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Rick Sollo — better known internationally than in the U.S. — was among the latest country figures killed in a helicopter crash as the genre endures multiple air-related tragedies.
Published Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Rick Sollo might not be a name that many country music fans in the United States know, but he was a big deal on the global stage.
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will install its first woman bishop, a historic milestone for the regional body. She was elected in...
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Bryan Cranston spoke publicly about the death of his "Breaking Bad" co-star RJ Mitte, saying he was emotional and regretted that a planned meeting never materialized. Entertainment Weekly...
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Richie Cip, a founding member and bassist of Sick Of It All, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news comes just months after the band’s frontman died...
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Southern California chain Marmalade Cafe, best known for brunch, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 2. The company said a combination of wildfire damage, a construction...
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Dolly Parton amassed a substantial fortune over her long career in country music. The article notes that because of her generosity—giving away large sums of money—she might have...
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Hank and George, the mule team that pulled boat rides on the Lehigh Canal since 2006, have retired south of the Mason–Dixon Line. The National Canal Museum in...
Published Oct 25, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
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Verne Allison, a founding member of the legendary R&B group The Dells, has died at age 90. He underwent triple bypass surgery in 2000. Allison was a key...
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Wheeler Walker Jr., the 51-year-old country music performer, confirmed he is retiring and plans to leave the music business when his ongoing tour finishes. The singer told fans...
Published Oct 25, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT