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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Newport News Sheriff's Office set to host annual Shred Day
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.(WAVY)– The Newport News Sheriff's Office is gearing up for their annual Shred Day. The drive-thru event it set to take place on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Todd Stadium. Sheriff Gabriel 'Gabe' Morgan covers the cost of the three-hour drive-through service for the public to bring their personal papers for secure on-site shredding. This is NNSO's way of helping citizens fight identity theft. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands of pounds of paper recycled on Pittsfield's Community Shred Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Pittsfield held its annual Community Shred Day last Saturday, hosted by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Berkshire United Way. This event allowed members of the public to shred and recycle paper at the United Way headquarters, with shredders provided by VitalShred. Through this initiative, 8,000 pounds of paper were shredded and recycled by the community. City of Westfield limits outdoor water use due to ongoing drought 'We love organizing this event for our community,' said Jordyn Scace, Web Content Manager at Greylock. 'It's a great way to securely dispose of personal documents while also supporting our friends at Berkshire United Way.' Community Shred Day is also held to benefit Berkshire United Way's local initiatives, allowing community members to donate during the event. A total of $2,475 was raised for the organization on Saturday. Courtesy of Greylock Federal Credit Union. 'Each year when we see that truck filled to the brim, it's confirmation that Shred Day continues to be a popular event,' said Tom Bernard, President and CEO of Berkshire United Way. 'We're absolutely thrilled to collaborate with Greylock to provide this service at no cost to our community. We extend our deepest appreciation to those who generously contributed a donation toward Berkshire United Way to support our mission to build a stronger and more equitable community.' Local News Headlines 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. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
How to keep your identity safe by shredding old documents
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Saturday is the big day for all of your document shredding at 6 News. Starting at 8:00 a.m., you can come by the station and we will properly dispose of any old document. Shredding documents with personal information like social security numbers or bank account information is an important task to make sure you keep your identity safe. What to know ahead of WATE's Free Shred Day 'The purpose of shred day is to take a proactive step at keeping your personal identifying information out of the hands of criminals,' said Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Clint McKissack. Shred Pro will once again have its trucks set up in the back parking lot of 6 News on Saturday morning. 'We ask you to limit your material to three boxes per car. No more than three boxes per car, that's because we want everybody to have a chance to shred their material,' Jonas Rice with ShredPro Secure said. 'You stay in your car, we'll have a lot of help down here. People will get the material, we'll dump it in big, what we call, totes and give you your boxes back.' As for what kinds of documents you should consider shredding? Tax documents and bank statements are just a few that have your personal information. 'Personal identifying information is any name or number when it's used alone or in conjunction with other information can identify a specific individual' McKissack said. 'Anything with your social security number on it.' McKissack told 6 News it is a great opportunity for making sure your personal information doesn't fall into the wrong hands. 'It grows every year. I think we saw a tremendous amount last year and we are hoping for even more,' he said 'More importantly, to just get the word out that properly disposing of those documents can keep them out of the criminals hands and it's one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States.' ▶ See more top stories on Shred Day will run from 8:00 a.m. to noon at our studios located at 1306 N. Broadway. You are asked to bring no more than three boxes of documents and to stay in your car when you get here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. Veteran given free roof by East Texas company
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – A military veteran was provided with a free new roof by an East Texas roofing company in honor of his service. Shelley Cleaver, who has lived in his home in Jacksonville since 1968, was looking for affordable ways to fix his damaged roof when he came in contact with Yosemite Roofing. After coming out of his home and inspecting the condition of Cleaver's roof, the company agreed to provide him with a brand-new roof for no charge. PHOTOS: 14th annual Tatum Pecan Pie Festival sweetens up East Texas Josiah Rosebury, the owner of Yosemite Roofing, claimed that after inspecting Cleaver's roof he felt obligated to provide him with a new roof and spoke about the gratitude he felt after helping out Cleaver. ' It means a lot. It's amazing we have the opportunity to be able to help somebody who has given so much,' Rosebury said. 'A gentleman who was willing to be kind to everyone and there was a point in his life where he was willing to lay down his life for this country.' East Texas Better Business Bureau shreds over 30,000 pounds of documents at Shred Day event This was the first time that Rosebury has provided a client with a free roof and said it is something his company will do more of in the future. Cleaver expressed his gratitude to Yosemite Roofing assisting him during this challenging time and acknowledged how there are still good people out there willing to offer a helping hand. ' Maybe this will help people realize there are still a few good people left in the world who help people when they get up in age,' Cleaver said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GIVE donates $20,000 to Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Girls Invested In Volunteer Efforts, also known as GIVE, celebrated their tenth anniversary on Sunday by awarding their largest grant ever to the Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County. East Texas Better Business Bureau shreds over 30,000 pounds of documents at Shred Day event GIVE, a group of high school girls modeled off of the Women's Fund of Smith County, raised money for the $20,000 grant by selling handmade bracelets. The grant will help fund a new play therapist at the Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County. 'The Children's Advocacy Center is going to use the $20,000 to fund a play therapist for their initiatives that they do in Smith County,' GIVE chair Christi Khalaf said. 'So it's going to mean a lot to get someone that can work with the younger age group and to impact and children in that area.' The CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System even chipped into the grant by matching the funds raised by GIVE. To learn more, visit GIVE online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
