Memorial Memories

“Much of the sand is now in the lake itself,” said Anthony Calabrese, director of parks and recreation. Ida dropped nearly 6 inches of rain on Fairfield, causing widespread flooding. At Lake Mohegan, the city will likely need to dredge the swimming area and fill in the sand on the …

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have called on the West to “abandon the ideologized approaches of the Cold War” as the two leaders displayed their deepening “borderless” relationship amid a standoff between Moscow and the West over Ukraine. Xi and Putin, who were in Beijing …

Paul Edward JonesFebruary 22, 1927 – January 25, 2022Lifetime resident of AlamedaA best friend to many and a kind hearted man to all he met; PAUL EDWARD JONES was welcomed into Heaven’s workshop on January 25, 2022, just before his 95th birthday. Paul was born on February 22, 1927. He …

SFC Douglas William Carroll, 40, died at his home on Sunday January 30, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.Douglas was born on July 14, 1981 in Orlando, Florida to David Wayne Carroll and Shirley Ann Maness. SFC Carroll joined the US Army on April 12, 2001 and completed its voyage on …

BATTLE GROUND – The city’s Battle Ground Bricks and Banners program is fast approaching its deadline. The program allows those wishing to honor and recognize an individual’s military service to purchase either a memorial stone or military banner. The bricks will be installed at the Veterans Memorial and banners will …

Mayor Greg Fischer is advising residents to exercise extreme caution if they have to leave their homes for work or other essential travel as Louisville remains under an ice storm warning through Friday morning. “As we’ve said before, freezing rain and falling temperatures could lead to dangerous road conditions, potential …

John Michael Grosso May 26, 1986 – January 29, 2022 John Michael Grosso, 35, of Roanoke, Virginia left this life to join God’s angels on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born in Roanoke on May 26, 1986 and soon after found his forever family, Ron and Carolyn Grosso and …

Mr. John Adler, aged 87, of Madison, Indiana, formerly of Lexington, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Thornton Terrace Health Campus in Hanover, Indiana. Agreements will be announced by Morgan & Nay Funeral Homes in Madison and Hanover. Mr. Jon Charles Alford, aged 82, of Pendleton, entered this …

HOUSTON – As Memorial’s season wrapped up last fall, Carly Berkman felt the final chapter of her playing career had not yet been written. Berkman began looking into next-level gaming, and in the end, Dallas Baptist University is the next chapter to be written. The senior from Memorial signed with …

It’s groundhog day. Where we find out if we still have 6 weeks of winter. Let’s face it in North Dakota, this so-called event, or poor people’s holiday if you will, is utterly meaningless in our state. Considering that snow occurs almost every year in May, we would be happy …

MARKESAN – Elaine R. Zimmerman, 91, of Markesan died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Elaine was born on May 5, 1930 in the township of Trenton, Dodge County, to Roland and Irene (Moldenhauer) Steinhorst. She was in St. John’s Ev. on May 9, 1953. married to Wilbert …

It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Vasilios (William) Nicholas Caraminas on January 31, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born on September 16, 1931 to Nicholas and Giasimo Caraminas. He will be fondly remembered by his daughter Yasmi Zup and …

State deputy Christine Hunschofsky From MP Christine Hunschofsky: No matter how much time passes, February 14, the day of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, will always be a day that profoundly affects our community. While most people in other parts of the country have moved on, we continue …

Dustin William Abbott of Manteo, January 27 From story submitted on January 31, 2022 Dusten William Abbott, 40, of Manteo, NC, passed away suddenly on Thursday January 27, 2022. Dusten was born on September 30, 1981 in Edenton, NC. He was the son of Ray Abbott, Sr. and Michelle Congleton. …

Believe it or not, at some point in life we ​​all think about retirement. Perhaps some of you reading this are at that point. A new poll has ranked the best to worst states for retirement, and well…we have bad news for folks here in the Garden State. You may …

