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Irish families open their hearts and their homes to offer sanctuary to refugees from war-torn Ukraine

George Flecky Jr. never forgot the scenes he witnessed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. “That was the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”

By Hannah Rees Chris O’Connell, Jonny O’Connell and Alex O’Connell will be walking or riding their scooters to Great Meols Primary School Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust are hosting a month-long challenge to get its pupils, staff and school communities active once more and raising money for local charities in Wirral. The May Mile will launches this week at all six primary schools in the Trust including Brackenwood Juniors, Church D...

The technical crew and senior Clare O’Connell from DeForest Area High School’s “Almost Maine” received awards in the One Act State competition. All 2020-21 contests were virtual, with one statewide District festival and one statewide Sectional festival ahead of the State Festival. “It is with great pride that I share with you all the results of our one act competition play, Almost, Maine, that competed virtually at the state level this past weekend. Although our season ...