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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Chaotic': Neighbors rescue 69-year-old woman after car crashes into Charlotte home
Two neighbors saved a woman trapped under a couch after a car crashed into her home on Saturday night. MEDIC responded to the home on the 3600 block of the Plaza around 11 p.m. Saturday. Neighbors told Channel 9's Glenn Counts that a 69-year-old woman was sitting on her sofa when the car hit her home. Now, there is a large hole in the wall where the car hit. 'Fortunately, my mother survived; she was just on the other side of that large hole in the wall,' her son, Philip Fore, told Channel 9. Neighbors said that large trees in the yard saved her life. Otherwise, the car would have hit her home head-on and likely killed her. READ: Lake patrol urges boater safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend Anthony Williams and Uriel Zagada heard the crash when it occurred and rushed across the street to help. They said the woman went airborne when the car hit and ended up with the couch landing on her. 'I saw bricks, the wall torn down, saw her lying there, her husband trying to find her, because of all the smoke, it was like heavy smoke, it was chaotic,' Zagada said. The neighbors lifted the sofa off the woman and got her to safety. 'How bit of a relief was that to see her?' Counts asked. 'Tremendous,' Williams responded. 'Tremendous. And it was one of those things where she didn't have a scratch on her.' Williams and Zagada helped the woman to safety. Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries in the crash. Neighbors told Counts they believed that the crash was a result of two individuals drag racing. Channel 9 has not received any word on the two individuals' condition or any possible charges. Fore told Channel 9 that speeding is a frequent problem in that area. He said he has seen crashes in the area for longer than he can remember. 'Slow down,' he said. 'This isn't a racetrack... Be more conscious.' WATCH: Lake patrol urges boater safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend
USA Today
04-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
On this day: Thompson, Counts, Bonham drafted; Garnett cut; Jones signed
On this day: Thompson, Counts, Bonham drafted; Garnett cut; Jones signed On this day in Boston Celtics history, the storied Massachusetts franchise would select four players of note in the 1964 NBA draft, held in New York City as it typically was in that era. They did not however draft future Celtics champion forward Paul Silas, who was instead taken out of Creighton University by the (then) St. Louis (now, Atlanta) Hawks in the second round of the draft with the 10th overall pick (there were many more rounds with far fewer teams in that era of the draft). Silas would play for the Hawks in St. Louis, and after they moved to Atlanta, Georgia as well as the Phoenix Suns before being dealt to Boston in the spring of 1972. There, he would win two banners, be elected to multiple All-Defensive teams, and an All-Star Game -- among many other honors. Boston instead took center Joe Strawder with the 34th overall pick out of Bradley, but the big man never suited up for the Celtics. He was instead sent to the Detroit Pistons for cash considerations, where he played three seasons. The Celtics also drafted small forward Ron Bonham out of Cincinnati with the 16th overall pick. Bonham would win two rings with Boston, in 1965 and 1966 -- his sole two seasons with the team. He averaged 6.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game over that stretch. Boston selected big man Mel Counts with the seventh overall pick out of Oregon State, and Counts would also win two championships with the Celtics, again in 1965 and 1966. He played just those two seasons with Boston, recording 6.8 points, 5.8 boards, and 0.6 assists per contest. Finally, the Celtics drafted center John Thompson, who also played just two seasons with Boston, both banner years, again in 1965 and 1966. Thompson would go on to have a Hall of Fame coaching career immediately after retiring as a player in 1966, averaging 3.5 points, as many boards, and 0.3 assists per game as a Celtic. It was on this date in 1999 that the team cut Garnett from the roster -- though not the one you are likely thinking of. Guard Marlon Garnett -- no relation to KG -- was waived by the team after a 24-game stint in the 1998-99 NBA season. The Santa Clara alum averaged 2.1 points per game over that stretch. That same day, Boston signed guard Damon Jones to a rest-of-season deal after the Galveston native played well through a pair of 10-day deals. The former Houston floor general played just 13 games total for the team, logging 5.8 points, 2.4 boards, and 2.2 assists per game as a Celtic. Sadly, it is also the day in 1993 that we lost small forward Frank Kudelka. An alum of Saint Mary's College of California, Kudelka was signed by the (now defunct) Chicago Stags in 1950 and was picked up by the (also defunct) Washington Capitals in the Stags dispersal draft when that team folded in 1950, only to be picked up by the Celtics a year later when the Capitals went belly up. Kudelka played just 27 games with Boston before the team sold his contract to the (ALSO defunct) Baltimore Bullets in 1951, recording 4.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while with Boston. Rest in peace.