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Korah schoolgirl killer wins fight for new parole hearing

Korah schoolgirl killer wins fight for new parole hearing

Arrested 37 years ago for the murder of Grade 9 student Patrizia Mastroianni, Russell Colwell successfully appealed a ruling that denied him an escorted absence from prison
Sweet-toothed shoplifter pleads guilty

Sweet-toothed shoplifter pleads guilty

The store manager recognized his face mask
UPDATE: One person charged in Friday's incident involving firearm

UPDATE: One person charged in Friday's incident involving firearm

Police say they found a loaded handgun and a shotgun
UPDATE: Local company hoping someone can identify who stole its design computer

UPDATE: Local company hoping someone can identify who stole its design computer

The company is offering a reward for details that help catch the thief
Rotary Santa Claus Parade will be held on Nov. 23

Rotary Santa Claus Parade will be held on Nov. 23

Residents should prepare for road closures and large crowds in the event area
Judge tosses evidence in guns and drugs case

Judge tosses evidence in guns and drugs case

Cops breached man's right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure and unlawful arrest
Have you received an email offering you a free piano? It’s a scam

Have you received an email offering you a free piano? It’s a scam

'If a victim does send funds and anticipates delivery, they’ll be fairly disappointed as the piano never arrives and the fraudster/s will end all communications abruptly'
CRIME OF THE WEEK: Thief used hydraulic lift to swipe 16 propane tanks

CRIME OF THE WEEK: Thief used hydraulic lift to swipe 16 propane tanks

The value of the tanks was $1,500
Police seek witnesses to North Street, Second Line crash

Police seek witnesses to North Street, Second Line crash

Collision involved two SUVs and a tow truck
Tractor blamed for Langdon Road garage fire

Tractor blamed for Langdon Road garage fire

No injuries were reported in Wednesday fire