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.

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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One Year Later, $25K Reward Offered in Salisbury Killing of 10-Year-Old Tyron Colbert Jr.

One Year Later, $25K Reward Offered in Salisbury Killing of 10-Year-Old Tyron Colbert Jr.

Salisbury, MD — One year after the tragic killing of 10-year-old Tyron Colbert Jr., authorities are renewing their plea for public assistance in finding ...

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