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Still fixing up your clunker of a car instead of replacing it? You're not alone

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With new and used cars still painfully expensive, Ryan Holdsworth says he plans to keep his 9-year-old Chevy Cruze for at least four more years. Limiting his car payments and his overall debt is a bigger priority for him than having a new vehicle.A 35-year-old grocery store worker from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Holdsworth would probably be in the market for a vehicle within a few years — if not for the high cost. For now, it's out of the question.“You’re not going to get one for a price you can afford,” he said.Holdsworth has plenty of company. Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever. The average age of a passenger vehicle on the road hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility. Sedans like Holdsworth's are even older, on average — 13.6 years.Mechanic Jon Guthrie inspects the underside of a 2014 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck at Japanese Auto Professional Service in Ann Arbor, Michigan. People are keeping the...

Another Mother’s Day: At 107, Myrtle Kemp has a lot to celebrate

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

Myrtle Klemp sits down at her piano and starts playing an old English folk tune:As she concentrates on “Country Garden” — ” …Roses, fox-gloves, snowdrops, forget-me-knots …” — her daughter sits next to her, filling in a note or two when needed. After the last note is played, Klemp’s two caregivers clap while her daughter gives her a hug.It is an impressive performance — especially at 107.For her three children, though, just having their mom here for another Mother’s Day is the best thing. After all, not everyone still has their mom when they are in their 60s and 70s. And she is still showing her kids (and her three grandchildren) the way.“I think it has been a wonderful blessing for us to watch her faith grow,” says Joy Klemp, her eldest daughter. “Her trust in the Lord has been the most important thing. She trusts God and she appreciates each day.”Not yet as old as Lillian, or Erna, or Maria &...

New ice cream stand, fun plex opening in Glenville

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fat Boys Ice Cream and Family Fun Plex is coming to Glenville. Owners Dan Maggs and Brian Olesen are opening the business at the former Glenville Sportsplex property. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Maggs has owned Freeman's Bridge Wine & Liquor in Glenville for 20 years. Next door was Goldstock's Sporting Goods, which closed in 2019. Maggs said he and Olesen bought the property of both stores and Olesen is working to open a gun store in the former Goldstock's space.In addition to that property, Maggs and Olesen bought the six acres behind it where the Glenville Sportsplex used to be. "It had been on the market for about five years because nobody wanted it. Overgrown and forgotten. We bought it April of 2022," said Maggs. New ramen, bubble tea shop opens in Schenectady After a year of working on the property, the owners hope to open Fat Boys Ice Cream and mini-golf the first week of June. T...

Who's playing at South Glens Falls' free concerts this summer

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - South Glens Falls Historical Park is, as the name says, a gathering space for local history. This summer, local music will come together there, too. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! South Glens Falls' annual Concerts in the Park series kicks off again starting this July. Concerts are free, with help from the South Glens Falls Chamber of Commerce. Every concert is set for a Saturday. This summer's lineup includes:Broken Spurs BandJuly 1MarcabesJuly 8Noise of Summer - acapellaJuly 15Just Looking BandJuly 22Rustic SpiritJuly 29Super Mega UltraAug. 5Harmonic DuoAug. 12HeardAug 19 Beach Road to close for Americade in Lake George Each concert runs from 5-7 p.m. Food vendors are being sought to serve alongside the music. Those interested in vending can reach out to event sponsor John "JD" Donahue at (518) 744-4143, or [email protected] Glens Falls Historical Park is located along the Hu...

17-year-old dies due to injuries resulting from Albany crash

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 17-year-old has died due to injuries resulting from a car crash on Thursday. The crash took place around 2:08 p.m. in the area of the City of Albany line on State Route 85. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Bethlehem police say two people were involved in the crash and both were taken to area hospitals with injuries. Police say at this time the crash is still under investigation. Police did not release the name of the 17-year-old.

Prosecution rests case against Nauman Hussain

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery rested her case against Nauman Hussain on the sixth day of the trial. The criminal trial of Nauman Hussain is now entering its second week. Hussain is charged with 20 counts of manslaughter and 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide. Following the final witness testimony, Lee Kindlon, Hussain's defense attorney, filed a motion to dismiss counts 1-40 on the indictment detailing charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Kindlon argued to Judge Peter Lynch there was no way to know what would happen on the day of the crash. He continued to emphasize Mavis misled Hussain about service work and inspections done on the limo. The motion was denied by Judge Peter Lynch, who said there is legally sufficient evidence to establish manslaughter in the second degree. Robert Mower, an investigator in the collision reconstruction unit for New York State Police, was the final witness to testify on behal...

New tenant coming to former Sears space in Colonie Center

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Floor & Decor, a retailer specializing in hard surface flooring, tools and accessories, has been approved for the former Sears space at Colonie Center. The Town of Colonie approved the final site plans in a meeting on April 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Construction Journal, construction on the new Floor & Decor has already begun. The project will take about six and a half months to complete, said the site plans.The former Sears space is about 54,760 square feet. The proposal includes building additions for a main entrance vestibule, an enclosed external staircase, and new loading bays. The plans also include demolishing the former garden center and replacing it with a drive aisle, accessible parking and curbside pickup spaces. New Stewart’s proposed for Loudon Road in Latham Colonie Center is owned by Pacific Retail Capital Partners. However, they do not own the forme...

Kim Gardner working to free man convicted in 1990 murder

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is working to free convicted murderer Christopher Dunn. He has been in prison for more than 30 years for a murder that Gardner believes Dunn did not commit. Dunn was sentenced to life plus 90 years in prison in the 1990 murder of Recco Rogers. The teen was allegedly killed over a gang affiliation. Gardner says that there is clear and convincing evidence that shows he was wrongly convicted.  Weekend Chaos: Downtown St. Louis fights & shootings She filed a motion on Friday and released a statement saying she is hopeful his conviction is set aside for the sake of Dunn, his family, and the people of the city of St. Louis.In 2021, family and friends of Chris Dunn went to the Missouri state capital to protest his sentence. Dunn says he is innocent and claims it would have been legally better if he had been sentenced to death.KCTV reports that no physical evidence linked Dunn to the crime. The trial hinged on testimony of a 12 and...

Manhole cover explosions spotted in downtown Denver after water main break kicks up smoke

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

Explosions that rattled downtown Denver and kicked up smoke early Sunday came from sewer lines blowing off manhole covers, fire department officials said Monday.The explosions happened shortly before 3 a.m. near the intersection of 18th and Arapahoe streets.“We had manhole covers bursting. We saw smoke,” Denver Fire Department spokesman J.D. Chism said.Before dawn Sunday, a Denver Water main line broke in the area and a utility junction box apparently blew up, police and fire officials said. These incidents may have played a role.Xcel Energy officials on Monday were looking into what happened. Denver Water officials couldn’t be reached.Several residents downtown reported hearing explosions and seeing gray smoke billowing above buildings near 18th and Arapahoe.Manhole covers typically explode after a spark from wiring ignites gas. A cast-iron manhole cover can weigh between 85 and 300 pounds and explosions in the past have propelled these discs into the air.Sign up to get crime...

Broncos, Centura Health agree on 10-year training facility naming rights partnership

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:01:54 GMT

The Broncos and Centura Health have agreed to a 10-year partnership making Centura the official healthcare and training facility naming rights partner of the football franchise, they announced Monday morning.The Broncos had been partnered with UC Health for eight years, but confirmed the end of that arrangement in recent weeks.Centura, based in Centennial not far from the football team’s Dove Valley headquarters, is donating $100,000 to the Denver Broncos Foundation in addition to the parameters of the partnership, according to a news release.“We’re excited to team up with Centura Health as part of this significant partnership highlighted by our training facility naming rights and, most importantly, a shared commitment to serving our community,” Broncos president Damani Leach said in a statement. “Located only a short distance from our facility, Centura is a hometown organization aligned with the Broncos’ values of prioritizing health and wellness for all Coloradans. We look forward...