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Lexington, Concord officials seek state funding for 250th anniversary of the American Revolution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

Each Patriots Day, thousands of spectators from near and far flock to Lexington and Concord for a parade and reenactment of the “shot heard ’round the world,” that took place on the cold morning of April 19, 1775.The 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord — the first armed conflict of the American Revolution — is anticipated to draw much larger crowds, and officials from both towns say they need state support to ensure a safe and memorable celebration.State lawmakers are considering a bill that looks to create a special fund to help Lexington and Concord cover security protections and operational expenses for anniversary celebrations in 2025 and 2026 — the semiquincentennial of the battle and America’s birthday.Henry Dane, chairman of the Concord Select Board, is helping organize the 250th anniversary of the battle in town. He anticipates the celebration to be similar to major remembrances held in the past, but the number of attendees and costs to be “substantiall...

Quincy/North Quincy girls run to third at Dick Atkinson Invitational

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Mountain setting in Western Mass. is a brutally tough course on a good day with its notorious three-quarter mile grind that has brought several elite harriers to their knees over the years.Throw in abysmal weather like the harriers faced in Saturday’s Dick Atkinson Invitational and it was downright harrowing.The Quincy/North Quincy girls wound up thriving in the downpour and slick conditions to finish a strong third place with 124 points. Bromfield ran away with the team title with just 46 points and Hamilton-Wenham took second. Q/NQ head coach Geoff Hennessy wanted the girls to get used to a hilly course because the Div. 1 class meets are slated for the hilly Gardner Golf Course layout in November.“Now we know they can handle anything,” said Hennessy after the soggy race. “It was impossible to get any traction. It was very difficult. We thought the kids needed to get on a hilly course before Gardner. We did well.”Salma Boukh...

Shooter gets 23 years to life for ambushing New York City police twice in 12 hours, wounding 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A shooter who ambushed New York City police twice in 12 hours, wounding two officers, has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. Robert Williams, 47, pleaded guilty last month to two counts of attempted murder of a police officer in the February 2020 shootings in the Bronx.But he said during his sentencing Friday that he didn’t have deadly intent. “I apologize to my family, the precinct and the cop. I wasn’t trying to kill nobody,” Williams said, asserting that police had beaten and used a stun gun on him in the past. Prosecutors have said Williams told investigators after his arrest that he was “tired” of police.Bronx Judge Ralph Fabrizio was unmoved.“Your actions are inexcusable,” the judge told Williams on Friday. On the night of Feb. 8, 2020, Williams walked up to a marked police van on a Bronx street, asked officers for directions and then fired into the van at them, wounding Sgt. Paul Stroffolino in the chin and neck, prosec...

Demonstration causing traffic delays, closures near Gardiner Expressway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

There are traffic delays and closures downtown Toronto due to a reported demonstration called the “National March for Gaza” that began at the U.S. Consulate on University Avenue.The eastbound Gardiner Expressway is currently closed approaching Park Lawn Road. All traffic is being forced off at the Lake Shore Boulevard ramp, and most on and off ramps are also closed as a result. The demonstration initially blocked University Avenue between Wellington Street West and Front Street, that moved towards the Gardiner Expressway, shutting down part of Lake Shore Boulevard. Demonstrators have since moved eastbound on Bremner Boulevard.Officers on the street during a demonstration on Oct. 21, 2023. (David Piedra/CITYNEWS)Demonstrators are on the roadway and Toronto police advise motorists to use caution in the area, expect traffic delays and consider alternate routes.The final Toronto FC game of the season at BMO Field has been delayed by 20 minutes due to the traffic.???? Update:...

Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk brings thousands together for suicide prevention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, you can call or text ‘988’ to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.CHICAGO — Several thousand people came together Saturday morning to share in remembering those who have died by suicide, while providing hope and support for countless others touched by it.“I hope that today brings you some peace as you share your stories,” said Lisa Miller, a loss survivor and longtime volunteer with the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).The Out of the Darkness Walk Chicagoland, which stepped off at Montrose Harbor, marked its 20th year.The three-mile walk gave participants the opportunity to learn more about ways to support loved ones facing a mental health struggle, understand how to help someone at risk, and support loss survivors who have been touched by suicide.“People like you, who made a difference in my life and reminded me that my life is important,” ...

Chicago woman facing murder charge in connection with fatal West Pullman shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago woman accused of fatally shooting a man on the city's South Side in early August, police say.Chicago Police say 35-year-old Katherine McCann is facing one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon for her alleged involvement in the deadly shooting. 13-year-old boy injured in shooting in Grand Boulevard According to police, McCann allegedly shot and killed the 32-year-old man in the city's West Pullman neighborhood just after 1:40 a.m. in the 12100 block of South Ashland Avenue on Sunday, Aug. 6.Police have not provided details on what led to the shooting or identified the victim involved.Officers say McCann was taken into custody on Thursday by members of the Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force in the 1300 block of West 112th Street in Morgan Park.McCann is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on Sunday, Oct. 21.

3 burned at Austin High School after fuel tanks catch fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Multiple people were burned in a fire near W Cesar Chavez Street Saturday afternoon, according to a social media post by Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS).The post lists an address for the incident, 1715 W Cesar Chavez St, the location of Austin High School.ATCEMS reported at least three adult patients with severe burns. All three are being treated as trauma alerts by EMS personnel.According to the post, the patients were burned "after fuel tanks reportedly caught fire."This is a developing story. Please check back later for more information.

State of Texas: House plan links school funding to education savings accounts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House on Thursday filed its plan for increasing public school funding and establishing a program for subsidizing private education expenses, proposing a modest boost to baseline public school funding and money to help 25,000 students move out of the public school system.House Bill 1 by Killeen Republican Brad Buckley, the House Public Education Committee chair, would give teachers a one-time stipend of $4,000 and increase the base per-student funding by $30 -- from $6,160 to $6,190.Lawmakers kicked off the third special session with little progress negotiating on one of Gov. Greg Abbott's keynote priorities that failed during the regular session: passing an education savings account program (ESA). It would allow Texas parents to receive money to use for private school education. It's been a goal for certain conservatives that gained traction after the COVID-19 pandemic, saying voucher-like programs will give parents more options if they are dissatisfied ...

A revolving door for Gophers running backs vs. Hawkeyes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Gophers running back Darius Taylor came back from a two-game absence to play against Iowa, but fellow tailback Zach Evans was injured before half and didn’t return at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Taylor, three-time Big Ten freshman of the week, rushed for 532 yards and four touchdowns this season, but missed the last two games with a leg injury suffered late in the loss to Northwestern.Evans wasn’t the only Gopher tailback to go down with injury. The U listed senior Bryce Williams as out for the season with an undisclosed injury. Williams, a sixth-year senior, has rushed for 123 yards and one touchdown this season.Linebacker Cody Lindenberg (leg) had been listed as questionable for a fourth straight week, but did not return to game action. He has missed all seven games this season.Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck had said this week that Lindenberg was “closer” to a return to the field and Lindenberg participated in some pregame drills, but didn...

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk returns to St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is taking place at Union Station, marking a celebration of courage and hope, as stated by the organizers. Those who register for the walk show their support for breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Making strides against breast cancer is more than just a walk. It's a movement to help save lives.  How many malls are still open around the St. Louis area? Jamie Zografos is proud to be part of this movement. She beat breast cancer eight years ago.  “I was 39. I was going in for breast augmentation because that's what you do when you're about to turn 40,” she joked. “I never had a mammogram, so it was my first mammogram that the surgeon wanted me to have before he did any work. “I was like, ‘Yeah, this is silly.’ But after the first mammogram, they said, 'Yeah, things don't really look how they're supposed to.'” After two years of challenges and complications related to surgery, she never ended up needing radi...