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Former Concord Charter School Founder Pleads Guilty To Theft Charge: Follow-Up

CONCORD, NH — The founder of a former public charter school in Concord pleaded guilty to theft charges for misuse of federal education funds, which she spent on gambling, dining, trips, and other personal items. Stephanie Alicea, 49, of Boscawen pleaded guilty to a single count of theft from a program receiving federal funds on […]

Simsbury Farmers Get Boost From Town

SIMSBURY, CT — Local officials earlier this month approved two tax abatement proposals providing a major financial helping hand to local farmers. In two separate votes on Sept. 9, the Simsbury Board of Selectmen unanimously approved tax breaks for farm machinery as well as tax abatements for buildings used in farming. The farm machinery tax […]

Clarendon Hills Exploiting State Tax District Law: Lawyer

CLARENDON HILLS, IL – A couple of Clarendon Hinsdale trustees indicated Monday they support a controversial tax district that officials said would spur development. Meanwhile, a lawyer for area schools accused the village of seeking the “exploitation” of a state law to make the district a reality. The village is proposing the creation of a […]

2 Dead In Series Of Police Shootouts That Shut Down Victory Boulevard

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — A man suspected of shooting and killing another man in North Hollywood Monday morning was shot and killed by police in a series of shootouts that shutdown Victory Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A stretch of Victory Boulevard at the Hollyoowd (170) Freeway will remain closed to traffic […]

Hazlet Community Unites To Honor Girl Who Died In House Fire

HAZLET, NJ — Brookside Park was officially renamed on Saturday in honor of Madelyn Montanaro, a Hazlet girl who died in a house fire in 2023. Madelyn, 6, passed away on Jan. 14, 2023, as a result of the fire, along with her mother, Jacqueline, who died after running back into the house to try […]

5 Things To Know Ahead Of $75.7M Stafford Schools Bond Referendum

STAFFORD, NJ — On Sept. 17, Stafford residents will be asked to vote on whether to approve a $75.7 million bond referendum in the Stafford Township School District. District officials are hoping to make a number of improvements across the district, including structural updates, HVAC improvements and extra classroom space. The district has hosted a […]

Concord HR Director Confirms City Councilor’s Husband Earned Police Officer Detail Pay

CONCORD, NH — The city of Concord’s human resources department has confirmed a police officer, whose wife is a city councilor, earned prior detail pay before she voted on a consent agenda item in May concerning closed streets requiring police details that her husband could potentially benefit from. Ward 5 City Councilor Stacey Brown faces […]