Mike Olmstead

4 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Mike Olmstead

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Great Gatsby was published. Honey Maid graham crackers were created. And the likes of Robert F. Kennedy, Paul Newman, and Malcolm X were born. And, in 1925, so was this Joplin woman. Helen Cupp is a resident at College View Manor, she’s lived there for eight years. Today, she celebrated reaching the century mark in life. She has two sons, four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She told us she loves to dance and loves to play cards. And her advice for others?

4 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

ESSEX–The North Country and Lake Region track teams were in action at the Essex Invitational/New England Qualifier on Sunday. Sabine Brueck’s win in the 300M hurdles set a new North Country school and Vermont State record, which she will try to top at States. The Falcon girls 4x800 team recorded the fasted time for a North Country team in that event in the last 20 years. There were no team scores available for the event, according to Athletic.net.

5 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Mike Olmstead

JOPLIN, Mo. — Golf was on the Monday docket for a number of people in Joplin. And the ones who played Twin Hills were part of this year’s annual Tournament of Miracles Golf Scramble which benefits Children’s Miracle Network through Freeman Health System. It’s a huge fundraiser every year.

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

Check out the Newport Daily Express on 6-3-25 for previews of the North Country and Lake Region softball, and Lake Region baseball, playoff openers. Pictured above, North Country freshmen Marisa Fortin has been hot in recent games, and she will look to carry that over tot he postseason on Tuesday.

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

Lake Region senior Owen Rogers picked up a big win in the Six Cylinder Class at the Memorial Day Weekend Demo Derby. He was then named the top male athlete at Lake Region for the 2024-2025 school year. You can read about Owen's win at the demo derby in the Express on 6-3-25. (Courtesy Photo)