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Bethel Police Chief Faces 70 Charges After Return to Ohio

June 20, 2026

Chad Essert, once the head of Bethel’s police force, is back in Clermont County after being extradited from Florida. The sheriff’s office booked him into jail late Thursday evening, and he will stay there without bail while 70 felony counts loom. His first court date is set for Monday. The indictme

education

New Leader Steps Up in Lincoln‑Way Schools

June 20, 2026

The school board has chosen a new head for the district, giving a chance to a long‑time employee. Michael Duback, who has worked in the district since 2021, will take on the role of deputy superintendent for two years. During that time he will keep his current duties while learning the respons

education

New Faces, New Grants and a Fresh Path to Learning

June 20, 2026

Dustin Boswell steps into the role of treasurer for Tallmadge City Schools, taking over from Jeff Hostetler who has been in the position for many years. Boswell brings more than two decades of experience from Springfield Local School District, where he started as a technology director and moved into

opinion

New Mexico’s School System: A Structural Roadblock

June 20, 2026

"The state of New Mexico has slipped to the bottom of national school rankings for a decade. While other states shuffle up and down, New Mexico stays far behind—like a runner who never reaches the finish line. The root of this problem appears to be how the state’s education system is organized, not

entertainment

Hidden Beats: How Fiona Apple Secretly Made a Groundbreaking Album

June 20, 2026

Fiona Apple stepped away from the spotlight for seven years, then surprised fans with a new record that felt like a fresh experiment. The project began quietly around 2009, and the singer kept her work hidden from her label until the final track list was ready. She said the process felt “very casual

entertainment

Philly’s Art Pulse: Music, Murals and History in One Week

June 20, 2026

The latest film score from a legendary composer shows how subtle music can speak louder than fireworks. The soundtrack, released on June 12, carries titles written in lowercase and trailing ellipses, giving it a gentle, almost whispered feel. Critics note that this is the most restrained work the co

politics

Boulder County’s Mental Health Tax: How Funds Are Being Divided

June 20, 2026

The county council has decided how to use most of the money raised by a new 0. 15% sales tax that will run for three years. The tax, approved by voters last fall, is expected to bring in about $40 million total or roughly $13 million each year. The goal is to fund a wide range of mental health and s

crime

Crypto Heist in Minnesota: Two Texas Brothers Face Justice

June 20, 2026

A pair of brothers from Waller, Texas, have admitted to a robbery that stole over eight million dollars in digital currency from a family living near Minneapolis. The crime unfolded on the morning of September 19, 2025, when the siblings entered a Grant home armed and forced the occupants to surrend

health

When Cancer Inflammation Fuels Fatigue: A Two‑Year Study

June 20, 2026

A new study followed people who had just been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. At the start, 411 patients gave blood samples and answered questions about how tired they felt. The researchers repeated the tests at 12 months (304 people) and again after two years (252 people). They also looked at a c

sports

A Night of Local Legends and Big Wins

June 20, 2026

At the Angel Stadium’s Diamond Club Lounge, the OC Sports Awards lit up with hometown heroes and national stars. The night began with a heartfelt moment as Ann Meyers Drysdale—now 71 and a longtime broadcaster—was welcomed by her close friend Cheryl Miller, the former Trojan legend. Drysdale’s Legac