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With our residents working to dig out this morning after the first significant snowfall of the season, we wanted to offer some safety tips to keep everyone safe. With the increased snowfall, snow accumulations can cover furnace or water heater vents, and can cause a deadly buildup of Carbon Monoxide gas in the home.

On Feb. 10 at 12:18 p.m., sheriff’s deputies arrested Perry F. Smith Jr., 21, of 11570 White Road, Cato. He was arrested for three counts of first-degree sex abuse, a class D felony and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. The arrest stems from the investigation into incidents that occurred on December 30 and 31 at a residence in the town of Granby.

Show us your best snow pictures by submitting them in the comment section and as always, please use extra caution during these weather conditions to stay warm and safe.

State Police arrested Robert H. Boyer, 67, from Pulaski, for Criminal Sex Act 3rd degree, a class “E” felony; Endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person 2nd degree, a class “E” felony; Forcible Touching, a class “A” misdemeanor and Sexual Abuse 2nd degree, a class “A” misdemeanor.

Mayor Billy Barlow shared a recap of his first 40 days in office and his vision for the rest of his term with a large crowd of area business leaders on Tuesday afternoon. “Forty days in office and I’d say we’ve started with some momentum,” Barlow said. “We’re getting things done. We’re fielding constituent phone calls more than ever.”