A special education teacher, Maureen Lawson, was lucky enough to catch a beautiful moment that occurred between two of her younger students on Valentine’s Day. Maureen teaches at Westwood Elementary School, located in Stillwater. A new student named Sophie was recently placed in her classroom. Sophie, who has Down syndrome, quickly hit it off with …
Many know Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox for his many roles in movies and TV. Maybe you know him as furry canine Scott Howard from Teen Wold, smartmouthed teenager Alex P. Keaton in the show Family Ties, or even as Marty McFly in the Back To The Future Franchise. There was no denying Michael’s acting …
We see loads of people all over the Internet celebrating over weight loss successes and incredible body transformations. Jeremiah Peterson is one of these people – but the reason behind it is all the more impressive and touching. This 39-year-old father, who worked as an antique dealer, lives with his family in Montana, including 3 …
Although “American Idol” was the original reality singing competition, there have been many more programs to follow in its footsteps. Now in its 17th season, “American Idol” has seen it all. With thousands of contestants to walk through the audition doors each season, the challenge for many is how to set yourself apart from the …
An Ohio woman was captured on camera throwing her dog repeatedly into a cold and stormy Lake Erie, drawing outrage from everyone who saw her actions on social media and local news outlets and sparking an eventual police investigation. Elijah Boggs, who lives in Vermillion, recorded the video of the heartless dog owner at Showse …
The bodies of two teenagers have been found by authorities near their home in Savannah, Georgia. 14-year-old Mary Crocker and her 16-year-old brother Elwyn Crocker Jr. were located by authorities in an area behind their family’s trailer where they had been buried. The children’s remains were found in December. Police are reporting that Mary had …
It can be difficult for society to accept those with disabilities, especially of the intellectual or developmental kind. Many hold the false belief that individuals with these disabilities will not be able to live full lives. Not only is that entirely false, but it’s also rather insulting – especially when you consider stories like these. …
We all know that emergencies can be incredibly terrifying scenarios to deal with. Even the most level-headed of us will struggle to keep our cool when the stakes rise and someone’s safety or life is on the line. Often, the panic and adrenaline that arises from an emergency situation will lead to us humans doing …
Like most expecting mothers, Elizabeth Eden of Baltimore, Maryland couldn’t wait for her due date to arrive! She was excited to finally be able to hold her little baby daughter in her arms, but she couldn’t imagine what would happen next. That morning, Elizabeth went to buy a quick breakfast for herself, and shortly after, …
Those of us who develop more than a passing interest in makeup will quickly learn just how expensive good, branded makeup can get. Most people don’t quite realize just how much product can go into a full face of makeup. Even a “simple” look can easily require three or more products just to look good! …