Erin Ward News Today

The Omaha substitute teacher accused of having sex with a minor will go to trial.

The following arrests were made recently by local police departments. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Massachusetts’ privacy law prevents police from releasing information involving domestic and sexual violence arrests with the goal to protect the alleged victims.

A 35-year-old Louisiana teacher has been charged with engaging in inappropriate relationships with teenage boys.

Q’Shintul Mill Bay Nature School to be discontinued

Two decades ago, in my role as a state-licensed therapist, I counseled women who were jailed for sex offenses against minors.

A shocking number of female teachers are being charged with sexually abusing under-age students - with new cases being reported almost every week.

McEachern Art Center's new exhibit opens at Mercer University in Macon

Richard “Dick” P. Ward 87 of Marlborough died on Friday, December 8, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Surrounded by friends, family, and community leaders on Saturday, November 4, 2023, Randy Smith received the prestigious Malcolm Funn Community Service Award at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Calvert Branch Freedom Fund Luncheon. This accolade reflects Randy’s remarkable contributions and steadfast commitment to the community, symbolizing deep appreciation for his tireless efforts in positively impacting the lives of those he serves.

Jacob Tyler Howes, aged 19, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Dunkirk, Maryland. He was born on August 3, 2004, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Jacob was a young man of extraordinary kindness, dedication, and skill. He had a strong work ethic, compassion for others, and an uncanny ability to make the impossible seem effortless which set him apart.