With the end of World War II in Europe, letters from American families seeking information about their loved ones began arriving at town halls across the southern Netherlands. Postmarked from big cities and small towns, from those of privilege and those barely scraping by, each one contained a heartbreaking request similar to that of a young widow from Demopolis, Alabama:

Week of May 13-19, 2025

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Gustavo Pantoja, 19, Canadian; reckless driving; 05/17/25; HCSO

Felony Arrests

None

Citations 

• Juvenile, Canadian; failed to display ID; 05/14/25

Intents to Drill

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