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Shiloh County Chronicle Archive: February 24th, 1996 Robbery turned Double Teenage Homicide leaves community horrified

Oxnard, SA --- This morning the community mourns 2 teenagers shot and killed while working at the Stop N Go food store in bicentennial plaza. Bill Pivernick, 19 and Angelina D'Amato, 18 came in to work the overnight shift and were brutally killed in a robbery gone wrong. At approximately 11:45 Oxnard Police responded to a silent alarm activation at the Stop N Go in the Bicentennial Plaza, Several nearby residents also called 911 after hearing what they thought were gunshots. Upon arrival Oxnard

Z. Russo in County History

January 27, 2021

Fort Shannon Police Department 1845-1997

FSPD Early History The Fort shannon Police department was formed in 1845 as the town watch. As the city of Fort Shannon grew so did its police department. In 1907 the Detective bureau was formed and during prohibition the Bootleggers platoon was formed to prevent the smuggling of alcohol from neighboring canada. In 1940 the FSPD was the first department in the state to experiment with radar. In the 60s they started the civil disturbance unit in response to protests. When the protests of the

Z. Russo in County History

January 2, 2021

The Shiloh Six

In October of 2020 an explosion rocked Saratoga's capital city of Selkirk followed by another blast after first responders showed up. The two explosions happening outside a federal building in the city left 81 dead and 293 wounded. This incident happening in the early afternoon would soon get Shiloh County, a county hours northwest of Selkirk, involved as the terrorists responsible would try to flee to there. Hours later at night dispatchers received a call involving two suspicious vehicles i

Blackburn in The Shiloh Six

January 2, 2021

Kat's Characters

Deputy Casey DeMarco

Casey Nicole DeMarco DOB: October 2nd, 1995Current Address: Winchester Dormitory, Crescent FallsJob/Title: Deputy, Shiloh County Sheriff's DepartmentPrevious Residences (including hometown): Mystic, Connecticut (1995-2013)Staten Island, New York (2013-2017)Height: 5'5"Weight: 108 lbsHair Color: BrownEye Color: BrownFamily:Parents: Janet DeMarco, David DeMarcoBrother: Johnathan DeMarcoBiography: Casey was born the second child to a military family. Her dad worked in the Coast Guard pretty mu

Kat

June 10, 2020

Place of Interest - Character Homes

For potential statistical purposes Arcadia: DeVito, A. - Arcadia Grant, Dr. C. - 24 Walnut Ct, Arcadia Clinton: Bradford, T. - 240 Park Ave, Clinton Greene, I. - Clinton Crescent Falls: DeMarco, C. - Winchester Dormitory, Crescent Falls Delmore: Noel, J. - Delmore Essex: Blackburn, A. - 87 Pompton Ave in Essex Jackson, B.R. - Essex Patterson, J. - 66 Cascade Ave, Essex Russo, Z. - 27 Elk Horn Drive, Essex S

May 19, 2020

The Mustang Incident

Background In 1984 newly elected sheriff Roger Boyle, Recently retired from the Saratoga State Police for what he called his tough on crime attitude. After the previous sheriff's failed community policing initiatve failed and crime countywide had spiked. Boyle had a landslide victory. In the next few years Boyle pursued low level crimes and was a proponent of the broken windows theory. Serving his term with much public approval. He ran unopposed in 1988. In September of 1990 Sheriff Boyle's

Z. Russo

May 1, 2020

Places of Interest - Restaurants, Shops, and Recreation

Only adding places that at least mention what city they're in. Bars and Restaurants: DeRuvo's Italian Restaurant Fort Shannon - http://ertrpg.net/index.php?/topic/55-deruvos-italian-restaurant/ Five Guys Burgers and Fries Fort Shannon - http://ertrpg.net/index.php?/topic/131-five-guys-burgers-and-fries/ Rooster's Roadhouse Kimberly - http://ertrpg.net/index.php?/topic/131-five-guys-burgers-and-fries/ Mike's Diner

April 18, 2020

Zach's Characters

EMS Lieutenant Alyssa Breslin

Name: Alyssa Melanie Breslin DOB: 7/23/1991 Current Address: 83 Crescent Rd Oxnard Job/Title: Paramedic Lieutenant At Shiloh County Fire Department Previous Residences (including hometown): Scottsdale, AZ Height: 5'4 Weight:120 Hair Color: Black Eye Color:Dark Brown Distinguishing Features: Navel Piercing, Multiple ear piercings Family: Mother - Vannessa Breslin-Lucci - Age 54 - Lives in Oxnard Father Donald Bresli

Z. Russo

February 28, 2020

Zach's Characters

Sheriff's Captain Zach Russo

DOB: 9/13/1975 Current Address: 43 Trumbo Street, Essex Job/Title: Shiloh County Sheriff's Department Captain Previous Residences Ft. Shannon 1975-2004 Crescent Falls 2004-2011 Height: 6'2 Weight: 240 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Light Blue Distinguishing Features: Family: Father John Russo - Age 69 - Retired Mother Barbara Russo - Age 67 - Retired Brother Nick Russo - Age 43 - Owner of Shiloh appliance repair Sister Jennifer Russo

Z. Russo

February 26, 2020

Where did ERT-RPG come from?

