Video Shows Good Samaritan’s Dramatic Rescue Of Toddler Wandering On Roof
Dramatic video captured the moment a good Samaritan in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, rescued a toddler who had wandered onto a dangerous balcony on Tuesday morning, WJAR reported. The video shows a good Samaritan, who asked to remain anonymous, climbing part of the building to reach the child and avoid tragedy. “I just kept thinking, 'Oh […]
Auditorium roof collapses at Central Arizona College
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — Central Arizona University is investigating how the roof of its fine arts auditorium suddenly collapsed over the weekend. The roof of the CAC Pence Center caved in, temporarily closing the facility, but no injuries were reported. The auditorium is located on the Signal Peak campus near Coolidge and hosts many arts […]
P&Z approves Sunset Lofts roof design changes
At its July 18 meeting, the Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission approved an increase in maximum building height and roof design changes for the Sunset Loft employee housing project. Neighbors of the proposed project voiced their objections. Urban planning manager Kari Meyer told the commission, “When the building permit was issued and we were reviewing […]
Gymnasium Roof Collapses During Girls’ Volleyball Practice, Killing At Least 11 In China: Officials
At least 11 people died after the roof of a gymnasium collapsed during a women’s volleyball practice in China on July 23, officials said. The incident happened Sunday in a school gymnasium in Heilongjiang province, CNN report. The newspaper said 19 people, including 17 girls and two coaches, were at the gym for practice. Authorities […]
Thieves Allegedly Break Through Roof Of Local Store And Steal Over $700,000 Worth Of Alcohol
A group of thieves broke through the roof of a California wine store on Saturday and allegedly stole $700,000 worth of alcohol. The robbery took place at Lincoln Fine Wines in Venice, and the robbers reportedly arrived around 1 a.m. in a white pickup truck, according to KTLA. report. (Related article: Former beauty queen arrested […]
Editorial: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church roof renovation nearing completion
Photo by Mike Bibb: On the left, workers tear down the old roof of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Solomons. On the right is a nearly completed new roof awaiting the finishing of shingles and finishing. Column by Mike Bibb Solomons – Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Solomons, Arizona nears completion […]
Editorial: Our Lady of Guadalupe receiving new roof
Photo by Mike Bibb: Workers remove old trusses and roof decking from Our Lady Mission of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Solomons. Protective plywood panels cover large stained-glass windows. digit Mike Bibb After decades and decades – no one seems to know how long – Solomon’s Mission Our Lady of Guadalupe has finally received a new […]
Beale Street Theater to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ | Kingman Daily Miner
The Kingman-Beale Street Theater presents the classic Broadway version of Fiddler on the Roof. According to a news release, the show will run March 31 and April 1, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at Kingman High School at 4182 Bank St. Matinees will be held on April 1st and April 8th at 1pm. The […]
Snow loads cause roof collapses in Flagstaff
Northern Arizona has blue skies (for now), but long-term risks associated with heavy snowfall remain in Flagstaff. Several roofs in the city have collapsed in the days since the last snowfall. As of Monday, four homes and one commercial property had roof collapses, City of Flagstaff officials said. “A residence doesn’t necessarily mean a home. […]
Risk of roof collapse following record snowfall in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — After a series of record snowfalls in Flagstaff, some locals now have to worry about collapsing roofs. City and county officials are warning homeowners about the problem. Concerns about the structural integrity of many people living in hard-hit areas have been raised as sidewalks and roofs are covered in snow. In Coconino […]
