He is thought to have been the college's custodian and was killed in his bed, around midnight when he was assumed to be asleep, in the first effects of the eruption as the burning hot ash cloud hit.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for people of Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations around the world observe the 40-day period of self-sacrifice and ...

The 2025 Easter season is on its way, beginning with the Mardi Gras celebration, followed by Ash Wednesday, Lent, and finally Easter. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Las Vegas Raiders shocked the NFL world when they selected Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many considered it ...

Brock Bowers put himself in the conversation for being not just a top rookie in the league, but a top overall player in the league with his debut season. Pro Football Focus (PFF) released their ...

It's time for the faithful to receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads and begin a 40-day period of repentance, fasting and prayer. This year, Ash Wednesday lands on Wednesday ...

Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. While considered the most ...

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and ...

Gene Bowers is officially Winnipeg's 19th police chief. He was sworn in today after a lengthy process to replace former Chief Danny Smyth. Bowers says his priorities are a dedicated violent crime unit ...

Everybody knew Brock Bowers was a stud coming out of Georgia but not many could've predicted he'd be the greatest rookie tight end ever. The young Las Vegas Raiders star now holds the record for ...

Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy hosted Ash Wednesday activities geared toward children and youth Wednesday evening. Open to the public, the event featured a soup supper; a church service ...