by Katie Griffin In 1989, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez were shot to death in their home by their two sons Lyle and Erik Menendez. After three trials and hours of TV coverage, they were found guilty of the murders and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Two recent releases tell their story. One of them is called Monsters, a … Continue reading Are the Menendez Brothers really being freed?
By Samantha Schulz The singer Liam Payne who was known for being in the teenage boy band One Direction passed away at 31 years old. He fell off the third-story balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 16. The police were called according to BBC, prior to dealing with a man acting erratically and under the influence. They found Payne’s body in the … Continue reading What really happened to Liam Payne?
by Katie Giffin This time of the year is the most important time of year because this is when the people of the United States of America vote for the president of the U.S. This year’s 2024-2025 election has had its surprises. The initial matchup saw current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. However, Biden stepped down from the election. According to the … Continue reading Who will America be voting for to be the next President of the United States?
By Samantha Schulz This year’s election will take place on Tuesday, November 5. To vote in the election, you have to be 18 years old at the time of the election. You had to register by October 7, either online on https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/, in person at the local election office, or by mail to vote in the upcoming election. You can check your registration via VoteOhio.gov: … Continue reading Do you know how and where to vote for the upcoming election?
By Brendan Clementz With the dissipation of Hurricane Helene, its path of devastation through the Southeast states has ended. Its course began at the Florida Gulf Coast, and after tearing its way through the city of Perry, it began its dismantling journey of 500 miles, making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. After hitting cities like Tampa Bay and Cedar Key, causing flooding, fires, and … Continue reading Tracking Hurricane Helene’s path and destruction
by Caroline Polen Hurricane Helene is a significant tropical cyclone that formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It came from a tropical wave that moved off of the west coast of Africa. Helene turned into a hurricane as it moved across the Atlantic. Helene intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. Helene stayed in open waters, which is why the land impact was limited. But, it brought … Continue reading Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Effects
By Brendan Clementz Current Vice President Kamala Harris, the new presidential nominee for the Democrats, had an interview with CNN along with vice presidential pick Tim Walz where she discussed her positions on multiple hot button issues. In the interview, Harris was asked questions on her stances on topics such as fracking and illegal immigration, and reinforced her opinions on them. On the topic of … Continue reading First interview with Kamala Harris as presidential candidate reinforces opinions
By Brendan Clementz With the presidential election gaining in intensity as November draws near, worries arose among the court assigned to sentence candidate Donald Trump. To ensure impartiality, Judge Juan Merchan made the decision to postpone the sentencing until November 26, three weeks after the end of the election. The sentencing date was originally scheduled for September 18, but as a show of good faith, … Continue reading Court moves to postpone Trump’s sentencing until election ends
by Caroline Polen The Paralympics are a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities. They are held every four years, shortly after the Olympics end. The Paralympics include a wide range of sports adapted for athletes with various physical, intellectual, and visual impairments. The goal of the Paralympics is to promote inclusivity. They offer a platform for athletes with disabilities to show off their skills. … Continue reading Paralympian Byron Branch holds a special connection with Bellbrook
by: Caroline Polen Ohio Issue 1, also known as the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment, is a proposal that is aimed at addressing gerrymandering, which is when districts are drawn by politicians to preserve their power with the intention of influencing elections to their advantage. The goal of this issue is to create a more fair and transparent process for drawing electoral district boundaries, making sure … Continue reading Ohio Issue 1 aims to make voting a more fair experience
