Bethel

Kotzebue and Bethel Residents Take Legal Action Against Fuel Supplier Vitus Energy Over Winter Fuel Issues

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Kotzebue, Alaska – Nine residents of Kotzebue, Alaska have filed a lawsuit against Vitus Energy, alleging issues with fuel purchased from the company during the winter season. This is not the first lawsuit to be filed against Vitus for fuel problems, as a separate lawsuit was previously taken up by a group of Bethel residents. During January, when temperatures in Kotzebue plummeted to minus 30 and below, residents noticed that Vitus fuel thickened and clogged filters, leading to heating systems failing to function and causing frozen water lines in their homes. While Vitus declined to … Read more

Land Ownership Dispute Resolved as Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over UConn Extension Site in Bethel

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Bethel, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, recently saw the resolution of a property ownership lawsuit involving the UConn Extension site. In a significant development, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, putting an end to the dispute over the land’s ownership. The lawsuit, which had been ongoing for some time, centered around the UConn Extension site, a facility that provides various educational and outreach programs to the community. The ownership of the property was called into question, leading to a legal battle. After carefully examining the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of dismissing … Read more