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George Smith Launches Bid for Orange County Court Judge, Aims to Bring Fairness and Justice to Local Bench

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Goshen, N.Y. – A seasoned local attorney and sitting town justice, George Smith, has thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Orange County Court Judge. Smith, a Republican from the Town of Minisink, is aiming to succeed Judge Rich Guertin, who is set to retire at the end of 2025 after reaching the state’s mandatory retirement age. With an extensive legal career spanning over three decades, Smith expresses a deep commitment to serving the community with fairness and integrity. “It would be an honor to continue serving the residents of Orange County … Read more

Birmingham Settles Lawsuit with Local Church Over Unfinished Worship Center Project Linked to $1.2 Million Relocation Deal

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The city of Birmingham has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church concerning an incomplete worship center that had received public funding. The lawsuit stemmed from a halted construction project that was initially supported by a substantial relocation payment to the church by state and local authorities. In 2014, development plans for a train overpass in the Collegeville area necessitated the relocation of the church’s property. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) along with the city supported Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church’s relocation with a financial aid … Read more

Crafting Local Legends: How Laws Whiskey House Melds Colorado Terroir with Time-Honored Distilling

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Denver, Colorado — At Laws Whiskey House, nestled in the heart of Denver, President and Founder Al Laws crafts whiskies that reflect not just the craft but the very soil of Colorado. Since its inception in 2009, and filling its first barrel on Independence Day two years later, Laws Whiskey House has developed a unique approach by emphasizing the terroir and collaborating closely with local family farms. The grains used in Laws’ whiskies — corn, heirloom wheat, barley, and rye — are meticulously chosen from two Colorado-based family farms, ensuring each bottle is imbued with … Read more

Columbia Man to Appear in Court on Murder Charges Amidst Group Indictment in Local Shooting Incident

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Columbia, Mo. – A 22-year-old Columbia man, Deazes Turner, is facing a first-degree murder charge and will appear before a judge at the Boone County Courthouse on Monday at 9 a.m., following a superseding indictment issued this past Friday. Turner, along with six other men, is implicated in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Deshon Houston in June earlier this year. The incident, which occurred on Dove Drive, resulted in escalated charges against several of the accused. Three other suspects involved—Alqueze Jones, Deljuan Turner, and Demarkus Williams—also saw their charges upgraded to first-degree murder in the … Read more