DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan man has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he set 25 fires on semitrailers in eight states over more than two years, all belonging to the same trucking company, prosecutors said Wednesday.

CFD gives tips for fire prevention

The week of Oct. 9 is Fire Prevention Week across the United States as home fires and related injuries tend to rise in the colder months with the use of candles, space heaters, stoves for cooking, and fireplaces. The Clinton Fire Department is encouraging citizens to start preparing their homes for cooler weather. “We always stress for people to be mindful and think through all the possible problems they may have as the seasons change,” said Clinton Fire Chief Brett Russell.

Derry Lynn Whitecrow, 45, of Clinton, has been charged with obstructing an officer, failure to register as a sex offender, and possession of a controlled substance after an incident on Oct. 4.

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host an event to honor all local first responders on National First Responders Day Oct. 28.

PHOENIX (AP) — Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year's high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years — the latest evidence of the enormity of learning disruption during the pandemic.

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