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Plane operated by Beverly Flight Center student pilot crashes in Danvers
BEVERLY, Mass. — A Piper Archer aircraft being flown by a student pilot crashed into trees on a residential property on Thursday evening.>> Beverly Regional Airport was notified about the crash around 5:00 p.m.Members of Beverly Police and Fire Departments, Danvers Police and Fire Departments, Wenham Fire, Middleton Fire and Massachusetts State Police all responded to the scene on Burley Street in Danvers.MassDOT also responded to the scene and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.The pilot was an adult man who was evaluated by EMS on scene. He did not want...…BEVERLY, Mass. — A Piper Archer aircraft being flown by a student pilot crashed into trees on a residential property on Thursday evening.>> Beverly Regional Airport was notified about the crash around 5:00 p.m.Members of Beverly Police and Fire Departments, Danvers Police and Fire Departments, Wenham Fire, Middleton Fire and Massachusetts State Police all responded to the scene on Burley Street in Danvers.MassDOT also responded to the scene and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.The pilot was an adult man who was evaluated by EMS on scene. He did not want...WW…
CDC reviewing ‘stunning’ universal testing results from Boston homeless shelter
BOSTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now “actively looking into” results from universal COVID-19 testing at Pine Street Inn homeless shelter.The broad-scale testing took place at the shelter in Boston’s South End a week and a half ago because of a .Of the 397 people tested, 146 people tested positive. Not a single one had any symptoms.“It was like a double knockout punch. The number of positives was shocking, but the fact that 100 percent of the positives had no symptoms was equally shocking,” said Dr. Jim O’Connell, president of , which provides medical care at the...…BOSTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now “actively looking into” results from universal COVID-19 testing at Pine Street Inn homeless shelter.The broad-scale testing took place at the shelter in Boston’s South End a week and a half ago because of a .Of the 397 people tested, 146 people tested positive. Not a single one had any symptoms.“It was like a double knockout punch. The number of positives was shocking, but the fact that 100 percent of the positives had no symptoms was equally shocking,” said Dr. Jim O’Connell, president of , which provides medical care at the...WW…
New York firefighters chase down man who punched 60-year-old woman
By: NEW YORK — New York firefighters came to the rescue of a 60-year-old woman who was punched by a passing bicyclist outside of their fire station. a woman in a blue shirt walking along a sidewalk Aug. 26 when a bicyclist swerves toward her and then punches her in the face, . She suffered a cut on the mouth and refused medical attention. A post shared by (@fdny_response_videos) on Sep 4, 2020 at 4:43pm PDT As the man rode away four firefighters chased after him around the corner and then took him to the ground. The firefighters waited on scene until police took the man, Daniel...…By: NEW YORK — New York firefighters came to the rescue of a 60-year-old woman who was punched by a passing bicyclist outside of their fire station. a woman in a blue shirt walking along a sidewalk Aug. 26 when a bicyclist swerves toward her and then punches her in the face, . She suffered a cut on the mouth and refused medical attention. A post shared by (@fdny_response_videos) on Sep 4, 2020 at 4:43pm PDT As the man rode away four firefighters chased after him around the corner and then took him to the ground. The firefighters waited on scene until police took the man, Daniel...WW…
Northeastern dismisses 11 students caught partying in Boston hotel room, violating public health protocols
BOSTON — Kicked out of school, before school even begins. Northeastern notified 11 students and their parents Friday that they have 24 hours to vacate their temporary dorms, which were at the Westin Hotel next to the campus.Northeastern dismissed the 11 freshmen for the semester after staff members caught them in a room at the Westin Wednesday.“We were getting emails about this no parties, no gatherings no guest in our rooms,” said Natasha Tarr, a freshman from Russia. “Especially now because people are still getting tested from their arrivals so it’s really serious.”Any payments the...…BOSTON — Kicked out of school, before school even begins. Northeastern notified 11 students and their parents Friday that they have 24 hours to vacate their temporary dorms, which were at the Westin Hotel next to the campus.Northeastern dismissed the 11 freshmen for the semester after staff members caught them in a room at the Westin Wednesday.“We were getting emails about this no parties, no gatherings no guest in our rooms,” said Natasha Tarr, a freshman from Russia. “Especially now because people are still getting tested from their arrivals so it’s really serious.”Any payments the...WW…
Chuck E. Cheese asking to spend $2 million to destroy 7 billion prize tickets
Restaurant and arcade chain Chuck E. Cheese, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, is asking a judge for permission to spend $2.3 million in order to destroy a pile of 7 billion prize tickets.Because the chain’s parent company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, the company needs permission to spend any money, .Attorneys for the pizza chain said it’s better to pay and destroy them rather than risk the tickets, which are worth about $9 million in prizes, falling into the hands of the public.The ticket, emblazoned with the Chuck E. Cheese rat logo, were printed in June before the...…Restaurant and arcade chain Chuck E. Cheese, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, is asking a judge for permission to spend $2.3 million in order to destroy a pile of 7 billion prize tickets.Because the chain’s parent company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, the company needs permission to spend any money, .Attorneys for the pizza chain said it’s better to pay and destroy them rather than risk the tickets, which are worth about $9 million in prizes, falling into the hands of the public.The ticket, emblazoned with the Chuck E. Cheese rat logo, were printed in June before the...WW…
