
A man stops Pittsburgh rush-hour traffic inside the Liberty Tunnels so he can rescue a kitten that's only a few weeks old.... - [10-05-2012] Crews work to free man trapped in Westmoreland Co. excavation site
Crews are working to free a man who is trapped at an excavation site in Westmoreland County. The rescue is happening on Old Greensburg Road in Washington Township. There is no word on if the man is hurt and how serious his... - [09-05-2012] Homeowner Finds Plastic Bag Full Of Kittens
A Dorchester homeowner calls the Boston Animal Rescue League after finding a plastic bag full of kittens.... - [09-05-2012] Man accused of beating, holding girlfriend hostage inside Fineview apartment
Neighbors helped rescue a Pittsburgh woman who police said was being held hostage and beaten by her boyfriend. Authorities said Mark Luzader is accused of beating his girlfriend for at least nine hours inside their Fineview... - [08-05-2012] Region briefs — May 7
AKRONPet fees reducedAKRON: One of A Kind Pet Rescue Adoption Center, 1929 W. Market St., and its Spay and Neuter Clinic, 1700 W. Exchange St., are featuring $20 specials through May.In honor or Mother’s Day, the adoption center is... - [08-05-2012] Man rescued after crashing car into Chartiers Creek in Carnegie
Emergency crews responded to the scene of an accident Monday afternoon in Carnegie after a man accidentally drove his car into a creek. According to police, the victim accidentally hit the gas while trying to park his car and... - [07-05-2012] Text Messages Lead To Woman's Rescue
A Connecticut man is due in court on charges he kidnapped a woman whose text messages to her boyfriend helped lead police to her rescue.... - [07-05-2012] Cell Phone Signal Aids In Mountain Rescue Of Local Couple
Several New Hampshire rescue crews help save a Millbury, Mass., couple on Saturday after an accident near Mt. Chocorua.... - [05-05-2012] Local briefs — May 4
AKRONWard 10 meetingAKRON: Councilman Garry Moneypenny will host his monthly Ward 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Goodyear Branch at 60 Goodyear Blvd.A representative of the... - [02-05-2012] Malnourished horses rescued from Butler County barn
Horses that were found in horrible conditions were rescued from a Butler County barn Tuesday night. "They have no voice. They stand there with no food, no care. It is sad," said Pam Vivirito of Equine Angels Rescue. "We got a... - [02-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 1
AKRONPolice memorialAKRON: Akron officers will hold their annual Police Memorial Service at 11 a.m. May 9.The event, to honor officers killed in the line of duty, will be held at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 2610 Ley Drive. It... - [02-05-2012] Trooper During Rescue: 'I Can't Let This Guy Burn Alive'
A state trooper working a security detail for N.H. Gov. John Lynch said he was acting almost instinctively Sunday night when he helped rescue a driver trapped in his overturned vehicle.... - [01-05-2012] Truck flips onto side in Moon Township
A truck crashed and landed on its side in Moon Township. Police said the driver was thrown to the bottom of the cab, where a fuel leak kept rescue crews from reaching him.... - [01-05-2012] Who cares for Fido after owner is gone?
By Kathy AntoniottiBeacon Journal staff writer It might be a good idea to pay more attention to Mom and Dad’s beloved pooch or finicky feline.A growing trend in probate law has pet owners setting aside some — if not all... - [01-05-2012] Firefighter: ‘I was the fit' to rescue toddler from storm drain
An East Point firefighter finds it a little funny that people are talking about her size now. "I've been this size since I was 14 or 15," Rosa Tullis, 50, said with a laugh.... - [01-05-2012] Firefighter: ‘I was the fit' to rescue toddler from hole
An East Point firefighter finds it a little funny that people are talking about her size now. "I've been this size since I was 14 or 15," Rosa Tullis, 50, said with a laugh.... - [30-04-2012] 2 people, dog rescued from Chattahoochee
BUFORD - Gwinnett County firefighters helped rescue two people and a dog who were stranded on an island in the Chattahoochee River.... - [30-04-2012] 2 people, dog rescued from Chattahoochee
BUFORD - Gwinnett County firefighters helped rescue two people and a dog who were stranded on an island in the Chattahoochee River.... - [30-04-2012] Crews On Scene Of Serious Crash In Westmoreland Co.
Rescue crews are at the scene of a serious crash along Youngstown Ridge Road in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.... - [28-04-2012] Mechanics Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain
A group of auto mechanics in Nashua rescued a family of ducklings that walked over a storm drain this week....
