A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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 A Mother's Day Nightmare in Princeton, Illinois. A 3-year-old boy was struck by gunfire as police burst into a barricaded room, ending a frightening hostage situation. Multiple agencies responded to the Hummingbird Mobile Home Park in Princeton, Illinois, on Sunday, May 10th at 2:42 a.m. The initial call went out as a domestic disturbance but officers discovered much worse.  42-year-old, Anthony Rodriguez, had barricaded himself in a room armed with a knife. Anthony had taken several people as hostages, including Aurora Almanza and her 3-year-old son.  Multiple agencies were on the scene, including the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and  the Princeton Police Department.  Authorities attempted to negotiate but ultimately rushed the room when they heard screaming coming from inside.  Officials have reported that officers fired shots as they entered the room. Anthony Rodriguez was hit and was neutralized.  Sadly, Aurora Almanza's t...

GHANA ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE BAFFOE-BONNIE SWEARS IN HIS WIFE AS NOTARY PUBLIC. (PHOTO).


 Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie swears in his wife as Notary Public


Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has administered the oath of office to his wife, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, swearing her in as a Notary Public.


Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie, who was recently appointed Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service by President Mahama, was among 122 seasoned lawyers called to serve as notaries at a ceremony on Saturday, August 16, 2025.


Per the Notaries Public Act, 1960 (Act 26), only legal practitioners with over 10 years’ standing, integrity, and high moral character qualify for the role.

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