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  Amtrak Derails Injuring 50 in Philly

Article by David Lear
Posted on May 12, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-- An Amtrak train headed to New York from Washington, DC derailed near the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane in Philly. Early reports indicate that 50 people are injured after 8 cars came off the tracks. 240 people were on the train at the time of derailment.

 

State Police Helps In Stand Off

 

Article posted by ArkansasJournal.com
Posted on May 12, 2015
Grant County-- Earlier today a request for assistance from the Grant County Sheriff’s Department
was received by the Arkansas State Police.

  The initial information from sheriff’s deputies reported Donald C. Thomas Jr., 47,
of the Clearwater Lake area east of Sheridan had contacted local authorities stating
he intended to set fire to a home at 762 West Clearwater Lake Drive.

  As sheriff’s deputies and local firemen arrived at the home they found the
structure burning.  A short time later sheriff’s deputies stated at least one gun
shot was fired at them, reportedly by Thomas.

  The Arkansas State Police SWAT and Crisis Response Teams were dispatched to the
area.  By mid-afternoon negotiations were established with Thomas inside a nearby
out-building on the residential property.  Thomas refused to surrender to state or
local authorities.

  At approximately 5 PM today the State Police SWAT team fired tear gas into the out
building causing Thomas to exit the building and to be taken into custody.

  An investigation of the incident is continuing tonight and Thomas is currently
held at the Grant County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault.  The continuing
investigation may result in additional charges.  

Nepal Hit By Another Earthquake

Article by David Lear

File Photo.

Posted on May 12, 2015

Kathmandu, Nepal -- Nepal has been hit by another earthquake near the Capital of Kathmandu and Mount Everest, with at least four people confirmed dead. This earthquake strikes nearly three weeks after the country was devastated by an earthquake that killed more than 8,150 people and injured more than 17,860. 

Columbus Recycling Company Goes Up In Flames.

 

Firefighters work to contain fire at Phoenix Recycling. 

Article by David Lear, Reporter.
Photos by Columbus Fire Department
Posted on May 3, 2015

Columbus, Ohio-- Columbus Fire Department has been working hard on a four alarm fire at Phoenix Recycling which has been burning for more than two days. According to Columbus Fire Department, the last large multiple alarm fire in Columbus was 25 years ago at the same facility. Some of the firefighters who fought the fire 25 years ago are on the current fire. Firefighters hope to have the fire out by the end of the weekend.

The photo above is from the last large fire at the plant 25 years ago.

Phoenix Recycling is located at 659 Marion Road and specializes in
fine mesh pulverizing, metal separation, warehousing, loading, baling operations and plastic grinding, according to the Phoenix Recycling website.

 

 

Piranha Caught In Arkansas

Article by David Lear Reporter    
Photo Credit Dutch-Kathy Barnett
Posted on May 3, 2015

Bentonville, AR--A piranha was caught in Lake Bentonville sometime last week. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said "Someone put one in the lake. They cannot survive our low winter water temperatures, so no populations have ever been established." It is unlawful to possess piranha in the state of Arkansas.  Lake Bentonville is located next door to the Bentonville Municipal Airport.