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Telvin Osborne Fatally Shot in Keysville, Georgia; Grand Jury Declines to Indict Hannah Cobb in Controversial Case Keysville, GA – In a decision that has stirred both relief and controversy within the Burke County community, a grand jury has declined to indict Hannah G. Cobb in the February 23, 2025, shooting death of her boyfriend,…

Gary Holbrook Remembered: Milton, Vermont Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Community Member In Loving Memory of Gary Holbrook – A Life of Compassion, Dedication, and Unwavering Love It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Gary Holbrook, a cherished resident of Milton, Vermont, whose life was a shining…

Trenton Avery Bruyninckx Remembered: Evans, Georgia Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Son, Friend, and Community Member on His 23rd Birthday In Loving Memory of Trenton Avery Bruyninckx (May 22, 2002 – May 22, 2025) With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, the community of Evans, Georgia, mourns the loss of Trenton Avery Bruyninckx, who passed…

Rodney Fitzgerald Remembered: Franklin, Ohio Mourns the Sudden Loss of a Beloved Community Pillar at 59 In Loving Memory of Rodney Fitzgerald – A Life of Quiet Strength, Generosity, and Unwavering Kindness It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of Rodney Fitzgerald, of Franklin, Ohio, announce his sudden and unexpected passing at…

Tragic Loss of Unnamed 2-Year-Old Boy in Wolf Lake Submersion: Michigan State Police Troopers Dushane and Ciroski Commended for Heroic Rescue Efforts in Egelston Township Egelston Township, MI — In the early hours of May 23, 2025, a devastating incident unfolded at the Wolf Lake Boat Launch in Muskegon County, resulting in the tragic death…

Telvin Osborne Remembered: Grand Jury Declines to Indict Hannah G. Cobb in Burke County Fatal Shooting of 30-Year-Old Boyfriend—Family and Community Left Seeking Justice, Healing, and Answers as Case Officially Closed In Loving Memory of Telvin Osborne – A Life Lost, A Family in Mourning, and a Justice System Decision That Leaves Questions Unanswered BURKE…

Eugene “Geneo” Stumblingbear Remembered: Beloved Son, Brother, and Spirit of the Stumblingbear Family Mourned Following Tragic Car Accident—A Family’s Heartfelt Request for Prayers, Comfort, and Respect During This Unimaginable Loss In Loving Memory of Eugene “Geneo” Stumblingbear – A Bright Flame Extinguished Too Soon It is with profound sorrow and indescribable grief that we share…

Daniela Trejo Mendiola Remembered: A Beacon of Compassion and Promise Whose Light Was Tragically Extinguished in Alamance County on August 20, 2025 In Loving Memory of Daniela Trejo Mendiola – A Shining Light Gone Too Soon Alamance County, North Carolina — With hearts heavy with grief and eyes welled with tears, the community mourns the…

Among 17 Injured in Brutal Rush Hour Knife Attack at Hamburg Central Station; Female Suspect, 39, Arrested at Scene as Panic Gripped Germany’s Busiest Rail Hub HAMBURG, Germany — A horrifying stabbing spree at the heart of Hamburg Central Station has left 17 individuals wounded, including six critically injured, in what officials have called one…

Jonathan Schwartz, 58, Managing Director of Washington Square Films and Visionary in Advertising and Film, Passes Away NEW YORK, NY — The advertising and film production industries are mourning the loss of Jonathan Schwartz, a revered creative leader and Managing Director at Washington Square Films (WSF), who passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at…

Jose Ambrocio Medina Soto, 59, Killed in Mother’s Day Street Racing Crash; Sharonda Clark, 47, Surrenders as Second Suspect in High-Speed Incident That Shattered Camden Community CAMDEN, NJ — A Mother’s Day tragedy that claimed the life of Jose Ambrocio Medina Soto, a 59-year-old father and beloved community member, has taken a significant turn after…

Ajani Stinton-Downing, 22-Year-Old Niece of DJ Tyrone Winfield, Fatally Shot in Grays Ferry Home; Boyfriend Taken Into Custody as Police Probe Domestic Homicide in South Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA — The tight-knit Grays Ferry community in South Philadelphia is reeling after the tragic and senseless death of 22-year-old Ajani Stinton-Downing, a beloved daughter, niece, and aspiring…

Adam M. Darrah and Marcus Macaulay, Both 19-Year-Old Glens Falls Residents, Fatally Shot on Clay Hill Road in Fort Ann; Suspect in Custody as Authorities Investigate Tragic Thursday Night Double Homicide FORT ANN, N.Y. — In a deeply tragic and alarming act of violence that has shaken the rural community of Fort Ann and the…

Adam Darrah and Marcus Macaulay, Both 19, Fatally Shot on Clay Hill Road in Fort Ann; Police Arrest Suspect as Investigation into Thursday Night Double Homicide Intensifies FORT ANN, N.Y. — In what law enforcement officials are describing as a “targeted and violent act,” Adam Darrah and Marcus Macaulay, both 19-year-old residents of Glens Falls,…

Kearon Deon Taylor, 16, Fatally Shot in Fort Worth Apartment Complex; Suspect Remains at Large as Police Investigate Possible Gambling-Related Dispute FORT WORTH, Texas – A quiet Wednesday evening in Fort Worth turned tragic when Kearon Deon Taylor, a 16-year-old boy, was shot and killed at an apartment complex in the city’s southern sector. Police…

Plane Crashes at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, Aircraft Bursts Into Flames With Two Aboard as Emergency Crews Launch Full-Scale Response San Luis Obispo, California — A small, single-engine aircraft crashed on the grounds of the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport early Friday morning, igniting a powerful blaze and prompting an immediate and…

Nita Silverstein Atlanta GA Death and Obituary: Nita Silverstein Remembered as a Pillar of Kindness, Culture, and Community Following Tragic Car Accident in Cobb County The Atlanta and Cobb County communities are mourning the tragic loss of Nita Silverstein, a compassionate, vibrant, and deeply cherished member of the community, who passed away on Tuesday, May…

Jeffrey Day Dies in Tragic Rollover Crash on Chili-Riga Center Road in Monroe County, New York BATAVIA, NY — May 23, 2025 — The community of Batavia is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of one of its own, Jeffrey Day, a 44-year-old man whose life was abruptly cut short in a fatal single-vehicle accident…

Massive Fire Erupts at AutoNation Volkswagen Dealership in Savannah — Suspected Explosion and Structural Collapse Trigger Large-Scale Emergency Response and Widespread Traffic Disruptions SAVANNAH, GA — May 23, 2025 — A devastating fire broke out early Friday morning at the AutoNation Volkswagen dealership located at the busy intersection of Abercorn Street and Eisenhower Drive in…

Jesse Allen Black Arrested in Lexington, N.C., Fraud Scandal: Dozens of Victims Defrauded of Over $600,000 in Sweeping Financial Scheme Linked to Triad Carports and Metal Structures, Inc. LEXINGTON, N.C. — May 23, 2025 — In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Davidson County community and beyond, authorities have announced the culmination…