By: Rachel Stewart Charles Manson, convicted mass murder, is now a married man, according to the state of California. On November 19, Afton Burton, who now goes by Star, obtained a marriage license. They are not “officially” married yet, because there hasn’t been a wedding, but plans are in the works. Several years ago, Star moved from Illinois to Corcoran, California, near the Corcoran State Prison, … Continue reading Charles Manson soon-to-be Married Man
by Bridget Richard and Cayla Destefani Protests have erupted throughout Mexico as early as November 7 as a result of gang members in the city of Iguala confessing to the massacre of 43 college students that went missing September 26 of this year. Attorney General Jesus Murillo explained in a televised appearance that the authorities were led to two trash bags that supposedly held the ashes … Continue reading Protests in Mexico After 43 Students Dead
By: Cayla Destefani Election Day results are in! Governor- John Kasich (GOP party) won with 64% vote Attorney General- Mike DeWine (GOP party) won with 62% vote Secretary of State- Jon Husted (GOP party) won with 59% vote Auditor- Dave Yost (GOP party) won with 57% vote U.S. House of Representatives- District 1: Steve Chabot District 2: Brad Wenstrup District 3: Joyce Beatty District 4: Jim … Continue reading Election Day Results
By Rachel Stewart Brittany Maynard, the 29 year-old and proponent of the “right-to-die” campaign, ended her own life on Saturday, November 1. Sunday evening, Sean Crowley, spokesperson for the non-profit organization Compassion & Choices, an end-of-life advocacy group that has been working with Maynard, made a statement saying, “She died as she was intended–peacefully in her bedroom, in the arms of her loved ones.” Maynard … Continue reading Brittany Maynard, Advocate for Physician-Assisted Suicide, Dies
By Bridget Richard Tragic news struck the nation Friday, October 24, when another school shooting occurred at Marysville Pilchuck High School in the state of Washington. A high school freshman opened fire in the school cafeteria at around 10:30 a.m. and had apparently asked five students to sit together at lunch. Witnesses claim that the five in question were indeed sitting at the same table … Continue reading Washington School Shooting, 3 Now Dead
By: Rachel Stewart South African prosecutors say they are seeking an appeal against the conviction and sentence given to Paralympian Oscar Pistorius for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius is an Olympic South African runner who is also a double amputee. On February 14, 2013, Pistorius shot and killed Steenkamp, claiming he thought she was an intruder. Soon after, he was taken … Continue reading Oscar Pistorius Trial: Prosecutors Sprint to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
By Casey Murphy Six teenage football players accused of hazing and sexual assault at a New Jersey high school were taken into custody Friday evening, October 10, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutors office. Upperclassmen turned off the locker room lights, howled and abused freshmen. The teens ages range from 15 to 17 and also a seventh teen has been charged. According to the Middlesex … Continue reading When Harassment Goes too far for a Football Team
by Casey Murphy Thomas Curry, charged with possession of marijuana almost 90 years ago and thought to be buried in Florida’s Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, was later discovered with nothing in the casket. According to CNN, “Florida’s Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, a now infamous juvenile detention facility that closed in 2011 for budgetary reasons, capping a chilling, 111-year legacy of brutality.” … Continue reading Rest in Peace or No Pieces at all?
by Emily Engle George Samson, 54, and Kelly Ecker Samson, 50, were married on Saturday night, October 4, with a reception and after-party continuing well into the night. Hours before the sun had risen on Sunday, both were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide carried out by George Samson. The Indiana doctor and nurse were both employed at a local hospital. They had no history … Continue reading Couple Dead Only Hours After Their Wedding
by Alyssa Rogers I don’t know if anyone else has noticed–I’m sure you have since it is kind of hard to miss–but the gas prices at least here in Bellbrook have been incredible this past week. About a month ago the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Dayton area was $3.41. This time about a year ago the average was $3.20. As … Continue reading Gas Prices Falling
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