# police & fire (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover police & fire. Page: Feed: --- ## [Commissioners threatened to discontinue phone service for some in 1933](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/commissioners-threatened-to-discontinue-phone-service-for-some-in-1933) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Columnist Henry Timman discusses a time when the Huron County commissioners had to find ways to save money due to the Great Depression. ## [Good morning Norwalk! It's Friday, August 21, 2026](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/good-morning-norwalk-it-s-friday-august-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Norwalk's top stories, the weather report and other important information. ## [Police and fire reports from Aug. 20, 2026](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/police-and-fire-reports-from-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here is a roundup of recent reports from the Norwalk fire and police departments, Huron County Sheriff's Office and the Patrol. ## [$1 off fair admission before 1 p.m. Friday with food donation; Madeline Anderson to be at booth](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/1-off-fair-admission-before-1-p-m-friday-with-food-donation-madeline-anderson-to-be-at-booth-1) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here is a preview of what fairgoers can expect Friday at the Huron County Fair. ## [2026 Huron County Fair — Thursday photo gallery](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/2026-huron-county-fair-thursday-photo-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Senior king and queen contest and motocross among the day's activities. Here are pictures taken at the fairgrounds in Norwalk. ## [The Cherry on Top wins 2026 hay bale decorating contest](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/the-cherry-on-top-wins-2026-hay-bale-decorating-contest) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here are photos of the 7 entries into the contest at this year's Huron County Fair. ## [Sponsored ad: North Fairfield seeks to hire village administrator](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/sponsored-ad-north-fairfield-seeks-to-hire-village-administrator) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here's how to apply. ## [Mad About … learning what counts as a luxury item](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/mad-about-learning-what-counts-as-a-luxury-item) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Madeline Anderson shares examples of what's available locally in their village in Africa and what's not. ## [Elizabeth Reardon, 97, golf lover](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/elizabeth-reardon-97-golf-lover/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Plymouth Independent_ Elizabeth “Betty” Silva Reardon, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Newfield House in Plymouth. Born in Cambridge on Jan. 6, 1929, to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Silva) McCarthy, she grew up in Cambridge and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She began her career as a keypunch operator with Manpower, and \[…\] The post Elizabeth Reardon, 97, golf lover appeared first on Plymouth… ## [Mayflower Meetinghouse project reveals oversight failures](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/mayflower-meetinghouse-project-reveals-oversight-failures/) _2026-08-21 · Fred Thys - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ Millions of dollars in community preservation projects around town were completed over the past two decades despite a “systemic” failure to follow required steps designed to protect historic buildings. As many as 40 publicly funded projects since 2000 were completed despite a failure to file the necessary historic preservation or other deed restrictions, Town Manager \[…\] The post Mayflower… ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DeIz2amNRnrg) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Mamaroneck Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharges Another 5 Million Gallons of Partially Treated Sewage](https://ryerecord.com/mamaroneck-wastewater-treatment-plant-discharges-another-5-million-gallons-of-partially-treated-sewage/) _2026-08-21 · Record Staff · Rye Record_ Facility at 199 West Boston Post Road has now pumped nearly 10 million gallons of partially treated sewage into Long Island Sound this month. The post Mamaroneck Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharges Another 5 Million Gallons of Partially Treated Sewage first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Norwalk Ohio News classifieds: Aug. 20, 2026](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/norwalk-ohio-news-classifieds-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here are details about garage sales, job opportunities, items for sale, a legal notice, and services offered. ## [Commissioners transfer money, discuss SAFEbuilt and