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For months, local political watchers had been abuzz about the possibility of a record number of candidates in this year's Cincinnati City Council race. But it didn't come to fruition by Thursday afternoon's filing deadline. Some 27 candidates filed to be on the November ballot and vie for nine open seats. |
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After years of bad policy, new hope for care-After years of bad policy, new hope for care-leavers leavers: Moses Akash entered the state’s care when he was two weeks old. But, just after his 18th birthday, he was homeless, legally required to leave the Fridsro orphanage in Kandy where he had lived his whole life. |
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Amid the nationwide controversy, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings announced the members of his task force on Confederate monuments. "It is critical that this task force be an independent, qualified and diverse panel," Rawlings said in a news release Thursday. Frances Waters, will serve as the chair of the task force. |
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(L-R): Bryan Cranston, Steve Carrell and Laurence Fishburne (Last Flag Flying)
Bryan Cranston and Steve Carell take Laurence Fishburne on a sudden trip to New York City in the official trailer for Richard Linker’s new film “Last Flag Flying.” , the movie is a continuation of the 1973 comedy-drama.... |
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Hannah KerrHannah Kerr "Warrior" With more than 20 stations on, Black River Christian artist Hannah Kerr's new single "Warrior" has launched as the most added song at Christian Radio this week. ," as well as a pop-infused " Warrior (Battle Cry Remix) ," were written by Alyssa Bonagura and Tami.... |
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BRANCHVILLE, Va. - The Rising Star Baptist Church is destroyed after a fire Wednesday night. The Courtland Volunteer Fire Department battled the fire in the Little Texas area. The church was fully engulfed in flames and church members are devastated. Rising Star Baptist Church has been a staple in the community for more than 150 years. |
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A regional church and its pastor have been charged with providing false or misleading information to an immigration officer. The offending is alleged to have happened in March 2015 and pertains to lying about the sponsorship form, salary and offer of employment for Samoan immigrant Uasi Siatulau who.... |
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ZORRO Baxter speaks a language only his mum Loretta really understands. The two-year-old black Labrador is one of 10 Australian dogs bred and trained to improve the life of people with dementia. If Loretta is anxious or having a bad day, the effervescent pooch leans his body on hers, instantly calming her down and re-focusing her attention. |
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Unimaginable tragedy. Sadie was larger than life, even at 2. She was talkative and unabashedly enjoyed making her presence felt around company. She was resilient - and tough. Lindsay believes Sadie figured she had to learn how to stand up to her two older brothers, 6-year-old Michael and 4-year-old Cole. |
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FALL RIVER / COLUMBUS - Virginia (Sommi) Schneider passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Columbus, Wis., just eighteen days shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on Sept. 9, 1922, in the town of Schley, Wis. She was the oldest child of Jacob and Laura (Evans) Sommi. She graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1940. |
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Bishop Charles E. Blake and gospel powerhouse Pastor Shirley Caesar are headed to D.C. next month to headline the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Prayer Breakfast. Celebrating faith, freedom and resilience, this year’s event will introduce a creative worship experience with liturgical dancers Stacy J. |
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ORLANDO — Thousands of mourners came to say their goodbyes this morning to the two Kissimmee police officers who were killed while patrolling the city last week.
The joint funeral for Sgt. Richard "Sam" Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter was held at First Baptist Orlando church on South John Young Parkway. |
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WARREN, Ohio – Mary Jane Beardsley, 92, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 10, 1925 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Frederick Randell and Eva Marie Randell-Hitchcock. Mary was employed by Packard Electric and Johnson Rubber. |
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Alan Ruschel. I was doing some card tricks. I always liked to do that. We were all laughing and playing pagode (Brazilian samba music). It was a group of people that were extremely happy to be making history, regardless of whether or not we became the champions. |
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Thousands of people filled the First Baptist Church of Orlando Thursday to honor Kissimmee police Sgt. Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter. Baxter died that evening, and Howard died Saturday. A police motorcade escorted two flag-draped coffins from Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home in Kissimmee to the church. |
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The Rev. Michael Spurlock (John Corbett) and Ye Win (played by Nelson Lee) await a decision about the future of their church in “All Saints.” Sony Pictures
The Rev. Michael Spurlock (John Corbett) and Ye Win (played by Nelson Lee) await a decision about the future of their church in “All Saints. |
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Cincinnati's police union put their support behind four city council incumbents for November's race, but passed over two retired police officers. Union president Dan Hils announced the union was supporting incumbents David Mann, Amy Murray, Chris Smitherman and P.G. Sittenfeld. |
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Bad sons make good beer. That’s the premise behind a craft brewery that opened last month by Shelton brothers Bill and Mark DaSilva in a renovated factory building across the Housatonic River on Roosevelt Drive in Derby. By the look of the crowd gathered there on a recent Saturday afternoon, they have succeeded. |
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A Zone 4 neighborhood watch group activity under the leadership of Captain Samuel Bruce concluded last Friday in Benque Viejo. As a result, Inspector Stephanie from the Benque Police Formation proceeded to hand out certificates of completion to the children of the zone 4 summer camp, followed by volunteers serving a delicious meal to all. |
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Longmont High graduate Mandy Harvey bested her competition and moved on to the semifinal round of “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter wowed judges — especially notorious curmudgeon Simon Cowell during her audition that aired June 6. |
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A cleric, Pastor Kehinde Owa, has urged government to lead the campaign against indecent dressing among Nigerians. Owa, who is of Christ Kingdom Church, Ilorin, told newsmen on Thursday that government, parents, religious leaders and media professionals should campaign vigorously against indecent dressing, saying the trend was disturbing. |
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MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. – An Indiana pastor was arrested on Wednesday following a prostitution sting, reports. WNDU Jim Irwin, 68, was arrested on Wednesday shortly before noon. He faces preliminary charges of providing prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, dealing a controlled substance, and.... |
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WASHINGTON Aug. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC), Charles Edward Blake Sr. and legendary GRAMMY® award-winning powerhouse, Pastor Shirley Caesar are set to headline the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated's (CBCF).... |
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WTKR Branchville, Virginia -- The Rising Star Baptist Church is destroyed after a fire Wednesday night. The Courtland Volunteer Fire Department battled the fire in the Little Texas area. The church was fully engulfed in flames and church members are devastated. Rising Star Baptist Church has been a staple in the community for more than 150 years. |
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