• Lowell Green Dies at 89, Ottawa Mourns Host of 580 CFRA and Influential broadcaster
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    Lowell Green Dies at 89, Ottawa Mourns Host of 580 CFRA and Influential Broadcaster

    February 16, 2026 - By 

    Veteran broadcaster Lowell Green, a defining voice on Ottawa’s talk radio for more than five decades, has died at 89, his family confirmed Sunday. Lowell Green, longtime host of The Lowell Green Show on 580 CFRA and influential Ottawa broadcaster,  He is remembered for his impact on radio and civic activism. Best known for The Lowell Green Show on 580 CFRA, Green built a reputation for outspoken commentary and what he often called “common sense” perspectives. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1936 to Canadian parents, he was raised in Ontario and educated at Macdonald Agricultural College of McGill University…

  • Robert Duvall Died at 95 The World Mourns an Academy Award-Winning Actor
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    Robert Duvall Died at 95: The World Mourns an Academy Award-Winning Actor

    February 16, 2026 - By 

    Legendary actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95, marking the end of a career that helped define modern American cinema. His wife, Luciana Pedraza, announced his passing in a heartfelt social media statement, saying he died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. “To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything,” Pedraza wrote, asking for privacy as the family grieves. Duvall first gained widespread attention in 1962’s To Kill a Mockingbird, portraying the reclusive Boo Radley. A decade later, he cemented his place in film history…

  • Federal Way, Five-Vehicle Accident Leaves One Dead, Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Vehicular Homicide
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    Federal Way, Five-Vehicle Accident: Leaves One Dead, Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Vehicular Homicide

    February 16, 2026 - By 

    Federal Way – A Sunday morning crash in Federal Way left one person dead and two others injured after a chain-reaction collision involving five vehicles, according to local authorities. Police said officers responded around 8:05 a.m. to the intersection of Enchanted Parkway South and South 356th Street. Investigators allege a southbound driver was operating recklessly before striking a vehicle stopped at a red light. The force of the collision caused both vehicles to ignite and pushed them into the intersection, where they hit a third car. The momentum carried the wreckage into two additional northbound vehicles. One driver was pronounced…

  • Amanda Murro Shea, Died Unexpectedly Louisville, Kentucky Community Mourns It's Own on Valentine Day
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    Amanda Murro Shea, Died Unexpectedly: Louisville, Kentucky Community Mourns It’s Own on Valentine Day

    February 16, 2026 - By 

     Louisville, Kentucky – The Louisville community is grieving the sudden and unexpected loss of Amanda Murro Shea, a woman friends describe as a “light” in every room she entered. Amanda, who lived in Louisville, was married to Samantha Murro Shea since December 22, 2022. According to family members, her death occurred over Valentine’s Day weekend—timing loved ones called “poetically horrific.” While relatives have chosen not to share specific details, they emphasized the loss was sudden and deeply shocking. Tributes across social media paint a portrait of a woman who formed lasting bonds across every stage of life. “We grew up…

  • William Rambo of Americus, Georgia Passed Away Community Mourns
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    William Rambo of Americus, Georgia Passed Away: Community Mourns

    February 16, 2026 - By 

    Residents of Americus are mourning the loss of William Rambo, whose passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences across the southwest Georgia community. According to family tributes shared online, Rambo was known for his steady presence, commitment to loved ones, and deep ties to the region. Friends described him as dependable and generous—someone who preferred quiet acts of service over public recognition. Americus, located in Georgia’s Sumter County, is a close-knit city where community connections often span generations. In towns like this, local leaders and longtime residents frequently play multiple roles—as mentors, church members, volunteers, and neighbors. Those who knew…

  • Mark Fankhauser, U.S. County Mourns a Respected Judge
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    Mark Fankhauser, U.S. County Mourns a Respected Judge

    February 16, 2026 - By 

    U.S. County – The legal and civic community in Ravenna and across Ohio is mourning the death of Judge Mark Fankhauser, a respected U.S. county jurist remembered for his integrity, humility and belief in second chances. Tributes poured in from colleagues, public officials and community members. Melissa Roubic described him as a “cherished colleague and friend,” while local advocacy group O.U.R. Place Open United Recovery praised his understanding of addiction recovery. “He recognized the importance of both accountability and opportunity,” the organization shared, highlighting his support for individuals working to rebuild their lives. Judge Fankhauser’s ties to Ravenna ran deep.…

  • Carol Anne Johnson, Dies at 71 Unexpectedly Hockessin, DE Community Mourns a Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and Educator
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    Carol Anne Johnson, Dies at 71 Unexpectedly: Hockessin, DE Community Mourns a Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and Educator

    February 16, 2026 - By 

    HOCKESSIN, Del. — Carol Anne Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, educator and longtime Delaware resident, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2026. She was 71. Born in Chicago to Harold and Leona Johnson, Carol enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school, training as a Russian linguist during the Cold War era. She was stationed at historic Tempelhof Airport in Berlin before completing her active service with the National Security Agency in Maryland. She later joined the Air Force Reserves, ultimately retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant — a testament to decades of…

  • Finnish Skier Elias Lajunen, Young Athlete Suffers Frightening Crash in Olympic Big Air Qualifiers
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    Finnish Skier Elias Lajunen, Young Athlete Suffers Frightening Crash in Olympic Big Air Qualifiers

    February 15, 2026 - By 

    A dramatic fall during the men’s freeski big air qualifiers has sparked widespread concern for 18-year-old Finnish skier Elias Lajunen, after he crashed attempting a high-difficulty jump on Sunday. Big air — one of the most visually spectacular events at the Winter Games — sends athletes soaring more than 15 feet above the snow as they perform complex spins and flips before landing on a steep, icy slope. The event’s combination of artistry and risk has made it a fan favorite since its Olympic debut. During his run, Lajunen appeared to lose control on the landing of a trick, coming…

  • Worcester Fire Department Mourns the Passing of Captain Jason “Jay” Couture
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    Worcester Fire Department Mourns the Passing of Captain Jason “Jay” Couture

    February 14, 2026 - By 

    Massachusetts – The Worcester firefighting community is mourning the loss of Captain Jason “Jay” Couture, a respected member of Ladder 1 whose passing has drawn tributes from across Massachusetts. The Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes & Drums shared a message of sorrow, extending condolences to Couture’s family, friends and fellow firefighters. “It is a sad reminder of how fragile life is and to cherish all friends and family,” the band wrote. The Westborough Professional Fire Fighters Local 3070 also offered sympathies to their “brothers and sisters” in Worcester Fire Department Local 1009, honoring Couture’s service and commitment. Fire officials have not…

  • Fatal Colorado Private Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs Four Franklin Residents Identified Aaron Stokes, Jakson Stokes, Colin Stokes, and Austin Huskey
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    Fatal Colorado Private Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs: Four Franklin Residents Identified Aaron Stokes, Jakson Stokes, Colin Stokes, and Austin Huskey

    February 14, 2026 - By 

    Authorities have identified the four people killed in a private plane crash in northwestern Colorado as prominent members of the Franklin, Tennessee community. According to Routt County Coroner Mitch Locke, the victims were Aaron Stokes, believed to be 47; Jakson Stokes, 21; Colin Stokes, 21; and Austin Huskey, 38. Ages are still being formally confirmed. The aircraft, an Epic Aircraft E1000, crashed near Emerald Mountain in Steamboat Springs around 12:20 a.m. on Feb. 13, according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said the plane went down under unknown circumstances in mountainous terrain roughly three hours…