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Norfolk town justice describes training process for new justices | St. Lawrence County

NORFOLK — The current Norfolk town justice said it will typically take four to five months for a new justice to be fully on board with court proceedings, and he’s ready to assist with the training. George C. Grubee recalled his training experience this week when the Norfolk Town Board met in a special session… Read More »

Family, law enforcement search for missing 26-year-old Creve Coeur man in Madison County, Mo.

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KMOV) – Timmy Dees’ mother is still holding onto memories of her son, who just turned 26 on Sunday. “He was very sweet and funny. He liked to joke around, and dance, and he loved music. He had a wonderful smile,” Barbara Hall said. Hall and Timmy Dees’ father, Timothy Dees, said they’re… Read More »

More killed in Lane County crashes in 2021 despite lower traffic volume | News

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — According to a 2021 Traffic Safety Report, 51 people lost their lives in Lane County crashes last year. That’s a noticeable increase in deaths in comparison with previous years, despite about a 15% reduction in overall traffic volume. “These crashes have involved excessive speed and intoxication,” Lane County Senior Transportation Planner… Read More »

You now can drive your ATVs/UTVs on almost every Columbia County highway | Local Government

The Columbia County Board approved a resolution that will allow ATV/UTV traffic on county highways with a few segments remaining closed due to high levels of vehicle traffic. A process that began in 2017 was completed on Wednesday morning in Portage during the County Board meeting where supervisors voted to approve an ordinance that would… Read More »

Attorney Debra Kauten, with specialty in family law, announces candidacy for Saginaw County Circuit Judge seat

BIRCH RUN, MI — A Birch Run attorney who specializes in family law has thrown her hat in the ring to run for an upcoming judge seat in Saginaw County Circuit Court. Debra S. Kauten, 57, is running for the seat that is to be vacated at year’s end by retiring Judge James T. Borchard,… Read More »

As APD cuts back on traffic enforcement, Austin looks to county to stop surge in deaths

Lee esta historia en español Despite a surge in deadly crashes, Austin police have scaled back traffic enforcement because of a staffing shortage. Now, the city is considering paying Travis County law enforcement officers to help catch dangerous drivers overnight. Austin City Council members are being briefed this week on a possible partnership that would… Read More »