Oregon police say 2 arrested for shoplifting among 60 officers at ‘Shop With a Cop’ day

2 arrested in Oregon at ‘Shop With a Cop’ day

PORTLAND, Ore. – Two men arrested in Oregon for shoplifting during a “Shop With a Cop” event for school children initially thought it was a bad time for stealing – with more than 60 uniformed officers on scene.
But Portland Sgt. Pete Simpson says the two gave …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oregon police say 2 arrested for shoplifting among 60 officers at ‘Shop With a Cop’ day.

A real tongue twister: 2 horses with opposite names make NJ race call a merry, marital mess

Tongue twist: NJ race call is merry, marital mess

OCEANPORT, N.J. – A pair of dueling horses left an announcer at a New Jersey racetrack sounding more like a confused husband.
Larry Collmus had noticed “Mywifenosevrything” and “Thewifedoesntknow” on the card for Sunday’s seventh race at Monmouth Park in Oceanport but he says he didn’t envision the …. Original source  : A real tongue twister: 2 horses with opposite names make NJ race call a merry, marital mess.

Make mine fried: State Fair of Texas announces 8 finalists for Big Tex Choice Awards

8 fried food finalists vie for Big Tex crown

DALLAS – Fried food fans looking to feast at this year’s State Fair of Texas will have to bring an ID along with their appetite.
Fair officials unveiled eight finalists in the Big Tex Choice Awards, including alcohol-laced fried goodies, Wednesday. Vendors at the fair that runs Sept. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Make mine fried: State Fair of Texas announces 8 finalists for Big Tex Choice Awards.

Colorado’s moon rock, turned over by former governor, to be unveiled at School of Mines

Colorado’s once-missing moon rock to be unveiled

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado’s once missing moon rock is about to go on public display.
Gov. Bill Ritter and Colorado School of Mines president Bill Scoggins will unveil the rock Wednesday at the school in Golden, its new home.
The Nixon administration gave former Colorado Gov. John Vanderhoof the rock in …. Original source  : Colorado’s moon rock, turned over by former governor, to be unveiled at School of Mines.

Man with bullet in head only noticed being shot 4 years later when headaches started

Man shot in head felt bullet only 4 years later

BERLIN – A 35-year-old man who walked around for five years with a bullet lodged in the back of his head says he suspected for a while something was there but only went to doctors after he started getting headaches.
Robert Chojecki was partying on New Years …. Source article  : Man with bullet in head only noticed being shot 4 years later when headaches started.

Elephant, donkey figures put out to pasture after candidate complains to Ohio elections board

Ohio office hides elephant, donkey after complaint

NEWARK, Ohio – The elephant and the donkey are going into hiding at an Ohio voting board.
A Libertarian candidate saw ceramic figurines of the Republican and Democratic symbols on the counter at the Licking County Board of Elections when he filed paperwork to run for county commissioner.
James Snedden Jr. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Elephant, donkey figures put out to pasture after candidate complains to Ohio elections board.

Par-king of the Jungle: Kazakh circus owner stashes lion in van overnight as he takes catnap

Kazakh circus owner leaves lion in van overnight

ALMATY, Kazakhstan – Where better to leave a lion overnight than in a dingy van in a parking lot?
At least that’s what a circus owner in northern Kazakhstan thought when he went off for a catnap at the end of a long day’s driving after buying the lion.
Police …. Read the original article  : here.