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  • 1 week ago | lex18.com | Annie Brown

    (LEX 18) — A Kentucky store is trying to track down a family after receiving a heartwarming letter from a young boy who wanted to make things right. The Red River Gorge General Store received a handwritten letter last Saturday from a child who had visited with his family. The letter, postmarked from the Atlanta area, contained an apology and $3 to pay for candy his little brother had taken without paying.

  • 1 week ago | lex18.com | Annie Brown

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington man, 49-year-old Jonathon Thompson, is being remembered for his smile and his kindness following his death in a car crash on Boston Road in Lexington June 17. "Devastating, of course. In shock, especially the way it happened because I literally spoke with him two days before," said Shawn Thompson, Jonathon's brother. "Honestly, I thought—I didn't think it was real. I thought it was a different Jonathon.

  • 4 weeks ago | local12.com | Annie Brown

    CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The 24th Annual Redlegs Run got underway on Saturday in and around Great American Ball Park. Participants could run or walk and choose from a 5K, 10K, one-mile family run, or Gapper's Kid's Fun Run for ages 10 and under. All began close to the ballpark. According to Charley Frank, Executive Director of the Reds Community Fund, about 3,500 people were in attendance for the day's races. That's a number he hasn't seen since before the pandemic.

  • 1 month ago | local12.com | Annie Brown

    CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A local man took on the journey of a lifetime, paddling 3,000 miles for a cause. Joe Motz is getting some much-needed rest and recovery right now after returning earlier this month. Motz says he wanted to do something meaningful to celebrate his 70th birthday. Motz braved the summer, fall, winter, and spring months to raise money for The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation, with $300,000 as his fundraising goal.

  • 1 month ago | cwcincinnati.com | Annie Brown

    CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A local man took on the journey of a lifetime, paddling 3,000 miles for a cause. Joe Motz is getting some much-needed rest and recovery right now after returning earlier this month. Motz says he wanted to do something meaningful to celebrate his 70th birthday. Motz braved the summer, fall, winter, and spring months to raise money for The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation, with $300,000 as his fundraising goal.

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Annie Brown
Annie Brown @AnnieBrownNews
20 Jun 25

This letter & $3 was mailed to the Red River Gorge General Store by a little boy—saying he accidentally took some candy from the store. The store was so touched by his honesty, they want to confirm who the family is & send them some merch! Full story at 6 @LEX18News https://t.co/nfy9t4nfMT

Annie Brown
Annie Brown @AnnieBrownNews
19 Jun 25

This is Jonathon Thompson. The 49-year-old died tragically in a single-car crash Tuesday. I spoke with his brother—who says while he might have looked imposing, he was a teddy bear at heart. His story on @LEX18News at 6 tonight. 📸: Shawn Thompson https://t.co/kVlqvazgNf

Annie Brown
Annie Brown @AnnieBrownNews
19 Jun 25

We're told 49-year-old Jonathon Thompson was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Boston Road in the early morning hours Tuesday. I'm speaking with family today on his life and legacy and will have a report on @LEX18News at 6pm. https://t.co/CyTqWoFqTg