meet in executive session](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/commissioners-transfer-money-discuss-safebuilt-and-meet-in-executive-session) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here is a roundup of today's Huron County commissioners meeting. ## [Annabel Monaghan’s Latest Novel, “Dolly All the Time,” Scores a Movie Deal](https://ryerecord.com/annabel-monaghans-latest-novel-dolly-all-the-time-scores-a-movie-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Andi Hessekiel · Rye Record_ Former Rye resident announces Thursday on social media that Sony 3000 Pictures will adapt best-seller for big screen. The post Annabel Monaghan’s Latest Novel, “Dolly All the Time,” Scores a Movie Deal first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Sponsored ad: Franklin Monument offers remembrance gifts](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/sponsored-ad-franklin-monument-offers-remembrance-gifts-10) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ We are happy to deliver memorial gifts to local funeral homes! ## [Full Sail lot owner sues Plymouth over eminent domain](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/full-sail-lot-owner-sues-plymouth-over-eminent-domain/) _2026-08-20 · Andrea Estes - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ The owner of the now demolished Full Sail bar on White Horse Beach this week sued the town, alleging the price Plymouth paid to take the property by eminent domain was “grossly inadequate.” The town offered the owner Theodore “Skip” Fucillo $269,000, even though Town Meeting had followed the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee \[…\] The post Full Sail lot owner sues Plymouth over… ## [Walnut Creek Shooting Range Proposal Drawing Support, Public Critique](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/19/downtown-walnut-creek-shooting-range-proposal-drawing-support-public-critique/) _2026-08-19 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ A proposal to convert a former carpet store into an indoor shooting range complete with nine shooting lanes comes before the Walnut Creek Design Review Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting tonight, Wednesday. No direct action is anticipated, with the commission expected to evaluate plans to convert the former Lewis & Lewis Carpets store into… ## [San Ramon Armed Robbery Suspects Cornered In Oakland](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/19/san-ramon-armed-robbery-suspects-cornered-in-oakland/) _2026-08-19 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ Two armed men assaulted and robbed a third man at the Cobblestone Apartments, 3900 block of Crow Canyon Road, on Tuesday before fleeing in a silver sedan, according to the San Ramon police department. A department release said the crime took place at approximately 6:49 p.m. with the suspects leaving the area in a 2015… ## [Rye Resident, and Former Tennis Player and Coach, Dies at 81](https://ryerecord.com/rye-resident-and-former-tennis-player-and-coach-dies-at-81/) _2026-08-19 · admin · Rye Record_ Mary Gretchen (Renner) Devlin was a well-respected teacher and varsity tennis coach at Rye Country Day School. The post Rye Resident, and Former Tennis Player and Coach, Dies at 81 first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Fire At Walnut Creek’s Lettuce Restaurant Wednesday](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/19/fire-at-walnut-creeks-lettuce-restaurant-wednesday/) _2026-08-19 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ Scene of fire at Lettuce restaurant on Locust Street this morning. No reported injuries. Workers in the business at the time report “explosion” prior. Most of fire knocked down with crews probing structure for extensions… ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/i3kvv2u871Cc) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Rye High School Wins First Kerr Cup, an Annual Award Presented to State’s Top Performers Across All Sports](https://ryerecord.com/rye-high-school-wins-first-kerr-cup-an-annual-award-presented-to-states-top-performers-across-all-sports/) _2026-08-19 · Chris Marshall · Rye Record_ With four state championships in 2025-26, Garnets rack up 89 points in Kerr Cup standings, the second-highest total in award's history. The post Rye High School Wins First Kerr Cup, an Annual Award Presented to State’s Top Performers Across All Sports first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Seventeen homes sold for more than $1m last month](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/seventeen-homes-sold-for-more-than-1m-last-month/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Pothier - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ It’s been a hot summer for real estate in Plymouth, at least when it comes to the weather. Between heatwaves and summer vacations, sales during this sultry season tend to hinge on the desirability and location of particular properties, not overall market conditions. In July, 123 homes