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Car Crashes Into Funeral Home During Service

John Cronin

A car crashed into a funeral home during a service, forcing a greeter to scurry out of the lobby, police said.

A 74-year-old woman drove into the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute in Swansea at about 8:50 a.m. Saturday, January 26, going into the lobby and hitting a gas fireplace that pushed a wall into another room, according to the Fall River Herald News.

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Candidate for Mayor Makes Straightforward Pitch:  ‘I’m the Smartest Guy in This Whole Damn City’

John Cronin

A 52-year-old community activist running for mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut offered a succinct reason for his candidacy during his announcement speech Monday, according to the Connecticut Post.

"People say I'm delusional. That I'm crazy. I'm the smartest guy in this whole damn city," said Tony Barr.

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