Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

Illinois Woman Accused of Having Child With 14-Year-Old Boy She Met at Daughter’s School Dance

Illinois Woman Accused of Having Child With 14-Year-Old Boy She Met at Daughter’s School Dance

Washington, IL — A 43-year-old Illinois woman has been arrested after allegedly giving birth to a child fathered by a 14-year-old boy who once ...

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Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds

Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds

New York, NY — Taking melatonin supplements for long periods of time may be more than just a sleep aid routine — it could ...

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Maine Mother Awarded $25 Million After Daughter’s Leukemia Was Misdiagnosed

Maine Mother Awarded $25 Million After Daughter’s Leukemia Was Misdiagnosed

Brunswick, ME — A Maine mother has been awarded $25 million after a jury found Mid Coast Medical Group negligent in the death of ...

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Mothman Festival 2025 Draws Thousands to Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Mothman Festival 2025 Draws Thousands to Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Point Pleasant, WV — Every September, this small town along West Virginia’s Ohio River border transforms into a celebration of one of America’s most ...

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New York Woman Digs Up 2.3-Carat Diamond for Her Own Engagement Ring

New York Woman Digs Up 2.3-Carat Diamond for Her Own Engagement Ring

Murfreesboro, AR — For most people, shopping for an engagement ring means browsing jewelers or scrolling through online stores. But for 31-year-old strategy consultant ...

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Brussels Airlines Fires Three Flight Attendants Over Bed Bug Concerns

Brussels Airlines Fires Three Flight Attendants Over Bed Bug Concerns

Brussels, Belgium — Three long-serving Brussels Airlines flight attendants were fired after they refused to board a flight due to concerns over a possible ...

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Colorado Deputies Free Bear Trapped Inside Parked Vehicle in “Bear-icade” Incident

Colorado Deputies Free Bear Trapped Inside Parked Vehicle in “Bear-icade” Incident

Larimer County, CO — A late-night “bear-icade” left Colorado deputies face-to-face with a surprise intruder — a large bear that managed to trap itself ...

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Two Massachusetts Men Arrested After Explosion at Harvard Medical Building

Two Massachusetts Men Arrested After Explosion at Harvard Medical Building

Boston, MA — Federal authorities have charged two Massachusetts men with setting off an explosive device inside a Harvard University medical building, describing the ...

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Memphis Business Academy Football Coach Arrested in Mississippi Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Memphis Business Academy Football Coach Arrested in Mississippi Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Memphis, TN — A Memphis Business Academy football coach was arrested on October 30 in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy spanning parts of ...

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New Jersey College Student Vanishes on Halloween Near His South Carolina Home

New Jersey College Student Vanishes on Halloween Near His South Carolina Home

Charleston, SC — Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Owen Tillman Kenney, a college student from New Jersey who mysteriously vanished on Halloween night, just ...

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