Stalin at the Movies

"Can we trust him?" one asks. Last week brought the news that the head of Shambhala International, the largest Buddhist organization in the West , has been dethroned after confessing to a number of sexual relationships with his followers, some of whom have come forward to accuse him of misbehavior ranging from drunken groping to sexual extortion.

Frank Jarrell Sr.

Frank Gary Jarrell, Sr. 81, passed away Saturday July 7, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Jarrell was born March 18, 1937, in Macon, the son of the late Frank Jim and Ada Estelle Newbery Jarrell.

Mark Fancalski

Mark Joseph Fancalski, 58, of Weirton, WV died Saturday July 7, 2018, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, in Steubenville, OH, after an eight year battle against multiple myeloma.

Science Fiction Great Harlan Ellison Dies At 84

Harlan Ellison, who had a reputation for being as cantankerous as he was a great writer, has died at the age of 84. Harlan Ellison, an incredibly prolific Science Fiction author who was also responsible for the most well-known episode of Star Trek during its original run, has died at the age of 84: Harlan Ellison, a furiously prolific and cantankerous writer whose science fiction and fantasy stories reflected a personality so intense that they often read as if he were punching his manual typewriter keys with his fists, died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 84. His wife, Susan Ellison, confirmed his death but said she did not know the cause.

How do you count deaths from a hurricane?

It's a question that has been debated since the powerful storm slammed into the island and devastated the U.S. territory last year. It's also raised questions about how officials go about the challenging task of counting deaths and deciding what criteria to use.

Dover fire policeman laid to rest

Many mourners attending the memorial service for Grant Froman, who died last week at 55, wore Hawaiian shirts, his favored garment. Dover fire policeman laid to rest Many mourners attending the memorial service for Grant Froman, who died last week at 55, wore Hawaiian shirts, his favored garment.

James Edwin Hall

James Edwin Hall, 80, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Louise Hall; and brother, Joseph Hall.

Family that lost nine in Sutherland Springs church shooting sues U.S. government

Charlene Uhl cries while viewing a cross with the name and picture of her 16-year-old daughter, Haley Krueger, at a memorial where 26 crosses were placed to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 9, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. against the U.S. government, claiming that official negligence and a lack of oversight allowed the gunman from to purchase his weapons.

Alf Butler

Born in East Liverpool, January 18, 1929, he was a son of the late Thomas C. Butler, Sr. and Beulah Wilson Butler. Alf was a member of the East Liverpool High School Class of 1946.

Citrus honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

While the National Anthem plays at the Hills of Rest Cemetery in Floral City Monday morning, Walter Mulawski, left, a member of the Marine Corp League, Archambault Detachment 819, and Sons of the American Revoloution color guard member Jack Townsend salute the colors. The Herbert Surber American Legion Post 225 presented the 44th Annual Memorial Day Observance for a crowd that included many veterans.

Millie Hartle

A former U.S. Navy pilot and Upper Sandusky native will have the opportunity to address his hometown about his service to his country and the sacrifice of others. Commander Matt Arnold, a United States Navy veteran, is the featured guest speaker at Upper Sandusky's Memorial Day ceremony Monday.

Writing a Creative Eulogy for Your Beloved

Over the past few years, I've written more eulogies and given more tributes than I have in my entire lifetime. When sharing a eulogy I've written and hearing those of others at memorials, I cannot help but think how our loved ones would have enjoyed hearing how they impacted us.