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Jimmy Gracey’s Wallet Turns Up in Spanish Sea

March 19, 2026

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had

politics

Renaming the Legacy: A Call to Reexamine How We Honor Figures

March 19, 2026

The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the

politics

Former Counterterrorism Head Faces FBI Probe, Student Vanishes in Spain, Trump Warns of Iran Threat

March 19, 2026

The FBI has opened an investigation into Joe Kent, who once led the Department of Homeland Security’s counterterrorism unit. Officials say they are looking into possible misconduct during his tenure, but no charges have been announced yet. In a separate story, a University of Alabama student name

sports

First‑Black Coach at UNC: A Story of Heritage and Faith

March 19, 2026

Hubert Davis became the first Black head coach in North Carolina men’s basketball history when he was hired by the University of North Carolina. He has never hidden the significance of that milestone, noting in his first press conference that his African‑American identity matters to him and to the p

sports

Journey From Late‑Bloom to Big Ten Star

March 19, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg’s rise feels like a sports fairy tale, yet it is rooted in hard work and family ties. Born on September 30, 2002, in Puerto Rico, he grew up moving from Cincinnati to Pennsauken, New Jersey. His parents, both former Dominican Republic athletes—his mother in volleyball and his father

sports

Coach Caldwell’s Roots: A Story of Small Town, Big Wins

March 19, 2026

Kim Caldwell grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where basketball was part of daily life and her dad taught her the game from a young age. The values she learned there—discipline, accountability, and relentless effort—shaped the way she leads her teams today. After proving herself at Glenville St

politics

New Rules for Homeschooling in Connecticut: What Parents Need to Know

March 19, 2026

The debate over how much state oversight should be given to families who teach their kids at home has finally ended with a narrow win for the bill. The measure, which some call House Bill 5468, aims to make sure children who leave public schools for home instruction still receive learning that match

sports

Future Field Star: Marley Shaffer Chooses Mount Aloysius

March 19, 2026

Marley Shaffer, a standout catcher from Penn Cambria in Lilly, has decided to take her softball career to the next level by enrolling at Mount Aloysius College. The young athlete weighed several options—University of Pittsburgh, Penn State Altoona, Alverno College in Wisconsin, and Simon Fraser Uni

education

A New Coach for Career Growth at KCC

March 19, 2026

Cesar Avalos has stepped into a key role at Kankakee Community College, leading the department that helps people learn new skills and grow in their jobs. He will guide training programs that are tailored to the needs of local businesses, and he will work closely with employers to make sure students

business

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

March 19, 2026

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa