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New York Post
20-06-2025
- New York Post
Bride-to-be killed in horrific wrong-way drunk-driving crash that put fiancé in a coma weeks before wedding: cops
An alleged drunk driver killed a bride-to-be in a horrific wrong-way crash in Oklahoma just weeks before her wedding — as her fiancé expressed his love for her in their final moments together. Katelyn Callahan, 23, and Tristen Cherry, 24, were returning home from the Calf Fry Festival in Stillwater festival with two teenagers when the alleged boozed-up driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City slammed into the car around 2:30 a.m. on May 2, according to reports. 'I kind of sat up in my seat, and I see headlights,' Cherry, who was riding in the backseat and spent nearly a month in a coma, told KJRH of the heart-wrenching final seconds before tragedy struck. 5 Katelyn Callahan, 23, and Tristen Cherry, 24, were returning home from the Calf Fry Festival when they were hit by a drunk driver. KJRH 'I said, 'Katelyn, I love you.' And we hit.' Callahan, who was driving, was pronounced dead at the scene. 5 Callahan was pronounced dead at the tragic scene on May 2. KOCO 5 The pair, who had been together for three years, were set to tie the knot on May 31 in Bristow. Cherry, who suffered nearly five dozen facial fractures, a lacerated kidney, lost teeth, had his mouth wired shut and underwent multiple surgeries, received the devastating news just days after waking up from his coma, the outlet reported. 'It's taken me some time,' said the restaurant manager, who has since been discharged. 5 The couple, who had been together for three years, were set to wed on May 31. KOCO 5 'Still do, to understand. But it's not the easiest thing in the world. I talk to Katelyn every day. The most I can ask for at this point is healing. That's from head to toe. Healing takes time, and time takes healing. So I'm just letting time go by.' The accused inebriated culprit, 29-year-old Sergio Ibarra, was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter and three counts of driving under the influence, People reported. Ibarra and his 36-year-old passenger were also hospitalized, along with the teen riders in the mangled car, following the tragic incident. 5 The crash left Cherry severely injured and in a coma for nearly a month. KOCO 5 A heartbroken Cherry spent what was supposed to be his wedding day in the hospital, surrounded by family and members of his bridal party who gathered to honor the sullen occasion. 'I saw Katelyn in her wedding dress in pictures,' Cherry said, KJRH reported. 'She was gorgeous. All my groomsmen came up. Some of her bridesmaids came up. It was her family, my family. It was a great time.' 5 Cherry learned his nursing student fiancé died days after waking up from his coma. KOCO 5 The couple described their relationship as 'the greatest love story this town has ever seen,' according to their wedding website. Although they went to high schools just 10 minutes apart, Cherry and his nursing student love became 'inseparable' after he invited her to be his date his his fraternity's formal, calling the pairing 'God's plan.' 'The two…still adore the time they first locked eyes and felt the strength they both had for each other, little did they know they'd be getting married in the near future,' the wedding website said. 'The love continues to grow as days go by and forever shall they both live healthy and compassionate, sharing their heart and soul, blood in blood out, undying love.'
