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.

Top-Secret RAT55 Jet Spotted at Area 51 Sparks New Speculation

Top-Secret RAT55 Jet Spotted at Area 51 Sparks New Speculation

Groom Lake, NV — The enigmatic Area 51 just got a little more mysterious after a classified U.S. Air Force jet, the Boeing 737-200 ...

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University of Oregon Student Dies After Bicycle Accident at Crosswalk, Police Investigate

University of Oregon Student Dies After Bicycle Accident at Crosswalk, Police Investigate

Eugene, OR — A 21-year-old University of Oregon student tragically passed away following a bicycle accident earlier this month. Authorities say the young woman ...

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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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