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Mar 20 2024
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Retired Firefighter Turns Flooding Misfortune Into Lottery Win
Fort Washington, MD – A former firefighter from Fort Washington found a silver lining to his flooded basement ordeal by winning $31,454 on a Racetrax Trifecta wager. The Prince George’s County resident, known as the “Retired Firefighter,” placed a longshot bet at Royal Food Mart, which dramatically turned his luck around amidst the chaos of home repairs. Facing a flooded basement due to a
Shore News NetworkMar 19 2024
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'Grateful' Okwara retires from NFL after 8 seasons
DETROIT -- Romeo Okwara delivered some breaking news of his own on Tuesday night. The veteran Detroit Lions defensive end used his Instagram account to announce that he's retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. "After some introspection and meditation I have decided to step away from the NFL," Okwara wrote on the social media platform. "The game of football has been the largest part of my
ESPN.comMar 19 2024
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Bristol officers honored for heroism, police chief retires
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman walked into the Bristol police station on October 5, 2023, brandishing a firearm, marking a chilling anniversary just a year after the loss of two officers in the line of duty. It all started when 51-year-old Suzanne Laprise began banging on the security window with the weapon before discharging it inside the lobby. She pointed the gun towards her head, asking
WTNHMar 23 2024
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Geauga County Retired Teachers Association plans April meeting
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet April 2 at the E.O.U.V. Club, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township, for a luncheon of chicken schnitzel, vegetables and chocolate/vanilla mousse. Gathering time will be 11:15 a.m. with the business meeting at 11:30 followed by lunch. Member Sandra Milton will share her story of two families, one black and one white, and how their lives
The News-HeraldMar 19 2024
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Retired trooper named interim Monroe County sheriff
UNION, W.Va. — The Monroe County Commission moved quickly Tuesday to appoint a new sheriff following the resignation of Jeff Jones, The commission unanimously chose Michael Miller as interim sheriff. Miller is a retired state police trooper and the former head of security at The Greenbrier Resort. Jones stepped down Monday. He faced a court hearing before a three-judge panel on attempts by the
WV Metro NewsMar 18 2024
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Utah Sen. Curt Bramble to retire at the end of the year
State Sen. Curt Bramble (R-Provo) on Monday announced plans to retire at the end of his term this year, closing his more than two decade career in the Utah Legislature. Why it matters: Bramble, who became a state lawmaker in 2001, is currently the longest-serving senator at the Capitol. What they're saying: "For 24 years, I've had the honor of representing Utahns and working together to solve
AxiosMar 22 2024
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LVHN doctor at center of child abuse misdiagnosis controversy retires
The doctor whom dozens of people have sued over alleged child abuse misdiagnoses will retire from Lehigh Valley Health Network at the end of the month. Debra Esernio-Jenssen, who has been working part time at LVHN, will retire March 31, according to a statement from the health network Friday. The statement, provided by spokesperson Jamie Stover, didn’t give any further explanation. Esernio-
Morning CallFeb 20 2024
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‘Retire the number.’ Teammates react to Patriots legend Matthew Slater’s retirement
New England Patriots from the past and present come out in droves to express their admiration for Matthew Slater, who announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Slater leaves the game after a legendary career, playing all 16 of his NFL seasons in New England. The 38-year-old originally landed with the Patriots as a longshot at wide receiver. He went on to become one of the most
MassLive.comMar 25 2024
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Retired Essex Cop Accidentally Shoots Himself In Cedar Grove: ECPO
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The former chief of detectives of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office was treated for a non-life-threatening wound after an accidental shooting in Cedar Grove on Friday, authorities say. According to a statement from prosecutors, Anthony F. Ambrose III was injured when a firearm accidentally discharged in a private office complex. Ambrose was treated and released at a local
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