Services Archives

Two Youth Deaths Prompt Investigations at Nunavut Care Home: Latest Developments Revealed by Family Services Minister

Iqaluit, Nunavut – Two deaths at a care home for youth in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, have sparked multiple investigations, including one by the RCMP. The deaths of a 12-year-old and a 19-year-old have prompted the Nunavut government to take action to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s family services minister, confirmed that three young residents were hospitalized due to “critical incidents” at the Naja Isabelle group home, resulting in the …

Family Identifies Woman Killed by Husband in Alpaugh, Donations Accepted for Funeral Services

ALPAUGH, Calif. – Tragedy struck in Alpaugh, California, as a woman named Melissa Long was killed by her husband on Monday, according to information provided by her family on a GoFundMe page. The incident occurred on Jan. 29 when Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a disturbance call at the 5400 Block of Ellis Road in Alpaugh just before 5:00 p.m. Subsequently, a woman with gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital, where she …

Thriller Set in Kalamazoo Premiering at KP Cinemas and on Streaming Services

KALAMAZOO, MI – This week, downtown’s newest movie theater, KP Cinemas, is featuring a thrilling film with strong ties to the Kalamazoo area. The movie, “He Went That Way,” will be shown at the theater through Friday, Jan. 12, before becoming available on streaming services. The film, co-produced by Hugh Broder, a Kalamazoo College graduate, is based on the book “Luke Karamazov” written by Kalamazoo College Professor Emeritus Conrad Hilberry. The story revolves around a …

Tragic Murder-Suicide Victims Honored at St. Francis of Assisi Services

WEST NYACK, New York – The community of West Nyack, New York, gathered at St. Francis of Assisi to honor the victims of a tragic murder-suicide. The church held two services on Tuesday evening for the Morgan family, who were longtime members of the parish. According to religious leaders, the Morgans had been active and faithful members of the church for nearly a decade. The community came together to mourn the loss of Bronxville Police …

Chemical Fire Injures Three at Connecticut Environment Services Facility

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – An explosion at an environment services facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday resulted in three people being injured. According to the fire chief, the blast occurred when a driver opened a valve after delivering about 4,000 gallons of a low-grade oxidizer to the site. The resulting chemical fire forced the evacuation of nearby residents and raised concerns about air quality in the area. Investigators have stated that this was not a criminal …

Bridgeport Mayor Calls for Regulatory Reform After Explosion at Tradebe Environmental Services

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Following a recent explosion at Tradebe Environmental Services on Cross Street, Mayor Joe Ganim is pushing for regulatory reform on certain types of facilities near residential areas. The explosion, which occurred on Friday, triggered a large blast after a driver opened a valve while delivering about 4,000 gallons of “low-grade oxidizer.” It led to several smaller explosions, leaving three people injured. Two of the injured have since been released from the hospital, …