Odd News – Newsletter for August 10, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
NC Krispy Kreme customer snags even sweeter treat than doughnuts: $5,000 in cash left in box
Krispy Kreme patron snags $5K worth of DOUGH-nuts
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – A customer at a North Carolina Krispy Kreme got something even sweeter than a dozen hot glazed doughnuts: $5,000 in cash.
Police say a clerk at the store in Fayetteville accidentally handed over a box of doughnuts that also contained the store’s cash receipts on Friday.
Police … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NC Krispy Kreme customer snags even sweeter treat than doughnuts: $5,000 in cash left in box.
Fargo man sentenced for trying to kick feces at police who responded to party at his home
Fargo man sentenced in feces assault on police
FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo man who tried to kick his own feces at police officers who responded to a party at his home was sentenced to serve a year in jail. Dennis Fike, 66. also must complete alcohol treatment or he might face another year in jail.
Fike …. Source : Fargo man sentenced for trying to kick feces at police who responded to party at his home.
Police say Pa. woman smeared dirty diaper on woman’s window in traffic jam dispute
Police: W. Pa. woman used diaper in traffic beef
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. – State police said a woman wiped a dirty diaper on the window of another woman’s vehicle during a dispute in a traffic jam as both were leaving the Fayette County Fair. Jessica Hollis, 23, of Mount Pleasant, has been charged with harassment in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Police say Pa. woman smeared dirty diaper on woman’s window in traffic jam dispute.
Neb. police cite man who says he went naked while looking for spiritual experience
Man goes naked in Neb. for spiritual experience
LINCOLN, Neb. – Lincoln police say a man was spotted walking naked near two churches and a parochial high school. Police said a passer-by called dispatch around 8:40 a.m. Sunday after seeing the man near Pius X High School. According to police reports, the 35-year-old man told officers …. Read the original article : Neb. police cite man who says he went naked while looking for spiritual experience.
Oregon dog hailed as hero for summoning help from neighbor after owner collapses at home
Dog seeks help from neighbor after owner collapses
YAMHILL, Ore. – A small dog who refused to return home until a neighbor followed her helped rescue her owner after he collapsed at home following heart surgery. Charles Mitchell said he was working in his yard last week in the Oregon wine country town of Yamhill when …. Original article : Oregon dog hailed as hero for summoning help from neighbor after owner collapses at home.
Georgia pastor arrested for protest outside high school against ‘Demon’ mascot, team nickname
Ga. pastor arrested protesting ‘Demon’ mascot
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. – Police have arrested a pastor in Georgia for protesting outside a high school against its demon mascot.
Police spokeswoman Tabitha Pugh said 36-year-old Donald Crosby was arrested Monday in the central Georgia city of Warner Robins.
Crosby and supporters picked the opening day of classes to protest against … Read more »».
Federal court rejects Wisconsin legislative candidate’s appeal over expletive on ballot
Court rejects candidate’s appeal over expletive
MADISON, Wis. – A candidate for the Wisconsin Legislature who wants to use an expletive and a racially charged phrase to describe herself on the ballot has lost an appeal of a federal judge’s order dismissing her lawsuit.
Ieshuh (eye-EE’-shu) Griffin appealed U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa’s decision rejecting her lawsuit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Federal court rejects Wisconsin legislative candidate’s appeal over expletive on ballot.
Ohio strip club dancers in bikinis protest at church that has been picketing them for 4 years
Dancers from Ohio strip club protest at church
WARSAW, Ohio – The owner of an Ohio strip club and some of his dancers have been protesting at a church that has done the same to them for four years.
Women in bikinis sat in camp chairs Sunday outside the New Beginnings Ministries church in Warsaw, about 60 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ohio strip club dancers in bikinis protest at church that has been picketing them for 4 years.