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Postal Worker Shot 3 Times While Delivering Mail

The accused shooter's family members told investigators the shooting "sounds like something (he) would do."

Alderman Charged With Attempted Extortion

Weeks after federal agents conducted raids on his office, the longtime alderman has been charged with attempted extortion.

ATV Driver Finds Man's Body In The Woods

The man's identity has been released after he was found unresponsive Dec. 26 in a wooded area.

Boy, 9, Spends Life Savings To Help Residents At Homeless Shelter

His dad was concerned he was watching too much YouTube, only to learn that the kindhearted 9-year-old wanted to emulate videos of people helping others.

Anonymous Donor Leaves $1,200 Coin

A thrift store, which benefits Misericordia, often has loose change donated. This generous donation will help people with disabilities.

Coroner Holds Inquest Into Death Of Woman, 23

The young woman made a cryptic post on Facebook on the night of her death.

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