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Freeport Man Who Sold Cocaine to Confidential Informant Given 10 Years in Federal Prison

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Freeport Man Who Sold Cocaine to Confidential Informant Given 10 Years in Federal Prison

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FREEPORT, Ill. (WGN) — A Freeport man who sold cocaine to a confidential informant has been handed a decade-long prison sentence. Paris Walker, a 39-year-old Freeport resident, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for knowingly and intentionally distributing cocaine between 2019 and 2022, Andrew Boutros, U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois, announced Friday. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines …See the Story

Frühwirth Is European Champion: "Tigger-Tom" Wins EM Gold at Paratriathlon

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Frühwirth Is European Champion: "Tigger-Tom" Wins EM Gold at Paratriathlon

Thomas Frühwirth, alias Tigger-Tom, secured the European championship title at the ITU Paratriathlon in Besancon, France with temperatures well above 30 degrees. A victory that not only impresses sports, but also demonstrates the long breath and versatility of the exceptional athlete - in short, the reward for hard training, endurance and mental strength of the highest degree. Probably the hottest race of the season has found its champion: 35 de…Read Article

Long Format. Kelton Watches: the Graceful Return of a Pop Icon From French Watchmaking

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Long Format. Kelton Watches: the Graceful Return of a Pop Icon From French Watchmaking

The times change, the Kelton watches too! Star of sales of the 60s and 70s, ubiquitous on TV in provocative and sexy spots, the brand then produced in mass in Besançon almost extinguished, supplanted by Asian competition, before it was revived in 2020. Nicely restored to the taste of the day, its models revive the spirit of the carefree and colorful years, and conquered an ever wider audience. We went to meet the craftsmen of this renaissance.See the Story

Double Bronze at European Paratriathlon Championships - Tri Talking Sport

Team Ireland delivered a strong performance at the 2025 European Paratriathlon Championships in Besançon, France, securing two bronze medals and multiple top-ten finishes in a highly competitive field. The Irish squad featured seven athletes, including three guides, with representation across the PTS5 and PTVI categories. Among the highlights was another podium performance from Tom Williamson, who captured bronze in the men’s PTS5 category. Buil…Besançon · Besançon Read Article

"We Highlight What They Know How to Do": in This River Port, Disabled Workers Welcome Tourists

In good weather, tourists and boaters return to Besançon (Doubs) and stop at the river port of the city. A little known establishment of Bisontins. The Grand Besançon has delegated the day-to-day management to an ESAT. A specialized establishment that offers people with disabilities a professional activity.Besançon · Besançon Read Article

Wim De Paepe, the Belgian Paralympian Champion of Europe

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Wim De Paepe won the gold medal at the European Para-Triathlon Championships in the PST2 category on Saturday in Besançon, in eastern France. The Belgian paralympian went through the 750m swim, 21.8km by bike and 5km by foot, in 1h14:06. ...Besançon · Besançon Read Article

"They Were There for a Month": Cats, Dogs and Game in Putrefaction, a Commune Facing Wild Deposits of Dead Animals

While in Avanne-Aveney (Doubs) near Besançon, the rendering station has closed since January 2025, not everyone seems to have integrated the news. For several months, the municipality has been facing wild deposits of dead animals, which for some remain for weeks outside. A situation that poses problems of public health, to the great dam of the town hall.Besançon · Besançon Read Article

Football - National 3. Former DFCO Player, Jérôme Monier Appointed to Racing Besançon

In Doubs, Jérôme Monier will leave his assistant role to become number 1.Besançon · Besançon Read Article

Besançon. Big Gas Leak in the City Center: the Grande Rue Partially Closed, Riparians Evacuated

Shortly before 9 a.m. this Friday, a large portion of the Grande-Rue was closed by the municipal police. The warning was given by construction workers who had just drilled a gas line. The leak, which was quite large according to the municipal police, required the intervention of at least two fire trucks.Besançon · Besançon Read Article

Team Ireland: Weekend Preview - Triathlon Ireland

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The Pinder Circus Returns to Besançon

Circus Pinder (animal-free) will perform on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June at Micropolis BesançonBesançon · Besançon Read Article