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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Kentucky cold case: 2013 disappearance of Berea 18-year-old still a mystery
BEREA, Ky. (FOX 56) — In the summer of 2013, an 18-year-old girl from Berea was dropped off at a party with her sister and cousin. Less than 12 hours later, she vanished. Brookelyn Farthing had just graduated from high school and was said to be deciding between going to college or taking some time off. On June 22, after leaving the party with Josh Hensley and an unknown man. Kentucky man killed in crash on Kelleys Island in Ohio Woman, minor injured in New Circle Road crash Kentucky cold case: 2013 disappearance of Berea 18-year-old still a mystery According to Investigation Discovery, Farthing and the two men drove to a spot on Floyd Branch Road where Hensley was said to take care of horses. Shortly after, Hensley dropped off the other man and took Farthing back to his place. Around 4 a.m., Paige was said to have texted her sister to ask for a ride home, but her sister didn't have her license, and her cousin had been drinking, ID noted. Farthing later sent a string of troubling text messages to her ex-boyfriend, asking to be picked up, including 'I'm scared' and 'Please hurry.' However, around 5:30 a.m., her last text to her ex-boyfriend said, 'Never mind. I'm okay. I'm going to a party in Rockcastle County,' according to Uncovered. This was said to be the last time any of her loved ones heard from her. ID noted that around 7 a.m., Hensley had arrived back at the residence after checking on some horses, and his home was on fire. See the latest coverage of people missing in Kentucky Report a missing person(s) to FOX 56 News He claimed the last time he saw Farthing, she was sitting on his couch smoking a cigarette. On June 23, the day after she went missing, her mother filed a missing persons report and went to search Hensley's home where, Uncovered noted, that her shoes and some personal items were found on the porch, but her clothes and phone were missing. Two days later, it was said that her phone pinged off a tower in Blue Lick for the last time. 'My sister Brooke was a spunky, tell you how it is, loveable person. She loved animals and the outdoors. But she was a true girly girl, who loved pink and camouflage. She would do anything to help anyone. She had the sweetest deep long country-sounding voice you can only find in Kentucky. Not a day goes by I don't wonder about her,' her older sister, Tasha, wrote on FindBrookeFarthing. Read more of the latest Kentucky news Since going missing, her case has been mentioned on an episode of ID and numerous podcasts. To this day, her case remains unsolved. According to her missing person page, she stands 5 feet, 1 inch tall and has blonde hair with brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray FFA shirt and light blue jean shorts. Anyone who might know anything related to her case is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police in Richmond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NZ Herald
16-05-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Ōtūmoetai College marks 60 years of community impact and growth
In Farthing's opinion, the school's longevity and consistency made it a cornerstone of the area. One testament to that stability is its leadership history – five principals in 60 years. Howard Webber was the founding principal from 1965 to 1970. He handed over to Alastair Murray, who served until 1983 and later became chief inspector for the Department of Education in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Then came Peter Malcolm, who had a long rein from 1984–2000, followed by Dave Randell, who led for 17 years from 2000-2017. The current principal is Russell Gordon, who Farthing said had continued that legacy. 'It shows great stability.' Farthing served under three of those principals and said while each brought different strengths, they all shared a passion for the school's success. When Ōtūmoetai College opened, it was designed for 800 students with a standard layout of Nelson blocks, an administration area and a library. Growth soon followed. 'A science block was added, then a new library. The original gym was joined by a second one. 'The school has served more than 2000 students for many years now.' As the student population grew, so did the staff. Long-serving educators became part of the institution's DNA – deputy principals like Pip Woodward, Sheryl Dawson, Dallas Collett, and Farthing himself. Heads of departments provided enduring leadership. 'English teachers like Alex Gray and David Shefferd. Science educators Paul Furneaux and Jean Gratten. Technology experts Ross Davidson and Kevin Meyer. 