ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Neighbors in a normally quiet suburb of New Jersey were shocked and shaken Tuesday after an incident involving a person barricaded inside a house. Police swarmed around Beechwood Avenue in Elmwood Park around 9:30 a.m. after someone called 911, according to Bergen County Prosecutors. Investigators said they will be at a … Read more
Frederick Douglass, a well-known abolitionist and preacher known for his mastery of language and prose, remains a prominent figure in the annals of history for his longstanding battle against the practice of slavery in America. Prior to his campaign against slavery and his fight for African American equality, Douglass was in bondage. He was enslaved … Read more
(Photo provided) DeVol enjoys making potters in his spare time. By James Dobbs Employee reporter Henry DeVol, 13, was born and raised in Marietta. He attends the Veritas Classical Academy, a private independent classical Christian school in Marietta that offers classical education in liberal arts. DeVol enjoys learning about science, engineering, physics, and especially history. … Read more
A York City man charged with a botched robbery that resulted in the shooting of 41-year-old Whispering Wind Bear Spirit last month is on trial. Ryan Craig Strada, 20, of the 800 block of Cedar Village Avenue in York City, videotaped District Judge Joel N. Toluba on Wednesday afternoon for a preliminary hearing. He is … Read more