Alcohol

Judge Rebukes Bay City Man for Racist Outburst, Dismisses Alcohol as an Excuse

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Bay City, MI — A local man’s racially charged outburst has resulted in a stern reprimand from a judge who dismissed any notion that alcohol could excuse the behavior. The incident, which occurred in a local convenience store, was captured on video and has since drawn significant community and legal scrutiny. The man, identified as 42-year-old Jeffrey S. Randazzo, confronted three Black individuals at the store, assaulting them with racial slurs and threatening gestures. This tirade was not only personally offensive but struck a hurtful note in the community, highlighting ongoing issues of racism. During … Read more

Family of Wrong-Way Crash Victim Sues Sheetz for Alleged Alcohol Sale to Intoxicated Driver

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MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. — The family of David Ott, a 25-year-old who was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash, is seeking justice by filing a lawsuit against Sheetz, an alleged alcohol supplier to the drunk driver involved in the incident. Ismail Yousef, the family’s attorney, stated that they are holding Sheetz accountable based on evidence that the defendant purchased alcohol from one or more Sheetz establishments leading up to the crash. Surveillance footage obtained from a Sheetz located on State Route 819 in Mount Pleasant on June 19, 2022, shows Cassandra Harrold purchasing four beer … Read more

Iowa’s Quirky Alcohol Laws: From Gas Station Beer to Sunday Sales, Here’s What You Need to Know

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Des Moines, Iowa – Navigating the laws surrounding alcohol can be a challenge, with each state having its own regulations for buying, transporting, and consuming alcoholic beverages. In the state of Iowa, there are several specific laws that dictate how residents can purchase and enjoy their favorite drinks. One common question is whether beer can be bought at gas stations in Iowa. The answer is yes – convenience stores such as Casey’s or Kum & Go are allowed to sell beer, making it easy for locals to pick up a case of their preferred brand, … Read more

New Alaska Alcohol Laws Create Delivery Hurdles for Western Alaska Communities

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Bethel, Alaska – The implementation of new alcohol laws in Alaska has led to a significant setback in personal alcohol deliveries to Bethel and other Western Alaska communities. The focus of the discussion surrounding these new laws has mainly revolved around extended operating hours for breweries and distilleries. However, a particular provision in the legislation has effectively halted the transportation of alcohol to these communities. Under the new alcohol law, cargo carriers must register themselves to transport alcohol, and alcohol retailers are only permitted to use registered carriers. For instance, package stores fulfilling written orders … Read more