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Parents of Andover child hit by truck hoping to keep daughter’s legacy alive with work to prevent future tragedies 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

An Andover couple is hoping to keep the legacy of their child alive after 5-year-old Sidney Olson was hit by a truck while crossing the street over the summer. The crash happened in the Elm Square area of Andover back in May. Olson’s parents spoke to 7NEWS on Friday, remembering their daughter and discussing their efforts to prevent similar tragedies. “I want Sidney’s life to really have meaning and for us, we think about her every day,” said Sidney’s mother, Mary Beth Ellis. “She’s in our hearts every day.” “I miss her hug attacks,” said Sidney’s father, Eric Olson. “She would just jump up and wrap around me and I would do anything for that.”Sidney’s parents have created a charity in her honor. Dubbed the Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund, the organization is a new partner of Andover’s annual Feaster Five Road Race, which will feature a colorful display paying tribute to Olson on Thanksgiving next month. The annual kids race on Thanksgiving day will also now be call...

Chicago Cubs nontender 3 relievers — including Codi Heuer — and agree to a 2024 contract with Patrick Wisdom to avoid arbitration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

The Chicago Cubs did not offer contracts to a trio of relievers for next season.The Cubs nontendered right-handers Codi Heuer and Ethan Roberts and left-hander Brandon Hughes before Friday’s deadline, making them free agents. Roberts and Hughes were not yet arbitration-eligible.Major injuries derailed each of the pitchers.Roberts, 26, did not pitch this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2022. He showed flashes of nasty stuff in nine appearances, his first big-league outings after making the 2022 team out of spring training.Hughes required a surgical debridement of his left knee on June 28, causing him to miss the rest of the season. The 27-year-old lefty dealt with knee problems in the lead-up to surgery, limiting him to 13 2/3 innings. The Cubs had been expecting Hughes to key a key piece of their 2023 bullpen after a stellar rookie season that saw him post a 3.12 ERA with eight saves in 57 2/3 innings (57 games).Heuer was on the verge of joining the Cubs bul...

Friday’s high school roundup/scores: Carver runs over Hoosac Valley in Div. 8 state semifinal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

Jameson Helms ran for three scores, while Tyler Lennox added a pair of touchdown passes as No. 2 Carver (11-0) defeated Hoosac Valley 44-0 in a Div. 8 state semifinal. The Crusaders will face the winner of Saturday’s other semifinal between No. 1 West Boylston and No. 4 Cathedral at Gillette Stadium for the state title.Kaiden Brochu and Bradyn Downes each ran for two scores as Bay Path (7-3) defeated Greater New Bedford 30-13 in the Large School Vocational Bowl semifinal. The Minutemen will face Blackstone Valley, who defeated Whittier, 34-22. Alex Burgos threw five touchdown passes for the Beavers (6-5).In the Drew Gamere Bowl, Luke Reynolds caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Dante Reno with 36 seconds left to give Cheshire Academy (7-2) a wild 35-28 win over Avon Old Farms.ScoresFIELD HOCKEYDIVISION 1 STATE FINAL – Saturday at WPINo. 1 Walpole (21-1) vs. No. 2 Andover (19-2), 9:30DIVISION 2 STATE FINAL – Saturday at WPINo. 1 Reading (21-0-1) vs. No. 2 Norwood (20-2), 12DIVISION ...

In India, 40 workers are trapped in a tunnel for a 7th day as rescuers wait for a new drill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Forty workers were trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a seventh day Saturday as rescuers waited for a new machine to drill through the rubble so they could crawl to their freedom. On Friday, the drilling was interrupted when some machine bearings became damaged by the breaking of rocks and clearing of debris, officials said, adding a new challenge to the long-drawn rescue efforts. A new machine was expected to reach the accident site later Saturday, allowing rescuers to start drilling again, said Vijay Singh, an officer at the control room. Authorities began drilling into the rubble and debris on Thursday and have so far covered a stretch of 24 meters (79 feet), said Devendra Patwal, a disaster management official, said. It may require up to 60 meters (197 feet) to enable the trapped workers’ escape, Patwal told The Associated Press on Friday.Earlier, the rescuers had hoped to complete the drilling by Friday night and create an escap...

No. 3 Westlake builds big halftime lead, advances to third round with 45-28 win over SA Reagan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 3 Westlake put together its best first half of football all season to run away with a 45-28 area playoff win over San Antonio Reagan on Friday at Matador Stadium in Seguin.The Chaparrals jumped out to a 31-7 halftime lead behind rushing touchdowns by Jack Kayser, Grady Bartlett and Rees Wise and a stout defense that kept the high-octane Rattlers offense in check.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters"We knew we had our hands full, and we played a great first half to get that lead," Westlake head coach Tony Salazar said. "I'm super proud of our guys and their quarterback is a great competitor, but we've got No. 33 and that offensive line we have showed their dominance."He got loose in the second half, but Reagan quarterback Brad Jackson was corraled by a swarming Chaps defense through the first two quarters. Jackson hit Michael Yzuguirre late in the second...

