Fight Back After Amanda Jo’s Death Promotes Safer Driving
Four years after Amanda Jo Hughes was killed in an alcohol related crash on Route 208, her parents Mary Jo and Kevin Hughes advocate prevention. They share Mandy’s story in billboards and school talks to warn teens that drinking and driving can destroy lives. The driver, Jeremy Greer, pled guilty to vehicular homicide and DUI, receiving a 15 to 30 month sentence.
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Tiffany Wolfe
NEWS
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Amanda Hughes
Volant
Amanda
Mary Jo Hughes
Amanda Jo
Hughes
Mandy
Mercer County
Bright
Wilmington
Jeremy Greer
Greer
Death of Bolivian statesman Victor Paz Estenssoro
Victor Paz Estenssoro, four-time Bolivian president and founder of the National Revolutionary Movement, died after leg amputation surgery at 93. He led the 1952 revolution that sparked agrarian reform, universal suffrage, and mine nationalization, serving as president 1952-56, 1960-64, 1964-65, and 1985-89.
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Bolivia
LA Paz
Victor Paz Estenssoro
Paz Estenssoro
National Revolutionary Movement
Historic homes to anchor lower North Hill development
Attorney Angelo Papa backs six houses slated for demolition for a new high school. Bidder Hake Contracting proposes moving homes to Grant Street area east of Highland Avenue, creating a cul de sac with possible retail offices or arts space. Mayor Fulkerson supports the plan and local groups seek backing.
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Ohio
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Highland Avenue
Highland Ave
Signature Hill
Angelo Papa
Lower North Hill
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Randall J. Hake
Hake Contracting Corp
Warren
James Meehan
Reis St
Hake
Berger Place
East St
Lincoln Ave
Grant
East Street
Volant
New Castle
Tim Fulkerson
Lawrence County Historical Society
People For Community Integrity Committee
McVeigh abandons appeals ahead of Monday execution
Timothy J. McVeigh abruptly drops all legal appeals after a federal appeals court denies a stay of execution. The 33 year old says he is ready to die and instructs his lawyers not to seek further delays. The ruling clears the way for lethal injection Monday at Terre Haute.
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Oklahoma City
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McVeigh
U.S. Supreme Court
Terre Haute
Ind
U.S
FBI
Alfred P Murrah Federal
Evolution comedy burns bright with absurd firepower
The new film Evolution delivers sharp laughs and over the top antics, trading in bold weaponized humor for a sci fi parody. While reviewers note its energetic cast and fast pace, some compare its premise to the Ghostbusters classic and question originality.
Weekend Weather Outlook Bright and Mild
Mostly sunny Saturday with a high near 72 and a low around 48. Sunday stays mostly sunny with a high near 72 and a low about 52. Weekend conditions remain warm and fair with light winds.
New cardiac device unveiled at Jameson Hospital
Jameson Hospital in Lawrence County unveiled a tiny automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator and a new accompanying procedure. Dr. Samer Siouffi of Advanced Cardiology implanted the device in a 47-year-old woman treated for tachyarrhythmias. The defibrillator maintains heart rhythm by shocking fast heartbeats to restore normal tempo.
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Lawrence County
Jameson Hospital
Samer Y. Siouffi
Advanced Cardiology Inc
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Los Angeles Times
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