| N.PLAINFIELD: Grandparents indicted again in baby's death
Patrick McCabe Sr., 55, and his wife, Deborah, 47, were indicted Wednesday on charges of first-degree aggravated manslaughter. A grand jury first indicted the couple on the same charges last June.
Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest said the case was presented to the grand jury again after investigators came across new evidence. Forrest would not comment about the new evidence.
The McCabes are accused of leaving their newborn grandson to die partially submerged in a toilet for more than an hour after their teenage daughter gave birth in their North Plainfield home on Dec. 11.
The prosecution alleges the newborn baby was eventually taken to the hospital in a plastic garbage bag by the family. Doctors at the hospital detected a faint heartbeat, but efforts to save the baby failed, authorities have said
In July the McCabes pleaded not guilty to the charges and rejected a plea deal that would have landed each of them in state prison for 10 years.
Support offered by group
Building Futures for Families is a new organization in Crawfordsville that is offering assistance to Montgomery County families. Building Futures for Families, located on the corner of College and Mills streets, offers a place where families can go to get clothes, baby items and non-perishable food items, said Phillip Garrett, president of the organization. Baby items available include diapers, strollers, clothes and toys. "We are trying to provide to families in need," said Phillip. "We also want to take the opportunity to take the situation and introduce Jesus into the lives of Crawfordsville residents. We can do a service for a short time, and then do them a service for eternity." Phillip said that eventually the organization hopes to offer job placement assistance and parenting classes.
Tenants settle into historic Napa building
A corner that once sold horse-drawn buggies is now selling a different kind of buggy -- this one is designed by rock stars.Riley David, Napa's newest children's and maternity boutique, recently opened at the corner of Main and Caymus streets.Besides onesies and maternity wear, new parents can also buy the Rock Star Baby stroller, designed by musician Jon Bon Jovi and partners.But the corner's commercial history dates to long before rock stars. In 1913 James H. Johnson, known as "Sewing Machine Johnson," first opened his sewing machine, buggy and bicycle shop. Today, the historic building nears the finish of a complete renovation by local developer Jeff Doran.Four local businesses join the list of downtown merchants who have called the corner home at one point or another, including a grocery store and most recently Ben Franklin Printing.Johnson's was the first business to set up shop at the Main Street parcel.
Buckling up, even in a stroller
One young Attleboro mother apparently took the time to strap her baby boy into his stroller in such a way that when a car struck the pair last week in Attleboro, he remained snug as his seat rolled over a couple of times. Stacy Wetherell and her baby, who is a year old, were treated at hospitals and released. Jacob, officials said, suffered cuts to his cheek. Who knows what could have happened had Ms. Wetherell not, prior to the outing, bent over her baby, tucking and buckling, just so.The outcome sets an example for other parents. Sometimes a walk on a pretty day can be shattered by the unexpected. Attention to detail is critical.Education on child seat safety usually focuses on cars. Consumer Reports last week had to admit, red-faced, that its alerts on reliability of certain models may have been in error and re-testing is slated.
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