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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Group raising funds for school therapy dog
May 26—A group of Hamilton business leaders are raising funds to bring a therapy dog to the Hamilton City Schools through a campaign called Pawsitive Connections. Hamilton does not have therapy dogs at any of their school buildings like other Butler County school districts, according to Associate Superintendent Andrea Blevins. This would be a "district dog," traveling to all school buildings and out to community events, but the goal is not to limit the district to one. Leadership Hamilton Class 33 is raising the funds for the first dog, an $8,500 expenditure, and Blevins said that eventually each school building would develop fundraising initiatives to acquire therapy dogs. The goal is to have one in each of the district's 13 buildings, including the Miami School. "This is completely community-generated, and for us, that was a big factor," said Blevins, who will be Hamilton's next superintendent in August. "To spend the type of money these other programs were looking at was just not something at the time the district could choose." When other Butler County districts were acquiring therapy dogs, Hamilton instead invested in other mental health supports and positive school culture initiatives that they said immediately benefited all school children. "When this process and this program came up," Blevins said, "it was at the right time for us." Leadership Hamilton is a nine-month Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce course that began in 1992, from September to May. It continues today by the philosophy that "the greatest wealth of a community lies not in the amount of its treasure, but in the quality of its leadership." Thus, each class develops a community project. The Pawsitive Connections campaign was chosen because "therapy dogs work," said class member Martina Weber, associate executive director of Addiction Services at Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board. "Research does support the use of therapy dogs," she said. "When therapy dogs are present in the schools, there's a higher motivation for learning." She said research shows children become better readers when they read to dogs instead of a person, and therapy dogs help reduce school-related stress in students who are uncomfortable in social settings. Blevins said the idea for this project was inspired by a conversation with the Hamilton Community Foundation's education committee. The foundation manages the Pawsitive Connections funds. "The Hamilton Community Foundation is honored to assist many Leadership Hamilton classes with establishing funds to support their chosen projects," said foundation President and CEO John Guidugli. "These projects create positive change in the community and help strengthen the relationships developed through Leadership Hamilton. The Pawsitive Connections is a great example of how local leaders are turning big ideas into lasting change." Donations can be made to support the Pawsitive Connections projects through the Hamilton Community Foundation website,
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Newark man who died 2 days after crash near Glasgow is identified by police
A 91-year-old Newark man who died two days after a crash near Glasgow has been identified by Delaware State Police as William Blevins. Blevins, of the Newark area, died on May 12. The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. on May 10 as Blevis, who was southbound on Sunset Lake Road and approaching Broadleaf Drive, decided to make a wide U-turn, police said. More: Pennsylvania woman killed in Greenville crash on May 10 identified by police As he did, police said Blevis' Honda Accord entered the path of a RAM 150 pickup making a left turn from the south lanes of Sunset Lake Road. After the collision, Blevins was taken to an area hospital, where police said he died two days later. The pickup driver, a 60-year-old Bear man, was not injured. Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Police ID Newark man who died 2 days after crash near Glasgow
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search continues for Rowan County inmate who escaped custody Tuesday
MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — A search continued in Rowan County on Wednesday after an inmate escaped police custody early Tuesday morning. The search began around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday after 35-year-old Anthony Martinez escaped police custody while at the University of Kentucky St. Claire Hospital. This is not the first time the Indiana man has fled police. WDRB, the Louisville FOX affiliate, reported he escaped from custody in 2020. Martinez was being held at the Rowan County Detention Center and was set to spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of armed robbery in 2022. He has been connected to at least four bank robberies. New KYTC initiative to shorten lines at driver licensing offices Search continues for Rowan County inmate who escaped custody Tuesday Travelers find smooth Real ID process at Blue Grass Airport 'That's all we really found, a couple of articles of clothing that could be his, and they were found not too far off of where they lost sight of him,' said Morehead Chief of Police Derrick Blevins. The police said Martinez was outside the hospital with detention center guards when he took off running, heading eastbound. Police continued to look for Martinez, and on Wednesday, the Eastern Kentucky K-9 unit stepped in to help. 