Last Tuesday the Walney School stabbing shocked our community. Such unpredictable acts of violence have a profound impact on our feelings about our safety and that of our families. Even before that, voters often asked me about knife crime after seeing stories in the media. The fact is we don’t …

press release The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation provides more than $60,000 in scholarships to students from rural, suburban, and urban communities in Ohio pursuing a degree that is in some way related to farming. Approximately 50 awards are given to deserving students through 12 scholarship funds. The deadline to apply …

SPRINGFIELD — Family and friends commemorated the strength and accomplishments of Ronn Johnson at a memorial service at St. John’s Congregational Church on Saturday. The service and tributes for Johnson, President and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Inc., were streamed online from the Hancock Street Church. During …

Louise Rogers1930-2022Louise Rogers left Tuesday, January 25, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease to be home with the Lord surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old.She was born Louise Jenelle Rollins on August 19, 1930 in Corpus Christi to the late Jennie and Eli Rollins Sr. …

Vandals painted swastikas on the outside walls of Union Station in Washington, DC on Friday, prompting condemnation from Jewish groups and lawmakers and prompting an investigation by local law enforcement. The swastikas were found painted all around the outside of the station. A message saying “F**k you Obama” was also …

Obituary for Frederick FaulknerWARNER ROBINS, GA – Frederick “Red” Faulkner, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory . Rev. Carlos Terry will officiate.Red was born …

Vet group flags available Order forms and a postage-paid return envelope for Memorial Day flags and markers were recently mailed to all American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in Lackawanna County. The Lackawanna County Bureau of Veterans Affairs encourages organizations to return forms as soon as possible so …

Carmen Melissa Bailey Lipford, 47, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1974 in Wilkes County to Edward Wilson and Shirley May Garrett Bailey. She was previously employed at Wachovia Bank. Carmen was preceded in death …

Holocaust Memorial Day is a poignant and poignant reminder of the dangers of allowing prejudice and hatred to go unchallenged, said First Secretary Paul Givan and Deputy First Secretary Michelle O’Neill. They were among a number of people attending the annual regional memorial service hosted by the Executive Office in …

MAYVILLE, NY: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a community health assessment to gather information on Chautauqua County’s current health status, needs and issues. The information helps develop a plan to improve community health by justifying how and where resources should be used. All county residents …

George Darwin Curtis, 93, of Honomu, died at home on January 16. Known as “the Godfather of the Tsunamis,” he has been an Associate Professor of Marine Sciences at the University of Hawaii, Scientific Advisor to the Pacific Tsunami Museum and President of the Tsunami Society, Squadron Commander of the …

Sonia Valenzuela Boyd Hurtado 1952~2022 SONIA VALENZUELA BOYD HURTADO It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Sonia Valenzuela Boyd-Hurtado, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, returned to her Heavenly Father on January 23, 2022. Sonia was born on January 4, 1952 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to …

Hundreds attend the funeral of former Chief Justice Miriam Naor in Jerusalem Hundreds of mourners gather to pay their last respects to former Chief Justice Miriam Naor – who died earlier this week aged 74 – as she is buried in the Sanhedria Cemetery in her hometown of Jerusalem. A …

Joseph C. Smithers, age 73, of Ogdensburg, died Wednesday (January 19, 2022) at the University of Vermont Hospital in Burlington. A memorial service will be held in the spring at a time to be determined. Survived are his children Timothy Smithers from Canandaigua, Sara Pray & her husband Roger from …

AUSTIN, Edward “Ed” Lee, died peacefully at the age of 91 to be with his Lord and eternal family in heaven. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Marie Woody Austin; Father, Thomas C. Austin Jr.; brother, Myers F. Austin “Bubba”; little sister, Flora A. Austin; grandmother, Florence …

Lt. Colby Torres (right), a chaplin at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, attends with Marine Corps Maj. John Hughes (retired) at the Ewa Battlefield Memorial Ceremony December 6, 2016. Hughes is a survivor of the attacks that took place at Ewa Field on December 7, 1941. (Zachary Orr/US Marine Corps) (Tribune …

Elaine Joy Brown STANDISH – Elaine Joy Brown died on January 19, 2022 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. She was born in Westbrook on February 11, 1943 to the late Mary Chase Straw Elwell and George Oakley Straw. She …

