Author: Benjamin Noecker

Henry County, Illinois – Large amounts of roofing nails were discovered on emergency crossovers along Interstate 80, with some placed inside plastic Easter eggs. No suspects have been identified at this time. The nails were found around 1:45 a.m., and Illinois State Police troopers spent the early morning hours cleaning up and inspecting the crossovers. Fortunately, no state police vehicles were damaged. The placement of the roofing nails in emergency crossovers suggests that the suspect or suspects may have been targeting government vehicles. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Illinois State Police.

Mobile, Alabama—the domed roof of the Mobile Civic Center collapsed Wednesday morning after record snowfall. The Mobile Civic Center is currently undergoing demolition by the city, but the “excessive snow,” recorded at 7.5 inches, caused the roof to collapse early. A witness stated that he “heard it and felt the ground shake.” Jason Johnson, city spokesman, stated that there were no injuries. “Based on an initial evaluation of the site, the arena’s roof did collapse in on itself due to the snow load. It fell in a manner that was consistent with the plans for demolition. There were no injuries…

Kerry, Ireland — At about 7 a.m. Monday morning, the roof of Tralee Sports Complex in Ireland collapsed. Reports state that no one was in the building at the time of the incident. The collapse to the facility, which includes a large sports hall, two pools, and a gym, happened after heavy snowfall from Sunday into Monday morning. Fortunately there were no injuries as this occurred at a time when the building was empty. The cause for the collapse has yet to be determined. Assistant manager Gerard McDonnell said “Obviously we can’t say for definite what caused it until we…

Clinch County, Georgia. — An investigation is underway by the GBI after a roofing crew was assaulted and robbed. The incident took place in Homerville, GA on December 23rd. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, one man was hospitalized after being shot during an armed robbery. Two others were also assaulted and treated at a local hospital before being released. The three men were part of an out-of-state roofing crew working on storm damaged roofs in Georgia. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. The identities of the three men have not been released. Anyone with…

Elmhurst, Illinois– Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar has come under fire as complaints from customers pile up. An investigation by CBS News Chicago claims that the company has left multiple homeowners, subcontractors, and suppliers out tens of thousands of dollars each in multiple states. This comes after a former employee reached out and complained. One example of a customer paying thousands without any work to show for it is Kirby Reese. The Illinois homeowner paid nearly $26,000 in insurance money to Orange Elephant for roof repairs after storm damage, but claims the company never performed any work saying that “They never…

IntroductionSo you’re in the process of installing new gutters for your home or replacing your existing ones, but you’re not sure whether to go with 5-inch or 6-inch? No worries! We’re here to provide a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision that suits your home’s unique needs.Understanding Gutter BasicsBefore delving into the specifics, it’s vitally important to recognize the significance of gutters in protecting your home from water damage. Gutters channel rainwater away from your roof, preventing potential issues such as mold, mildew, and structural damage. While seamless gutter systems offer numerous advantages, the size of the…