Obituaries

Carlene Minor

Carlene Minor, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2018 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry B. “Ben” Minor Jr.; her parents, Carl and Odelle Nimfer; her […]

Erin Frickey reading to her son, Rory, who was diagnosed with autism.
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Autism numbers skyrocket

At 2-1/2 years old, Rory Frickey uttering the word “butterfly” brought his mother and speech therapist to tears. It was the first word he’d spoken since birth, representing a major breakthrough for his mother, Erin, who realized her autistic child could have a normal life. […]