IJR News - today's news from every sideJared Kim Valencia's slim lead suggests voters prefer his focus on housing development over Aguilera's immigration enforcement push. Five Residents Die Across Pennsylvania, Maine, MassachusettsGood News — Oct 27, 2026Obituaries announced the deaths of Elaine L. Cawley, 90, of Indiana; Pamela Carrier, 67, of Mattapoisett; Helen Cora White, 77, of Hallowell; Barbara B. White, 85, of Coudersport; and Donna S. Kelly, 90, also of Coudersport. Their notices highlighted family and community ties, with funeral or memorial arrangements provided for Cawley, Carrier, White and White; Kelly’s arrangements are pending.
Early Voting Begins in Several States for Midterms — Oct 13, 2026Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election is opening on different schedules across U.S. counties: it begins Oct. 24 in Livingston County, New York, and Branch County, Michigan, while Williamson County, Tennessee, voting runs through Oct. 29. Santa Barbara County, California, set Oct. 19 as the voter-registration deadline.
Obituaries recall five lives of service, art and community ties — Oct 16, 2026Obituaries remember Ronald Lee Book, 91, a longtime Sandpoint, Idaho, builder and painter who coached youth sports; Hazel “Lori” Bradberry, 64, a longtime New Hanover County Schools employee; and Linda Lee Gilbert Perdue, 80, known for her lively spirit, generosity and devotion to family. They also honor Brenda Gail Calloway, 74, a Wilmington community and arts leader who founded a breast cancer support charity, and Barbara Greenough Lee, 90, an accomplished western artist and former newspaper editor.
Priya Raman Get well soon, Barbara. 95 years old and still had the will to show up until this happened - that's remarkable dedication. 
