Author: Voxtrend News
Watertown, Massachusetts – November 8, 2025 — The Watertown community is mourning the loss of John S. Airasian, a lifelong resident, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected civic leader, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 82. His passing marks the end of an era for a man who dedicated his life to the city he proudly called “the best place in the world.” What Happened John S. Airasian passed away peacefully in Watertown, Massachusetts, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, leadership, and service. His death has deeply…
Okemos, Michigan – November 8, 2025 — The Michigan State University (MSU) community is mourning the passing of Dr. Marilyn Amey, a beloved faculty member, mentor, and scholar from Okemos, MI, whose profound influence shaped the field of higher education and touched countless lives. Originally from Penfield, New York, Dr. Amey’s dedication to teaching, mentorship, and scholarship left an enduring impact on students, colleagues, and the broader academic community. What Happened The news of Dr. Marilyn Amey’s death has left the MSU community heartbroken. Her passing marks the loss of one of the university’s most respected and compassionate educators. As…
The Lawrence, Kansas community and the University of Kansas are in shock following the tragic death of 20-year-old Elsa McGrain of Omaha, Nebraska, who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on the evening of November 6, 2025. Investigators say she was hit by a vehicle while out running; the driver fled the scene. What Happened According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday in the 1700 block of East 1500 Road (North 7th Street extended), north of Lawrence and near the Lawrence Regional Airport. Investigators believe Elsa was struck by a white or…
Highland, Utah – November 2, 2025 — The community of Highland, Utah, and beyond is mourning the peaceful passing of Dr. Richard Wesley Christiansen, who “graduated from mortality” on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Known for his intellect, faith, and devotion, Richard’s life was one of purpose, learning, and service. A Life Rooted in Faith, Family, and Education Born on May 18, 1939, in Nephi, Utah, to Norma and Wesley Christiansen, Richard’s early years were marked by both challenge and inspiration. After losing his father in World War II, he found guidance in his stepfather, Edison Harkins,…
Boston, Massachusetts – November 8, 2025 — The Boston academic community is mourning the loss of Joseph Fewsmith, a distinguished scholar and retired professor of International Relations and Political Science in Boston, whose passing was recently announced. His death leaves family, friends, colleagues, and former students deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable educator. What Happened At this time, the cause of Joseph Fewsmith’s death has not been publicly disclosed. Boston-area institutions and his academic network have issued statements of grief, noting his passing while plans for a full obituary and memorial service are still pending. The news has…
The south St. Louis County community is reeling after the deaths of Larry and Nicki Ketterling, both 77, found deceased in their home in the 100 block of Chinon Drive on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Authorities have confirmed the incident was a murder-suicide. What Happened Around 8:30 a.m., officers from the St. Louis County Police Department responded to a call about a shooting at a home on Chinon Drive. Inside the residence, they discovered the bodies of Larry and Nicki Ketterling. Preliminary investigation shows Larry shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. The Ketterlings were long-time residents of…
In the still hours of Saturday morning, the quiet of Town of Wellsville, New York was shattered by tragedy: a single-vehicle crash at about 2:24–2:25 a.m. on a sharp curve of Tarantine Boulevard claimed the lives of two teenage friends and left four other teens injured. According to the New York State Police (NYSP), a 2020 Buick Encore carrying six teenage occupants was traveling eastbound when it exited the north shoulder of the road on a sharp curve and struck a utility pole on the driver’s side. First responders found the vehicle heavily damaged and trapped occupants inside. The two…
It was just after 10 a.m. this past Saturday when the peace of the Collegeville neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, was shattered. According to police, a domestic argument between a man and the mother of his children ended with him lying dead on the porch of his home — and a suspect behind the wheel of a fleeing vehicle arrested just minutes later. Officers from the city’s North Precinct arrived at the 3200 block of 32nd Street North after a domestic-incident call. When they got close, they spotted a car speeding away from the residence, apparently fleeing the scene. The driver…
A routine Saturday at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office turned into a grim, heart-wrenching scene when a violent fight at the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center in Pine Bluff claimed the lives of two young detainees. At around 2:47 p.m., chaos erupted inside a housing unit as multiple inmates became engaged in the altercation. During the fight, 24-year-old Darrion Williams and 22-year-old Jonathan Danard Harris were stabbed with makeshift weapons. Corrections officers rushed in, isolated the injured men, and administered lifesaving efforts until paramedics arrived. Despite the efforts, both Williams and Harris were later pronounced dead. Immediately after the…
In the quiet of early Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, a somber discovery in one of Aiken County’s family gathering spots jolted the town into sadness. Authorities found the body of 29-year-old Jamal Richardson inside the ten-acre grounds of Windsor Recreational Park, located on Old School Road in Windsor, S.C. He was pronounced dead at 5:35 a.m. from a gunshot wound, according to Coroner Darryl Ables. The park, a familiar spot known for its playground and open field, often echoes with the laughter of children and the footsteps of neighbors enjoying a weekend stroll. But this Saturday brought a different…