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Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’Pennsylvania State Police said remains found 51 years ago in a wooded area of Lebanon County have been identified as 14-year-old Ruth Brenneman, of York County, who disappeared after going to school one day. Two game wardens found her body under a tarp and brush on Oct. 10, 1973. The area where the decomposed body was found — near Fort Indiantown Gap — is about 47 miles from where she lived. Lebanon and York counties are located outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. "Ruth was last seen in the beginning of the 1973 school year after she left for school and never returned home. Ruth Brenneman was a young female just shy of her 15 th birthday and known for her long blonde hair. We continue to investigate the circumstances around Ruth Brenneman’s discovery," Sgt. John Lacey said at a Thursday afternoon news conference. Police did not say how she died or whether her death was a homicide. Investigators said the key to identifying Brenneman was genealogy technology that was gathered using her DNA. Brenneman’s family prepared a statement, which Lacey read at the news conference: "The family wishes to extend our gratitude to Trooper Keck and the others on the Pennsylvania State Police team, who worked diligently to identify Ruthie. Their work has provided us with some closure on questions that have lingered for the past 51 years." Police are asking anyone who knew her or has information about her to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown station at 717-865-5067. You can also call the PSP tip line at 1-800-472-8477. The tips can be anonymous. Over the years, investigators tried various methods to identify the person they then referred to as "Jane Doe." In 2015, police released a bust that was recreated based on her remains. But no family members or friends came forward. In 2016, investigators exhumed "Jane Doe's" body. "We already have a DNA profile. So one of the ideas is they're going to do an isotope test," Pennsylvania State Police Trooper David Beohm told sister station WGAL at the time. Investigators hoped that the isotope test might tell them where she lived. "Anything at this point is more than what we have," Beohm said. "We'll do whatever we can to find out who this person is."
BARKHAMSTED – Perhaps no other hamlet in Connecticut can better recapture the aura of a Dickensian Christmas than Riverton, nestled in the northwestern corner of town. Established at the turn of the 19th century, the buildings in the quaint village date to the very period when Charles Dickens was writing his signature story, “A Christmas Carol.” Indeed, every year during the annual Christmas in Riverton celebration – slated for today, Saturday and Sunday – the town re-enacts the classic story of redemption with performances by Riverton Theatre in the Congregational Church, a venerable edifice built in the same year Dickens penned the play. The festival will follow a tried-and-true pattern again this year, starting with a candlelit walk through town tonight from 6 to 8, followed by coffee in the Grange hall. A portion of the proceeds will be gifted to the Tiny Tim Fund. Advance tickets are on sale at Riverton theatre2024.square.site. Businesses will be open to welcome guests, offering holiday shopping from 5 to 9 p.m. Several businesses, including Orchard Hill Baking, the Old Riverton Inn and Riverton General Store, will serve food during the evening. Carolers will rove the streets, setting the mood. The Grange will open its Festival of Trees from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring nonperishable food items or cash donations to support the Community Food Bank, and view trees decorated by community members and organizations. There will be a first performance of “A Christmas Carol,” followed by subsequent presentations Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available at Rivertontheatre2024.square.site. Saturday brings more shopping opportunities at local businesses. Clifford, the Big Red Dog, will roam the village (off-leash, of course), and face painting will be offered at the fire department. Children can decorate ornaments or stockings at the firehouse, where firefighters will be selling fried dough. There will be a gingerbread man, children’s craft workshop, baby goats to pet and a magic show, as well as wagon rides to Santa’s Village. Sunday features a final performance of “A Christmas Carol,” another appearance by the gingerbread man, more chances to stroke baby goats and wagon rides. Holiday shopping continues until 6 p.m. For details and times, visit rivertonct.com. Colebrook children can meet Santa COLEBROOK – The town’s annual Children’s Christmas Party with Santa, sponsored by the Colebrook Center Ladies Auxiliary, is slated for Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Colebrook Center Firehouse, 31 Bunnell St. Children through grade 5 are welcome to visit and receive a gift from Santa. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Holiday open house Sunday COLEBROOK – Colebrook Historical Society will hold its Holiday Open House and Silent Auction on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Seymour Tavern in the center of town. Music and refreshments will be provided. The event will conclude with the lighting of the trees on the Green. This year’s theme is “Deck the Halls,” and there will be an opportunity to get something special to do just that at the silent auction. Miniature trees, wreaths, ornaments and other holiday treasures will be on display and preliminary bids can be made. Final bidding will take place Dec. 14,, the date of the Colebrook Holiday Fair. Hollywood’s fabulous faces in Norfolk NORFOLK – Robert Dance, author of “Fabulous Faces of Classic Hollywood,” will introduce “All About Eve” (1950), a classic Bette Davis film, tonight at 7 at Norfolk Library, 9 Greenwoods Road East. The screening is the conclusion of a three-film series. Visit norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075, ext. 2, to register. Farmers holiday market NORFOLK – The Farmers and Artisans Holiday Market will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Battell Chapel. The market will have 32 vendors offering intriguing gifts for the holiday season. Santa Claus is coming to town BARKHAMSTED – Santa and his little elves will come to town Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Barkhamsted Elementary School to have breakfast with local families. Santa will be happy to pose with youngsters for photographs. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for tots 2 and under.Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scheduled to start against Utah Hockey ClubMontana State kicker Myles Sansted has provided 'really impressive' consistency for Bobcats