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Actor Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure’ Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series “Northern Exposure,” died at age 71 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released Saturday by her publicist. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed,” her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey’s ...

JOAN MAROON

Joan Marie Maroon, 84, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Wheeling Continuous Care Center. She was born January 1, 1941; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Diehl) Maroon. Joan was a retired hairstylist for the former Hub Department Store in Steubenville, ...

Bullpen fighters win titles at Hard Knocks Fight Night

CLARKSBURG — Two ascending fighters from Wheeling’s Bullpen Fight Club recently brought home championship belts at Hard Knocks Fight Night. The event featured a stacked amateur lineup, and Bullpen’s own Kersten McAbee and Josh Taflan headlined the amateur portion of the card in the co-main and main events. Taflan captured the heavyweight title with a hard-fought victory over Paul Westfall (9-3, 7 KOs) of Athens, Ohio. Taflan weathered early power shots from the experienced brawler before turning up the pace in the later rounds, showcasing his conditioning, composure, and heavy ...

RUDOLPH PEARL

Rudolph “Rudy” Pearl, age 90, formerly of Yorkville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio, reuniting with the Lord and his loved ones who went before him. He was born on October 19, 1934, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Rudy was the beloved son of the late Fred and ...