I always get asked where did the ERT come from? Well it's 12 years old as of 2020, and it's had a long history for a game like this, but here's the full history. In the Spring of 2008, I decided to start up a game for a text based roleplay. I'd found a similar game online for firefighters only, but it had been defunct for over a year. I'd signed up, reached out to membership, everything, but there was no answer. After a couple weeks, I took on the task of setting up the site with a hoster c

Burke

February 21, 2020

History of Crescent Falls University First Aid Squad

History of Crescent Falls University First Aid Squad Founded 1969 The Crescent Falls University First Aid Squad is one of the oldest EMS agencies in the county, having been founded in 1969 by the university to assist with medical school entry requirements. The organization’s first EMS room was based in a dorm, out of a spare room. They originally were only first aid providers, giving no more than care than any other first-aid trained layperson. As the university grew, adding a building

February 15, 2020

History of Shiloh County Fire Department

History of the Shiloh County Fire Department Founded January 1st, 1943 Shiloh County Fire Department was officially founded on January 1st, 1943 when three existing fire departments merged. Faced with a severe shortage of manpower due to World War II, the Fort Shannon Fire Department, Oxnard Fire Department, and the Shiloh Rural Fire District merged in an effort to share manpower, decrease overhead costs, and consolidate resources. Shiloh Rural Fire District was already administ

February 9, 2020

Myths, Stories, and Urban Legends of Shiloh County

Myths, Stories, and Urban Legends of Shiloh County Name - Location - Notes Tall Pine Road Ghost - Tall Pine Road, Kimberly - Following the death of a businessman in 1980, many area residents have reported seeing headlights swerve off the road and hearing a crash at the accident location. Each time, no car or other physical evidence is seen. Some people have also reported hearing a man screaming in pain. Ghost of John Murphy - Murphy's Lake, Kimberly - In the early 1800s the to

January 23, 2020

History of Kimberly Volunteer Fire Rescue

Kimberly Volunteer Fire-Rescue Founded 1947 Staff - 25 volunteers and a chief Apparatus - Engine 1 (1990 ALF Century), Tanker 1 (1986 F700), Utility 1 (1992 Chevy Suburban), Mini Pumper 1 (1995 Ford F-350 Mini Pumper), Car 1 (2019 Chevy Tahoe), Car 11 (1992 Crown Victoria Kimberly VFR was founded as Kimberly Community Volunteer Fire Company in 1947, as a reaction to the Ponderosa Lumber Yard Fire of 1946. Previously, fire protection in the area had been essentially

January 23, 2020

Shiloh County Origins

The Origins of Shiloh County begins with Fort Shannon during the French-Indian War when the Fort was built on Lake Ontario in 1756. Soon after the war, settlers began to live in the surrounding areas of the Fort and the other cities and towns of the county began to form. Delmore, Oxnard, and Arcadia were the first lands outside of Fort Shannon to fill out with settlers living in those areas. Delmore was the first of those three cities to get recognized and established as town in 1771. Arcadi

January 22, 2020

Kat's Characters

Lieutenant Katherine Baker

Katherine Grace Baker DOB: August 7th, 1995Current Address: 4 Madsen Road, KimberlyJob/Title: Lieutenant, Shiloh County Fire DepartmentPrevious Residences (including hometown):Height: 5'4"Weight: 112 lbsHair Color: Dark BrownEye Color: Light GreenDistinguishing Features: Birthmark on right cheekFamily: Parents: Bailey Baker, Keith BakerBiography: Katherine was born into rather well off family enjoying the small town life of Kimberly where her parents were both members of the local volunteer

Kat

January 15, 2020

Burke's Characters

Commissioner William Burke

Commissioner William Burke Chief Director of Emergency Management, Shiloh County Emergency Response Team. DOB: 1972-12-09 Commissioner Burke completed his BBA at Crescent Falls University in 1983. During his time at CFU, he was one of the few students to join the CFU First Aid Squad with no desires for medical school. His only desire was to respond. After leaving the University, Will joined the Shiloh County Volunteer Ambulance. During this time he completed his EMT certifica

Burke

January 11, 2020

Blackburn's Characters

EMT Erika Sjostrom

Erika Michelle Sjostrom DOB: October 17th, 1989 Current Address: 22 Hemlock Drive, Oxnard Job/Title: EMT, Shiloh County Fire Department Previous Residences (including hometown): Pearl Harbor, Hawaii(1989 - 1991) Washington D.C. (1991 - 2009) Fort Polk, Louisiana (2009 - 2013) Ft. Shannon, Shiloh County (2013 - 2015) Height: 5' 6" Weight: Not Telling Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Distinguishing Features: Body Type: Slender Hair Length: 22 inches, Strai

January 11, 2020

Blackburn's Characters

Dispatcher Morgan Price

Morgan Tiffany Price DOB: July 24th, 1993 Current Address: Fort Shannon Job/Title: Dispatcher, Shiloh County Communications Previous Residences (including hometown): Santa Fe, New Mexico (1993 - 2012) Crescent Falls, Shiloh County (2012 - 2016) Height: 5' 5" Weight: Not Telling Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Brown Distinguishing Features: Body Type: Hourglass Hair Length: 20 inches, Wavy Cup Size: 34C Family: Biography: Born and raised in New Mexico

January 11, 2020

Blackburn's Characters

Detective Emily Morris

Emily Helen Morris DOB: June 18th, 1995 Current Address: 27 Willow Street, Oxnard Job/Title: Detective, Shiloh County Sheriff's Department Previous Residences (including hometown): Denver, Colorado (1993 - 2017) Height: 5' 5" Weight: Secret Hair Color: Dark Brown Eye Color: Blue Distinguishing Features: Body Type: Hourglass Hair Length: 20 inches, Straight Family: (N/A - No relatives living with her) Biography: Born on June 18th, 1995 in Colorado, E