• Henderson parents arrested after 11-year-old kept in makeshift ‘jail cell’ for 6 years

    Two Henderson parents were arrested Tuesday after an 11-year-old child diagnosed with autism was found in a makeshift 'jail cell' after being absent from school, according to police documents obtained by 8 News Now.

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    Five named Fort Sill Volunteer of the Year

    Fort Sill recognized the 2024 volunteers of the year April 18, 2024, during Volunteer Week at the historic Patriot Club. The ceremony honored volunteers from five categories of the community including Servicemember, Department of the Army civilian member, community member, youth member and family member. The purpose of the ceremony is to recognize the 2024 volunteers of the year who selflessly served the Soldiers and families of Fort Sill and aimed to make a positive impact in the Lawton-Fort...

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    Ohio soldier awarded USO Volunteer of the Year

    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A local soldier is being recognized for his service and commitment to fellow service members while deployed in Syria. Isaiah Pleiman has been named a 2023 USO Volunteer of the Year, an award brought about by his unwavering support for his fellow soldiers while deployed at a remote, frontline base in []

  • Parenting: After years of hardship and sacrifice, we finally have a home of our own

    Margaret Lynch shares her absolute relief at finally moving into that long-sought family home.

  • Church Volunteer Accused of Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old

    An Arkansas teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy she met at a church beginning in 2020. Reagan Gray, a volunteer at the Immanuel Baptist Church, allegedly sent nude photos to the young boy after hunting down his cell number on the church’s WhatsApp group. Gray, 26, was a teacher at the Little Rock Christian Academy and volunteered at the Immanuel Baptist Church. The boy didn’t attend the school, but was part of the church's student ministry where...

  • Church Volunteer Accused of Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old

    An Arkansas teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy she met at a church beginning in 2020. Reagan Gray, a volunteer at the Immanuel Baptist Church, allegedly sent nude photos to the young boy after hunting down his cell number on the church’s WhatsApp group. Gray, 26, was a teacher at the Little Rock Christian Academy and volunteered at the Immanuel Baptist Church. The boy didn’t attend the school, but was part of the church's student ministry where...

  • What have I learned from 20 years of parenting? Never to underestimate how wrong I can be

    We often have as much in common with strangers as our relatives, according to studies – so why do we still love to say our children are like us? How alike are parents and kids? Quite, right? Surely we all play that game. I, for example, am competitive like my dad (but without a shred of his energy); my sister got my mother’s compassion and I got her lust for crispy potato products and staying in bed. My husband and his mum, meanwhile, share a lively debating style (I’m choosing my words...

  • Ironton couple recognized for 50 years of service as fire wardens

    The State Fire Marshal recognized William “Bill” and Vonda Bongs for their 50 years of service with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as Township Fire Wardens.

  • Volunteer, artist talk 30 years of Panoply Arts Festival

    Art, music, delicious food, and community all in the heart of Huntsville, the 42nd annual Panoply Arts Festival has arrived!

  • Massachusetts School Principal of the Year awarded to elementary in Berkshire County

    Brenda Kelley of the Morris Elementary School in Lenox has been named the Massachusetts Elementary School Principal of the Year by the MSAA.

  • German Township Volunteer Fire honoring 60-year veteran

    Officials state Lester Garrett will be honored at the department’s banquet Sunday night.

  • Sunset Elementary teachers recognized for reading program mastery in St. George

    ST. GEORGE — The Utah State Board of Education recently shined a spotlight on Sunset Elementary School, awarding teachers who have skillfully navigated the new frontiers of the Science of Reading. Sunset Elementary School held a reading awards ceremony on April 24. The awards recognized several teachers and other faculty members of Sunset Elementary and […]