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Silver Fire in California spreads to 1,000 acres, prompts evacuations

Monday, March 31 by ABC News

(BISHOP, CA) -- A vegetation fire in California rapidly spread to 1,000 acres on Sunday, prompting evacuations of parts of Inyo and Mono counties.The fire was first reported just after 2 p.m. PT near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road north of Bishop, California,... Read More.

Inmate firefighters: Over 1,000 prisoners deployed to battle Los Angeles fires

Wednesday, January 15 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- As brush fires continue to spread across Los Angeles County, more than 1,000 prisoners, working as "incarcerated firefighters," are among the emergency responders fighting the blazes, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to ABC News.The prisoners, who voluntarily... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stealing $1,000

Thursday, August 15 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Multiple burglary, theft, and criminal trespass charges have been filed against a 22-year-old Jefferson County man.According to court documents, Adison Neal of Punxsutawney allegedly confessed to police that he stole around $1,000 in cash from his former employer, but claims that... Read More.

Dow falls 1,000 points as recession fears fuel calls for interest rate cut

Monday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks plummeted on Monday as markets worldwide reckoned with a disappointing jobs report last week that fueled concern of a possible recession.The major stock indexes in the U.S. fell more than 2% in early trading. The S&P 500 fell about 4%,... Read More.

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar will close 1,000 stores following fourth-quarter loss

Wednesday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Doors are closing for 1,000 Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations after the discount variety store chain announced an unexpected surprise fourth-quarter loss in its earnings report Wednesday.Dollar Tree plans to shutter 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of... Read More.

Winter storms: Ground stop at Chicago O’Hare, over 1,000 flights canceled nationwide

Friday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 1,000 flights have been canceled nationwide Friday as major winter storms prepare to unleash blizzard conditions, flooding rain and tornadoes.The Midwest and the Great Lakes are in the crosshairs Friday morning.Blizzard warnings are in effect for six states from Nebraska... Read More.

Book ban lawsuit moves forward as Florida district removes over 1,000 titles

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging book bans in Escambia County, Florida, can move forward on the same day the county released an updated list of more than 2,800 individual books that have been pulled from shelves for... Read More.

Jefferson County woman faces fraud charges

Saturday, September 9 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County woman is facing fraud charges after she allegedly received nearly $1,000 in state food assistance based on a false income report.Pennsylvania's Office of State Inspector General filed the charges this week against 46-year-old Irene Smith of Punxsutawney.According to court... Read More.

Life Line expands free services available to expectant mothers

Saturday, August 12 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Free services provided to expectant mothers in Clearfield County is expanding.Life Line Pregnancy and Infant Services in Clearfield had a groundbreaking ceremony this week.The Life Line organization is expanding its Arnold Avenue facility to include private counseling offices, a conference... Read More.

800,000 without power, over 1,000 flights canceled as severe weather targets East Coast

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed on Monday, and more than 800,000 customers are without power across 11 states, as severe storms target the East Coast.Cities seeing major impacts at airports include Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and... Read More.