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A kink in a fire hose stretched out in the smoky darkness of a cargo ship fire disoriented a New Jersey fire captain as he tried to follow the hose back to safety, separating him from two other firefighters who later died amid the blaze, the captain testified Tuesday. Newark Fire Department Capt. Oswald Robetto testified at an investigative hearing being held by the U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board into the July 5, 2023, fire on board the Italian-owned Grande Costa D'Avorio. Fire Captains Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. died in that fir...

Of Minnetrista, passed away December 31, 2023. Daughter of Henry Blood and Helen Johnson. Preceded in death by husband Joe; brothers and sisters Doris McMahon (Art), Edna Cahoy (Don), Walter Brooks (Regina), Alice Okonek (Don), Wayne Brooks (Ione), and many dear in-laws, relatives and friends. Survived by children and grandchildren Marko (Bobbi), Joseph and Robert Mrkonich; Betty (David), David and Kathryn Hirschfeld; and Kathryn (Bruce) and Eric Wilson.

Legendary rodeo announcer Bob Tallman has his own special way of introducing Jess Cardon to Elks Rodeo fans – “This pickup man is a WO-man.”

The 'grace period' for Wales' 20mph speed limit is set to end on Sunday, December 17, meaning drivers will now get fines for driving faster than 20mph in what used to me 30mph zones.

The operation aboard the ship where two Newark firefighters were killed is unveiled by an investigative journalist.