Glenn Philips

A summer celebration turned to heartbreak late Friday night when gunfire erupted at the Pageland Watermelon Festival, claiming the life of 17-year-old Sean Davis — a beloved student-athlete from Central High School. The shooting occurred around 10:41 p.m. near the intersection of McGregor and South Pearl Street, just steps from a Pageland Police Department tent … Read more

Thomas Sayers Ellis, the acclaimed American poet, photographer, educator, and bandleader, has passed away. He was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where his love for art, language, and community first took root and eventually flourished into a vibrant, interdisciplinary career that left a lasting mark on American letters and Black artistic expression. A graduate … Read more

A tragic act of violence has claimed the life of Amber Nicole, a 33-year-old mother of six, who was fatally shot outside a sports bar early Friday morning in Hawthorne. The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. in the parking lot of a shopping center near 116th Street and Inglewood Avenue.   View this post on … Read more

The world lost a bright, dazzling light far too soon. Kyle Hayes, known on stage and in the hearts of many as Carmel Bliss, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2025, at the young age of 30. A proud Racine, Wisconsin native and a current resident of Cudahy, Kyle was a beloved son, sibling, performer, … Read more

We announce the passing of Geoffrey Mock of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, who died unexpectedly on July 17, 2025. He was 39 years old. A proud native of Sicklerville, New Jersey, Geoffrey’s journey was defined by service, purpose, and a deep commitment to public good. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kutztown University and later completed his … Read more

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Dr. Paul E. Antalik, a dedicated ENT-otolaryngologist who served the Pittsburgh area with exceptional skill and compassion for over five decades. Dr. Antalik passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 84, following a courageous battle … Read more

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas D. Walsh Jr., known affectionately as Tom Walsh, who tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon in a drowning incident on Saratoga Lake. He was 62 years old. Originally from Latham, New York, Tom was a beloved member of the Cohoes community, known for his easygoing … Read more

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jamey Hackett, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, on July 16. Jamey’s life was a testament to kindness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. Jamey was a proud graduate of Rutherford B. Hayes High School and the University of Dayton. … Read more

We announce the passing of Lt. Cmdr. Mark “Gucci” Dunleavy, a beloved American aviator and a cherished figure in the military and aviation community. Mark passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was a man of unmatched skill, quiet strength, and unwavering honor. A distinguished Naval Aviator, Blue … Read more