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BURLINGTON, WI — The Burlington community is reflecting on the life and impact of Allison Ade, who recently passed away. Known for her role as Branch Manager and Account Executive at Knight Barry Title Inc., Allison was more than a business leader—she was a trusted advisor, mentor, and neighbor whose influence reached well beyond the office … Read more
SIOUX FALLS, SD— South Dakota is mourning the loss of Rep. Richard Vasgaard, who died on Wednesday, August 27, following a farming accident. He was 75. The news was confirmed in a statement from House Speaker Jon Hansen, who described Vasgaard as a steady and humble leader whose contributions to both the Legislature and agriculture … Read more
In 2018, the University of Utah was shaken by the murder of Lauren McCluskey, a 21-year-old student-athlete whose death exposed critical failures in campus safety. A dedicated track and field competitor, McCluskey had briefly dated Melvin Rowland, a 37-year-old who concealed his identity as a registered sex offender. Upon ending the relationship after discovering his … Read more
The tight-knit fishing community of Florida is reeling this week after the sudden loss of two well-known watermen, Capt. Jason Stock of Anna Maria Island and Eric Whitted of Pinellas County. Both men, remembered for their skill, humor, and generosity, died following a tragic accident that has left family, friends, and fellow anglers grieving. Stock, … Read more
Gary Burbank, the quick-witted voice behind some of radio’s most beloved characters and one of Cincinnati’s most iconic broadcasters, died on August 28 at the age of 84. His passing was confirmed by longtime friend and fellow WLW personality Bill Cunningham. Cunningham shared the news in a heartfelt message on X, calling Burbank “the GOAT” … Read more
Outside Annunciation Church on Thursday, grief hung heavy in the air as Jesse Merkel spoke publicly for the first time about the loss of his 8-year-old son, Fletcher. The boy was one of two children killed when a gunman opened fire during a morning mass at the church the day before. Authorities confirmed that 23-year-old … Read more
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — A carnival worker has died following a tragic incident involving the Zipper ride at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival on August 26. Prince Rupert RCMP reported they were called to the fairgrounds around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday night, where officers found a man unconscious near one of the attractions. Despite emergency crews’ … Read more
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — A tragic chain-reaction crash on Highway 30 eastbound claimed the lives of a 34-year-old woman and her 5-year-old child Wednesday afternoon, while four others were injured. The collision, which involved two transport trucks and several passenger vehicles, occurred near kilometre 82 around rush hour. Traffic remained heavily disrupted into the evening, with … Read more
TIGNISH, P.E.I. — Political leaders, community members, and loved ones came together Wednesday in Tignish to bid farewell to former Egmont MP Gail Shea, whose influence stretched from her home province of Prince Edward Island to the halls of Parliament in Ottawa. Shea, remembered as both a dedicated public servant and a devoted mother, passed … Read more
Flip Pallot, Legendary Outdoorsman and Host of Walker’s Cay Chronicles, Dies at 83 Thomasville, Georgia — The fishing world is mourning the loss of Philip “Flip” Pallot, a pioneering outdoorsman, author, television host, and conservationist, who passed away on August 26 in Thomasville, Georgia, following complications from surgery. He was 83. A Life Cast on the … Read more