Men’s hockey: Ryan Bischel, Notre Dame shut down Gophers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

Ryan Bischel has put up amazing numbers in the net for Notre Dame in nearly every place he has played over the past four-plus seasons. But even he admits there is something special about stopping pucks and winning games in his home state.Before the Fighting Irish came to Minneapolis for a weekend series versus Minnesota, their coach reminded Bischel, who is from Medina, Minn., that the two games would likely be his final opportunities to win games at 3M Arena at Mariucci. On Friday, Bischel didn’t let that opportunity pass him by.“It’s a ton of fun coming into this building, for sure,” said Bischel, who had 33 saves in Notre Dame’s 4-2 win over the Gophers on Friday in the opener of their Big Ten series. “The D did a good job of letting me see the puck and things are coming together offensively. It helps when we’re scoring goals.”The graduate-student goalie, who was named the Big Ten’s first star of the week, helped Notre Dame come from behind to extend its unbeaten streak to seven ...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 11: Don’t dither replacing injured Burrow or Andrews

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

UPDATE: 10:17 p.m. FridayMany fantasy mavens were shaken Thursday night when two top players saw their seasons come to a sudden end.Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist) and Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) are finished for 2023. Sharp fantasy players will move immediately to find waiver replacements and not wait for next week’s pickups. This would also be a good time to pick at the carcasses of rival teams that may have given up on the season.There’s some news regarding running backs. Houston’s Dameon Pierce is out again, so Devin Singletary is definitely worth grabbing if you can. And Miami rookie sensation De’Von Achane is expected to return this week and could be running at full speed through the Las Vegas defense.ORIGINAL POST: 11:59 a.m. WednesdayIt’s often been said that fantasy football bears only the faintest resemblance to actual football, and that success in one does not necessarily mean certain success in the other.Case in point: Buffalo quarterback Josh Alle...

High School Football State Semifinal Roundup: Edina dominates Eden Prairie in 6A stunner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

CLASS 6AEdina 28, Eden Prairie 7: Edina stunned the state Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium, not only upsetting previously unbeaten and top-ranked Eden Prairie, but thoroughly handling the Eagles.The Hornets (9-3) won their eighth-straight game after a 1-3 start to the fall — which included a 36-14 loss to Eden Prairie in Week 2 — via the same formula that has sparked much of this season’s success: Incredible offensive balance.Edina’s John Warpinski — who entered the night with 1,500 yards on the ground — gashed the Eagles for 194 yards and a score. He was perfectly complimented by the Hornets’ passing game, as Mason West threw for 170 yards and three scores, each to a different receiver.The Hornets led 21-0 at half and 28-0 in the third quarter. Friday was a strong representation of what Edina had done to teams over the past two months. But doing it to everyone else and doing it to Eden Prairie are two entirely different things.The Eagles (11-1) ...

Cutting the cost of Thanksgiving with local help

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -When it comes to picking out what you’re going to serve this Thanksgiving, a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation says a family of ten will pay over sixty dollars for just staples. For families who are struggling, help is available.And it starts in kitchens like Maisah Walton's, a member of Sister To Sister Awakening. She and six others working with donations equaling a thousand dollars of food, while donating her own money and time."We don't get a lot of support financially. We have to do it out of pocket. Everything we do is out of pocket," stated Waltson. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Allie B's Cozy Kitchen also getting ready for a mix of uncooked dinners and individual meals. Their whole operation costing around $7,000. "We are looking to deliver about 800 meals and 1200 walk-ins through the door," described the owner, Ally B. Williams.That averages out to about $4.50 per meal. As for tra...

Smooth start for Thanksgiving travelers in St. Louis, but crowds expected to surge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Things are steady right now at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and some people are flying in this weekend to beat the rush. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, things are only going to get busier through the weekend and into next week.More than 55 million Americans are traveling by car, plane, or train for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA expects this year to be the third-busiest travel week on record. Docs: Accused Clayton killer pointed gun at cops in March, released on bond TSA expects more than 52,000 people to make their way through the security checkpoint at Lambert International Airport over the weekend. Travelers said they're already noticing the crowds. "You know traffic was moving quickly. Very organized. I think things are highly organized this year," said Marcia O'Brien.Holiday travelers said the increase in people is bringing some slight delays to flights. “It was maybe 10 minutes late. It was fine," said Sarah O'Brien. “It wasn’t too crowded, ...