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7 days ago
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Monday's Child: 'Max,' 13, is an energetic and imaginative child who likes to crack jokes
Maxum, "Max," 13, is an energetic and imaginative child whose warm personality shines through once he feels at ease. At first glance he may come across as shy and quiet, but give him a bit of time and space and he quickly opens up, sharing his thoughts, cracking jokes and joining in the fun. His caring nature and easygoing smile make him a wonderful friend and teammate. An avid builder and gamer, Max loves constructing intricate creations with Lego bricks and diving into videogame worlds where his creativity can roam free. He's equally passionate about the great outdoors — you'll often find him running, climbing or tossing a ball with friends. His strong arm and natural competitiveness make him a standout on the field, whether he's throwing passes in football, pitching on the baseball diamond or launching rockets in backyard games. If you're at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income and room in your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, married or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples. As an adoptive parent, you won't have to pay any fees; adoption from foster care is completely free in Massachusetts. The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you. These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with. To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at (617) 964-6273 or go to This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Monday's Child: 'Max,' 13, is an energetic and imaginative child
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16-05-2025
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Father sues two for wrongful death in Taney County after boating accident killed son
TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — A man is suing two people after a 2024 boating accident involving a propeller caused his son to die. According to online court dockets, Jacob Edmonds, born 1995, of Joplin, is suing Bethany and Donald Roy, of Carthage and Joplin, respectively, for wrongful death in Taney County Circuit Court. According to the two-count petition, Edmonds is the father of Reuben Roy, a 7-year-old boy who died on July 26, 2024, from fatal injuries in a boating accident. The petition says on July 26, 2024, Donald Roy and his daughter, Bethany Roy — who is Reuben's mother — were boating with Reuben on Table Rock Lake. Bethany — who was operating the 1999 Maxum marine motorboat owned by Donald — allegedly had less than 10 hours of experience operating a boat of any kind, as well as having no formal instruction in boating safety, the petition says. Fatal crash between two vehicles in Lawrence County The petition says while Reuben was knee boarding on the lake and being towed by the boat, he fell into the water and began to swim toward the boat. Bethany put the boat into reverse, moving it closer to Reuben, the petition says. She attempted to pick Reuben up from the rear of the boat instead of the side, which exposed him to the boat's propeller. Reuben was ultimately struck by the propeller and killed, per the petition. The petition's first count alleges Bethany was negligent in several factors, including failing to turn off the boat's engine. The second count of the petition alleges Donald was negligent in entrusting the boat to her. Summons have been issued for the lawsuit. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
