Community in crisis: Moving forward with solutions

Community in crisis: Moving forward with solutions
Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun In the wake of two teen suicides in less than a month, a sense of urgency permeated the air at Monday night’s meeting of local residents and community organizations intent on discussing “the elephant in the room” and confronting, head-on, the challenges faced by the Valley’s young people.
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US Libertarian Party says co-founder David F. Nolan dies in Arizona
David F. Nolan, who co-founded the national Libertarian Party and helped guide it for four decades while remaining active in politics as a candidate, including a recent run for the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 66.
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One survivor reaches out to help others
Shawn Williams helps crime victims access the resources they need. PHOTO BY ANNMARIE COSTELLA With her hands clasped and tears running down her face, Shawn Williams described her experience as a homeless teen mom battling drugs and alcohol.
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