Sunday World
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Country star Kane Brown is now a dad-of-three - and worlds away from traumatic childhood
The American country star was raised for most of his childhood by his single mother and he says they were homeless for a time and lived in a car. Kane says his wife Katelyn gave up everything for him Kane Brown had been working for FedEx when he made his big breakthrough in country music American country music superstar Kane Brown is a dad to three young children — and their childhood is a world away from his own traumatic upbringing. The singer and songwriter, who will play Dublin's 3Arena in October and has just released a summer single, 2 Pair, grew up dirt poor in rural Georgia. Born to a white mother and an African American father, Kane didn't meet his biological dad until his teenage years. He was raised for most of his childhood by his single mother and he says they were homeless for a time and lived in a car. However, at one stage there was a stepdad in his life who brutally physically abused him for wetting his bed. Kane with wife Katelyn and their children When his grandmother, who was a detective and sheriff, discovered the assault she had him jailed. Brown (31), who is touring his latest album, The High Road, is now a dad himself to Kingsley Rose (5), Kodi Jane (3) and one-year-old son Krew Allen. Now also a multi-millionaire, Kane and his wife, Katelyn, who he married in 2018, can give their children a charmed life, but the performer says he doesn't want them to be spoiled. 'I tell them all the time they are spoiled,' Kane tells the Sunday World as we chat over Zoom. He points out that their eldest has already been to Disneyland six times. 'Before I started music I'd never been to Disney,' he says. 'The hardest part is telling them, 'Y'all are lucky.' They have already been to 50 States.' Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown on stage in Nashville The trick now is not to over-spoil them? 'Oh, they don't have to worry about that from me,' he nods. 'It's their mom. I tell them all the time, 'when I say no, no means no, don't back talk.' 'Kate says, 'oh, but she's three.' I tell her, 'She knows what she's doing, she is milking you.'' Their third child, son Krewe, was unplanned and Brown has since had a vasectomy, but he is clearly besotted with his children. 'They are totally different personalities that I could not live without,' he tells me. His wife, Katelyn, is also a singer, but she has stepped back from her career to be a full-time mum. 'Katelyn the best mom, wife I could ask for,' Kane says. 'I was telling someone the other day she is with the kids non-stop. She is superwoman holding the house down. I couldn't do it without her. 'Katelyn gave up everything for me. If someone gives up their life for you and watches you do your dreams, that's an amazing person. It takes a lot of heart for that.' Kane with one-year-old son Krew Allen I follow Brown on social media and in recent times his posts have been more to do with his physical fitness regime than his music. 'I'm in the best shape of my life. I run a mile every day, work out every day and I haven't had sugar since April,' Kane tells me when I mention it. Was there a reason for that? 'I really needed something…I'm a very competitive person and I'm in a job where I can't really be competitive. 'So I'm just trying to compete and do better about my body and do better about pushing through things I don't want to do, such as waking up every day and then running a mile that I don't want to run. That pushes me to be able to do whatever I want to do for the rest of the day. It makes you not want to give up, it keeps that motivation. Kane Brown had been working for FedEx when he made his big breakthrough in country music News in 90 seconds - 16th June 2025 'I'm to a point now where I want to see how ripped, how in shape I can get my physique at 31.' Brown had been working as a FedEx employee when he hit the big time. 'I was about to become a driver and my pay was going to go up 17 dollars an hour, which I thought was amazing,' he says. At school he'd sang in a choir with Lauren Alaina, who was runner-up in American Idol in 2011. Alaina's success, he says, inspired him to pursue music. Kane says his wife Katelyn gave up everything for him 'I thought, 'Maybe I can do it too.' I did all the shows, but I would always just make it past the first couple of rounds. With The X Factor in 2013 I made it on to TV, but they tried to put me in a boyband and I refused. 'It was like somebody came and put a hand on my shoulder and said, 'Don't do it.' And I listened, and it was right after that that everything took off. 'I started posting my videos on Facebook. Then I put up my song, Used To Love You Sober, and it got one million views in less than three hours. There were so many notifications I thought someone had hacked my phone. 'I remember going into my bathroom and crying. All the work had paid off.' One of his personal thrills has been striking up a relationship with his hero, country legend Randy Travis. 'Pops,' Kane says when I mention it. Travis has visited Brown at his home. 'It was cool to have Randy Travis coming down your driveway to eat breakfast with you,' he says.
