Linda Griffin Lucas | Photo: Linda’s Lighthouse This article was originally published in The Examiner on August 17, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Linda’s Lighthouse is hosting its second annual back-to-school event in Port Arthur from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Kingdom Dominion Church, 3600 Memorial Blvd. The groupContinueContinue reading “Linda’s Lighthouse holds back-to-school giveaway”
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Slow-motion disaster at German Pellets finally comes to an end
Photo: Port Arthur Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on July 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur firefighters declared that the emergency incident at German Pellets involving a fire, which started April 15, and a June 2 silo collapse was finally over Tuesday morning. “The Port Arthur Fire DepartmentContinueContinue reading “Slow-motion disaster at German Pellets finally comes to an end”
4,700 tons removed from collapsed German Pellets silo, second silo shows hot spot
Photo: Port Arthur Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on June 29, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur firefighters oversaw the removal of 4,700 tons of product after a fire caused the collapse of a silo at the beginning of June. “The Port Arthur Fire Department continues to maintain aContinueContinue reading “4,700 tons removed from collapsed German Pellets silo, second silo shows hot spot”
Fire sparked at German Pellets in Port of Port Arthur
Fire at German Pellets silo near Port of Port Arthur | Photo: Port Arthur Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur firefighters responded to a “hot spot” fire on top of a silo at German Pellets in the Port of Port ArthurContinueContinue reading “Fire sparked at German Pellets in Port of Port Arthur”
Port Arthur man charged with running away from police, setting fire to ex-girlfriend’s apartment
Willie Ford III | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Content note: domestic violence This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted Willie Ford III, 24, of Port Arthur for fleeing a police officer Feb. 18 and starting a fire atContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur man charged with running away from police, setting fire to ex-girlfriend’s apartment”
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