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An accident involving a Bremer County snowplow has taken the life of a Nebraska motorist. According to the Iowa State Patrol, it happened shortly after 10am Monday (Feb. 1) at the intersection of C-33 and U.S. Highway 218, northwest of Waverly. A pickup, driven by 33 year old Jenrry Madrid-Sorto of Columbus, Nebraska, was northbound on 218, when an eastbound county snowplow, driven by 22 year old Trevor Byram of Waverly, failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of C-33 and 218. Madrid-Sorto died from his injuries. Byram was not hurt. The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene ...

9 & 10 News January 27, 2021 Michigan is experiencing a surge in deadly fires in recent years – and we’re beginning 2021 with some startling numbers. This year’s data is showing some alarming trends for a certain segment of the population. But there are steps you can take to protect your loved ones. Lt. Kyle Clute with Grand Traverse Metro Fire says, “Michigan has always trended in the top 10 in home fire fatalities unfortunately. So there is a lot of campaigning going on to educate people about their home fire escape plans.” It’s been a mild winter so far – but there is no esca...

Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation awards grant funds Staff reports The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation recently awarded grant funds to support health services organizations, local libraries and emergency service providers.  The foundation granted $8,500 to support health services organizations. Receiving grants were United Community & Family Services, $5,000; Connecticut Cancer Foundation of Old Saybrook, $1,000; Day Kimball Hospital of Putnam, $1,000; and Griswold PRIDE, $500.  Local libraries received $5,000 total. A grant of $2,000 was awarded to Slater Library of Jewett Ci...

House Fires in Michigan Attributed to Remote Working The holiday season combined with the influx of people working from home has contributed to a large increase in residential fires in Michigan. Dec 15, 2020 The Michigan Fire Inspectors Society urges people to take precautions to prevent residential fires amid a 78% rise in multi fatality fires, according to the Detroit Free Press. It is reported that 112 people died in residential fires in Michigan this year. The Michigan Fire Inspectors Society points to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the dramatic increase in fires. Because more p...