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A lonely life ends. A brother writes a ‘brutally honest’ obituary.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

Brian Eldridge is loved.But it took his death and an uncommonly candid obituary for the world to express it.The obituary, published in Sunday’s Pioneer Press, has spread across social media and garnered online tributes from people he never met. Most newspaper obituaries focus on the positives. Eldridge’s obituary recounts a life of sadness and isolation.Brian Aldridge, in a 1965 St. Paul Central High School senior picture, left, and in a 2022 family photo at Taylors Falls, was found dead July 11, 2023, at his apartment in Mounds View. He was 76. (Courtesy of Steve Eldridge)“Brian was bullied as a child and teenager because of his shyness and vulnerability,” the obituary says. “As an adult, he didn’t fit in. He never learned to use a computer or a cell phone, which kept him from applying for most jobs. He worked and supported himself through paper routes, aluminum can recycling and janitorial work. He was exploited by employers. His last job was cleaning a bingo hall at midnigh...

Two arrested following drug investigation in Mohawk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

MOHAWK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An investigation into narcotics sales in the Town of Mohawk has resulted in the arrest of two individuals from Fonda. Police charged Syed F. Husain, 41, and Meghan J. Lee, 27, with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, the investigation lasted nearly six months. Husain and Lee were processed at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and are being held pending arraignment in the Town of Mohawk Court.

COVID cases see highest numbers since April

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- State statistics are showing an increase in COVID positive numbers. With the fall and school season upon us, experts say we can expect to see a rise in respiratory illnesses. Our Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige spoke with experts on how we can protect ourselves COVID and RSV. The Department of Health is showing a steady uptick in COVID positive cases. 789 people tested positive in July, the highest since April. Bryon Backenson, Director of Bureau for Communicable Disease Control at the Department of Health weighed in why we could be seeing the spike. "I think we’ve become a little blasé, I don’t think we necessarily think about it as much as we used to. I think some of our defenses, we’ve let them down a little bit as time has worn on. People aren’t testing as much."  Backenson said the newest COVID variant, EG 5.1 is a member of the Omicron family. "Symptom wise it doesn’t seem to be remarkably different from some of the more recent ones we’ve dealt with, ...

Free car seat inspections in Latham, Fort Edward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  Parents and caregivers wanting car seat checks by certified passenger safety technicians can make appointments for free inspections in Albany and Washington counties. Trained technicians will also provide instructions on choosing and installing the appropriate seat for their child’s age and size. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Those who cannot attend the two events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. The two scheduled inspections are:Friday, August 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Fort Edward Rescue Squad, 75 Schuyler, Fort EdwardFor more information, contact Elizabeth St. John at (518) 746-2400 or [email protected], August 23, from 4 to 7 p.m.New York State Police, 760 Troy Schenectady Road, LathamFor more information, contact Technical Sergeant Donald Fougere at (518) 783-3258 or [email protected].  Additional Information: By appointment onlyFind more in...

Harbour Point Gardens attorneys push back against city council subpoenas, code tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Progress is slow but steady at Harbour Point Gardens with 22 out of 58 evacuated apartments ready for tenants to come back home. Troy Deputy Mayor Chris Nolan says code enforcement officers are on site every day making sure the contractors live up to the promises in their work permit."There was underlying damage done to the structures when they removed the brick facades because of the haphazard way they removed it. We needed assurances that those structures are going to be up to spec," Nolan explains to NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton.It’s that progress that’s lead a Troy City Code Enforcement Court judge to extend the time until property owners will have to face 12 tickets against them alleging the buildings are uninhabitable. The judge tabling Wednesday’s court appearance until August 23. The city’s attorney also says there’s no plans yet to issue additional tickets based on dozens more violations at the complex."In some cases, you want the tickets that have been...

PHOTOS: A historic surrender at Fort William Henry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Wednesday, reenactors donned French and British coats, picked up flags and muskets, and revived a moment in American history. Visitors to Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center looked on as the center's rear side became the grounds of a reenactment of the 1757 surrender of Fort William Henry by the British, to the French. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The siege of Fort William Henry began on Aug. 3, 1757, led by French General Louis Joseph de Montcalm. After six days of bloodshed, British Lt. Col. George Monro surrendered to the French. The terms of the resulting surrender required British withdrawal to Fort Edward. During that withdrawal, soldiers were scalped, and women and children were taken captive.Following a reading of the terms of the British surrender, Wednesday's reenactors marched to the nearby grave marking an unknown soldier killed in Lake George during the French & I...

Amsterdam man arrested for alleged child sex abuse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

FLORIDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael P. Reynicke, 43, of Amsterdam. Reynicke was charged with sexual abuse in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police investigations determined that Reynicke subjected a child under eleven years old to sexual conduct. The victim was known to the suspect. The alleged sexual offense occurred at a residence in the Town of Florida.Reynicke was arraigned in the Town of Florida Court. He was remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility with bail set at $5,000 cash or $25,000 bond.

Floridian wins $1.58 billion Mega jackpot, third-largest lottery prize in US history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

NEPTUNE, Fla. (NEXSTAR) — Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had lasted for nearly four months. A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the winning ticket, according to the Florida Lottery. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers drawn were 13, 19, 20, 32, 33, and the yellow ball 14. Seven tickets around the country matched the five white balls to win the game’s second-tier prize. Two, sold in Florida and North Carolina, are worth $2 million because they included the optional Megaplier (available in most states with an extra $1 purchase), which was 2X on Tuesday night. The other five tickets, sold in California, Pennsylvania, Texas (two) and West Virginia, won the standard second-tier prize of $1 million.Across the country, 166 tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball to win the third-tier prize. Twenty-eight of those ...

Truck hauling home stopped on I-64 near I-270

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A truck hauling a modular home has come to a stop on Interstate 64 near Interstate 270, prompting some traffic delays Wednesday just before rush hour. MoDOT reports the truck is stopped in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Town & Country city limits. Two westbound lanes are closed, leading to lengthy traffic delays. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday No injuries have been reported in this incident. Authorities have not yet disclosed what led up to the truck being stopped on the highway. There is a large police presence with officers aiming to move the truck and home and clear the highway. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Two killed in motorcycle crash in Crawford County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:23 GMT

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. - Two people died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon in Crawford County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports that Steven Cook, 60, and Sharon Cook, 59, of Bland, Missouri, died in the crash. Next of kin has been notified. The crash happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday near Missouri Highways CC and 19. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday Investigators say Steven was driving the motorcycle with Sharon as a passenger, and both were heading southbound on Highway 19. At some point, a woman driving a Subaru Outback was preparing to cross Highway 19 to Highway CC. MSHP reports that the motorcycle traveled into the path of the other vehicle and struck the left side of the Subaru. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...