Van crash driver given seven year prison term
Jeremy Holmes, 20, was sentenced to seven years in prison and four years probation for vehicular homicide counts after a van carrying 14 young magazine sellers crashed on I 90 near Janesville. He was speeding at 81 mph, lacked a valid license, and attempted to switch seats as police neared, leading to loss of control and seven deaths.
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Janesville
Wis
Jeremy Holmes
Rock County
John Roethe
Holmes
David O'Leary
Brenna Lisowski
Amish Teens Drinking Stirs Worries in Hazleton
In Hazleton Iowa Amish country deputies report weekend underage drinking often involves non Amish youths but Sundays bring arrests related to beer and whiskey among local teens. Sheriff Leonard Davis notes Sunday nights are party nights for the teens and incidents drop to near zero on weekdays.
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Hazleton
States
Canada
Linda Egenes
Maharishi University
Fairfield
Iowa
Roman Raber
Egenes
Leonard Davis
Towa
Davis
Seminary Latin Mass moves to conservative Nebraska diocese
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter’s U S branch, with 60 students, plans a new seminary near Lincoln after outgrowing a Paupack motel. Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz’s Genesee diocese, known for 1996 excommunication orders against certain groups, hosts the move as the fraternity begins classes next year. Rev. Arnaud Devillers leads the fraternity.
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Denton
Neb
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
U.S
of St. Peter
Paupack
Lincoln
Genesa
Fabian Bruskewitz
Planned Parenthood
Catholics For A Free Choice
Arnaud Devillers
Bizarre abuse case exposes welfare system failures
Linda David, 50, was found on her husband Victor David’s 30 foot sail boat in putrid condition amid dog waste. Investigations reveal delayed welfare action since 1983 with $450 monthly caregiver payments while officials and social workers failed to intervene. Victor David, 59, charged with assault and possibly to stand trial after a Times report highlighted years of abuse and neglect.
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Marysville
Wash
Linda David
Victor
Washington
Everett
Seattle
Gary Locke
Victor David
Seattle Times
David
Excommunication Border Yet Not Move Hint for Nebraska Relocation
Bruskewitz's excommunication did not deter a Massachusetts priest from relocating to Nebraska. He defended the decree amid claims that some groups misrepresented church approval. Devillers' group opposes Vatican II changes from the 1960s, though the fraternity still celebrates Latin Mass with priests facing away, emphasizing the mystery of the Communion transformation.
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Bruskewitz
Nebraska
Devillers
Jesus Christ
Cussing Canoeist Convicted Under 1897 Prohibition
Timothy Boomer, 25, was found guilty in Arenac County of violating an 1897 ban on swearing in front of women and children after his canoe accident on the Rifle River. Prosecutors said he used the f word dozens of times with children present, while defense argued the incident was inflated and not a offense.
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Mich
Arenac County
Detroit
Timothy Boomer
Boomer
Rifle River
William Street
Richard Vollbach
Street
American Civil Liberties Union
Allen Yennor
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