Hamilton Spectator
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Maxville Community Market worth checking out
The Friday Market located at King George Park in the village of Maxville has much to offer shoppers looking for locally grown produce, handcrafted pieces, unique gift items and freshly baked goods. The Market was established in 2010 and has continued to operate ever year in town from the middle of May to October on Fridays from 2:00-6:00p.m. The outdoor market even managed to stay open during the pandemic, under the guidance of Audrey Evans and the cooperation of the vendors & shoppers, using directional arrows and taped off distances. For 12 years, Kate Hakboort has been responsible for the Avonmore Berry Farm shop, which has participated in the Market since its inception. Kate feels that being part of the Maxville Community Market is worthwhile; from selling a bounty of products such as vegetables and jams, to connecting with residents from the community and networking with local businesses. In addition, the popup market provides opportunity to invite shoppers to visit the Avonmore Berry Farm shop where some of the tastiest pies from the area are baked. Sadie & June has a permanent storefront in the village of Maxville, but also participates in the Friday Market. The shop opened on Main Street in July 2024 and offers unique Canadian gift items, framed art and custom-designed t-shirts – all with a Glengarry flair. Since travel and adventure are important to their own story, Andrew & Kendall, owners of the store, create hand-stitched, framed maps. Choose your most memorable spot, and they will stitch a single heart, connecting hearts or a meaningful word on a map anywhere in the world. A large sampling of everything the shop has to offer was available at the Market. Catherine ten Den from Thomas Treasures is a one-stop-shop with baked goods, handmade soaps, creatively printed & custom-cut repurposed books and the most beautiful hand-cut cards. From a garden of flowers that popup to intricate detailed designs depicting animals and patterns, these cards are one-of-a-kind pieces of art anyone would appreciate. Lilac Lane Garden is participating for the first time in 2025. Katelyn and Emma Padbury are first-generation farmers offering handmade soaps, dog treats, locally produced maple syrup, raspberry plants and microgreens. Katelyn & Emma started their venture with a small vegetable stand and are growing their business to include more products as they discover what the community is looking for. As their website says, 'Farm fresh and made with love' in everything they do. Christine from the General Market in St. Isadore is taking part in the Market for the second year. The General Market is a corner store offering grocery market goods with locally produced meats and produce, along with grab-and-go pasta & potato salads and fresh soups. Christine also supports feeding hungry families in both Maxville and Riceville by donating to the food drop boxes. Christine shares eggs and any products that are close to their best before dates to do her part to help the community. Edna Sinclair from Muddy Toes Organics is a local permaculture farmer who has been part of the Market for more than four years. Edna sells herbs and plants in her popup market, but is also involved in teaching workshops and sharing her knowledge on the health benefits of herbal teas and how to make special blends. Edna Sinclair believes in growing everything the old-fashioned way and doing much of the work by hand. She can help customers source specialty plants and assist in getting the new plants put into the garden. Jocelyne Gratton, a local Avon representative is in her third year at the Market with assorted Avon products available for sale. Shoppers can even get some Thai food from Thum's Kitchen to take home for dinner after stopping in to shop. Although Spring is a little late and the first Fridays have been burdened with rain, the dedicated vendors at the Maxville Community Market have been popping up their tents and displaying their products for sale. This conveniently-located Market is worth the effort of visiting to browse the tents and see what is on offer – shoppers are sure to find something. Remember to bring cash or be able to complete e-transfers so you can make the purchases you want. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Maxville Farmers' Market worth checking out
The Friday Farmers' Market located at King George Park in the village of Maxville has much to offer shoppers looking for locally grown produce, handcrafted pieces, unique gift items and freshly baked goods. The Maxville Farmers' Market was established in 2010 and has continued to operate ever year in town from the middle of May to October on Fridays from 2:00-6:00p.m. The outdoor market even managed to stay open during the pandemic, under the guidance of Audrey Evans and the cooperation of the vendors & shoppers, using directional arrows and taped off distances. For 12 years, Kate Hakboort has been responsible for the Avonmore Berry Farm shop, which has participated in the Market since its inception. Kate feels that being part of the Maxville Farmers' Market is worthwhile; from selling a bounty of products such as vegetables and jams, to connecting with residents from the community and networking with local businesses. In addition, the popup market provides opportunity to invite shoppers to visit the Avonmore Berry Farm shop where some of the tastiest pies from the area are baked. Sadie & June has a permanent storefront in the village of Maxville, but also participates in the Friday Farmers' Market. The shop opened on Main Street in July 2024 and offers unique Canadian gift items, framed art and custom-designed t-shirts – all with a Glengarry flair. Since travel and adventure are important to their own story, Andrew & Kendall, owners of the store, create hand-stitched, framed maps. Choose your most memorable spot, and they will stitch a single heart, connecting hearts or a meaningful word on a map anywhere in the world. A large sampling of everything the shop has to offer was available at the Farmers' Market. Catherine ten Den from Thomas Treasures is a one-stop-shop with baked goods, handmade soaps, creatively printed & custom-cut repurposed books and the most beautiful hand-cut cards. From a garden of flowers that popup to intricate detailed designs depicting animals and patterns, these cards are one-of-a-kind pieces of art anyone would appreciate. Lilac Lane Garden is participating in the Maxville Farmers' Market for the first time in 2025. Katelyn and Emma Padbury are first-generation farmers offering handmade soaps, dog treats, locally produced maple syrup, raspberry plants and microgreens. Katelyn & Emma started their venture with a small vegetable stand and are growing their business to include more products as they discover what the community is looking for. As their website says, 'Farm fresh and made with love' in everything they do. Christine from the General Market in St. Isadore is taking part in the Farmers' Market for the second year. The General Market is a corner store offering grocery market goods with locally produced meats and produce, along with grab-and-go pasta & potato salads and fresh soups. Christine also supports feeding hungry families in both Maxville and Riceville by donating to the food drop boxes. Christine shares eggs and any products that are close to their best before dates to do her part to help the community. Edna Sinclair from Muddy Toes Organics is a local permaculture farmer who has been part of the Maxville Farmers' Market for more than four years. Edna sells herbs and plants in her popup market, but is also involved in teaching workshops and sharing her knowledge on the health benefits of herbal teas and how to make special blends. Edna Sinclair believes in growing everything the old-fashioned way and doing much of the work by hand. She can help customers source specialty plants and assist in getting the new plants put into the garden. Jocelyne Gratton, a local Avon representative is in her third year at the Farmers' Market with assorted Avon products available for sale. Shoppers can even get some Thai food from Thum's Kitchen to take home for dinner after stopping in to shop. Although Spring is a little late and the first Fridays have been burdened with rain, the dedicated vendors at the Maxville Farmers' Market have been popping up their tents and displaying their products for sale. This conveniently-located Market is worth the effort of visiting to browse the tents and see what is on offer – shoppers are sure to find something. Remember to bring cash or be able to complete e-transfers so you can make the purchases you want. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
RTÉ News
01-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Laois Rose hopes to inspire young women to consider apprenticeships
As pupils prepare to start their Leaving Cert in just a few days, we are hearing from young people who took alternative paths to the CAO. An apprentice electrician - who also happens to be the Laois Rose - hopes that she can highlight to young women that a trade is a great career option for them. Katelyn Cummins grew up on a dairy farm in Co Kilkenny and now lives and works in Laois. She has always enjoyed working with her hands, and going to college never appealed to her. A self-professed "girly-girl", Katelyn was the only young woman in her apprenticeship class. "It's not something you hear about every day, a woman going into a male-dominated trade, but you can still do it no matter what and I wasn't treated any differently," she said. When Katelyn was selected to be the Laois Rose earlier this year, she saw it as a great opportunity to make friends with other women her age. "I don't meet them in my workplace, so it's been incredible because I've met such amazing girls and made really good friends with a few of them now, so I'm delighted with that," she explained. Katelyn said people are often surprised when she tells them she is an apprentice electrician. "When they see me at an event in a dress, they're like, 'And you're supposed to be an electrician?' And it's like, 'Yes, I wear work pants and a baggy hoody every day, that's my normal wear, but at the weekends I'm in a dress, I love my makeup and doing my hair, its two different sides to me." In 2024, a record 9,352 new apprentices registered across 77 different offerings, according to SOLAS. Katelyn hopes to see more women and girls consider exploring the apprenticeships available to them. "Anything that makes you happy is worthwhile doing, no matter if it's going to college, doing an apprenticeship, a PLC course, there's something out there for everybody and it doesn't have to be the traditional route of college," she said. "I think look into the trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical - they are all crying out for people to join that industry and whether you're a woman or a man, you can still do it no matter what."
