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lake countys

Baseball drama: how one player’s hits kept a team’s season running

April 20, 2026

The Lake Charles College Prep baseball team faced a make-or-break moment last weekend against Kenner Discovery Health Science. Losing the first game Friday left them one loss away from elimination. But Saturday’s doubleheader turned into a rollercoaster that no one predicted. In the second game, wi

education

Healthy Steps: A New Walking Plan for Lake County

April 19, 2026

Northwest Health has chosen a long‑time paramedic, Michael Okray, to lead its Emergency Medical Services team. He has spent three decades helping people in the area and is known for focusing on real results, caring for patients, and improving overall service quality. The county’s health department j

entertainment

Celebrity Fans Light Up NBA Playoffs

April 19, 2026

The 2026 NBA playoffs have turned into a star‑filled show. Fans in the arena are more than just basketball lovers; they’re also famous faces from music, film and sports. In the first game of the Houston Rockets versus Los Angeles Lakers series at Madison Square Garden, rapper Travis Scott joined

entertainment

Celebrities and Athletes Turn Lakers‑Rockets Game Into a Star‑Studded Showcase

April 19, 2026

The NBA playoffs drew a crowd that went beyond the hardwood. At Crypto. com Arena, Game 1 of the first‑round clash between Houston and Los Angeles featured a mix of music stars, actors, and former players all packed into the expanded courtside area. Travis Scott seemed to sync his beats with ever

environment

Northern Minnesota Adds More Counties to Burning Ban Amid Wildfire Threat

April 19, 2026

The state is tightening rules on outdoor fires because the heat and dryness are making wildfires more likely. Starting at 8 a. m. on Monday, April 20, the Department of Natural Resources added several northern counties to its list where open burning is prohibited. These new areas include Becke

environment

Holly Dam Dilemma: Flood Risks and Community Conflicts

April 18, 2026

In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o

weather

Snow in Rhode Island: When It Happens and How Rare

April 18, 2026

Rhode Island’s weather can surprise people in spring, especially when it comes to snow. The last winter was busy with two heavy storms that hit the state in January and February, forcing residents to use shovels. A late‑season snow event is very unlikely now, but the state has seen snowfall in

sports

South Shore Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Big Plays

April 18, 2026

West Bridgewater’s softball squad continued its hot streak on Friday, overpowering Old Rochester with a 16‑8 finish. The Wildcats’ lineup exploded for nine runs in each of their seven spring games, a record run that kept opponents on the back foot. Two‑run home runs from Alanna Fidalgo, Lacey Roche

sports

Are rookie players helped by their famous last names?

April 18, 2026

Bronny James entered the NBA through the back door. The league held its annual draft last summer, and the young forward was picked late in the second round by the only team that mattered to him - the Los Angeles Lakers. That pick didn’t come because of pure skill alone. It came because his dad happe

crime

SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

April 17, 2026

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So