F. Joe Griffith, left, undertaker at Twiford Funeral Homes, is shown with Bryant Hightower Jr., President of the NFDA. Courtesy of Twiford Funeral Directors Twiford Funeral Homes received the 2021 Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Five hundred and forty-two funeral homes around the world—100 …

A new federal law requires hospitals to publish the costs of various medical procedures, but navigating thousands of procedures and finding accurate costs is tedious, and health care advocates stress the importance of establishing a consistent, standardized database. The hospital transparency rule was first implemented on January 1, 2021 under …

TEA, SD (KELO) – One of South Dakota’s fastest growing churches is raising money to honor those who have served. The Tea Veterans Memorial is a project that has been in the making for years. “It’s just a matter of finding the people and the resources to organize it because …

The family walk from the Creggan Shops is one of many poignant events taking place on Sunday January 30th – the anniversary of the massacre that killed 14 men and boys and injured dozens more – as part of a special One World, One Struggle” program to celebrate the milestone …

Steven Smalley, 60, of Bogue, NC, passed away on Sunday January 16, 2022 in Post Acute Medical of Rocky Mount. Steven was born on November 15, 1961 to the late Joanne Hustava. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Marianna. After high school, he served 12 years with …

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Brett E HussBrett Earl Huss, 58, died on January 12, 2022 at Yakima Memorial Hospital with his wife and children by his side. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10:30 am at the Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.Brett was born on December …

Editor’s Note: We earn a commission from affiliate links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. The cost of living is not exactly cheap. Nor the cost of dying. A 2021 study by the National Funeral Directors Association shows that the median cost …

Vietnam War veteran Fred Gruchalla received the 2020-2021 Veteran of the Year Award from Van Nuys/Reseda Elks Lodge 2790 on January 10. The award was presented to him by Van Nuys/Reseda Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Meredith Thomas. The award recognizes Gruchalla’s tireless work at Eternal Valley Memorial Park’s annual Memorial …

HEARTFUL TRIBUTE WERE PAYED TO Ashling Murphy this morning at her funeral in Co Offaly. The murder of the 23-year-old teacher while she was jogging along the canal in Tullamore last week was met with shock, sadness and anger across the country last week. Hundreds of mourners lined Mount Bolus’ …

Johnny Franklin “Frank” Booher July 8, 1965 – January 15, 2022 Jonny Franklin “Frank” Booher, 56, went to his residence surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2022 to be with the Lord. Mr. Booher was born on July 8, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and …

Westford Gary W. Rush, 60, of Westford, died unexpectedly on January 15, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He left behind the love of his life, Susan Cornwall. He was born on October 5, 1961 in Concord, MA to the late Dorothy (McHugh) and Herbert Rush Jr. From an early age, …

(Photo courtesy of Navy Athletics) Last season was unique for the Patriot League. Not only did the league decide on an alternate schedule that split the conference into two divisions, but it also went back and forth on what the postseason would look like. Eventually, the conference tournament was shortened …

Patricia “Patti” Sue DeYoung SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – In loving memory, Patricia “Patti” Sue DeYoung of South Holland, IL, formerly Dyer, IN, passed to her heavenly home on Sunday January 9, 2022 at the age of 72. Patti was born on September 5, 1949 in Gary, IN to Walter and …

Southern Army Commander Lt. Gen. JS Nain laid a wreath at the war memorial in Pune on Saturday to mark the 74th Army Day. Army Day is celebrated on January 15th every year to celebrate the occasion when the first Indian General took command of the Indian Army from a …

Missionary of Mary Immaculate for 75 years Tewksbury Rev. Patrick F. Healy, OMI, died at Cambridge Hospital after a short illness at the age of 100. He was born in Charlestown, MA to the late Patrick Healy, Sr. and the late Catherine (Walsh) Healy. Fr. Pat was the ninth of …

Ray C. Silfies, 86, of Fogelsville, formerly Allentown, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born in Bath, he was a son of the late Robert Sr. and Dorothy (Gehret) Silfies. Ray served proudly and honorably in the United States Army. A member of UNITE, …

