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.

Coyote Fire Burns Over 550 Acres in El Dorado County, Evacuation Warnings Issued

Coyote Fire Burns Over 550 Acres in El Dorado County, Evacuation Warnings Issued

El Dorado County, CA — Firefighters are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire in El Dorado County that has consumed more than 554 acres as ...

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Kayaker Found Dead 70 Feet Below Cayuga Lake After Capsizing, Authorities Say

Kayaker Found Dead 70 Feet Below Cayuga Lake After Capsizing, Authorities Say

Ovid, NY — The body of a 35-year-old man was recovered from Cayuga Lake on Monday, Aug. 18, two days after his kayak capsized ...

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North Shore Beach Temporarily Closed After Potential Shark Sighting, Officials Say

North Shore Beach Temporarily Closed After Potential Shark Sighting, Officials Say

Rockport, MA — Beachgoers on the North Shore were forced out of the water Monday morning following a reported shark sighting, prompting local authorities ...

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2.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mount Vernon, Washington Residents Awake

2.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mount Vernon, Washington Residents Awake

Mount Vernon, WA — Residents of Western Washington were startled early Thursday morning when a 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Mount Vernon, shaking homes and ...

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Tennessee Weather Alert Extreme Heat and Weekend Thunderstorms Expected

Tennessee Weather Alert: Extreme Heat and Weekend Thunderstorms Expected

NASHVILLE, TN – Residents of Middle Tennessee are bracing for high heat this week, with heat index values approaching 100°F by Friday and a ...

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Bryan Kohberger Files Complaints Over Threats, Harassment in Idaho Maximum Security Prison

Bryan Kohberger Files Complaints Over Threats, Harassment in Idaho Maximum Security Prison

Boise, ID — Incarcerated at Idaho’s maximum-security prison for less than a month, Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of killing four University of Idaho ...

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Alabama Teacher Praises New Law Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms, Calls It “Magic”

Alabama Teacher Praises New Law Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms, Calls It “Magic”

Tuscaloosa, AL — A new Alabama law banning cell phones in school classrooms has been met with widespread praise from educators, with one teacher ...

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Methamphetamine Found During Arson Investigation in Richmond, Ind.

Methamphetamine Found During Arson Investigation in Richmond, Ind.

Richmond, IN — Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office uncovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia while investigating a suspicious house fire in Richmond over ...

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Hurricane Erin Brings Dangerous Surf, Rip Currents, and Tropical Storm Conditions to U.S. East Coast

Hurricane Erin Brings Dangerous Surf, Rip Currents, and Tropical Storm Conditions to U.S. East Coast

Outer Banks, NC — Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, is causing tropical storm conditions across parts of the U.S. East Coast ...

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Kentucky Judge Allegedly Used Influence for Sex in Exchange for Legal Favor, Accuser Claims

Kentucky Judge Allegedly Used Influence for Sex in Exchange for Legal Favor, Accuser Claims

Whitesburg, KY — In a chilling revelation, the late District Court Judge Kevin Mullins is now accused of orchestrating a disturbing scheme involving sexual ...

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