Author: Rich Prue

Bangor, Maine– Reported by WABI, a man in Bangor, Maine, was taken into custody Wednesday after a bizarre incident involving him climbing onto a homeowner’s roof and refusing to come down. According to Bangor Police, the situation unfolded early in the morning on 14th Street. The homeowner reported hearing noises on their roof around 4 a.m. Upon investigating, she and her boyfriend discovered a ladder against their home and a stranger on their roof, later identified as 39-year-old Stephen Nason. When confronted, Nason reportedly yelled down to the residents that he was attempting to retrieve drugs from their chimney. Despite…

(Newton, MA — July 17, 2025) —This year, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction is proud to launch a heartwarming project: a full-scale steel frame for a future veteran retreat in Hall, Montana, an inspiring new initiative for METALCON 2025. This special build will be showcased during the show, October 21–23, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, marking the first phase of creating a lasting place of healing for those who have served. In partnership with Scottsdale Construction Systems, The Barndominium Company, Sheridan Metal Resources, The Expo Group, and Evergreen Roofing &…

Scottsdale, AZ- A devastating bee attack left one worker dead and two others hospitalized at a senior living center in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. at the Vi at Silverstone Independent Living Facility. First responders rushed to the scene after receiving reports of multiple bee stings affecting workers who were performing roof work. Upon arrival, emergency crews found three injured men who were immediately transported to a local hospital. Tragically, 65-year-old Nicolas Lopez Soto succumbed to his injuries after being stung numerous times all over his body, including areas protected by clothing, according to…

ST. CLOUD, MN– A once-prominent roofing contractor in Central Minnesota is now facing serious legal trouble after allegedly defrauding customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Caleb Oberg, the former majority owner of Oberg Roofing and Remodeling based in St. Cloud, has been charged with five felony counts of theft by swindle over $35,000. According to a criminal complaint filed in Stearns County, Oberg collected nearly $240,000 from at least 23 customers between July 2023 and September 2024. Customers paid up front for roofing and remodeling work that, according to investigators, was never started. Signs of Trouble As financial issues…

Wellsboro, PA- A roofing worker was critically injured after falling 30 feet from the roof of Wellsboro High School on the morning of Wednesday, July 2, during an ongoing roof replacement project. According to Wellsboro Police Chief Chad Boyce, the incident occurred around 8:55 a.m. when the worker fell from the school roof and landed on a concrete sidewalk below. Emergency personnel quickly responded to the scene, and a medical evacuation helicopter was dispatched to the school’s football field. The worker was airlifted to Robert Packer Hospital for treatment. Although the man was wearing a safety harness, Boyce confirmed that…

Philadelphia, PA- A roofer and a neighbor are being hailed as heroes after helping a family escape a fast-moving house fire in Northeast Philadelphia. The fire broke out just after 11 a.m. on the 2100 block of McKinley Street. Flames and thick smoke tore through the home, leaving it charred and waterlogged. But thanks to quick thinking and courageous action, all three residents inside made it out safely. Matt Leader, a roofer with Cover All Exteriors of Bensalem, was finishing a job on the neighboring house when he noticed smoke coming from the basement. He alerted his client, Benny, who…

For contractors and business owners, especially those in the storm restoration industry, navigating financial stability can feel like a “feast or famine” cycle. On The Roofer’s Helper Podcast, Richie Rossouw from Thunder Media recently sat down with wealth manager Jason Solomon, owner of Tactical Investment Advisors, to discuss crucial strategies for managing money, minimizing taxes, and building long-term wealth. Jason, a father of five and a husband, brings extensive experience, having started in the insurance industry in 2001 and obtaining his securities license in 2005.Here are key takeaways and actionable insights from their conversation:The Critical Need for a Financial PlanOne…

ROOFING | GUTTERS | SIDING | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL  Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors is a family-owned-and-operated small business that believes in providing quality customer service and workmanship at the best price. We know that your most valuable asset is your family, and we never take this for granted. We are headquartered in Athens, Alabama and have other offices in the Mobile and Pensacola areas. Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors is owned and operated by Terry and Lauren Marsh. Terry has an extensive background as a residential home building superintendent prior to founding Ridgeline. He worked for builders in Alabama…

Huntley, Illinois– A roofing worker is in critical condition after falling from the roof of a two-story home Thursday morning in unincorporated McHenry County, just outside Huntley, Illinois. Emergency crews from the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the incident around 7:50 a.m. in the 15000 block of Lerita Drive after receiving reports of a serious fall. Upon arrival, first responders found a male worker with life-threatening injuries sustained in the fall from the second-story roof of a residential home. The injured man was part of a roofing crew performing work on the property at the time of the accident,…

Miami, FL– A Miami-area roofer who found himself at the center of a deadly conspiracy has pleaded guilty to his role in a murder-for-hire scheme orchestrated by one of South Florida’s most prominent real estate developers. From Roofing to Crime: A Fatal Connection Fausto “Cuba” Villar, 43, wasn’t just fixing roofs. He was quietly helping organize a plot to murder a multi-millionaire’s wife. Hired to work on the Coral Gables mansion of developer Sergio Pino, Villar, a convicted felon, became more than just a tradesman on the job. Federal authorities say Pino recruited Villar to help arrange the murder of…