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Five Arrested in Mount Parnitha Assault on Volunteers Amid Environmental Cleanup

Athens, Greece — Five young men were apprehended early Thursday by Athens police for their alleged involvement in a brutal altercation against two environmental volunteers on Mount Parnitha last month. Authorities indicated that the suspects, all in their early twenties, are now facing serious charges, including attempted murder and participating in gang activities. The incident in question transpired during the early hours of May 24, when a group of four volunteers, engaged in a conservation …

Community Volunteers Provide Natural Gas Leak-Detecting Devices to South Jackson Residents after Deadly Explosions

JACKSON, Miss. – In the weeks following two devastating home explosions in South Jackson, Chris Way, a 25-year-old volunteer with Mississippi MOVE, took it upon himself to supply and install natural gas leak-detecting devices in the community. Way, a South Jackson native, felt compelled to help after two homes exploded, causing the death of an 82-year-old woman and injuring her husband. In response, he went out with his mother to purchase and distribute the devices, …

Volunteers Step Up to Assist Iron River Community After Tragic House Explosion

IRON RIVER, Mich. – In the aftermath of a devastating house explosion at 820 Cayuga St., a team of dedicated volunteers has come together to help the community of Iron River recover. The explosion, which occurred on Feb. 10, tragically resulted in the death of the homeowner and caused significant damage to neighboring homes. Since then, volunteers like Joeseph Mowery have been working tirelessly to remove debris and repair windows, all in an effort to …