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.

19-Year-Old Woman Killed After Sedan Runs Red Light in Downtown Chicago Crash

19-Year-Old Woman Killed After Sedan Runs Red Light in Downtown Chicago Crash

Chicago, IL — A 19-year-old woman tragically lost her life late Thursday after the sedan she was riding in ran a red light and ...

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Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Brinks Truck in Philadelphia, Linked to Series of Attacks

Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Brinks Truck in Philadelphia, Linked to Series of Attacks

Philadelphia, PA — Authorities are investigating whether the armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside a Philadelphia-area store on Tuesday is connected to a ...

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Lehigh Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Two Dogs, Faces Aggravated Misdemeanor Charges

Lehigh Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Two Dogs, Faces Aggravated Misdemeanor Charges

Webster County, IA — A Lehigh woman, Harlie Mallinger, was arrested last week after allegedly stabbing two dogs in her home. The incident, which ...

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California's New Law Caps HOA Fines, Protecting Homeowners from Excessive Penalties

California’s New Law Caps HOA Fines, Protecting Homeowners from Excessive Penalties

San Francisco, CA – Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) have long been a source of frustration for many, with excessive rules and high fines creating tension ...

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Pennsylvania Mother Charged After Toddler and Family Dog Die in Hot Car in Maine

Pennsylvania Mother Charged After Toddler and Family Dog Die in Hot Car in Maine

Milford, ME — A Pennsylvania woman is facing manslaughter charges after police say her three-year-old daughter and the family’s dog were found dead inside ...

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Illinois Proposes New Uniform Standards for School Testing to Better Track Student Progress

Illinois Proposes New Uniform Standards for School Testing to Better Track Student Progress

Springfield, IL — Illinois students may soon face new, uniform standards for statewide standardized testing, a change the state’s top education officials say will ...

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Dayton Public Schools Sues State of Ohio Over New Busing Law Impacting Students

Dayton Public Schools Sues State of Ohio Over New Busing Law Impacting Students

Dayton, OH — The Dayton Public School District is taking legal action against the State of Ohio over recent changes to state transportation laws ...

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Maryland Remains One of the Most Unaffordable States for Low-Income Renters, Report Says

Maryland Remains One of the Most Unaffordable States for Low-Income Renters, Report Says

Annapolis, MD — Low-income workers in Maryland continue to face steep rental costs, with new data showing they must earn more than twice the ...

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Second Bay County Death This Year Linked to ‘Flesh-Eating’ Vibrio Bacteria, Officials Confirm

Second Bay County Death This Year Linked to ‘Flesh-Eating’ Vibrio Bacteria, Officials Confirm

Panama City, FL — Health officials say a 78-year-old man who died on Aug. 4 at a Bay County hospital had contracted vibrio vulnificus, ...

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Three Victims Identified in Deadly Shooting Outside Texas Target, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder

Three Victims Identified in Deadly Shooting Outside Texas Target, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder

Austin, TX — Police have identified the three people killed in a tragic shooting outside a Target store in North Austin, including a 4-year-old ...

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