Officials probe if Northeastern explosion was staged
Federal investigators examine whether the staff member who reported the Northeastern blast lied to police and staged the incident. Inconsistencies in his account and injuries not matching typical blast wounds raise doubt. No explosives found. second package near MFA neutralized. Northeastern classed as safe and campus operations resumed.
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Enced
Facebook
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Museum of Fine Arts
Holmes Hall
Iowa teen given suspended sentence in sex trafficking case
Pieper Lewis, 17, was ordered to pay 150000 restitution to Zachary Brooks's family after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and willful injury in the June 2020 stabbing. She received a deferred 20 year prison term expunged after five years of probation at Fresh Start Center, with 600 hours of community service and GPS monitoring. Donations to a GoFundMe surpassed 200000 as supporters cite abuse and trafficking.
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Brooks
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Pieper
Leland Schipper
Des Moines Lincoln High School
Grant Gangestad
Iowa Association For Justice
Fresh Start Women’s Center
Polk County
David M. Porter
Buckeye Confetti Project gains $6600 grant to expand
Keith and Weingarten describe the Confetti Project as a community building effort in Buckeye. The AFT grant will fund more book options and district-wide reach to strengthen student and community relationships. They credit school leadership, staff, and local support for its success and a family-like district atmosphere.
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City leader touts investment pull from private sector
In his 13th State of the City, Hanwell said city investments could spur private and commercial funding. He highlighted 2021 work to improve the city and keep residents safe, praising community support and progress. Contact reporter Sara Crawford for details.
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Hope Recovery Ride Sets 100 Mile Northeast Ohio Circuit
Hope Recovery Community hosts a 100 mile back roads ride through Northeast Ohio with recovery coins at sponsor tables and a chance to win 500 dollars. Stops include Smucker's Orrville, St Helena Park Canal Fulton, Durbin Magic Freeze Barberton. After ride, Heartland Church hosts Recovery Festival with foam party inflatables and live music. Over 200 tickets sold and 30k plus in sponsorships fund ongoing operations.
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