Accused in memorial vandalism has courtroom incident

The man accused of vandalizing Victoria Park’s police and firefighter memorials has been sent for a psych assessment.  54-year-old Michael Alexander Ryan had to be forcibly removed from court yesterday after spitting at the judge.  He has a history of mental illness and property damage.

Insurance companies say “clear your deck”

Insurance companies are advising you to clean the snow off your deck.

Snow build up can add over 1000 pounds of stress on an 8 foot deck, which may cause it to collapse.

Some insurers are paying for fallen decks and patios, but then give warnings to the homeowner; pointing out that the damage wasn’t caused naturally.

If you make a claim, keep in mind the insurance premium will go up the minute you do so.