Month: May 2025

  Sydney Martin — Beloved Santana High Student-Athlete Remembered for Her Kindness, Leadership, and Quiet Courage — Dies by Suicide, Leaving San Diego Community Heartbroken SAN DIEGO, CA — With hearts heavy and words still falling short, the community of San Diego — and in particular, the close-knit town of Santee — is mourning the…

At Least 7 Inmates Escape from Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans; Emergency Lockdown, Manhunt Underway Amid Rising Public Concern and Security Scrutiny NEW ORLEANS, LA — A dramatic and troubling situation is unfolding in New Orleans as the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday that at least seven inmates have escaped from the Orleans…

  Retired Lieutenant Dena Nichols — Beloved Firefighter, Respected Leader, and Devoted Public Servant — Mourned by Community and Firefighting Family Following Her Passing After Nearly Two Decades of Dedicated Service With deep sadness and heartfelt respect, we announce the passing of Retired Lieutenant Dena Nichols, a treasured and deeply admired member of the firefighting…

  One Dead, One Injured in Tragic Calumet Park Beach Shooting on Chicago’s South Side Amid Evening Crowds of Families and Children CHICAGO, IL — A peaceful spring day turned into a horrifying tragedy on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, as gunfire erupted on the south side of Chicago at the popular Calumet Park Beach, resulting…

Janessa Touchet: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Beloved Principal Dancer of the Cincinnati Ballet The world of ballet and the broader artistic community are mourning the tragic loss of Janessa Touchet, a principal dancer with the Cincinnati Ballet, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Janessa, a native of Metairie, Louisiana,…

Shawn Santiago: Remembering an 18-Year-Old Beacon of Joy and Kindness in Lima and Rochester, New York The communities of Lima and Rochester, New York, are mourning the untimely passing of Shawn Santiago, an 18-year-old whose vibrant spirit and compassionate nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Shawn passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday,…

Jack Walworth: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Visionary Television Producer and Beloved Mentor Remembered by ‘The Amazing Race’ The television industry is mourning the loss of Jack Walworth, a revered producer whose profound impact on reality television, particularly through his work on The Amazing Race, has left an indelible mark. Walworth’s career, spanning…

Callie Horner: Community-Wide Search Intensifies for Missing Greensboro Toddler Affectionately Known as “Bean” Amid Conflicting Reports and Mounting Urgency Greensboro, North Carolina – The entire community of Greensboro remains on edge as the urgent and emotionally charged search continues for missing two-year-old Callie Horner, affectionately known to loved ones as “Bean.” First reported missing under…

Jonathan Benavides—Beloved Netherlands Director of the North American Hispanic Association (NAHA), Tireless Advocate for Cultural Unity and Equity, Mourned by Colleagues and Communities Worldwide It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear colleague and friend, Jonathan Benavides, the Netherlands Director of the North American…

Justin James Roettger (“Jrock”)—Beloved Friend, Colleague, and Pillar of The Crofoot Community—Mourned by All Who Knew Him It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we share the unimaginable loss of our dear friend and colleague, Justin James Roettger, known lovingly by all of us as “Jrock.” Jrock was not just a team member…

  Robert Violante Remembered: Beloved Bergenfield High School Coach and Mentor Among Four Killed in Tragic Taconic State Parkway Collision It is with profound sorrow, heavy hearts, and a deep sense of loss that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Robert Violante. Affectionately known to many as…

Brandon Austin: Celebrated Mansfield ISD Educator and Mentor Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy of Compassion and Excellence The Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) community is mourning the loss of Brandon Austin, a dedicated educator and mentor whose recent passing has left a profound void. Known for his unwavering commitment to student development and educational excellence,…

Tornado Touchdown in Mayville, Wisconsin Causes Widespread Devastation Across Dodge County: Extensive Damage Reported at Clark Street, Mayville Engineering Company, and Neighboring Communities as Emergency Response Mobilizes On the evening of May 15, 2025, a powerful tornado struck Mayville, Wisconsin, causing significant damage across Dodge County. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down…

Ronald Martez Bennett Jr., 18-Year-Old Huffman High School Student, Killed in Targeted February Shooting; 17-Year-Old Suspect Now Charged with Capital Murder in Ongoing Birmingham Gun Violence Crisis In the early hours of February 1, 2025, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, was once again confronted with the harsh reality of urban gun violence when Ronald Martez…

  Rob Walker, Beloved Indianapolis Skateboarding Icon, Dies at 37: Remembering the Life and Legacy of a Fearless Midwest Skateboarding Pioneer The skateboarding world and the Indianapolis community are mourning the loss of Rob Walker, a beloved figure known for his fearless approach to skateboarding and his boundless energy. Walker passed away on May 12,…

33-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot in North Lawndale in Apparent Case of Mistaken Identity: Chicago Police Investigate Shooting On Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, where a 33-year-old woman was fatally shot inside a vehicle in what authorities believe to be a case of mistaken identity.…

Man Fatally Shot at Calumet Park Beach, Chaos Ensues as Families Flee Lakefront Area Amid Gunfire on May 15, 2025 On May 15, 2025, a tragic and shocking incident occurred at Calumet Park Beach in Chicago, Illinois, when a man was fatally shot in an attack that sent families and children scrambling for safety during…

Akaysha Fatally Shot While Sitting in Parked Car on Chicago’s West Side: Woman in Her 20s Dies After Gunmen Open Fire in Apparent Ambush; Police Investigating Possible Mistaken Identity, No Arrests Made In a chilling and heartbreaking act of violence, a young woman named Akaysha, believed to be in her 20s, was fatally shot on…

Olivia Blymer Mourned Deeply by Gloucester City After the Heartbreaking and Sudden Loss of the Gloucester High School Graduate Whose Radiant Spirit, Kindness, and Unwavering Strength Touched the Lives of All Who Knew Her GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY — A wave of grief has swept across the riverside town of Gloucester City following the tragic…