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CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Planned power outage in Essex will leave 1,400 without power
Nearly 1,400 Hydro One customers be without power early Sunday morning for a planned outage. Customers in Essex within the Gosfield South area, as well as residents in Kingsville will be affected. Hydro One is installing new equipment in the area, and the power will be off on June 1 from 4:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. All Hydro One customers impacted by this planned maintenance outage have already been contacted. Hydro One reminds all members of the public to always stay clear of downed power lines or equipment. - by Meagan Delaurier, AM800
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ed Andrews III, Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, dies
Ed Andrews III, a well-respected Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, died of a heart attack May 25 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. The Fallston resident was 78. Born in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of Hiram Edward Andrews Jr., an aerospace engineer, and Ruth Belle Holter Andrews, who owned a Kingsville antique shop. Mr. Andrews spent his early childhood on his family farm in Front Royal, Virginia, where he enjoyed the outdoors. After moving to Kingsville, he graduated from St. Paul's School for Boys, where he played football and basketball. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. Andrews joined the Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and other decorations for his work in intelligence. While on the battlefield, doing surveillance, he came under fire. He was cited for his bravery in carrying a wounded senior officer on his back to a helicopter during a rescue mission. He was also hit by mortar fire during the incident. Mr. Andrews was taken to a MASH unit and eventually recovered from his wounds. After leaving the military, Mr. Andrews spent two years traveling the world and collecting stories of the people he encountered. He spent time working on an oil rig in the North Sea, worked as a hand on a fishing boat in Scotland and on a game reserve in South Africa. Mr. Andrews was a Capitol Hill police officer in the special forces division in Washington, D.C., while he pursued his law degree at American University. He began his career in earnest as a public defender for the City of Baltimore, where he tried several high-profile cases. He later moved to Bel Air, where he settled with his family and went on to establish a private law practice. 'Ed was very passionate and aggressive in the courtroom,' said Senior Judge Stephen M. Waldron of the Circuit Court for Harford County. 'As a judge, Ed put you through your paces. He was once so offensive during a hearing that we did not speak for six months. Then we found ourselves in an elevator and we both started laughing. 'Out of the courtroom, no one had a bigger heart than Ed. He was passionate about justice,' said Judge Waldron. 'He was super prepared to defend his clients and he worked long hours. I'd pass his office and see the light on at night.' He was the public defender of Frank Edward Green, a Far Rockaway man who shot four Harford County law enforcement officers, killing one. In 1988, just hours before Green's trial was scheduled to begin, lawyers for accused killer Frank Green made a last-minute request to have his capital murder trial moved from Harford to Anne Arundel County. 'Believe me, it was a decision that was made at the 11th hour,' Mr. Andrews said to The Baltimore Sun. He cited pre-trial publicity as the reason Green wouldn't get a fair trial in Harford and because it was a capital murder case, the change of venue request had to be granted. Marian M. Hogan, retired elementary school teacher, dies Neil William Curran, former Baltimore city planner and organic farmer, dies Terral M. Jordan, T. Rowe Price venture capitalist, dies Todd Liddell Parchman, investment banker, dies Jim Henneman, Baltimore sportswriter and former Orioles scorekeeper, dies Mr. Andrews was the Harford County Council attorney for many years and took on countless pro bono cases. His charity and compassion truly set him apart, as an attorney and as a human. He was an active member in local politics and ran for political office. 'My husband was a collector of everything. He appreciated books, art, and antiques and had impressive collections of each. He was a gourmet cook and the consummate host,' said his wife, Irene M. Padilla. 'He was a history buff with a particular interest in early American and military history. Ed was always up for an adventure, whether that was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or learning to snowboard in his 50s.' Mr. Andrews also oversaw the renovation of his 18th-century home over the past decade. 'Because of his playful spirit, children and animals adored him almost as much as he adored them,' his wife said. 'He had an infectious laugh, an impish smirk, and a mischievous twinkle in his eye.' A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 at the McComas Family Funeral Home in Bel Air. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Irene M. Padilla, the retired State Librarian of Maryland; a daughter, Heather Mohalski, of Brookhaven, Georgia; a sister, Sandra Alvarez, of Florida; and two grandsons. Have a news tip? Contact Jacques Kelly at and 410-332-6570.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘Holy grail': Tobacco tin tracing roots back to Kingsville fetches $55K at auction