changed hands across town, compared with 137 in \[…\] The post Seventeen homes sold for more than $1m last month… ## [Collision With Serious Injury Under Investigation In Concord](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/18/collision-with-serious-injury-under-investigation-in-concord/) _2026-08-19 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ Busy day in the 24/680 with “What’s Going On? calls coming in steadily. Sadly, investigators are working out what happened on Clayton Road at Talisman in Concord after a person they believed had been struck by a vehicle was found seriously injured in the area. The victim was transported to hospital with serious head and… ## [Jacquez Promoted To Assistant Sheriff Role](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/18/jacquez-promoted-to-assistant-sheriff-role/) _2026-08-18 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ From the Office of the Sheriff: Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston announces the promotion of Captain Charlene Jacquez to the rank of Assistant Sheriff. Captain Charlene Jacquez began her public safety career in 1999 with the City of Galt Police Department, serving as both a 9-1-1 Dispatcher and Community Service Officer (CSO). In 2001,… ## [Not So Fast, 24/680 People – Today Is Soup Day](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/18/not-so-fast-24-680-people-today-is-soup-day/) _2026-08-18 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ We’ve been fasting. That means purposefully not eating – not churning out copy more speedily. Right-thinking readers may see this and say: “Okay, but why?” and we get that, most folks don’t make a conscious decision to stop eating. We do this for a number of reasons, chief among them we like to challenge ourselves… ## [Pursuit of Stolen Car From New York City Ends Tuesday Morning in Rye, With 3 Suspects Arrested](https://ryerecord.com/rye-police-say-all-suspects-in-custody-following-tuesday-morning-pursuit/) _2026-08-18 · Chris Marshall · Rye Record_ Police warned one suspect remained at large near The Osborn before later announcing there was no longer a threat to the community. The post Pursuit of Stolen Car From New York City Ends Tuesday Morning in Rye, With 3 Suspects Arrested first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Paterson welcomes 10 new police officers](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/18/paterson-welcomes-10-new-police-officers/) _2026-08-18 · Paterson Times Staff · Paterson Times_ The Paterson Police Department welcomed 10 new officers after they graduated from the Newark Police Academy on Aug. 17, officials said. The nine men and one woman, ages 21 to 35, completed training required by the New Jersey Police Training Commission and were sworn in as Paterson police officers. “As these new officers begin their ... ## [YOUR VIEW: Want to go to the beach? “Walk”](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-want-to-go-to-the-beach-walk/) _2026-08-18 · Wendie Howland · Plymouth Independent_ As soon as I was old enough to cross the street, I was on the beach all year. Not to get too old-person cranky, but at the time there were only three vehicles in town able to drive down to the Point (one a Jeep owned by Marillis Bittinger Bolonsky). If you wanted to get \[…\] The post YOUR VIEW: Want to go to the beach? “Walk” appeared first on Plymouth Independent . ## [Rye Country Day Names Kristen Klein Next Head of School](https://ryerecord.com/rye-country-day-names-kristen-klein-next-head-of-school/) _2026-08-17 · Record Staff · Rye Record_ New hire will take over July 1, 2027, after serving as associate head of school at Durham Academy in North Carolina. The post Rye Country Day Names Kristen Klein Next Head of School first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Rye Marine Police Rescue Passengers from Boat Run Aground on Long Island](https://ryerecord.com/rye-marine-police-rescue-passengers-from-boat-run-aground-on-long-island/) _2026-08-17 · Camille Botello · Rye Record_ Local emergency response crews first removed the eight passengers safely before stabilizing the boat to keep it from sinking. The post Rye Marine Police Rescue Passengers from Boat Run Aground on Long Island first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LemisMWFv06z) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Join the Rye Professionals Circle](https://ryerecord.com/circle/) _2026-08-17 · admin · Rye Record_ Become a founding member to receive recognition in print and join our directory of professionals. The post Join the Rye Professionals Circle first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Former Rye Resident and Founder of The UHNW Institute Dies at 68](https://ryerecord.com/former-rye-resident-and-founder-of-the-uhnw-institute-dies-at-68/) _2026-08-17 · admin · Rye Record_ Stephen Prostano was a respected leader in wealth management and proud alum of Boston College. The post Former Rye Resident and Founder of The UHNW Institute Dies at 68 