Stories from Saturday, May 18, 2024

Disasters and tragedies appear in this weekend’s archives, from deadly storms to drownings. Heroism and humor are also found — a school principal is praised for saving students’ lives, and Butler County’s beard contest opens with a comic mayoral proclamation.

Patience Rodgers reported at 12:07 a.m. Saturday, May 18, property was lost or stolen at Kerr’s Express. The video will be reviewed. _ Jonathan Brown reported at 1:44 a.m. Saturday, May 18, his cellphone was damaged in the 400 block of West Midland Street. The suspect will be issued a summons...