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.

Kansas Grain Elevator Accident Leaves Worker Seriously Injured

Kansas Grain Elevator Accident Leaves Worker Seriously Injured

Chapman, KS — A 29-year-old worker was seriously injured in a grain elevator accident Tuesday morning at an Agri-Trails CO-OP facility on the edge ...

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Wisconsin Construction Workers Rescued After Nearly 100 Trusses Collapse

Wisconsin Construction Workers Rescued After Nearly 100 Trusses Collapse

Portage, WI — Two construction workers were rescued after being pinned high in their lifts when nearly 100 roof trusses collapsed during an installation ...

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Hitchcock’s Grocery Chain Abruptly Closing All Florida Locations After 80 Years

Hitchcock’s Grocery Chain Abruptly Closing All Florida Locations After 80 Years

Alachua, FL — An iconic Florida grocery chain, Hitchcock’s Markets, is abruptly closing all its stores after more than 80 years in business, sparking ...

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Three Teens Hospitalized After Shooting at Racine Community Center

Three Teens Hospitalized After Shooting at Racine Community Center

Racine, WI — Three teenagers, all 16 years old and under, were hospitalized after a shooting during an altercation at a southeastern Wisconsin community ...

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Massachusetts School Staff Member Dies After Being Kicked by Student During Altercation

Massachusetts School Staff Member Dies After Being Kicked by Student During Altercation

Swansea, MA — A Massachusetts school community is mourning the loss of a beloved staff member who collapsed and died after being kicked in ...

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Florida TikTok Influencer Arrested After Hiding From Police in Parked SUV

Florida TikTok Influencer Arrested After Hiding From Police in Parked SUV

Cape Coral, FL — A 23-year-old TikTok influencer and mother-of-two, Marlena Velez, was arrested over the weekend after attempting to hide from police inside ...

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Florida Couple Elevates Home to Escape Flooding After Hurricane Helene

Florida Couple Elevates Home to Escape Flooding After Hurricane Helene

Hudson, FL — After being displaced by severe flooding, Bobby Laramore and his wife spent nearly a year living in a trailer, anxiously awaiting ...

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Janesville Removes Park Benches After Ongoing Disruptive Behavior

Janesville Removes Park Benches After Ongoing Disruptive Behavior

Janesville, WI — Officials in Janesville, Wisconsin, have temporarily removed picnic tables and benches from two local parks after ongoing disruptive behavior in the ...

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$1.5 Million Home Destroyed in Fire in Town of Erin, Wisconsin

$1.5 Million Home Destroyed in Fire in Town of Erin, Wisconsin

Erin, WI — A $1.5 million home was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Erin. The ...

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13-Year-Old Boy Detained by ICE After Arrest in Everett, Massachusetts

13-Year-Old Boy Detained by ICE After Arrest in Everett, Massachusetts

Everett, MA — A 13-year-old boy from Everett, Massachusetts, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being arrested on allegations of ...

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