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Vermont town preserving cemetery history online

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

SHAFTSBURY, V.T. (NEWS10) -History in the town of Shaftsbury is being preserved online one gravestone at a time. Burial records have been digitized by just a single person in the cemetery department for a year and a half.Jen Holley is saving all of this data for future generations. As the current cemetery superintendent, her love for coding led to the modern approach."The person I took over from was here for twenty years. He was a great guy, but he didn't use a computer," joked Holley. Real Estate Agent catches land selling scam Over 10,000 lots are among the sixteen public and private cemeteries on file. Not all are in use yet, and these graves go as far back as the 1800's."We need to protect our records. From the past and going forward. In doing so, we have created a whole new department," described HolleyThe town uses the program Cemify to upload files and locations of each grave. Holley says families do not even have to know what cemetery their loved one is buried in. "They ca...

Virtual forum held on Burdett Birth Center

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The controversial decision by Saint Peter's Health Partners to close the Burdett Birth Center in Troy, Rensselaer County's only remaining maternity unit, was the subject of a forum by Saint Peter's Thursday night.But unlike the September forum at Sage College held by Attorney General Tish James that lasted for nearly six hours and took statements in person from women who used Burdett services, first responders worried about an increase in ambulance calls and politicians from both parties who decried the cuts to women's health care ... the only voices heard in tonight's online forum were from Saint Peter's. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The President and CEO of Saint Peter's Health Partners Dr. Steven Hanks says they understand the impact the closure would have on the city of Troy, patients and staff. They now expect it to happen in the first half of 2024.Saint Peter's cites multi-million dollar losses a...

Local college keeping Navy pharmacist mate's memory alive

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saturday is Veteran's Day. A local college honored current and former military service members at a ceremony on Thursday.The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is also helping keep the memory of a World War II veteran alive. Paul Stanley Frament graduated from the school in 1939, and then enlisted in the Navy. His family donated many of his artifacts to the college's library, saying he was a pharmacist first and foremost. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "I felt they belonged to the world, and they belong out here," great nephew Bob Tyndall said. "They don't belong in my office. I want future generations to see it, know it, and perhaps, inspire young men and women into public health service."Frament was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. The Navy named a destroyer escort in his honor.

Proposed rate increase for MSD heads to April ballot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The board of trustees for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District voted in favor of a proposed rate increase that would raise customers’ bills by approximately 32% over four years.The proposed increase will now head to the April ballot, where voters will have the final say.MSD’s Rate Commission recommended the increase despite objections from critics, who believe the increase will lead to difficult choices for some citizens. Some were hoping the board would consider a smaller, 24% increase.“I’ll be 72 next month and right now, I’m still working trying to catch up on bills,” St. Louis resident Sheila Davis said. She and several other MSD customers expressed their opposition to the board before the vote was taken. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

Atlanta P.D. comes to St. Louis to poach potential police

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The shortage of police officers in America has gotten so extreme that it's pitting city against city. The Atlanta Police Department is coming to St. Louis for a three-day hiring event, looking to lure new officers from our area.It’s not sitting very well around here.The Atlanta department’s flyer publicizing the event shows its starting yearly police pay of $52,865 is about $330 less than the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s starting pay of $53,196.FOX 2 confirmed that St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones texted Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to stop poaching our people.Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Jr. (Ward 14) agreed.“If it’s Atlanta down police, Nashville down police, or St. Louis down police, I do think it’s a little bit of trying to take away from a pot that’s already empty,” he said. “It’s crazy that they would be coming eight hours away just to try to recruit police officers when we need as many people as we need. We not only just start off better (with pay), but I ...

'Underground market' buying diabetic strips with cash

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – They're signs that pop. Bright yellow with red text catching the eye of drivers and pedestrians at busy intersections: “Cash for Diabetic Strips.”The buying and selling of medical supplies for people with diabetes has been described as an underground market.Yvonne Johnson's insurance covers a big chunk of her diabetic test strips."It's so expensive for the people who don't have insurance," Johnson said. "Each order they send me, it's about $20."Johnson has type 2 diabetes and checks her blood sugar multiple times a week using diabetic test strips, which are tiny tabs that diabetics depend on to test their blood sugar level."I wouldn't dare sell them," Johnson said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The signs offer cas...

Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: Is the shine off Coach Prime and CU Buffs football?

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

In the latest edition of the Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast, Mark Kiszla breaks down all things local sports including where to lose your money this weekend on sports wagers.Kiz re-introduces his pod after a layoff and looks ahead to his 40th season covering Denver sports.Sports editor Matt Schubert joins Kiz to talk about the Buffs, Broncos and why January might be a little quiet in Denver.Buffs money? Bills Money? Is Russell Wilson a safe bet?Readers weigh in on parting shots in which Kiz responds to the world of Twitter (or is it X?) commenters.The Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSSProducer: AAron OntiverozMusic: “Bumble Bees” by Schama NoelWant more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Motorcyclist dies after 3-vehicle crash in San Fernando Valley

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

First responders are on the scene of a fatal traffic collision in the San Fernando Valley involving two cars and a motorcycle, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the three-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of North Woodley Avenue in North Hills came in at around 6:40 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department said.  Video of the scene posted to the Citizen App showed a heavy presence of firefighters. Damage could also clearly be seen to the rear of a white four-door sedan, along with a deployed driver-side airbag.  A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in North Hills on Nov. 9, 2023. (Citizen App)A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in North Hills on Nov. 9, 2023. (Citizen App)Details are limited and it’s unclear what led to the crash, but fire officials said the motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.  Traffic in the area of Woodley Avenue and Napa Street was expected to be impacted while au...

Local state of emergency declared after historic hangar fire in Orange County

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

County and city officials have declared a local state of emergency on Thursday after poor air quality, asbestos and toxins were found after a fire destroyed a historic air base hangar in Tustin.On Wednesday, samples of debris and ash were collected in areas near the hangar and lab testing confirmed the presence of asbestos lead, arsenic and nickel, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.Residents are urged to "exercise caution to reduce exposure during the clean-up of structural fire debris," said the Orange County Health Care Agency.According to the emergency proclamation from the city of Tustin, health officials have “conducted air quality samples which showed elevated levels of chemicals of potential public health concerns.”Air samples collected from public areas near the hangar and in local communities are also being analyzed for “gaseous air toxics, such as benzene.” Long-term environmental testing is anticipated as results are being processed. Orange...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:10:04 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.Wozniak told ABC News in a text Thursday that he felt dizzy Wednesday morning, then experienced vertigo before going to the hospital where a MRI revealed he had had a “minor but real stroke.” Wozniak, 73, had been scheduled to speak at the World Business Forum in Mexico City, a two-day gathering billed as the world’s most important management event. Other advertised speakers were Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.The convivial Wozniak, who teamed up with the late Steve Jobs to found Apple in 1976, had been scheduled as the conference’s closing speaker Wednesday afternoon.Wozniak told the New York Times that he was released from the hospital Thursday, flew back to California and was waiting for dinner at home in Los Gatos. “I'm back home and feeling good...