Arrests down, but Fourth keeps cops busy
By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
The search for illegal fireworks, several holiday party arrests, a half dozen missing pet calls and a checkpoint for driving under the influence colored the Fourth of July weekend for area law enforcement.
Four people were arrested over the weekend…
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Houses burn on Fourth of July
By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
Fire gutted two Orland houses on the same property Sunday and were the most significant blazes during a small string of holiday fires in northern Glenn County.
“We were very busy (Sunday),” Orland Fire Chief Jerry Kraemer said.
No one was hurt in…
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Houses burn on Fourth of July
By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
Fire gutted two Orland houses on the same property Sunday and were the most significant blazes during a small string of holiday fires in northern Glenn County.
“We were very busy (Sunday),” Orland Fire Chief Jerry Kraemer said.
No one was hurt in…
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The games begin
By Rick Longley/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
The basketball court at Orland’s Recreation Center bustled with activity Monday with 4 and 5 year olds running around the gym.
They played indoor soccer and kick ball under the watchful eye of Recreation Director Joe Fenske and his assistants Sophie…
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Law enforcement reacts to proposal
By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
Would Glenn County voters support any type of sales tax increase that could be used to stabilize funding for local law enforcement?
“Limited resources has been a problem for years,” Orland police Sgt. Joe Vlach said Thursday.
Earlier this week, the…
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County seeks safe house funding
By Rick Longley/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
Glenn County is seeking grant funding to buy a home to house victims of domestic violence, and a second dwelling for transitional housing for the homeless.
Supervisors gave Human Resource Agency Director Scott Gruendl permission to pursue the project…
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Fireworks safety concerns
By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
Fires, alcohol abuse and lost pets are expected to be major law enforcement issues over the holiday weekend.
“This is the year that everyone must be most vigilant about potential fire danger from the use of fireworks,” Glenn County sheriff’s Lt. Phil…
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Community briefs: July 3, 2010
Orland Press Register : Local News @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
Support your furry friend
Town and Country Humane Society will hots its monthly bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m. on July 10 at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 E. Yolo St. For more information, call 865-3661 or…
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Divided board passes budget
By Lydia M. Harris/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
The Glenn County Office of Education budget narrowly passed board approval Wednesday.
In a 3-2 vote, county school board members gave the nod to a $16 million budget that raised numerous questions.
The budget has a $187,600 deficit that officials…
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Kinder, gentler grand jury shows love
By Rick Longley/Tri-County Newspapers @ July 2, 2010 # Comments Off
The 2009-10 Final Grand Jury Report was issued Wednesday with investigations into familiar topics such as the Human Resource Agency’s reform efforts and a look at the Glenn County Jail and Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall.
New issues included the Glenn County…
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