Mason Langlais, 12, Dies After Long Fight With Rare Disorder In VA: ‘He Made People Feel Loved'
Mason Ryder Langlais filled 12 short years with more courage and light than many people manage in a lifetime.
At age 3, Langlais was diagnosed with Dyskeratosis Congenita, a rare genetic disorder that prevents the formation of bone marrow, according to family friend Kaelyn Rhodes, who has been actively fundraising for his parents.
The Front Royal, Virginia native received a bone marrow transplant at the age of 4, and a liver transplant at the age of 9, she said.
"With each transplant, and many times in-between, he and his family had to rush and relocate to specialty hospitals for testing,…
Girl Who Died In Hersheypark Wave Pool Identified As 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi
The 9-year-old girl who died after being rescued from Hersheypark’s wave pool last week has been identified as Sophia Subedi, a resident of Harrisburg’s Bhutanese community.
Sophia, born in 2016 in Mount Carmel, Columbus, Ohio, had lived in Harrisburg since 2022. She had just completed 3rd grade at North Side Elementary School in the Central Dauphin School District and was preparing to begin 4th grade this fall, according to a statement from the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) released on Monday, July 28.
“A bright, kind, and loving young girl, Sophia, brought joy and light to every…
Westwood Middle Schooler Dies, District Confirms
A Bergen County community is rallying around a grieving family after the heartbreaking death of a 12-year-old girl this week.
The child, a student at Westwood Regional Middle School, died on Friday, July 25, 2025, according to school officials and a Meal Train page launched in the family's honor.
As of Saturday, July 26, more than $5,900 had been raised, and neighbors have signed up to provide meals for the family with drop-off hours listed from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the need to come together as a community for a family that is newer to Westwood and …
Much-Loved Former Substitute Teacher Remembered In Millerton: 'Always Had Her Door Open'
The Dutchess County community and beyond are mourning the passing of a former substitute teacher, cherished matriarch, and beloved neighbor, who died after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Audrey Lillian Watson, a resident of Millerton, died on Sunday, July 20, at the age of 72, according to her obituary.
Watson, who once worked as a substitute teacher in the Webutuck School District, left a lasting impact on students, staff, and countless families throughout Dutchess County. Thought of as “Nanny” to many—not just her grandchildren—Watson was a warm, steady pre…
