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Woman wins $1 million prize; K-9 officer suspended

As a new week begins, we take a look back at the past week.

The main stories of the past week were:

A judge has postponed oral arguments in the $3.5 million dispute between the Somerset Board of Selectman and Brayton Point LLC.

City taxpayers will have no say in how Fall River pays for its share of the new, nearly $300 million Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School after the City Council voted in November not to put the issue on the ballot.

Jean Revil, 67, of Dartmouth, was killed Wednesday when a My Brother’s Keeper Christian charity vehicle struck her and a 64-year-old Bristol, Rhode Island, man on Joseph Drive in Fall River, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office said the driver was a Taunton woman but did not identify her. Here is the information the DA’s office shared as of this writing.

The St. John of God Parish Feast is being held this weekend in Somerset. In Fall River, St. Michael’s Church is celebrating its feast this weekend.

If you haven’t visited yet, visit the Westport Fair today.

Construction on the $135 million Route 79-Davol St. Corridor Improvements Project is fully designed and about three months ahead of schedule, with no major hiccups. It is still scheduled for completion sometime in 2026.

Explanation of how the Diocese of Fall River investigates reports of sexual abuse.

These were the most-read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:

Fall River woman wins big in Powerball with $1 million prize

Fall River resident Ida Reis is the winner of a $1 million Powerball prize.

According to the Massachusetts Lottery website, she bought the ticket on July 10 at a store in Fall River’s South End.

This is what she plans to do with her winnings.

Jackpot amount: Fall River Woman Wins Big in Powerball. What She Plans to Do With Her $1 Million Prize.

Fall River Police K-9 Officer Suspended, Charged with Domestic Violence and Harassment

Marc Correia, 32, a K-9 officer with the Fall River Police Department, has been suspended after being arrested on several domestic battery charges and improperly storing his city-issued firearms.

He is accused of witness intimidation, unlawfully storing a large firearm in the vicinity of a minor and assaulting a family member.

Fall River Police Chief Paul Gauvin confirmed that Correia is on administrative leave with pay.

Agent is charged: Fall River Police K-9 Officer Suspended, Charged with Domestic Violence and Harassment

From the Archives: Nostalgic Summer Scenes from Around Fall River

In From the Archives, Herald News photographer and photo editor Colin Furze takes readers into the Herald News archives for a look at the city’s past, through photographs.

In the latest From the Archives, we take a trip back in time with some vintage summer scenes from the Fall River area.

From the archives: Nostalgic summer scenes from around Fall River

Hot dog and dumpling shop is a fun new addition to Fall River’s culinary scene

Foodies in Fall River have their choice of a number of hot dog restaurants and now there’s a new one in town for them to try.

Bun Buds, which combines a classic American staple with Asian-inspired dishes, is now open on Purchase Street. Owner Jacob Weiss and his team are serving up “refined” dumplings and foot-long gourmet hot dogs with surprising toppings.

Check out what they have in store for us here.

Knots: Hot dog and dumpling shop is a fun new addition to Fall River’s culinary scene

Weekly Home Sales: Rare One-Owner Ranch in Somerset Sells for Over $600,000

The latest Greater Fall River real estate report noted an L-shaped ranch in Somerset that sold for $615,116.

The home on Millers Lane features vaulted wood ceilings with skylights, gleaming hardwood floors and sunny rooms.

It also features a spacious eat-in kitchen, a comfortable living room and a large family room.

View this property and other recent top deals.

Weekly Home Sales: Rare One-Owner Ranch in Somerset Sells for Over $600,000