LONDON, Kentucky (WYMT) – A high school band from eastern Kentucky has been invited to represent the Commonwealth at the 2022 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC “It’s huge, it’s been several years since Kentucky had a representative, and to my knowledge we’ve never had this band at a …

TO UPDATE:The memorial service for Sheila has been postponed and will not be held on January 22nd. Please stay tuned for the new date and time.Sheila Fleming, 80, moved to live with our Heavenly Father on November 28, 2021. She was born on November 26, 1941 in Volga, SD to …

Oregon has offloaded most of its first-line supplies of Paxlovid, Pfizer’s promising new antiviral drug to treat COVID-19, to community health clinics across the state. The clinics, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, provide primary care to low-income, uninsured, rural, and historically disadvantaged populations. Nationwide, the drug is extremely …

This list of funeral services is presented as a public service by the West Central Tribune. Dorothy Negen Blokzyl, 97, from Willmar, died January 7th. Worship service on January 13 at 1 p.m. in the First Christian Reformed Church, Prinsburg. Tri-County Funeral Home, Prinsburg. Vern Gort, 80, of Grand Rapids, …

House Rep Brad Klippert (Republican of the State House) Basically based on his decades of law enforcement work, an 8th District MP tabled a bill that would create a state registry for domestic violent offenders REP. AS A DEPUTY, KLIPPERT SEEN MANY TRAGICAL IT INCIDENTS Brad Kilppert, who co-serves with …

Robin T. Allen, 50, of Albert Lea, MN, died January 3, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Robin Thomas Allen A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Pastor Matt Lehman will officiate. The visitation will take place …

BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A wake and funeral service will be held Tuesday morning for Keona Holley, the Baltimore police officer who died last month after she was shot on duty on duty. Officer Holley’s funeral begins with a 9am wake at the Baltimore Convention Center on West Pratt Street, followed …

In recent months, New Jersey gas prices have been up to 10 cents a gallon higher than the national average, prompting an analyst who forecast the United States could pay $ 4 a gallon by Memorial Day, to speed up its forecast for the Garden State. Patrick De Haan, head …

Dear accomplished senior, Do you have any tips on how to write an obituary? My father, who has terminal cancer, has asked me to write his obituary, which will be published in the bereavement program and in our local newspaper. — Not a writer dear need, I am very sorry …

David Joseph Cathcart March 30, 1949 – January 4, 2022 Charlotte, North Carolina – David Joseph Cathcart died on January 4, 2022. Dave was born on March 30, 1949 to Virginia T. Cathcart of Palm Harbor, Florida and the late Ellis L. Cathcart. In addition to his father, Dave preceded …

Dov Forman: “It is now more important than ever that we listen to people like my great-grandmother” Dov Forman 98-year-old Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert and her great-grandson Dov Forman will speak to students ahead of this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. Gillian Carr will be on Thursday, January 20th – one …

The “bat signal” has gone out Jeffrey P. Marsh, aka “Batman”, 46, of Bonita Springs, died at NCH-Baker on December 29, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1975 in Niagara Falls, NY, to John C. and Patricia (White) Marsh, Sr. Resident of Bonita Springs since 1995, he came from …

Lucas Peter Kanelos July 26, 2001 – January 4, 2022 Marvin, North Carolina – Lucas Peter Kanelos, 20 years old, received his angel wings on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 after a brief illness but a lifelong battle with multiple illnesses. He was born on July 26, 2001 in Charlotte, NC. …

Retired Alderman John Tewell died with his wife Faye at the 2020 Christmas tree lights in June. JanuaryAlayah Gomez will be the county’s firstborn baby in 2021.Two new Churchill County commissioners and four school board members took their oaths of office.A New Year’s run and walk started in 2021.Churchill County …

GATES, NC – Barbara Harrell Parker, 78, of 366 Rooks Road, died January 2, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Mrs. Parker was born in Gates County on April 20, 1943, to the late Langley Taylor Harrell, Sr. and Agnes Parker Harrell. In addition to her parents, her brothers …

A young Indian Harbor Beach police officer is buried Tuesday afternoon. Police officer Madison Merritt died two days after Christmas 2021 in a motorcycle wreck. What you need to know Officer Madison Merritt died on December 27, 2021 in a motorcycle wreck For those who cannot attend in person, the …

CLARK – A disagreement between two employees resulted in a knife stabbed in a supermarket on Sunday afternoon as shocked customers looked on, officials said. The township police said on their Facebook page that they responded to a “argument” at ShopRite on Central Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Police did not …

Nathaniel S. Dodge III1937 ~ 2020~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Nat died on February 4, 2020 at home in Piedmont. The Covid outbreak prevented us from holding a memorial service at the time. He was born in Oakland to Nathaniel Jr. and Elinor Dodge. Nat grew up in Orinda when it was still “the land”. …

Chief G. Mason Speer, Jr., 79, resident at 313 Wilewood Rd. Husband of Connie Yeargin Speer passed away peacefully on Friday at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born on April 19, 1942 to the late G. Mason Speer, Sr. and Mary Shaw Gilliam Speer. Mason graduated from Abbeville High School …

WILMINGTON – In 2021, the Wilmington Board of Selectmen addressed major city issues related to spaces, economic development, COVID-19 relief, memorials and more. In preparation for the annual town meeting, which begins in February, an early issue for the board this year was the article on the proposed rededication of …

Beloved cat Bella. She was born on February 11, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late John B. and Emily Brent (Laffoon) Randolph. After a stint at home with young daughters, Brent ventured into the business and co-owned The Creative Touch, a craft store in Niantic, with a dear family …

Margaret Meadows Vaughan, 69, of Roanoke Rapids died at Vidant North Medical Center on December 30, 2021. Her parents and a sister, Cindy Barrett, preceded her in death. Margaret was born on June 2, 1952 in Halifax County, NC, to Claude Eston Meadows and Frances Walker Meadows. She loved looking …

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The New Years Eve celebrations are held in Burlington. The Highlight Burlington Festival went online last year to help Vermonters celebrate virtually during the pandemic, and it’s back. This year it’s a mix of virtual and personal events. There are all kinds of activities including music, …

TIM WEIGHT / FOR THE EXPRESS November 11th, Veterans went into effect when Center County held Veterans Day at the Center County Courthouse. What a year it was. Center County’s 2021 was similar to 2020 in many ways. As COVID-19 cases rose over the year, Center County did its best …

By Scott Schaefer & Sue Favor It is with a very heavy heart, and with tears in our eyes, that we report that South King Media’s longtime senior writer / co-publisher and veteran journalist Jack Mayne has passed away. Mayne died peacefully at home, just days before his 85th birthday. …

Westminster Abbey originally expected Elton John to sing Your Song at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, rather than Goodbye England’s Rose, his rework of Candle in the Wind, which features newly released records. An early draft commission included the lyrics of Your Song, although it was incorrectly called …

But after that the shine often went off. Of the U.S. IPOs that raised more than $ 1 billion in 2021, 20 are trading below their IPO price while only 16 are above, according to data from Dealogic made available to Before the Bell this week. “After that jump on …

Glen C. Cutlip, 86 years old, of Killbuck, Ohio, left his earthly body on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, completely surrounded and embraced by the love of God.A celebration of his life will take place with family and friends at a later date. Those who want to share a reminder or …

Rita C. Ketchum-Chubbuck, 92, of Montsweag Valley Road, Wiscasset, died at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta on December 26, 2021. She was born on January 21, 1929 in Bath to Lorenzo and Dora L. (Ouellette) Collins. She graduated from Morse High School in the 1946 class and later received an …

James Allen “Corky” Misner 02/27/1946 – 12/25/2021 MERRILLVILLE, IN – James Allen “Corky” Misner of Merrillville, IN, died early Christmas morning 2021 with his wife Sophie by his side. He was 75 years old. Jim leaves behind his wife, Sophie Misner; Sister Janet Misner; Daughter Alexis (Terry) Coady; his daughter-in-law …

We have a tradition of going to one of the few restaurants in the area that are open every Christmas morning. They are usually run by people who don’t celebrate Christmas and don’t bother with additional business. So I found one that was pretty close and said they were open …