'We deployed drones to try to look for him, we used some dogs to try to locate him, and we have detectives working with the jail to try and run down any leads there that we can,' Blevins said. Search teams walked miles led by K-9, starting at the hospital, going through nearby neighborhoods, and even searching along Highway 60. With Morehead State University and Rowan County Schools nearby, Blevins said they worked to quickly notify both. Read more of the latest Kentucky Derby news 'On foot in areas, looking in any abandoned structures, areas of agitation where somebody might be able to hide, so that's what we've been focusing on today,' Blevins said. Police said help from the public is important and encouraged anyone who believes they have seen Martinez, whether that be through home security footage or in person, to contact 911. Anthony Martinez is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 210 pounds. He no longer has facial hair. FOX 56 asked authorities why Martinez was away from the jail and at the hospital, and has not gotten an answer. 'While the individual was not a patient at the time of the incident, UK St. Claire remains committed to supporting the police as they investigate,' UK St. Claire spokesperson Kristi Willett told FOX 56. Kentucky State Police and the Rowan County Sheriff's Office are also helping in the search. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather doesn't stop locals from biking through Columbiana County in annual spring tour
COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) — Gloomy weather didn't stop locals from enjoying the Outspokin' Wheelmen's annual Spring in Columbiana County Tour on Sunday. 2025 marks the group's 30th year hosting the event. 'Usually, when we have this, it rains for some odd reason. Every once in a while, we get a decent day, and this hasn't been a washout,' said David Hughes with Outspokin' Wheelmen. The club has been around for more than five decades, still bringing in members each year. 'I think a lot of people who exercise know that you are more likely to exercise if you have a buddy and someone that you are responsible to show up for. So, the club is a great way to do that,' said Kim Blevins with Outspokin' Wheelmen. 'It is like one big family.' Blevins has been a member for more than two decades now. 'We've ridden so long together. It's almost — you're not just going out with your family and stuff, but you get to know everyone. You get to know their families, also. They get to know yours, and it's just a good group of people that love to ride bicycle and have a good time,' Hughes said. The spring event helps raise funds for various organizations in the area, along with their own club funding. As of now, there are about 200 members of Outspokin' Wheelmen. 'They're all very friendly and welcoming to new members,' Blevins said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Melfort Mustangs win back-to-back SJHL championships
Article content Melfort Mustangs have now repeated that feat twice since 2015 under head coach and general manager Trevor Blevins. Article content 'I'm not the easiest coach to play for,' admits Blevins, whose Mustangs captured their second straight Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League championship title Sunday night after taking the best-of-seven final series in five games over the Weyburn Red Wings, 'but these guys bought in and they bought in every day.' Article content Article content The Mustangs hoisted the Canterra Seeds Cup following a 3-0 shutout win over the Red Wings before 2,000 fans at the Northern Lights Palace, taking the series four games to one and giving up only three goals in the five games as goalie Kristian Coombs posted three shutouts. Article content Article content 'They play the right way, each guy,' Blevins said of his team. 'You can't help but love each one of them. It was a fantastic effort (in the SJHL final) all the way down the line-up. I'm so proud of them. They deserve it.' Article content Through 14 playoff games overall, Melfort allowed only 19 goals in total. Article content Melfort also won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. 'Best feeling in the world,' said Mustangs captain and defenceman Ty Thornton, who was named the playoff MVP for this season's post-season run. 'Obviously you can look and see back-to-back. It's amazing. I didn't know that (playoff MVP award) was going to happen. That's awesome. To be on this team this year and have this experience, I'll never forget.' Article content Article content Zach Turner, Reilley Kotai and Logan Belton, with an empty-netter, scored in Game 5 for Melfort, which outshot Weyburn 35-16 as Coombs posted another shutout. Article content Article content The Mustangs took a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with a convincing 5-1 win Thursday night in Weyburn, where Thornton, Nolan Roberts, Zac Somers, Zayden Sadlemyer and Danton Cox each tallied once. Article content The Mustangs finished first overall in the SJHL this season with a 46-8-0-2 record, while Weyburn was third at 35-19-2-0. Article content 'Forget about the past,' said Thornton. 'Our regular season was insane but we forget about the past. Every game is a new game. We started fresh every time and I think that helped us a lot.' Article content Melfort now moves on to the Centennial Cup for the second straight year. A year ago, the Mustangs reached the national junior A championship final, only to lose 1-0 to the Collingwood, Ont. Blues in Oakville, Ont.
