Will Costello

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Women Build, a Habitat for Humanity fundraising effort that aims to empower women to be involved in their community, is underway in Loveland. The program, historically a specific month, has stretched out across two months, May and June, to allow for flexibility for volunteers. “It’s a program that equips women to serve in their communities,” said Tara Hunter, development director for the Loveland Habitat for Humanity.

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Tara Hunter was in the sixth grade when her grandmother, Felicia LeVon Johnson, died. She remembers visiting her grandmother’s house in Alabama during the summer, and Johnson cooking her her favorite meals, driving with her on her way to work and sharing conversations. Hunter and the rest of the family knew that Johnson had served in the military during World War II, but Johnson rarely talked in detail about those years.

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A close friend of a woman who was killed in a shooting in Berthoud last week is organizing a GoFundMe for the victim’s family. Juliana King has already raised over $37,000 as of Monday afternoon on the site for the family of Jennifer James, who was killed in her home on April 28. Ebenezer Worku, the alleged shooter, was arrested on May 1 and is being held in Larimer County Jail on a $1.25 million bond.

1 week ago | reporterherald.com | Will Costello

The Thompson School Board is seeking additional information about the three finalists it’s considering for the district’s next superintendent, after several hours of interviews Thursday afternoon. A meeting where the board hopes to conclude its search will be scheduled for the near future, according to the district. The board has the responsibility of choosing which of the candidates is hired, and after interviews Thursday, entered into an executive session to determine next steps.