Richard Adam Streng, 79, from Antigo died on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Aspirus Langlade Hospital with his family. Dick was born on April 14, 1942 in Wauwatosa as the son of the late Adam and Johanna (Bortz) Streng. He was married to Sharon Holtz in August 1964. The couple …

The Veterans of Foreign Wars pay tribute to the life of former US Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia), who died last Sunday at the age of 76. Isakson began his civil service life as an Air National Guardsman in his home state of Georgia from 1966 to 1972. He served as …

Gerald Lee Tuttle (Gerry) of Williamsburg, Virginia, died peacefully with his family on December 19, 2021. Gerry was born on September 6, 1936 in Acton, Massachusetts and spent the last 21 years in Williamsburg, Virginia, a place where he and his wife Mary Jo Tuttle (previously deceased) fell in love …

Ms. Addie Wynn Massey, 60, of Roanoke Rapids, died at Vidant North Hospital on December 23, 2021. Addie was born in Halifax County on December 2, 1961, to Elton Martin Wynn Sr. and Mary Johnston Wynn. Her father preceded her in death; and also from a daughter, Belinda Massey. Addie …

One of the largest hospital groups in the country is again severely restricting the number of visitors as the number of COVID cases continues to rise dramatically. RWJBarnabas Health announced Thursday that starting Sunday, the day after Christmas, almost all visitors with limited exceptions would be banned from its dozen …

Rapid coronavirus test kits for the home have been touted as crucial weapons against the super-contagious variant of Omicron that is sweeping the southeast in the days leading up to Christmas. But good luck finding one in Beaufort County. A reporter from Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette visited 14 pharmacies …

Keith Carson Haught Jr. June 10, 1939 – December 21, 2021 Keith Carson Haught, Jr., 82, of Fairmont, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, WV. He was born on June 10, 1939 in Fairmont, WV, to the late Keith Carson and Mary C. Cunningham …

New Ipswich, NH Benjamin J. Henault, 97, of New Ipswich, died at Concord Hospital in Laconia, NH on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1924 in Fitchburg, MA, to Ephraim and Diana (Berette) Henault. He married Mildred E. Somero in October 1950. Mildred died in January …

From personnel reports For national media companies, concerns about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 dominate the headlines in connection with the pandemic as Christmas Day looms on the horizon.Caldwell County’s top officials said the variant of COVID-19, which reportedly accounts for the largest percentage of new cases, has yet to …

TRENTON – New Jersey’s population is shrinking, according to new estimates by the Census Bureau released Tuesday, partly due to declining immigration and more deaths, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state continues to experience population losses in residents moving from state to state, although that net loss has …

Jean M. Reinhart, 89 years old, from Laceyville, PA (formerly Wyalusing) died on Saturday evening, December 18, 2021, with her family. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Drifton, PA to the late Charles E. and Mildred Electra Sipler O’Donnell. Jean married the late Lewis H. Reinhart, Jr. on …

SCIOTOVILLE-Dr. Suzann M. Bonzo, 69, from Sciotoville, went home to be with her master on December 18, 2021. She was born in Scioto County on November 2, 1952, and was the youngest daughter of the late Gilbert and Agnes Sergent Bonzo. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, …

Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, and I Prevail are among the artists featured in So What ?! Will play in 2022. Festival in Arlington, Texas. The three-day festival takes place on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington. This will be a triumphant return for the event, which …

Join us for Virtual Story Time with I’m Not Santa by Jonathan Allen and Little Blue Trucks Christmas Alice Shertle on the Sunflower County Library YouTube channel, Thursday, December 16, 2021. Here’s your chance to do something with this Christmas sweater stowed in the closet. Participate in an Ugly Christmas …

Benjamin Michael Hamaker 1993 – 2021 GREENWOOD – Benjamin Micheal Hamaker, 28, of Chesterfield, died December 16, 2021. Born March 5, 1993 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He attended Emma Donnan Middle School and graduated from Manual High School in 2011. He loved IU sports, Pacers and the Colts. In his …

