MOUNT MORRIS – The home of Jennifer Rivers and Herbie Parsons on River road was destroyed in what first responders are so far considering a wood stove fire during Monday morning's snowstorm. Though no one was home when the fire started, relatives who braved the weather to come and help said that there were a total of four pet animals in the house: Sampson the yellow lab, Baby Rae the Chihuahua, and cats Momma Kitty and Baby Kitty. "It's so … [Read more...]
Homeowners Need Help after Devastating Fire
MOUNT MORRIS – A fundraising page has been started for Main Street homeowners Smidge and Bob Stevens, whose home was badly damaged by a porch fire Tuesday night. Though neither Smidge nor Bob were injured in the blaze, the fundraiser page says the couple needs some help on the road to recovery. "Smidge and Bob Stevens has (sic) a tragic house fire on 1/6/15 leaving their home uninhabitable," says the GoFundMe page. "This fund is to help … [Read more...]
Mt. Morris Home Vandalized and Burned by Arson Suspect
MOUNT MORRIS — A residence on Parker Road was severely damaged by fire and vandalized at approximately 3:30 Friday morning. Every interior surface, window, piece of furniture, and appliance in the residence was violently destroyed with a blunt tool before the attached garage was burned to the ground. "The door to the refrigerator is broken off and thrown through a front window," said Diane O'Grady, one of several neighbors who were on the … [Read more...]