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Testing finds elevated lead levels in some St. Paul drinking water

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

St. Paul Regional Water Services makes it their goal that 90% of all home tap water testing come back showing lead levels below 15 parts per billion. This year, for the first time in decades, more than a dozen homes out of 105 residential samples revealed lead levels at least slightly higher than the threshold, which is set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and aims to trigger stepped-up action against lead.“The last time we had an exceedance was over 20 years ago,” said Racquel Vaske, deputy director of St. Paul Regional Water Services, noting home tap water testing occurs every few years through a sampling method. “This is something that most of us working here have not experienced in our careers thus far.”The 13 homeowners have all been contacted for retesting. The water utility is working with them on next steps, such as providing information about how to clean their faucet aerators, flush their lines or get their lead service lines replaced at ...

Albany Rebels hosting Irish sports training session series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Rebels Gaelic Athletic Association announced they will be hosting a free series of indoor Irish sports practice sessions. The series will run from December through the beginning of April. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Rebels, who compete in the Midwest Division of the United States Gaelic Athletic Association, specialize in Gaelic football and hurling, both of which are traditional sports that are popular in Ireland. Gaelic football has similarities with rugby, soccer and basketball, while hurling is reminiscent of lacrosse. Anyone who has ever had an interest in learning about or trying out Irish sports is invited to participate. While free to attend, a majority of the sessions will be held at Afrim's in Colonie, which requires a yearly $15 membership and a signed waiver, both of which can be completed online or at the practice sessions. No. 1 Saint Rose shuts out SNHU, advances to ...

Where to do your holiday shopping around Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The cold weather is closing in, and everyone is wondering when the first snow will fall. You don't have to wonder about one thing - where to shop for Christmas presents. Local businesses and artisans are laying out their wares, with no shortage of offerings for anyone looking to bring home something special. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! LARAC Holiday ShopFriday-Saturday, Nov. 17 - Dec. 23Local artists and craftspeople selling special gifts and goodsLower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham Pl.Shirt Factory Holiday Open HouseTwo weekendsFriday-Sunday, Nov. 24-26Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 9-10Holiday items and gifts on sale from artisans and shops around the Shirt FactoryThe Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St. Business roundtable convening at SUNY Adirondack Festival of TreesFriday-Sunday, Nov. 24-2632nd annual holiday festival with fully decorated trees for sale, all benefitt...

Off the Beaten Path: Bliss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The American Dream starting for a new business owner. Shilpi Debuka, originally from India, is making a name for herself in Delmar.“It’s not an easy task to balance family, I have a full time job but at the end of the day, I feel accomplished at least I took my first step,” said Debuka. Off the Beaten Path: O’Malley’s Oven She purchased the business from the original owner earlier this year. She kept the menu in place, but added items to it like authentic Indian chai teas.The café plans to expand their hours during the holidays. For now, they're open Tuesday-Sunday. Bliss is located at 278 Delaware Ave. in Delmar.

Duanesburg woman arrested following stolen check investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 50-year-old woman from Duanesburg is facing charges following an investigation into checks being reported stolen from a business in Schenectady. State Police arrested Elizabeth A. Dolder on Wednesday, November 15. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On October 3, the business reported to police that the check had been intercepted. Police determined that Dolder had attempted to cash the check in Rotterdam in September. Investigations also discovered that Dolder tried to cash another check issued by the same company in Niskayuna in October. She was arrested at her home for two counts of second-degree forgery, two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree. Dolder was issued appearance tickets to the Rotterdam and Niskayuna Town Courts on later dates.

Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

FORT BLISS, Texas - A Missouri National Guardsman deployed along the Texas-Mexico border received the Soldier Medal earlier this month for rescuing a mother and her two children from drowning while attempting to cross the Rio Grande.Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Lemon was deployed with the Department of Homeland Security on Dec. 17, 2022, when he received a request for a river rescue from the U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Missouri Army National Guard claims the Rio Grande current was about to sweep away a woman and two young children. Lemon, a staff sergeant at the time, went to the river bank, donned a flotation device, and attempted to toss the family a rope.Unfortunately, high vegetation made it difficult for the rope to land near the family. Lemon went to another location along the river and attempted to toss the rope to the mother again, but to no avail. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Driver accused of swerving to hit woman, breaking her legs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

CASTLE POINT, Mo. -- A St. Louis County man is accused of breaking a woman's legs after hitting her with his car on Saturday. Otis Goff, 33, is being charged with driving while intoxicated, endangering the welfare of a child, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving with a revoked license. His bond is set at $350,000, cash-only.Court documents state that Goff was speeding on Baron Drive at around 6:00 p.m. Saturday. A witness tells officers that he swerved to hit a woman standing at the rear of a parked vehicle. This pinned the woman between the vehicles.A child got out of Goff's car before he left the scene. Witnesses say he was driving a silver, older Chevrolet vehicle. Deadly shooting on Stan Musial Veteran’s Memorial Bridge Sunday An ambulance took the injured woman to the hospital. She has two broken legs, and is in critical condition.Another witness reports seeing Goff pull up to his home. He chased another child, who got out of the car. They say his speech was slurred....

Best Buy Black Friday deals you should jump on now

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.The top Black Friday deals on TVs, home appliances and laptops at Best Buy If you’re interested in electronics, you won’t want to miss our roundup of Best Buy Black Friday deals.  Best Buy has slashed prices on big-ticket items, such as TVs, headphones, speakers, laptops and tablets, including an LG 86-Inch Class UQ75 Series 4K UHD Smart TV and a Whirlpool 3.8-Cubic-Foot High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer. BestReviews has reviewed and tested many products, so you’ll want to stay up to date with the hottest deals by checking our page regularly for updates.Last updated on Nov. 18, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. PT. TV dealsSmaller TVs are always cheaper than big-screen TVs, but you can get one on Black Friday at a nice discount. The best brands to shop include Samsung, LG, TCL, Sharp and Toshiba, but you’ll also want to focus on picture quality, process...

Five Below is practically giving its holiday décor away

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.If you’re looking for affordable holiday décor, here it isDid you know that decorating for the holidays earlier is scientifically proven to make you feel happier? If you’ve been waiting to bust out your Christmas décor, consider this your sign to deck the halls. But if you need to step up your holiday decorating game — and were hoping to do so without breaking the bank — it’s time for a trip to Five Below, where Christmas decorations are so affordable, they’re practically giving them away.From outdoor inflatables to stockings and throw pillows, Five Below has everything you need to give your home a festive holiday makeover on the cheap. Happy shopping!Shop this article: Inflatable Christmas Tree, Jumbo Hanging Christmas Light Bulb, 4ft Christmas Tree With Stand Affordable holiday decorations to shop at Five BelowInflatabl...

The 19 best Apple Black Friday deals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:10:23 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.The best Apple deals we’ve seen so farIt may not be Apple’s world, but sometimes it sure feels like it. The wildly popular and influential tech company behind iPhones, iPads, Macs, Beats headphones, Apple Watches and more doesn’t often put its products on sale, which makes Black Friday Apple deals all the more desirable.Apple products are known for their premium prices, so now is the time to start checking on Black Friday sales. Right now you can save on Apple’s hit AirPods Pro 2nd-generation noise-canceling earbuds with a USB-C connector and the latest Apple Watch Series 9. You can even get your hands on the thin and powerful 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 processor for a good discount today. BestReviews has pored over all the deals for Apple products during Black Friday (Nov. 24), so if you’re looking for a bargain, we have you covered. W...