Neely N. “Neal” Miller, 88 years old, of Sheffield Village, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Cleveland University Hospital after a sudden illness. Neal was an organ donor. Born December 11, 1933 in Widen, West Virginia, he lived in Strongsville, then Columbia Station, before serving in the US Army …

Cochiti Pueblo potter Virgil Ortiz. (Courtesy Virgil Ortiz) The sound called Virgil Ortiz when he was 15 years old. The Cochiti Pueblo artist’s world opened up when he saw the ancestors of today’s storytellers in an art dealer’s gallery in Albuquerque. He had already formed similar characters himself. Robert Gallegos …

Ellas, James F. “Fred” December 5, 1936 – December 14, 2021 James F. (Fred) Ellas died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Fred was born on December 5, 1936 in Newark, Ohio, the only child of the late Edward B. and Hazel M. Ellas. A memorial service will be held at …

Rose Marie Grayson February 15, 1953 – December 14, 2021 Lexington, South Carolina – Rose Marie Grayson, 68, of Lexington, SC, died on December 14, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1953 in Henderson, KY, to Burt and Lucille Williams. From KY, the family moved to Moncks Corner, SC, …

The FBI and the Better Business Bureau have each in the past few days warned consumers to watch out for Christmas scams. The warnings happened accidentally while exchanging emails with a vacation cheater. The first message I got supposedly was from Brian Borsook, a real doctor in Torrance. “Hello,” said …

Donald Wiley Hudler July 20, 1934 – December 9, 2021 Charlotte, North Carolina – Don Hudler spent his life helping people realize the American Dream, which included a great American automobile. As a child of Detroit, he rose to the ranks of General Motors when GM was king. At the …

The requirements for my vaccination record for the Ashburton Public Library, Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum and Mt Hutt Memorial Hall are effective as of Monday, December 20th, confirmed Hamish Riach, Chief Executive of Ashburton District Council. The council decided this week that My Vaccine Pass will also be rolled …

KANE – Sam Cummings Jr. and Ronald McDonald announced that they have entered into a purchase agreement. Cummings Funeral Home Inc. will buy and consolidate the businesses. Ron McDonald, or “Mac” as his friends call him, will retire from the funeral business. Under the terms of the agreement, Cummings Funeral …

POTTSTOWN – People who like to set off fireworks at night in the district will soon have to pay a high price for them. With a unanimous vote on Monday, the local council set strict limits as to when “backyard fireworks” may be ignited after 9 p.m. within the municipality’s …

As some of the largest retailers push Congress for a law to stop online sales of stolen goods, the Connecticut Attorney General is promising to revive the state’s efforts to work with other government agencies and the private sector to thwart organized retail criminal circles . Last week, the CEOs …

Ernald “Ernie” Francis Mullen Jr. GRANTHAM, NH –Ernald “Ernie” Francis Mullen Jr. died on Monday, December 6th, 2021 at his home. Ernie was born in Skowhegan to Ernald “Pat” Francis Sr. and Birdena Mullen. He attended Skowhegan High School, where he played soccer, was the ski team captain, competed in …

DAVIS Martha “Louise” Davis, 93, from Denmark, IA, died on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 2:06 p.m. at the Klein Center in West Burlington, IA. She was born on May 23, 1928 in Burlington, IA to Edward & Carmen Rice. She married Wayne Eugene Davis on October 20, 1956 in …

Gilbert Eugene Taylor NORRIDGEWOCK – It was in deep sadness that the family members of Gilbert Eugene Taylor, 90, from Norridgewock said goodbye to their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away peacefully on December 3, 2021. Gilbert, known as “Gil”, “Sonny” and “Pa” was born on September …

Another Powerball winning ticket was recently sold in North Dakota. There was just another big lottery winner in North Dakota. Bismarck grandstand reports that the Powerball lottery drawing in Williston on Saturday night produced a $ 100,000 winner. Isn’t it crazy that North Dakota has had so many lottery winners …

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – At a memorial service off the coast of South Florida, the victim of the Surfside condo collapse was remembered with a plaque on an underwater memorial. Relatives and friends of the victims attended the ceremony at the Neptune Memorial Reed outside Key Biscayne on Sunday, news …