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield police raid Salem Street apartment, seize guns and drugs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Three people were arrested after detectives recovered two illegal firearms and drugs from an apartment on Salem Street in Springfield on Thursday. In a news release from the Springfield Police Department, over the last several months an investigation was conducted into the illegal activity stemming from an apartment on Salem Street. Upside down American flag is gaining attention outside a business in Westfield On Thursday, at around 9:15 p.m., law enforcement executed a search warrant after receiving information that crack-cocaine was being sold out of the apartment and firearms were inside. Upon arrival, detectives detained 40-year-old Darin Smith of Springfield and a 17-year-old boy. A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody on Maple Street, who police believe jumped out of the window when police arrived. During the search, police seized two illegal firearms, one of which was loaded, and $450. The 17-year-old boy was allegedly caught with nine grams of crack-cocaine, and the 16-year-old boy allegedly had approximately 2.5 grams of crack-cocaine. The three suspects were then arrested. Darin Smith is charged with the following: Carrying a Firearm without a License – 2nd Offense (Two Counts) Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License – 2nd Offense Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (Two Counts) Firearm Violation with 2 Prior Violent/Drug Crimes (Two Counts) Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Two Counts) Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug Improper Storage of a Firearm (Two Counts) The Springfield police did not release the names, booking photos, and charges of the teenagers due to their age. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Spencerville FD holds Easter breakfast
Apr. 19—SPENCERVILLE — The volunteer Spencerville Invincible Fire Company's Easter egg hunt and breakfast fundraiser returned Saturday. Families crowded into the fire department for all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage to benefit the volunteer fire department, which relies on a roster of 35 volunteers to provide fire service to the village of Spencerville. It's one of several fundraisers the fire department relies on to cover its expenses throughout the year. The Invincible Fire Company recently secured a grant to replace its radio system, though President Cory Counts said the fire department will need to pay $100,000 toward the upgrade. Replacing a fire truck can cost as much as $1.5 million, Counts said. Even a single set of gear can cost $5,000, he said. "We appreciate the community's support," Counts said. An Easter egg hunt at the Spencerville High School football field followed the breakfast. Featured Local Savings
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
MiEN Releases White Paper on Transforming Community College Learning Spaces for Future-Ready Students
'We're excited to collaborate with community college leaders to explore how they can create dynamic, inclusive spaces for future-ready students.' — MiEN Company VP of Education and Marketing Dr. Christina Counts GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 / / -- Community college enrollment has dropped by nearly 1 million students since before the pandemic. To help community college leaders address students' changing needs and expectations, MiEN Company has published a new white paper, 'Designing New Innovative Spaces for Community Colleges.' The informative eight-page guide discusses the important roles community colleges play in workforce development and higher education, and it suggests five key changes colleges can make to improve students' educational experiences. The white paper explores how adding, updating, or enhancing learning and social spaces can benefit students, faculty, and the community. It also highlights two community college design projects to illustrate these ideas in practice. In addition, it features grant opportunities to support community college education initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure. The white paper is authored by MiEN Company VP of Education and Marketing Christina Counts. Dr. Counts is a former teacher, instructional leader, and school administrator with more than 17 years of experience in education. In her current position, she leads a team of professionals that support schools in transforming spaces into modern, engaging learning environments. 'Research shows that today's community college students are looking for more than a degree. They're looking for fulfilling educational experiences that will prepare them for professional and personal success,' said Dr. Counts. 'We're excited to collaborate with community college leaders to explore how they can create dynamic, inclusive spaces for future-ready students.' To download a free copy of 'Designing New Innovative Spaces for Community Colleges,' educators can visit About MiEN Company MiEN is a global company serving the education industry with innovative furniture products and services that promote and support active and interactive learning environments in engaging and functional ways. An American company with a strong European influence, its products and services represent the ideas and collaborative efforts of an expert team of suppliers, designers, and engineers. Built strong and durable using eco-friendly, sustainable materials, its products rank high in the industry in meeting the demands of creating dynamic and collaborative learning environments. For more information go to # # # Charlotte Andrist Nickel Communications +1 770-310-5244 X TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
