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Peoria Public Schools reaches settlement with police officer over racially offensive Facebook post
PEORIA — The Peoria Public Schools board of education agreed Monday to an arbitration settlement with a school security officer who was fired two
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Guilt By Association: Why Franklin Graham is Bad for My Church
As a Baptist minister, I wish to state that Mr. Graham does not speak for me, nor for a large, and rapidly growing segment in the broad stream of Christianity.
Why Churches Can't Do Ministry the Way They Used To
By: Dennis BickersIf they want to successfully impact a changing world for Jesus Christ, pastors and churches must continually reinvent themselves. Churches will either continue to reinvent themselves or they will die.
10 Things No Concealed Carrier Should Ever Do
By James England via concealednation.org There are way more than 10 things you should never do as a concealed carrier…or as a firearms owner in general. But we’ve decided to pick 10 extremely important ones. We’re not judging you if you do these things – we’re just saying it’s the opposite of responsible . . . 10. …
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Rick Pitino and ULAA reach settlement: What it means
Courier Journal's Dominique Yates and Danielle Lerner talk Rick Pitino as he's settled with the University of Louisville Athletic Association.
Not wise to pass fake $100 to police officer
Here’s some advice: If you’re going to try to pass counterfeit $100 bills at a fireworks booth don’t do so at the one manned by the Manteca Police Officers Association.
How to Show Support for Your Local Police Officers
SUPERIOR, Wis.- National Police Week is a time dedicated to honoring fallen officers, but in Superior the community is taking this opportunity to honor those that have passed away along with officers currently serving. Reaching out to the police department on Facebook letting them know who helped you and how is a great way to show you’re thankful. But acknowledging their...
Fairfield police officers to be honored for dedication to Top the Cops
FAIRFIELD — Fairfield police officers Joe Holecek and Jerriod Mack will receive Top the Cops awards in front of tens of thousands of drag racing fans during the NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, Friday through Sunday.
Both officers will drag race local high school students Friday evening on t
Gratiot youngsters learn what it takes to be a police officer
A group of mid-Michigan youngsters got an firsthand look this week at what it takes to become a police officer.
School shootings' effects on police officers understudied
LITTLETON, Colo. — The first SWAT team members to see the horror in the Columbine High School library had to step around bodies and ignore a wounded student's plea for
Waniewski vows to increase Toledo police officers by 100
THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH
Crime was cited as the top concern by some West Toledo residents who responded to a poll conducted by mayoral candidate Tom Waniewski, his campaign said
The Republican district councilman said the poll suggested 55 percent of those West Toledo residents polled are most concerned about crime, drugs, and safety while 35 percent pointed to roads and traffic issues as the largest local…
Why these Pomona police officers will be hitting the bars this month
Pomona has conducted this operation 30 times since October 2016.
Lorain High students learn duties of police officers
Staff at the Lorain Police Department is holding a week-long camp that teaches Lorain High School students what it’s like to be a police officer.
Lorain looks for ways to retain, hire police officers
With 2019 revenues coming in as expected, Lorain City Council will consider action to bolster the police force.
Learn more about becoming a Buffalo police officer
Three informational sessions have been scheduled for residents interested in becoming a Buffalo police officer. The meetings, to be hoste...
State police officers must return for court hearings
Police Chief says they are prepared to follow through with cases
How to donate to fallen police officer's family
North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf was shot Sunday by a man who tried to cash a bad check at a convenience store in Wellston.
What Others Say: On the dangers police officers face
The danger facing police again is front and center as Florence comes to grips with the death of a sergeant and the wounding of six other officers. On Oct. 8,