first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Civic Leader Passes Away at 97](https://ryerecord.com/civic-leader-passes-away-at-97/) _2026-08-17 · admin · Rye Record_ Robert Tardio was a well-respected banker and long-time public servant. The post Civic Leader Passes Away at 97 first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Showers likely Monday before calmer weather reaches Paterson area](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/17/showers-likely-monday-before-calmer-weather-reaches-paterson-area/) _2026-08-17 · Paterson Times Staff · Paterson Times_ Paterson and nearby communities will see a wet start to the week before sunnier, cooler conditions arrive by Friday and Saturday. Showers are likely Monday, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Skies will gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 85. The chance of rain is 60 percent. Showers and thunderstorms may linger before ... ## [Inaugural CountryFest coming to the Spire](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/inaugural-countryfest-coming-to-the-spire/) _2026-08-17 · Julia Marie Davis - Independent Correspondent · Plymouth Independent_ The Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court St., has brought just about every kind of music to its stage, and on Saturday, Aug. 22, it will strike a new chord with the launch of its first CountryFest. Plymouth may be a long way from Nashville, but country music has a devoted following here, \[…\] The post Inaugural CountryFest coming to the Spire appeared first on Plymouth Independent . ## [Hydrant Shear Draws A Crowd In Walnut Creek Saturday](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/15/hydrant-shear-draws-a-crowd-in-walnut-creek-saturday/) _2026-08-16 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ Photos from the scene of that gusher on Ygnacio Valley Road this afternoon, right in front of… well, you can read the address. It was impressive, with firefighters stopping to admire it’s spoutiness and the poor driver worried about his future employment (Hey, UPS, cut the poor guy some slack!) Anyway, the flow has been… ## [Three men charged in connection with fatal Paterson shooting](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/15/three-men-charged-in-connection-with-fatal-paterson-shooting/) _2026-08-15 · Jonathan Greene · Paterson Times_ Three men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Paterson in July 2025, including one charged with murder and another accused of purchasing a firearm in North Carolina that authorities say was later used in the killing. Kardan R. Ali-Delane, 21, of Elmwood Park, was charged by indictment with ... ## [Paterson man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on gun, drug convictions](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/15/paterson-man-sentenced-to-15-years-in-federal-prison-on-gun-drug-convictions/) _2026-08-15 · Jonathan Greene · Paterson Times_ A Paterson man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Wednesday after a jury convicted him of gun and drug offenses involving fentanyl and cocaine, federal prosecutors said. David Reams, 37, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced. U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler imposed the ... ## [Michael A. Gallerani, 72, lifelong public servant](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/michael-a-gallerani-72-lifelong-public-servant/) _2026-08-15 · Admin · Plymouth Independent_ Michael A. Gallerani, 72, a Plymouth native, died unexpectedly at his home Aug. 8, 2026. He was 72. Born Sept. 5, 1953 to the late William Joseph and Catherine Marie Gallerani, his career in public service included 12 years as Plymouth’s economic development director and other public service jobs in Stoneham, Natick, and Uxbridge. Following \[…\] The post Michael A. Gallerani, 72, lifelong public… ## [Jail visits suspended after cyber attack](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/jail-visits-suspended-after-cyber-attack/) _2026-08-15 · Andrea Estes - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ The Plymouth County Correctional Facility’s computer system was shut down Thursday and in-person inmate visits suspended after a cyber intruder bypassed the jail’s security system and accessed its servers, an official said. State police, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating the apparent breach, which was detected by the jail’s information technology \[…\] The post Jail… ## [Martinez Repeat Burglar Busted For Lafayette Break-Ins – In Walnut Creek](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/14/martinez-repeat-burglar-busted-for-lafayette-break-ins-in-walnut-creek/) _2026-08-14 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ The local landscape has been tinged by the hint of burglary lately, with high-profile cases mingling with lesser crimes – the culmination of a string of break-ins noted by Lafayette police Friday. Police said they were able to identify a suspect in three previous residential