An explosive day of violence ended Wednesday when a man believed to have shot five people in a cafe near the University District and a woman in a downtown parking lot shot himself in the head as police closed in. “We strongly believe that this is the person that committed the homicides” – Assistant Police […]
Grammy-winning U.S. guitarist and folk singer Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson died on Tuesday in a North Carolina hospital at age 89 – his management company said. Watson died at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, following abdominal surgery last week, Folklore Productions International said in a statement. “Doc was a legendary performer who blended […]
Two-time welterweight champion Paul Williams was paralyzed in a motorcycle crash near Atlanta on Sunday while driving to his brother’s wedding. “From the waist down, he has absolutely no movement. He’s in very good spirits, though” – said Williams’ manager, George Peterson. “He still believes he’s going to fight again.” Williams (30) severed his spinal […]
Former three-weight world boxing champion Johnny Tapia has died at the age of 45. Tapia’s body was found in his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home on Sunday night and police spokesperson Robert Gibbs said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. Although a highly successful boxer, Tapia’s life outside the ring was highly tumultuous: […]
Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson has regained some strength after undergoing colon surgery at a North Carolina hospital. Agent Mitch Greenhill of Folklore Productions said in an e-mail Friday that Watson is resting and responsive following the surgery Thursday at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. A hospital spokeswoman said he remained in critical condition Friday afternoon. […]
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has been arrested in Southern California for investigation of driving under the influence after she struck a light pole with her vehicle. Police say Jameson had driven her vehicle into a light pole early Friday in Westminster. She suffered minor injuries but refused medical treatment. A police statement says […]
A Memorial Day service is being held at the First Parish Church, Route 62 – on Sunday, May 27, at 10 a.m. Troop 1 Berlin Boy Scouts will be hosting its 51st annual Pancake Breakfast on Memorial Day (Monday, May 28) from 7 to 10 a.m. at the First Parish Church Hall located on Central […]
From the moment he first stepped in front of the judges and unleashed a folksy take on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” guitar-playing crooner Phillip Phillips seemed preordained to win “American Idol,” and not just because he’s another white guy with a guitar, the all-too-familiar profile of the previous four “Idol” champions. “I’m just lucky” – the […]
Green Bay Packers star receiver Donald Driver (37) cemented his status as a legend on the dance floor as well as the football field Tuesday night, as he took home the coveted mirror ball trophy on the season finale of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. Driver, who fought hard all season to land a 10 […]
The Newark mayor’s real blunder wasn’t criticizing Obama’s campaign ads. It was giving Mitt Romney a pass. Cory Booker is a famous man of action. The mayor of Newark shovels walkways in heavy snowstorms. Recently, he rushed into a burning building to save a woman. Sunday night he was at it again, this time working […]