The first week of spring sports in Shawnee County has already seen some impressive performances. Weather conditions have warmed, and teams are stepping onto the field with fresh energy. Voters are invited to choose this week’s standout player, as announced by Envista Federal Credit Union. Nominatio
A school bus from Kenwood Middle School was hit near Huntington on Highway 70. The collision involved a Chevrolet Trailblazer and a TDOT dump truck. Investigators say the truck was not at fault, but the case is still being looked into. Two students died right away. Seven others were badly
A recent column from a well‑known sports writer sparked debate after he warned that the Los Angeles Dodgers would not win another World Series. The author’s history of accurate forecasts gave readers confidence, so his negative prediction was seen by some as a clever trick: if nobody believes he is
The day started with a strikeout storm as Abington’s senior pitcher, Elsie Testa, collected 16 outs on the mound and pushed her career tally past five hundred. Her team rolled to an 11‑1 win over Pembroke, keeping the single run she allowed to the end of the game. In a different arena, North Read
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr
The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed
Glenbard South’s boys volleyball team secured a convincing win over Willowbrook with a score of 25-18, 25-21. The Raiders’ players performed strongly, with Owen Stauber contributing seven assists and four digs, while Dom Kuceba added twelve assists. Jackson McCabe recorded five kills and three digs,
The number of children spending time on the internet in Sri Lanka is climbing fast. Because this growth is so quick, many youngsters may end up using the web more than they should. That can create a problem known as internet addiction, where the habit starts to hurt their schoolwork and relati
An 18‑year‑old from El Salvador has been arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia for touching female classmates without permission. Police first learned of the incidents on March 5 when Fairfax High School reported several assaults. A warrant was issued and the suspect turned himself in two days later.
Caleb Lustig, a key player for Colfax’s boys basketball squad, stepped up in the state tournament and grabbed 52 rebounds—breaking the previous record of 44. His effort earned him the MVP title as his team secured the championship. In a standout semifinal game against Okanogan, Lustig collected 24