burglaries in their city, their investigation taking them to a… ## [Blackhawk Thievery Draws Air And Ground Police Thursday](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/14/blackhawk-thievery-draws-air-and-ground-police-thursday/) _2026-08-14 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ Our Tip Lines lit up around 8pm last night (Thursday) as a small army of the sheriff’s men and women descended on an apparent truckload of would-be thieves working the area east of Macauley Road and at the main entrance to the Diablo Country Club, which was quickly blocked by police. Residents reported as many… ## [Robert Wirtzburger, 98, WWII vet and retired police sergeant](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/robert-wirtzburger-98-wwii-vet-and-retired-police-sergeant/) _2026-08-14 · Admin · Plymouth Independent_ Robert “Witzy” Wirtzburger, a Plymouth native, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired Plymouth police officer, died peacefully on Aug.11 surrounded by his family at Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings. Born March 11, 1928, to the late August and Ethel (Heppleston) Wirtzburger, he graduated from Plymouth schools before serving aboard the USS \[…\] The post Robert Wirtzburger, 98,… ## [‘I just want to go to the beach’](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/i-just-want-to-go-to-the-beach/) _2026-08-14 · Mark Pothier - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ Mention piping plovers in some circles around here and people might give you the bird. For two decades, the town has been compelled by the state to monitor vehicle access to the outer stretch of Plymouth’s Long Beach because plovers are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The three-mile barrier strip is one of their \[…\] The post ‘I just want to go to the beach’ appeared first on Plymouth… ## [Rye Resident Arrested for Alleged Works of Graffiti](https://ryerecord.com/rye-resident-arrested-for-alleged-works-of-graffiti/) _2026-08-13 · Record Staff · Rye Record_ Max G. Basch, 36, allegedly painted multiple tigers on an electrical substation July 28 in Rye. The post Rye Resident Arrested for Alleged Works of Graffiti first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Police Arrest Duo for Alleged Dine and Dash at Rye Grill & Bar](https://ryerecord.com/police-arrest-duo-for-alleged-dine-and-dash-at-rye-grill-bar/) _2026-08-13 · Record Staff · Rye Record_ Dynisha T. Thomas, 34, of Yonkers, and Kerensa A. Stewart, 36, of White Plains, arrested Monday after allegedly leaving without paying nearly $200 bill. The post Police Arrest Duo for Alleged Dine and Dash at Rye Grill & Bar first appeared on Rye Record . ## [Fatal Rossmoor Crash Under Investigation Thursday](https://news24-680.com/2026/08/13/fatal-rossmoor-crash-under-investigation-thursday/) _2026-08-13 · NEWS24-680 · News24-680.com_ Accident investigators in Walnut Creek are looking into a fatal solo vehicle crash in Rossmoor early Thursday. In a release issued by Walnut Creek police, the crash was reported at 5:06am Thursday in the area of Rossmoor Parkway and Stanley Dollar Drive. A white Subaru hit an olive tree in the center median and bounced… ## [Passaic County detectives arrest Paterson man in alleged re-VIN investigation](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/13/passaic-county-detectives-arrest-paterson-man-in-alleged-re-vin-investigation/) _2026-08-13 · Jonathan Greene · Paterson Times_ A Paterson man has been arrested after investigators found two vehicles that authorities say were titled using altered documents and fraudulent vehicle identification information, according to Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo. Luis M. Nurse-Rosario, 31, was arrested on Aug. 10 at his Paterson home and charged with receiving stolen property involving a motor vehicle, tampering ... ## [Paterson parents deserve answers on school phaseout notices sent before Board vote](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/11/paterson-parents-deserve-answers-on-school-phaseout-notices-sent-before-board-vote/) _2026-08-11 · Corey Teague · Paterson Times_ Paterson parents deserve a direct answer to a basic question: How were families told on January 23, 2026, that four choice schools would be phased out by June before the Paterson Board of Education formally voted on that action in March? A superintendent can recommend a plan. A district can study options, prepare materials, and ... ## [Warm week ahead for Paterson area, with several chances for showers](https://patersontimes.com/2026/08/10/warm-week-ahead-for-paterson-area-with-several-chances-for-showers/) _2026-08-10 · Paterson Times Staff · Paterson Times_ Paterson and nearby communities will see a warm week, with the hottest conditions Monday and scattered chances for showers and thunderstorms. Monday will bring increasing clouds and a high near 91, with heat index values as high as 98. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible mainly after 5 p.m. Winds could ...