June Murphy News Today

The ancient Irish would have described the late Dr. John George Burrell as a “duine ildánach”, or “a man for all seasons”. That he truly…

A look back into our archives vault at what made the local headlines 21 years ago in May 2002.

CARTHAGE — Most people can’t say, “I’ve had a wonderful life with no regrets,” but that was Ethel Kinney’s mantra days before her 100th birthday.

WE opened an online book of condolence for readers to leave their tributes to Her Majesty the Queen.

SHOCKED Star readers are leaving messages of support to a police officer recovering from serious injuries after being hit by a van.

Replies(151) Governor Phil Murphy noted he’s not reinstituting mask requirements, for now. (Shutterstock) NEW JERSEY - The Garden State has seen a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases according to recent Department of Health Data, but that has not altered Governor Phil Murphys stance on mask mandates—for now. "We continue to be comfortable where we are," Murphy said during Mondays COVID-19 briefing. "We watch this like a hawk. I dont want to go back, but if we think thats the right thing to d...

A training programme with the aim of strengthening local development in communities around Sligo was launched on Friday last. Innovating Communities is an initiative which aims to encourage rural populations to open their minds to new ideas and ways of working. It is intended that the project will operate through a Design Thinking type process which will put people at the heart of decision making and idea generation. Its expected that a total of 102 training courses with up to 900 participants...

Newton inmate, guard treated after scuffle Grandmother considers complaint, Sheriffs Office considers charges against inmate for assault Newton County Sheriffs Office headquarters on Alcovy Road. - photo by Special to The Covington News COVINGTON, Ga. — A local woman says she plans to file a complaint with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for alleged mistreatment of her granddaughter inside the jail af...

A video has shown the incredible rescue which took place at Hogganfield Loch yesterday.

A former miner who lived on the same road for 101 years has died of coronavirus months after his whole street turned out to sing him Happy Birthday. Harold Reed passed away on Christmas Eve after battling the virus in a care home in Dover, Kent. He had lived on Dickson Road in the Tower Hamlets area of the town his whole life before moving to the facility in May. Mr Reed made headlines when a video emerged of him being sung Happy Birthday by his neighbours while he was shielding in April. Haro...