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Everything You Need to Know About Upcoming Wine Event in Minnesota
Wine flowing, spirits soaring, and the delightful taste of craft beer filling the air. It's a festival fit for everyone in Southeast Minnesota and this year, you could be scoring a huge giveaway! WHEN: April 5th, 2024 WHERE: Somerby Golf Club, 975 Somereby Pkwy NE, Byron, MN. 55920 (Get Directions) TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm WHAT: Everyone is invited for a night of live music, craft beer, wine, and spirit tastings, and an amazing silent auction for the Byron Community Foundation.
Dyer boy crowned honorary firefighter
DYER — The first thing 10-year-old Mason Brewer remembers hearing was the sound of breaking glass. His eyelids fluttered open around 1 a.m. inside his house on the 700 block of Hilbrich Court. The smell of smoke filled his nostrils as he felt the heat creeping toward him.
U.S. Marshals arrest two fugitives connected to battery and murder cases
EAST CHICAGO — Two men at large were arrested Tuesday on unrelated charges of battery and murder, respectively, a U.S. Marshals inspector said. Dominique Jones, 28, was taken into custody at around 10 a.m. at a residence on the 3600 block of Michigan Court in East Chicago. Investigators knocked and announced the arrest warrant and quickly discovered Jones was trying to escape through a window upstairs. He surrendered and was taken to the Lake County Jail.
Crown Point Counseling owner charged with forging records Original
CROWN POINT — The woman who owns and operates local mental health services center Crown Point Counseling was arrested last month for forging records. Suzanne Krischke (aka Suzanne Bonaventura) was arrested on July 3 for allegedly forging patient documents for a 2019 audit, according to court records. Records indicate that Krischke was charged with seven counts of counterfeiting records. If convicted on all counts, she’d face 17 and a half years in prison.
Indianapolis man arrested in Gary for dealing cocaine Original
CROWN POINT — An Indianapolis man was arrested on Tuesday for dealing cocaine after police used a confidential informant to catch him in the act. Jesse R. Williams, 34, was charged with three counts of felony-level dealing in cocaine and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. If convicted on the cocaine dealing charges, Williams would face 62 years in prison.
Pedestrian struck and killed while walking around interstate late Tuesday, ISP says
GARY — Indiana State Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a vehicle and died Tuesday night on the Borman Expressway, Sgt. Glen Fifield said Thursday. The woman was walking around on the interstate's eastbound lanes near the Broadway exit, ISP said, wearing all black clothing. She was hit around 11:30 p.m. and died from the impact. The driver of the vehicle did not stop after hitting the woman, Fifield said. The woman has not yet been identified by the Lake County coroner's office.
Gary man charged with attempted murder for shooting woman at red light Original
CROWN POINT — A Gary man faces an attempted murder charge, among other charges, after he allegedly shot at a woman multiple times while she was stopped at a red light, according to charging documents. Court records indicate that 40-year-old Eric D.
Jury finds Highland woman who 85 mph during fatal crash not guilty of reckless homicide Original
CROWN POINT — A jury found a Highland woman not guilty on Wednesday in connection to an August 2021 fatal accident. Lisa Damico (aka D’Amico) was charged in February 2022 with reckless homicide, reckless driving causing bodily injury and reckless driving, according to court records. Jurors deliberated for about three and a half hours before they returned with the not guilty verdict.
Lake County Sheriff files motion prohibiting public access at his upcoming trial Original
CROWN POINT — Although a trial date has been set for indicted Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr., people could have a hard time following his trial or attending it, thanks to a motion filed on Wednesday. Court records indicated that Martinez filed a motion to prohibit public access to court records and exclude the general public from a criminal proceeding. The specifics as to the contents of that motion were not available, as the records were sealed.
Trial proceedings underway for Highland woman who drove 85 mph during fatal crash Original
CROWN POINT — Trial proceedings continued on Tuesday in the case against a Highland woman who allegedly drove 50 mph over the speed limit when her car struck a 21-year-old man, who later died from his injuries. Lisa Damico (aka D'Amico) was charged in February 2022 for purportedly driving 85 mph on August 18, 2021 when she struck and killed a pedestrian, and hit three other cars, at the intersection of Indianapolis Boulevard and Ridge Road.
