Ben Youmans says Memorial Day isn't what it used to be. But it should be. ...more

May 27, 2008

The first thing Sam Spadavecchia sees after slamming into the back of the cargo truck is the man at his window. ...more

February 17, 2008

The first thing Sam Spadavecchia sees after slamming into the back of the cargo truck is the man at his window. The front of Spadavecchia's pickup is jammed underneath the truck's rear end. The steering wheel presses so hard against his chest that he can hardly breathe. The crumpled dashboard smashes down on his right leg, nearly crushing his foot under the brake pedal. "Get me out," he begs. ...more

February 16, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Santos "Sandy" Santoni, proudly wearing his American Legion Seminole Post 111 hat, watched the parade pass Saturday on Hanley Road. He heard "thank you" from many recognizing him as a veteran, and some marching by handed him beads. ...more

November 11, 2007