A tobacco tin from the defunct Erie Tobacco Company out of Kingsville sold for $55,000 at an auction in New Hamburg, Ont., on May 25, 2025. (Source: Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.) A glimpse into Windsor-Essex's past in the tobacco industry fetched $55,000 at auction over the weekend. A 3 Strikes cut plug pocket tobacco tin from the defunct Erie Tobacco Company sold at an auction in New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday. Ben Lennox, the head of sales at Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd., told CTV News the sale exceeded estimates indicating the tin would sell for about $12,000. 'There was a number of bidders active on the tin, but what took it to the end and really to the stratosphere was two folks that really wanted this,' Lennox said. The tin was found by a Kingsville couple who discovered the piece of history in their walls during renovations. 'The reality of it is people don't necessarily know what they have in their homes, and there's treasures everywhere,' Lennox said. The lithographed tin would have been used to store tobacco or cigarettes and features an image of a baseball player and ET Co. on the jersey. Erie Tobacco Company operated a factory in Kingsville. 'The reality of it is the gold that is on these tins oftentimes would have oxidized to the point where it almost rusts, and in this case, there was very little, if no rust. The gold was mainly there,' Lennox explained. 'The image was striking, that on top of the fact that it has crossover collectible appeal into the baseball world just made it a holy grail.' According to Lennox, this marked a record amount for the sale of a tin in Canada. He noted the treasure will stay in the country after being purchased by a Canadian.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Kingsville to have planned power outage next weekend
Hydro One customers in Kingsville may experience hydro interruptions on June 1. The power company said all impacted customers have been contacted regarding the maintenance. Crews will be installing new hydro equipment in the Gosfield South, Kingsville area. The work will take place from 4:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., affecting just under 1,400 customers.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Community gathers to honor fire victims
KINGSVILLE — Around 250 people gathered for a candlelight vigil Friday at Kingsville Elementary School to honor victims of a fatal fire earlier this week. The fire occurred early Monday morning at a home in the 5700 block of South Wright Street. According to their obituary, the three victims were 1-year-old Celeste Long, 7-year-old Kingsville Elementary student Brooklynn Ortiz and their pregnant mother, 24-year-old Isabella Georskey. The fire is under investigation. Vigil attendees included friends and family of the victims, local firefighters, civic leaders and others from Kingsville and the surrounding community. Attendees received pink ribbons, matching Ortiz's favorite color, and could give donations for the victims' family. Buckeye Local Schools Superintendent Patrick Colucci addressed vigil attendants. He said the fire and deaths are an unimaginable tragedy that has weighed on everyone. 'My heartfelt condolences go out to the family,' he said. Colucci was thankful for the people who came to the vigil, and for the work of school staff and administration to help students as they grieve, he said. Kingsville Elementary School Principal Kristi Feather said the loss has been tough on both staff and students. 'We're just trying to support each other day by day,' she said. Kingsville Elementary Parent-Teacher Association President Alexandra Fultz said the news of the tragedy was overwhelming. 'When I heard of this tragedy, I found myself asking 'What can we do?'' she said. 'I cried for several days.' Fultz said she was thankful for the support of Kingsville and surrounding communities. 'Your outpouring of love and support has lifted the hearts of many, and we are grateful,' she said. Former Kingsville Elementary student and Conneaut City Manager Nick Sanford led attendees in prayer. 'I want to express my absolute condolences and grace to not only the family, but to this entire community,' he said. Sanford said the victims will be remembered in all of the community's hearts. 'It goes without saying that why we're here tonight speaks to the virtue of our love for those who we've lost this past week, and for those whom we grieve for as one united family, as a community,' he said. Firefighters from Kingsville and surrounding communities, many of whom were at the scene of the fire, attended the vigil. 'We don't ever like losing anyone,' Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department Interim Fire Chief Robert Ocasio said. Community Counseling Center staff were at the vigil, offering support to attendees. 'My staff has been [at Kingsville Elementary] this week, providing services for the students,' said Lilly Claycomb, CCC team lead for school-based services for Buckeye schools. Claycomb said anyone needing CCC support can reach out by calling 440-998-4210. 'If you need help, please reach out,' Claycomb said.