16-year-old girl hospitalized after she was shot in her home
GARY — A 16-year-old girl is hospitalized after bullets were fired into her home Sunday in the 500 block of Vermont Street on the city's east side. The girl was in her bedroom when she was shot, Gary police Cmdr. Samuel Roberts said. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots behind the home. Gary police Detective Cpl. Greg Fayson is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information on the shooting can contact Fayson at 219-881-1229.
Gary travel nurse who allegedly sexually assaulted car crash victim enters plea deal Original
CROWN POINT — A Gary travel nurse who allegedly forced a car-crash victim have to sex with him in exchange for pain medication entered a plea deal on Thursday, according to court records. Timothy Jackson, 53, was charged in 2021 with three counts of rape, according to court records. If Jackson had been convicted on the original charges, he faced up to 72 years in prison. Jackson’s plea deal stipulated that he’d plead guilty to one count of rape, a level three felony.
Man accused of fatal I-80/94 shooting over love triangle snags plea deal Original
CROWN POINT — A Gary man who allegedly shot another man dead while he was driving on Interstate 80/94 over a “love triangle” entered a plea deal on Thursday, according to court records. Charging documents stated that on September 20, 2020, 28-year-old Shaughn Nelson followed Twon L. Jones, 28, of Chicago, on I-94 in Lake Station and shot him. Nelson was originally charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter.
Schererville police respond to two theft reports Sunday
SCHERERVILLE — Schererville police officers responded to, two unrelated theft reports at Walmart and Menards on Sunday afternoon. On July 16, at approximately 3:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to Walmart, at 1555 Indianapolis Blvd., in regards to a shoplifting incident, Schererville Police Commander Kevin Wagner said. Officers were advised that a woman left Walmart heading northbound at a high rate of speed on U.S. Highway 41 in a silver Hyundai with an Illinois license plate.
Get a head start for Byron2Bruns Run
28th Mar 2019 2:47 PM THE Byron 2 Bruns Beach Run is on again and you can get the jump on the competition with a special Early Bird entry rate commencing this Friday. The B2B, as it is known and loved is one of the most popular community fun run events on the calendar and a major fund raiser for the Brunswick SLSC. Event director and local fitness expert, Damian Hopkins, called the organising committee together at the Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club last weekend and fired everyone into action.
Brunswick Heads faces wave of illegal campers
BRUNSWICK Heads locals have taken to social media saying they are angry illegal campers forced out of Byron Bay appear to be setting up in Brunswick Heads. Byron Shire Council is now locking the gates at Butler Street Reserve from 9pm to 6am each night and issuing fines to anyone staying overnight. This comes after residents complained vanpackers were setting up long term camps, partying all night, trashing the area and using nearby bushland as a toilet.
Sand returning to Clarkes
by Gary Morgan 28th Mar 2019 2:16 PM G'DAY mates, Small waves again this week in the Shire with not too much to rave about. There has been a small yet consistent swell coming in from the east with only the open beaches getting a few waves on the right tides. There is plenty of sand between Wategos and The Pass that is starting to drift into Clarkes Beach and cover up some of the rocks.
Bluefest ditches paid parking
28th Mar 2019 10:00 AM BLUESFEST has announced the cancellation of paid parking at the 2019 festival, advising that paid parking will now be introduced for the 2020 festival. All 2019 ticketholders will be refunded by 12 April 2019. Bluesfest apologised for any confusion caused and inconvenience it may have caused ticket purchasers.
Byron strong for the teams
by Byron Boardriders President, Neil Cameron 28th Mar 2019 8:12 AM THIS weekend the Kirra Teams Challenge will be held at either Kirra or D'bah beaches. Heading Byron Bay Boardriders' team will be Kieran Perrow and Danny Wills. The event kicks off on Friday with two Juniors and an Open event. Saturday will consist of three Open Men's and Sunday will be two Open Men's events. Always a tough event to win but Byron are fielding a strong team.
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