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Posted: Nov 21, 2017

A third of Washington volunteer fire department resigns

In Onalaska, the volunteer fire department is dealing with an emergency of its own. Brothers Chris and Craig Franklin say small town politics are putting everyone in jeopardy. "Now I am standing here, watching everything fall apart," said Chris. "I'm worried for my safety, my family's safety, and the safety of all the citizens of Onalaska.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5
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Posted: Nov 21, 2017

Some Florida police, firefighters, engineers buy fake college diplomas

It takes years of study and a fortune in tuition to earn a college degree, unless you take the kind of shortcut former Tarpon Springs Fire Chief Rick Butcher did. Instead of cracking the books, Butcher simply went online and bought his BS degree from Almeda University, one of the world’s most notorious diploma mills.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLA.com
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Posted: Nov 21, 2017

Homeowner, nephew take stand in Ohio firefighter murder trial

Hamilton homeowner Lester Parker and his nephew William “Billy” Tucker, took the stand Monday in their own defense in the arson and murder trial for the 2015 death of Hamilton firefighter Patrick Wolterman. Parker, 68, and Tucker, 46, of Richmond, Ky., are charged with arson and murder in the fire at Parker’s Pater Avenue home that killed Wolterman on Dec.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Journal-News
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Posted: Nov 21, 2017

Two parents, four kids killed in rural house fire in Illinois

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle says the six people killed overnight in a house fire in rural Dixon included two parents, four children, a cat and a dog. Sheriff VanVickle says at this time no names or ages are being released. The school district where the children attended has been notified. Neighbors tell 23 News the area in unincorporated Lost Nation is a very close community where everyone knows each other.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WIFR-TV CBS 23 Rockford
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Posted: Nov 21, 2017

Some Florida police, firefighters, engineers allegedly buy fake college diplomas

It takes years of study and a fortune in tuition to earn a college degree, unless you take the kind of shortcut former Tarpon Springs Fire Chief Rick Butcher did. Instead of cracking the books, Butcher simply went online and bought his BS degree from Almeda University, one of the world’s most notorious diploma mills.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLA.com
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