sandy hook

WATSONTOWN - The granddaughter of two Shamokin area residents has a mission - to prevent another "Sandy Hook tragedy." Sarah Grow, a junior at Warrior Run High School, a daughter of David and Kim Grow, of Watsontown, and granddaughter of Bruce Manney, of Shamokin, and Mary Jane Grow, of Coal Township, recently began a project to raise awareness about violence and to show people in Newtown, Conn., that they are not forgotten. Grow, 17, was moved to action after watching the tragic events unfold in Newtown. "I learned you can't take life for granted," Grow said. "Because I live in a small town like Newtown, it really hit home for me. I wanted to do something.". On Dec. 14, a lone gunman entered the Sandy Hook Elementary School after killing his mother at home. He opened fire on students and teachers, killing 26 people and then himself. Continue reading →

— TURBOTVILLE — Something about the December tragedy in Newtown, Conn., struck a nerve with 17-year-old Sarah “Tilly” Grow. “It really opened my eyes,” she said. “You can’t take every day for granted.” The Warrior Run High School junior decided to channel those emotions into a campaign to raise money for mental health research and to let members of the Sandy Hook community know that they are not forgotten. Continue reading →