As the golden haze of summer gently fades into the crisp, energetic cadence of fall, a familiar rhythm returns to our neighborhoods. Brightly colored backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the eager chatter of children signal a transition that touches nearly every household. With bells ready to ring and buzzers ready to sound once again across...Read More
K-pop influencer Mina Chan, known online as @sweeter_nk, has died at the age of 26. According to reports, police were alerted after viewers and one of her acquaintances raised concerns during a TikTok livestream. The Japanese ENHYPEN fan, who was based in South Korea, had more than 80,000 followers on TikTok. She had faced intense...Read More
CANASTOTA, N.Y. – Madison County will host a child safety seat check on Friday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kime Hardware, 3381 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota. Trained staff will make sure your child is in the correct car seat and that the seat is properly installed and used. Please bring the child with you...Read More
UNIVERSITY is often described as one of the most transformative periods in a young person’s life. Between the ages of 17 and 25, students gain independence, build new friendships and prepare for their future careers. Yet for many, this period of growth is overshadowed by a threat that follows them everywhere they go: cyberbullying. Unlike...Read More
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced 15 school entities in the region will be receiving more than $1.9 million in School Safety and Mental Health Grants through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The funding is designed to help schools strengthen physical security, address safety concerns and provide behavioral health support for...Read More
Editor’s Note: In this thought-provoking talk, developmental psychologist Candice Odgers challenges the widely held belief that smartphones and social media are the primary drivers of the youth mental health crisis. Drawing on 25 years of research, she argues that focusing on bans fails to address the root causes of teen distress and instead lets big tech companies off the...Read More
A 74-year-old Centralia man who was the subject of an Online Predator Prevention investigation has pleaded guilty to one of the four felony charges pending against him in Clinton County Court. George Running admitted in a plea agreement to a Class 4 felony charge of traveling to meet a minor. Three other counts, grooming, indecent...Read More
WITH Bullying No Way Week running from 17 to 21 August, families and schools are being encouraged to take a closer look at how bullying is affecting children, in the playground and online. A new national campaign, Let’s Stop Bullying, has been launched with free resources aimed at helping school-aged children, parents and carers recognise...Read More
[Photo/CFP] At the end of July, China solicited public feedback on the draft of long-awaited legislation targeting online bullying. This legal framework is both necessary and timely, yet it represents just one step in a broader effort to combat the pervasive issue of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying has become cross-platform and organized, impacting real-world lives. It disrupts...Read More
What To Know The producers of The Traitors issued a statement urging fans not to engage in cyberbullying or harassment of cast members. This message followed backlash against contestant Colton Underwood, which was amplified after fellow cast member Lisa Rinna referenced past allegations against him online. Rinna later expressed regret for her comments, clarifying that...Read More
