Four Die in Mother's Day Fire In Pottsville Home
A Pottsville family home fire on Mother's Day killed four children aged 2 to 8, the father Eric Brown 30, and Kristina Thomas 26. Mother Kelly Brown survived after being away at a neighbor's house. The fire was reported near 11:55 p.m. and under control about 1 a.m., with investigators examining a kitchen wood stove as a possible cause.
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Pottsville
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D.G. Yuengling & Son
Coal Country
Philadelphia
Todd March
Schuylkill County
Eric Brown
Elijah Brown
Emily Brown
Jeremiah Brown
Joy Brown
Kristina Thomas
Kelly Brown
Jennifer Purcell
Purcell
Brown
Jeff Kuhlwind
Kuhlwind
March
Keith Wykle
Bond Denied for Twardoski in First Court Appearance
In a Perry County case, judge sets no bond for Twardoski amid plans for natural life in prison. Prosecutors label him a flight risk and emphasize strong evidence and witness statements. Public defender James Kelley appointed. preliminary hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. June 3. Funeral service for four children held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville.
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Paul Newton
Randolph County
Jeremy Walker
Derrick Twardoski
Chester
Twardoski
Bond
Walker
Illinois
Missouri
Brown
James Kelley
Owen
Cutler
Percy
Perry County
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Steeleville
Sheriffs worry higher speed limit raises risk on roads
Local sheriffs warn a five mile per hour speed limit bump could boost accidents even as nearby states align limits. Jones ties fewer interstate belt fatalities to belts but cites higher speeds and heavier traffic. Livesay sees uniform flow as main benefit and offers cautious support.
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Jones
States
Illinois pension reform plans draw support from unions and watchdogs
The Civic Federation backs Madigan’s long term plan with full funding in 30 years, while Cullerton proposes a choice of benefit packages and about 90 percent funding in the same period. The group urges shifting retirement costs to suburban and downstate schools, and for more transparent budget and capital spending processes.
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John Cullerton
Cullerton
Chicago
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Cullerton’s
Msall
Quinn
Illinois
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31
Miall
Illinois Senate
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