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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
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Boonville woman raises awareness of GBS
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After 89 days in the hospital and being taken off a ventilator not once but twice, one woman is opening up about her battle with GBS and how it gave her a brand new outlook on life. Lindsey Patton is 38, married and has two young children. But in April, her legs completely gave out. 'It's absolutely terrifying,' Patton said. 'Like I had said earlier, it's the only way that I could describe it is literally being locked inside of your own body.' Patton went to the hospital and was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a condition where the immune system attacks the nerves resulting in Patton not being able to walk. 'It was kind of disheartening having to go through all of that because in the back of my mind, I was like, this is just my new normal,' Patton said. 'This is the way it's going to be now. Like, I'm not going to be able to walk. I'm not going to be able to go play with my kids. I'm not going to be able to. I love horseback riding and kayaking. I was like, I'm never going to do this stuff again.' Patton says it's amazing to walk on her own again after going from intensive care to outpatient therapy all after being on a ventilator twice. She's emphasizing how her support system of her family and mother helped motivate her to get better including her seven-year-old son. 'He had seen me because I had started doing like transfers from my wheelchair to like to the bed or to the recliner or whatever,' Patton said. 'I started doing that on me own and he was sitting in my bedroom with me that way and he said mom, he said, I just want to let you know you're making really good progress, and I'm so proud of you.' Patton is now reaching out wanting to connect others who are battling the same condition knowing first-hand how isolating it can be for the person fighting and the ones who are helping give care. 'Unless you have been through it as a patient or you've been through as a mother, watching your child go through it, I couldn't imagine watching my own kids go through it and have to I mean, it's just really hard to understand unless you've been there,' Patton said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
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Market on Main to kick off season in downtown Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Market on Main farmers market in downtown Evansville is set to kick off its 2025 season today. Boonville awards $50,000 for mental health support in elementary school students The Market on Main will take place just outside the Ford Center each Wednesday through September 17. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and residents can shop from local farmers, food businesses, bakers, and artisans. There will also be live music and special events held throughout the season. The Healthy Communities Partnership and Urban Seeds also support SNAP acceptance and Double Up Indiana, which provides a $20 match on SNAP purchases per market day to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Kids can also participate in the Power of Produce during July with fruit and vegetable-themed activities. After completing the activity, children will receive $2 to purchase a fresh snack from a local farmer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
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Former Pioneer donates $10,000 to youth football league in Boonville
BONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — It was a time to reminisce at Boonville High School for former Pioneer and current Purdue Boilermaker running back Devin Mockobee. He stopped by for a meet-and-greet to meet fans and family and also give back to the program where he got his start. The former Pioneer made a $10,000 donation to the youth football league in Boonville. 'That's just the kind of kid he is, he's humble, he's hardworking, and he's a great representation for us,' Boonville Athletic Director Kevin Davis said. Mockobee's start in the Boonville Youth Football League would translate to a historic career for the Pioneers, the chance to play for the Purdue Boilermakers and the opportunity to give back to the program that started it all. 'That fostered my love for football and it led me to where I am today,' Mockobee said. 'I wanted to give something back to the kids to be able to get them new gear new this or that so that they can maximize their experience with it so they can love the game as much as I did.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
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HTF After the Buzzer MVP weekly winner: Emily Parker
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Boonville's Emily Parker is the MVP for the week of January 27th. Parker dropped a single-game recording, 47 points, in a win over Tecumseh. The Pioneers season came to an end this past Tuesday, but Parker is just a junior, set to return next season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
