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HOULTON, Maine April 19, 2021 Houlton Band of Maliseet Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis (left) is seeking re-election and is being challenged by former chief Brenda Commander.
HOULTON, Maine April 19, 2021 Houlton Band of Maliseet Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis (left) is seeking re-election and is being challenged by former chief Brenda Commander.
Sabattis, Commander to face off in Maliseet election Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseets will head to the ballot box in order to determine who will be elected as their new tribal chief.
HOULTON, Maine Members of the Houlton Band of Maliseets will head to the ballot box in order to determine who will be elected as their new tribal chief.
Two members of the U.S. Congress representing El Paso County announced the introduction of a bill that they hope will level the playing field for electronic gaming in tribal communities.
The bill known as the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act sponsored by U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, and supported by Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio would not expand gaming in Texas, but allow both to offer electronic bingo on reservations by ensuring that they re covered by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The Kickapoo Tribe of Texas has been offering bingo and other games, in addition to the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, for more than 20 years.
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STEUBENVILLE A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted the co-owner of a business raided by the Ohio Casino Control Commission four months ago, charging him with operating an illegal, unlicensed casino.
Zane Donald Roe, 45, 823 Buena Vista Blvd., also was charged with felony possession of drugs and a misdemeanor gambling violation after authorities raided NUNACC, a gaming and cultural center at 4244 Sunset Blvd.
NUNAAC allegedly made illegal cash payouts to its patrons, and the Ohio Casino Control Commission raided the business Oct. 21. OCCC seized about 30 slot machines as well as cash, documents, several handguns and narcotics during the raid, according to the initial reports.
Officers also dealt with two individuals who were found to be breaching their conditions of release. One individual was charged and released while the other was held for court. On Tuesday, officers were called to check on an elderly person who lived alone and was not able to be reached by phone. Police attended and found her to be okay. Officers also spoke to a homeowner after a concerned citizen notified police that a chimney appeared to be blocked by ice buildup. WPS received a 911 call on Wednesday in which the caller requested assistance obtaining a phone number for a business. Police would like to remind the public that 911 is only to be used for emergencies. Police are also investigating a matter involving two individuals who reportedly threatened to cause harm to two other individuals.