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Bayport’s new interim police chief got start in Explorer program at 14

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

Jay Jackson, the new interim police chief in Bayport, says he learned policing from two of the best: the late Maplewood Police Sgt. Joseph Bergeron, who was killed in the line of duty in 2010, and former Bayport Police Chief Laura Eastman.Jackson, who grew up in North St. Paul, joined the Maplewood Police Department’s Explorer program when he was 14. Bergeron served as his mentor and Explorer advisor until Jackson went to college.Interim Chief Jay Jackson (Courtesy of Bayport Police Department)“After meeting (Bergeron) and participating in Explorers, it was pretty clear that that is what I wanted to do, and I never looked back afterwards,” Jackson said. “I learned from the best.”Eastman, he said, taught Jackson the importance of serving the community. “I want to continue Laura’s legacy,” he said. “She worked hard to build the community’s trust, and I’ve been alongside her for much of that journey. We both believe strongly in service to the communi...

Two employees stabbed at Saratoga Hospital by patient

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two employees at Saratoga Hospital were stabbed by a patient early Saturday morning. The two employees suffered visible but non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to make a full recovery. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police have identified a suspect and criminal charges are coming. This investigation is ongoing.

Public asked to avoid Moreau Lake State Park amid search for Charlotte Sena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to a statement posted online from the Moreau Lake State Park, the public is being asked to avoid the park while law enforcement searches for Charlotte Sena. At this time, Moreau Lake State Park is closed until further notice, which includes activities such as hiking, camping, boating, and more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In their statement, the state park says "Be respectful of our current situation. Please do not come to the park... Leave all the searching to the professionals."An AMBER alert was activated Sunday at 9:35 a.m. On Sunday, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that Sena, while spending time at Moreau State Park, was reported missing at 6:47 p.m. on Saturday night by her parents. According to State Police, a command post has been established at the state park, with over 100 personnel deployed in the search. 24 hours into the search for Charlotte Sena The Governor continued, say...

Ask Amy: Harassment interferes with friendship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

Dear Amy: I’ve been friends with “Marianne” since high school. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding.My problem stems from her husband, “Chris.” I had only met him once before their wedding.My boyfriend was unable to attend, and as a single woman I was heckled by most of the “married” groomsmen, who loudly speculated that I was wearing a thong (not true — I was wearing absolutely normal underwear).I decided to abstain from drinking, as the groom’s crowd made me nervous.While Marianne was on the dance floor, her new husband approached me.Chris was quite drunk and started making sexual comments to me.I tried to keep the conversation light and got away from him as soon as possible.A year later a mutual friend of ours got married. Again, Chris got drunk and started having another weird conversation with me while Marianne was elsewhere.Later that night we were all dancing as a group and he flipped me over his shoulder. I was extremely uncomfortable and embarrass...

Healthy seas: Commission leads common efforts to improve state of Baltic Sea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

On 29 September, Commissioner Sinkevičius hosted the second edition of the ‘Our Baltic' Conference to address pressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. The high-level conference gathers ministers and high-level officials in charge of fisheries, agriculture, and environment from eight EU Baltic countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden).Given the severe ecosystem problems of the Baltic Sea, the conference aims to help strengthening and complementing short to medium-term actions that member states can take to improve the Baltic Sea's ecosystem health,as well asthe state of fish stocks.Commissioner Sinkevičius and the ministers committed today to safeguarding the delicate marine ecosystem of the Baltic Sea, with a special focus on the removal of submerged munitions that lie in its seabed since World Wars I and II.In the afternoon, the ministers are expected to agree on joint commitments to safely clean and manage submerged munitions...

Uzbekistan-UN: Cooperation for Universal Sustainable Development

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

Uzbekistan joined the UN as a new sovereign, independent state on March 2, 1992. Since joining this universal international organization, our country has been productively cooperating with it and its specialized institutions in various areas.The main priorities of multilateral cooperation are the fight against modern threats and security challenges, the stabilization and restoration of Afghanistan, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, solving environmental problems, in particular mitigating the consequences of the Aral Sea crisis, socio-economic development, protection and promotion of human rights, tourism development, and others.According to experts, in recent years, Uzbekistan has become more involved in the activities of the General Assembly and specialized agencies of the UN. In particular, the head of Uzbekistan made speeches at the 72nd, 75th, and 76th sessions of the UN General Assembly, as well as at the High-Level Segment of the 46th session of the UN Huma...

Sale closed in San Jose: $2.3 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

516 North Baywood Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 500 block of North Baywood Avenue in San Jose was sold on Aug. 28, 2023 for $2,320,000, or $1,106 per square foot. The house, built in 1950, has an interior space of 2,097 square feet. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and two baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house comes with a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On North Redwood Avenue, San Jose, in August 2023, a 1,903-square-foot home was sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,156. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 1,960-square-foot home on North Redwood Avenue in San Jose sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $842. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,406-square-foot home on the 600 block of North Clover Avenue in San Jose sold in February 2023, for $1,651,0...

Horoscopes Oct. 2, 2023: Kelly Ripa, focus on doing and being your best

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Ripa, 53; Sting, 72; Annie Leibovitz, 74; Donna Karan, 75.Happy Birthday: Check due dates, investments and health conditions. It’s up to you to ensure everything is updated and working correctly. If you think outside the box, you’ll come up with brilliant ideas that will save you money and time. Don’t let what others do slow you down. Use your time wisely and focus on doing and being your best; you will make a difference. Your numbers are 8, 19, 24, 28, 33, 36, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expand your interests to include activities or reunions that can open doors to new adventures. Use your skills to make things happen, and you’ll leave a lasting impression and make worthwhile connections. Personal growth, love and romance are on the rise. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put more thought into updating and using your skills uniquely to get ahead. It’s time to reinvent and position yourself for success. Don’t l...

Word Game: Oct. 2, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — OCCLUDED (OCCLUDED: uh-KLOOD-ed: Closed up or blocked off.)Average mark 13 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 17 or more words in OCCLUDED? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — DEPARTS dare dart date dater dear depart drape drat east pare parse part past paste pate pear peat pert pest prate adept aped aper aster rapt rasp rate read reap repast rest tape taper taps tare tarp tear trade trap tread tsar sate sear seat spade spar spare spate spear sped sprat star stare stead step strap strepTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Prope...

Man killed by officer during struggle at apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot and killed by a Westminster police officer at an apartment complex Sunday night.According to the Westminster Police Department, officers were called to the 1400 block of 116th Avenue about a man who was being held down by residents. When officers arrived at the apartment complex, they found an adult man on the ground wrestling with several other people. WPD said an officer deployed his Taser, but it was not effective. 1 killed in Lakewood shooting, suspect in custody The police department said the man displayed a handgun during the struggle with one of the residents, and an officer fired his weapon and hit the man.Officers initiated life-saving measures and the man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The officer who fired their gun was placed on administrative leave, per protocol. An independent investigation will be conducted by the 17th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team.