Ida In NJ: At Least 23 Deaths, 3 Tornadoes Confirmed

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday night, saying he would send a major disaster declaration request to FEMA later Thursday. At least 23 individuals were reported dead as of Thursday afternoon, according to the governor. I am saddened to report that, as of right now, at least 23 New Jerseyans have lost their life to this storm.The majority of these deaths were individuals who got caught in their vehicles by flooding and were overtaken by the water. Our prayers are with t...

Lacey Mechanic Revives Vintage Typewriters From His Home

Ian McAndrew, a 39-year-old artist and mechanic, began restoring and selling vintage typewriters for fun a few years ago. Now his passion has evolved into an online store and Etsy shop. Iron Fox Typewriters is a one-man operation run out of McAndrew’s home workshop in Lacey. He has shipped typewriters and merchandise to people around the world, serving customers from the United States, South America, Europe and Australia.

Central Regional Wrestler Continues Family Legacy At Lakewood HS

As the lone wrestler on the girls team, Hahn’s only opportunity to wrestle competitively was during large-scale tournaments, which seemed unlikely to happen at the beginning of the season. Hahn is a sophomore, a two-time regional champion and the third generation of wrestlers in her family. Seeing that she would have few opportunities to showcase her skills this season, the school administration stepped in.