Scottsbluff Man Gets Probation on Meth Charge

Scottsbluff man gets probation on meth charge

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He has worked for the family's business, Taco Town, for six to seven years and off and on throughout the last 20 years. Petit said Ross' previous history coaching for youth basebal teams demonstrated he is a productive member of society. He also cited …
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Heroin use skyrockets impacting families, community

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Meanwhile, heroin users are overwhelming local treatment centers. At the Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center downtown, director Diane Hague said 90 percent of calls are now heroin related. … can be tough because heroin is the most addictive drug …
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Fraud, Forgery Allegations Swirl Around Bloomfield NTNN

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There have also been allegations that there were misrepresentations made to gain the signatures of some elderly residents, including telling them that if they didn't sign the petition in support of the NTNN takeover, the shelter would be closed. … In …
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Mental resiliency: recognize, respond

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Those pitfalls can cause you to have a pessimistic perspective, see problems as one-sided, feel victimized, and choose unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol and drug abuse. Eventually, no matter one's rank or reputation, … The mental health …
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