64-year-old man arrested in connection to Beverly murder
BEVERLY, Mass. — Police have arrested a 64-year-old man in connection to a shooting death that happened in March. On March 13, Beverly Police responded to 10 Summer Street for a report of a “man down." When they arrived on scene, they found 50-year-old Donald Fogg with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead.On Wednesday morning, police issued an arrest warrant for 64-year-old Bruce Gunn at approximately 5:00 a.m. Gunn was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned on a murder charge by teleconference in Salem District Court. The Essex District ATtorney’s Office, Essex State...…BEVERLY, Mass. — Police have arrested a 64-year-old man in connection to a shooting death that happened in March. On March 13, Beverly Police responded to 10 Summer Street for a report of a “man down." When they arrived on scene, they found 50-year-old Donald Fogg with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead.On Wednesday morning, police issued an arrest warrant for 64-year-old Bruce Gunn at approximately 5:00 a.m. Gunn was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned on a murder charge by teleconference in Salem District Court. The Essex District ATtorney’s Office, Essex State...WW…
Citizens Bank closing these 26 Stop & Shop branches in Massachusetts early next year
By: Citizens Bank is closing 26 branches located inside Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts starting next month. “We continue to evaluate, evolve and adjust our branch strategy across our network, and can confirm that we have decided to transform these Stop & Shop in-store branches to self-service kiosks,” Citizens spokesperson Rory Sheehan told Boston 25 News via email. “In-store branches remain part of our overall strategy to help customers bank when, where and how they prefer, but these reformats are part of our ongoing effort to review customer patterns, optimize branch...…By: Citizens Bank is closing 26 branches located inside Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts starting next month. “We continue to evaluate, evolve and adjust our branch strategy across our network, and can confirm that we have decided to transform these Stop & Shop in-store branches to self-service kiosks,” Citizens spokesperson Rory Sheehan told Boston 25 News via email. “In-store branches remain part of our overall strategy to help customers bank when, where and how they prefer, but these reformats are part of our ongoing effort to review customer patterns, optimize branch...WW…
Georgia governor declares state of emergency, authorizes 1,000 National Guard troops to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the call up of up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Georgia.The troops will be deployed as needed to protect state buildings, including the state capitol, the Georgia Department of Public Safety headquarters, the governor’s mansion and the Georgia World Congress Center. Gov. Kemp plans to sign an executive order authorizing the call up of up to 1000 National Guard troops to help protect some state buildings, freeing up GSP troopers to help patrol Atlanta streets.— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB)The goal, according to the...…ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the call up of up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Georgia.The troops will be deployed as needed to protect state buildings, including the state capitol, the Georgia Department of Public Safety headquarters, the governor’s mansion and the Georgia World Congress Center. Gov. Kemp plans to sign an executive order authorizing the call up of up to 1000 National Guard troops to help protect some state buildings, freeing up GSP troopers to help patrol Atlanta streets.— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB)The goal, according to the...WW…
Harvard invites freshmen to campus, but classes stay online
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University's freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday.University officials decided to allow only 40% of undergraduates on campus in an effort to reduce density and prevent the spread of COVID-19. All freshmen will be invited, along with some other students who face challenges learning from afar.All classes will be taught online, however, regardless of where students live. Students living on campus would live in dorm rooms but...…CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University's freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday.University officials decided to allow only 40% of undergraduates on campus in an effort to reduce density and prevent the spread of COVID-19. All freshmen will be invited, along with some other students who face challenges learning from afar.All classes will be taught online, however, regardless of where students live. Students living on campus would live in dorm rooms but...WW…
19-year-old fatally stabbed in Weymouth Thursday night
WEYMOUTH, Mass. — A 19-year-old man died from stab wounds in Weymouth late Thursday night, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.Ryan Martin was taken to South Shore Hospital where it was reported he had been stabbed during a “gathering in a wooded area" near the Black Rock Country Club. He died at the hospital.Friday afternoon, the Norfolk County DA’s Office said Kelsey Debello, 26, was arrested and charged with murder in Martin’s death. Investigators have not released any information about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing or what led them to Debello. “She...…WEYMOUTH, Mass. — A 19-year-old man died from stab wounds in Weymouth late Thursday night, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.Ryan Martin was taken to South Shore Hospital where it was reported he had been stabbed during a “gathering in a wooded area" near the Black Rock Country Club. He died at the hospital.Friday afternoon, the Norfolk County DA’s Office said Kelsey Debello, 26, was arrested and charged with murder in Martin’s death. Investigators have not released any information about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing or what led them to Debello. “She...WW…