Winter storm prompts caution as travelers urged to stay put
Amid a deadly Midwest snowstorm authorities warned holiday travelers to delay or avoid driving. Worsening ice and gusty winds left highways slick across Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan with at least four Wisconsin deaths reported. Police urged people to stay home Christmas Eve and only travel if necessary as several fatal crashes occurred on Interstates 94 and surrounding roads.
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Milwaukee
Upper Midwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Tim Elve
Dane County
Chad Breuer
Grant County
Rock County
Steve Selby
Eau Claire County
Luke Privett
Princeton
W.va
Wisconsin State Patrol
Christmas carols lift spirits at Camp Phoenix in Kabul
At Camp Phoenix Afghanistan soldiers near Christmas hear carols sung by a chaplain and a small group of service members. The event, organized by Chaplain Iris Dickerson of the 218th Infantry Brigade, aims to create a home like atmosphere amid the war zone as sailors, soldiers and airmen seek comfort and connection.
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Goose Creek
S.C
Iris Dickerson
Camp Phoenix
Kabul
Dickerson
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Chester
National Guard
218Th Infantry Brigade
Newberry
Afghanistan
O’neil
Navy Postgraduate School
Monterey
Calif
Simpler CPR shown as effective as traditional method
University of Arizona researchers report chest compression only CPR yields survival rates matching mouth to mouth with compressions in witnessed out of hospital cardiac arrests. Two large international studies, in Sweden and Japan, support teaching the simpler method worldwide.
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Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Sweden
Japan
Journal of the American Heart Association
American Heart Association
Teen turns birthday joy into toy drive for others
Angie Byrd describes planning a no gifts invitation until a Toys for Toys idea emerges. Sydney hopes children receiving toys feel the same joy she felt on her 13th birthday and believes giving brings happiness.
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Angie Byrd
Sydney
Christmas Eve food distribution marks 76th annual mission effort
Volunteers from Bluefield Union Mission distributed six tons of food to more than 300 people on Christmas Eve, marking the 76th annual Christmas food distribution. Recipients received turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, rolls, pie and more as community members emphasized giving back and spreading joy. Community leaders noted increased need this year and thanked DMT Enterprises, the Bluefield Lion's Club, schools, and many others for support.
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Nina Geary
Jesus
Marty Gearhart
Robert Hoge
Linda
Hoge
Mercer County
Bluefield Union Mission
Craig Hammond
Hammond
Lonnie Quesenberry
Union Mission
Quesenberry
DMT Enterprises
Bluefield Lion’s Club
Graham Middle School
Springville
Bluefield Intermediate School
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline.com
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Kelly Mullins
Bluefield
Lisa Mullins
Salvation Army
Sara Spohn
Arcadia
Galesville
Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department
Joanne Ditsch
Madison
Dane County Sheriff's Office
Ditsch
Jerry L. Boyle
Coon Valley
Vernon County
Boyle
A-1
Saic
Gordon Ewy
UA Sarver Heart Center
Bluefield Dance
Princeton Insurance Associates
Kevin
Rita
Mercer Street
Matt Dollar
Bluefield Performing Arts Center
Bluefield High School
Elvis
Cornerstone
NEW Graham Pharmacy
Virginia Avenue
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