'In PE, we had Noel Hull and Jamie Davis. In social sciences, myself, Larry Dixon, and Nick Page,' Farthing said. Other names were recalled: Brian Ducker, Bob Addison, Barry Herring, Iain MacGregor, Henry Dixon, Eileen Oates, Marny Bradley, Donovan Bell, Bob Walls and caretaker Bill Nicholls. Curriculum, naturally, had evolved with time and changing societal values. 'There's now a greater emphasis on exploring te ao Māori. The college focus is teaching the broader story of Aotearoa New Zealand – and incorporating Māori concepts and values into everyday,' Farthing said. Technology and, more recently, artificial intelligence have dramatically reshaped how education is delivered. 'When I started as DP in 1997, I didn't even have an email address. Now you can't run the school without a phone.' Outside the classroom, Ōtūmoetai College has excelled in extra-curricular pursuits, especially in the arts and sport. 'There's always been an absolute delight in extra-curriculars,' Farthing said. 'From the early 1970s, Bob Addison's musicals earned acclaim, and the school has gained national prominence in drama and debating.' The school's international programme added depth and diversity. 'We have an absolute opportunity in what I call the cultural flowering of NZ – through their food, clothing, traditions, how they celebrate – and it's become woven into our Pākehā and Māori culture,' Farthing said. In 1978, the school was gifted land in the Kaimai Range by the Mackersey family, leading to the establishment of an outdoor education centre. 'That land has been invaluable to our outdoor programmes,' Farthing said. The sense of tradition runs deep. The Cook family was an example of the school's intergenerational legacy. Duncan Cook, son of foundation board member Mrs DNJ Cook, attended the college, as did his children. His daughter, Ashley, is now on staff, and his grandchildren are enrolled. Sporting success has been another source of pride. The school is known nationally for its volleyball and netball programmes, thanks to Stewart Henderson and Sheryl Dawson. 'We've been strong across many sports – basketball, athletics, cricket, hockey, kayaking, rowing, rugby, swimming, squash – it's all been there.' Ōtūmoetai College produced high-achieving alumni. Cricketer Trent Boult, hockey coach Alan Galletly, his Olympian daughter Joanne and All Black Gary Braid and Māori All Black Glen Jackson have walked its halls. Sam Charlton played a record number of games for the NZ Black Sticks. In academics, Rhodes scholar Richard Higgins, engineering professor Jonathan Cullen at Cambridge, choreographer Michael Ralph, Emma Dwight who won a scholarship to Harvard, and others who worked at Nasa, as senior doctors and a King's Counsel were among its most notable graduates. 'At the end of the day, the attitude a student brings often determines their path and how the individual will drive his or her own success,' Farthing said.
Epoch Times
05-05-2025
- Epoch Times
Kentucky Man Who Won Powerball Jackpot Lands in Florida Jail Days Later
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—A Kentucky Powerball winner was arrested and charged with kicking a police officer in Florida days after he won a $167 million jackpot. James S. Farthing, who goes by Shannon, found out on Sunday, April 27, that he won the state's biggest ever jackpot after his mother called him, according to a media release from the Kentucky Lottery. The lottery said Farthing and his mother were splitting the winnings. But Farthing, 50, was in a Florida jail by midweek, according to media reports. He has been charged with battery of a police officer and resisting arrest after a Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy was attempting to break up a fight between Farthing and another person in a hotel when Farthing kicked the officer in the face, according to a police report written on April 29. The officer told Farthing to turn around put his hands behind his back, but Farthing attempted to flee, the police report said. Farthing was booked into jail early morning of April 30 and remained in custody on May 5, according to the county's online jail records. Farthing went to lottery headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 28 with his mother, Linda Grizzle, to claim their winnings. 'It's going to be a good Mother's Day,' Grizzle told lottery officials. 'This is going to pay off my debt.' Grizzle said she called her son on April 27 saying she thought they had the winning ticket. They rushed to the gas station where he bought the ticket to confirm it, the lottery said. Related Stories 4/16/2025 2/27/2025 'I would have never dreamed it. It hasn't sunken in yet,' she said. In an interview with WKYT-TV that day, Farthing said the winnings would help his mother. 'I've caused a lot of stress on her, you know, I've made some bad decisions in life and, you know, God's been good because I've kept my faith and done right,' he told the news station. The winning numbers were 1-12-14-18-69 and the Powerball was 2. The family was told they could take a cash option of $77.3 million or receive 30 graduated annual payments for the winnings. Lottery officials said the total was the largest Powerball jackpot ever won in Kentucky, topping a $128 million jackpot in 2009. Online court records in Kentucky show Farthing has been arrested several times in recent years on various charges, including assault and domestic violence. An attorney for Farthing listed in court records did not immediately respond to an email message on May 2. Dylan Lovan
