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Minnesota boy, 9, and his father die in series of crashes on Ohio turnpike
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — A Minnesota family is changed forever after a series of tragic turnpike crashes.The Tibetan refugees were on their way to see the Dalai Lama in New York when the deadly wreck happened last Thursday.Among the dead are 9-year-old Dawa Norbu and his father, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal. Both were beloved members of a local Tibetan community organization.Twelve-year-old Tenzin Choedon suffered serious injuries in the crash and is in critical condition at a hospital in Ohio.The family's mother is now home in Prior Lake with a broken arm, worrying for her daughter while also grieving her husband and son."Everybody come here to pray with us right now. All the Tibetans are going through a lot of sadness. All the Tibetans from Minnesota, everyone is so sad," Sonam Wangchuk, a family friend, said.Tenzin goes to Tibetan school on Saturdays. She is described as very hardworking and several of her teachers have written her letters of support.The family started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help with their medical bills.Authorities in Ohio arrested a semi-truck driver for causing one of the crashes.
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
The Ohio Country Episode 7: Tecumseh's legacy
At the end of the 1700s, a confederation of Shawnee, Miami, Wyandotte, and other nations trounced two American generals in two years. In response, American leaders on the East Coast sent the controversial General “Mad” Anthony Wayne to The Ohio Country. His military campaign took three years, and...
Ohio lawmaker wants to allow families to count unborn children as dependents on taxes
An Ohio lawmaker wants parents to be able to claim unborn children on their state income taxes. Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, introduced a bill this month that would allow Ohioans to include embryos or fetuses conceived during the taxable year as dependents. Only the mother can claim the embryo or fetus if parents...
Alexander Elementary’s new inclusive playground opening highlights community coming together
ALBANY — Alexander Elementary officially celebrated the opening of its new inclusive playground on Aug. 15. This playground aims to serve all children, regardless of physical abilities. The playground features an accessible ramp, swings, slides, and even a braille board of different letters. DJ B-Funk attended the event and provided fun music, Kona Ice provided free snow cones, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, who was a sponsor of the project, also...
Pryor, Olaker score 4 goals each for McClain in shutout of Logan Elm
After coming off a record-setting 17-0 victory over Piketon last Friday night, the McClain varsity girls soccer team remained unbeaten and not scored on to begin the season by defeating visiting Logan Elm 9-0 Monday night in Greenfield. Sophomore Paisley Pryor led the McClain scoring attack with four goals, all...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 35): Wellston matures under leadership of Chris Graham
WELLSTON, Ohio (WCHS) — Last season, Wellston improved from a winless campaign to registering four victories. "We were in several other games," head coach Chris Graham told Eyewitness Sports. “We had opportunities to win those games but lacked discipline. Those are the kind of things we're working on this year. Some discipline issues and the kids really buying in again this and year and they're older. That's a big part of it. Las year we were junior-heavy. This year we're a senior team."
CRESTVIEW CONTINUES TO BE UNMATCHED
COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview kept their regular season win streak rolling on Tuesday, stretching it back to October 2022, with a four-set victory over East Liverpool (25-6, 25-18, 22-25, 25-10). The Rebels were led by Abbey Emch, who dominated with 29 kills, 12 digs, and 4 aces, notching a double-double. Lainy...
Great Trail Festival to hold 43rd annual event
The 43rd annual Great Trail Festival will take place Aug. 24, 25 and Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 at the festival grounds on SR 43 outside of Malvern. The festival is a French and Indian era re-creation near the famous Great Indian Trail. It is a special celebration of American Folk Art with contemporary and country crafting, including Storybook Craft Village, where visitors will find handcrafted gifts and keepsakes.
2024 Football Preview: Paint Valley Bearcats
BAINBRIDGE — Coming off a season where the Paint Valley Bearcats reached the second round of the Division VI Playoffs, the 2024 version of the team wants even more, as they have a strong nucleus of players returning to obtain even more success than the previous season. The Bearcats...
Kentucky Basketball: Malachi Moreno the first of a potential mega class for Mark Pope
When head coach John Calipari left the Kentucky Basketball job for Arkansas, the big question for the successor (Mark Pope), was whether the top-tier recruiting ability would remain with the program. The team did land some good transfers this offseason to be competitive for the 2024-25 season, but what about the future recruiting classes?
Arch Resources and CONSOL Energy to merge, forming Core Natural Resources
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – In a move to consolidate their strengths and expand their global reach, Arch Resources, Inc. and CONSOL Energy Inc. have announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. This merger will create Core Natural Resources, a leading North American natural resource company with a focus on global markets. The […]
Moving On…Kramer’s Cardinals School Russia In Straight Sets
Without regard for their back-to-back Division IV titles, New Bremen embarked on a challenging Division VI schedule Tuesday with a 3-set shellacking of Russia. Ironic. As the rest of Division VI volleyball is talking about her…four titles out in seven years…and a possible three-peat…all she can talk about is what has to improve with her 2024 team to even compete with the likes of St. Henry, Versailles, Coldwater and Marion Local for this year’s MAC title. She doesn’t get ahead of herself.
Small plane forced to make emergency landing in Charleston after right gear collapse
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A small plane had to make an emergency landing at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston Tuesday evening. The plane, which had two people aboard, made the landing just after 6 p.m. Tuesday evening after experiencing a right gear collapse. The incident forced the runway at CRW to close, and it remains closed while crews work to get the aircraft off safely. The runway is, however, expected to be clear soon.
Bulldogs' XC conquers at OSHAA Early Invitational
OBETZ — Athens’ girls’ cross country team won the State High School Athletic Association Early Invitational on Saturday at Fortress Obetz. Sophia Szolosi finished first (18:31 min) — more than 20 seconds ahead of the second place runner in the 3.1 mile race — for Division II that featured a steep hill — a hill so steep that it’s meant to grind legs coming and going for 309 runners from at least 37 teams at the invitational that serves an early preview of the season...
All-Gridiron Glory Preseason Team
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — 22 players Southeast Ohio high school football players have been selected to the Preseason All-Gridiron Glory team. The 22-man roster was assembled by the Gridiron Glory staff, aiming to highlight some of the players to watch in the upcoming high school football season. Preseason All-GG...
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