6 scams every older American should know about

STATEPOINT – Amid technology advances enabling scammers to commit fraud, elders and their loved ones need to stay informed.Typically, elder scams involve the transfer of money to a stranger or imposter for a promised benefit or good.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 25, 2024)

Fallon Fields earned the title of Top Reader for the 2024 Summer Reading Program at the Ferris Public Library.Fallon’s outstanding commitment is evident with an impressive 2000 minutes of reading this summer!Congratulations, Fallon, on this outstanding achievement, and keep up the fantastic work!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 16 – 22

Mathonican, X.L., 64, warrant-other jurisdiction.Jefferson, Lejon, 49, bench warrant, felony warrant.Joyner, Capone, 28, assault causes bodily injury family member, viol bond/protective order.Hooper, James, 57, felony warrant, bench warrant, misdemeanor warrant.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 17 – 21

Carroll, Joseph, 39,  warrant arrest.Garland, Quincy, 42, assault family violence w/previous conviction. Rivera, Rosemarie, 31, assault bodily injury family member.Cunningham, Louis, 45, indecency with a child-exposure.Jackson, Harry, 55, DWI.Halton, Kourtnei, 21, other agency warrants x4.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 14 – 21

McNeal, Joel, 33, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Arreola, Luis, 30, criminal trespass.Woodard, Kevin, 47, public intoxication.Soto, Jocelyn, 24, DWI/open alch container.De Alba Aviles, Eloy, 32, DWI/open alch container.Thomas, Travion, 24, poss marij <2oz.

Why veterans make great hires

STATEPOINT – Honoring members of the military means not only reflecting on their exemplary service, but also appreciating the talents and skills of veterans in the civilian workplace.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 18, 2024)

Join us for Fun on the Lawn on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including ring toss, bean bag throw, limbo, hula hoops, chalk art, bubbles, a giant Sorry game board, and much more.Stay connected with us on Facebook!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 9 – 15

Fraire, Juan, 43, viol of clean air act. Gonzalez, Sheila, 42, misdemeanor warrant, felony warrant, felony warrant, warrant-other jurisdiction.Mitchell, Marchaunt, 40, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution, warrant-other jurisdiction-Felony 2, felony warrant-Felony 2.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 1 – 8

King, Lamon, 20, viol bond/protective order.Rodriguez, Arturo, 44, assault physical contact family violence, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Matthews, Timothy, 21, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair.Simon, Shawn, 52, motion to revoke-DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 7 – 14

Arreola, Luis, 30, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Cotton, Gerald, 67, fail to comply sex offender duty to register life/annual, poss marij <2oz.Gonzalez, Bernardino, 39, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Marquez, Juan, 51, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.