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities
Law enforcement officials in Pinellas County, Florida, arrested a Kentucky man who, just days after winning the $167 million Powerball jackpot, allegedly kicked a deputy during a fight at a resort. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said 50-year-old James Farthing was charged with felony battery on a law enforcement officer, as well as misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer without violence and simple battery. According to an arrest affidavit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court by the sheriff's office, Farthing was involved in a fight with another guest at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. When a deputy attempted to break up the altercation, Farthing kicked the deputy in the face, according to the affidavit. Homeless Man Wins $1 Million On Lottery Scratcher From California Liquor Store: Report Farthing allegedly kicked the deputy in the right cheek. Read On The Fox News App After the alleged assault, Farthing was ordered to turn around and place his hands behind his back, but instead, police claimed, he refused and attempted to run out of the hotel. Farthing is also accused of punching a victim on the left side of their face with a closed fist during an argument. Ohio Man In Disbelief After Scratching Winning Lottery Ticket: 'I Thought I Was Having A Heart Attack' Deputies ultimately arrested Farthing, as well as his girlfriend, Jaqueline Fightmaster, who was charged with disorderly intoxication. Farthing's arrest came three days after winning the Powerball jackpot in Kentucky. 'That Wasn't A Dream': Michigan Woman Mistakes Husband's $1M Lottery Win For Dream The Powerball website said Farthing bought a $2 ticket from a gas station in Georgetown, Kentucky. After hitting all of the numbers, Farthing and his mother, Linda Grizzle, made Kentucky history with a $167.3 million jackpot prize, the largest ever awarded in the state. Despite hitting the jackpot, Farthing remains in custody because of a parole violation stemming from a prior incident in Kentucky, according to FOX 13 in Tampa. Fightmaster, though, posted bond and was released from article source: Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities
Fox News
04-05-2025
- Fox News
Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities
Law enforcement officials in Pinellas County, Florida, arrested a Kentucky man who, just days after winning the $167 million Powerball jackpot, allegedly kicked a deputy during a fight at a resort. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said 50-year-old James Farthing was charged with felony battery on a law enforcement officer, as well as misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer without violence and simple battery. According to an arrest affidavit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court by the sheriff's office, Farthing was involved in a fight with another guest at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. When a deputy attempted to break up the altercation, Farthing kicked the deputy in the face, according to the affidavit. Farthing allegedly kicked the deputy in the right cheek. After the alleged assault, Farthing was ordered to turn around and place his hands behind his back, but instead, police claimed, he refused and attempted to run out of the hotel. Farthing is also accused of punching a victim on the left side of their face with a closed fist during an argument. Deputies ultimately arrested Farthing, as well as his girlfriend, Jaqueline Fightmaster, who was charged with disorderly intoxication. Farthing's arrest came three days after winning the Powerball jackpot in Kentucky. The Powerball website said Farthing bought a $2 ticket from a gas station in Georgetown, Kentucky. After hitting all of the numbers, Farthing and his mother, Linda Grizzle, made Kentucky history with a $167.3 million jackpot prize, the largest ever awarded in the state. Despite hitting the jackpot, Farthing remains in custody because of a parole violation stemming from a prior incident in Kentucky, according to FOX 13 in Tampa. Fightmaster, though, posted bond and was released from custody.
