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Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, dies

NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family announced. He was 93. Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport’s top circuit, including championships in 1961 and 1965. He was part of the second five-member NASCAR Hall of Fame class. Jarrett, known as “Gentleman Ned” for his demeanor, may have been better known by younger NASCAR fans for his broadcasting career. One of his signature moments in the booth came in the 1993 ...

Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, a legend of Argentina’s rock scene, dies at 77

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio” who led Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, one of the country’s most popular and influential rock groups, died Friday. He was 77. Solari, who had struggled with Parkinson’s disease for at least a decade, was found dead near an indoor pool at his house in the provincial town of Ituzaingo, about 18 miles west of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, authorities said, without identifying a cause of death. His family confirmed his death on social media, saying they ...

Arlene W. Mason 1934-2026

WARREN — Arlene W. Mason, 92, of Warren, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Taylorsville, North Carolina, to the late Charlie and Lois Kerley Wike. Arlene never met a stranger and enjoyed talking with everyone she met. She ...

Cody A. Dodson 1997-2026

WARREN — Cody Alan Dodson, 28, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at home. He was born Oct. 22, 1997, in Warren, the son of Mark and Cheri Hottenroth Dodson. A 2016 graduate of Lakeview High School, Cody was a dedicated student and athlete, notably serving as captain of ...

Carol Pianin Gottesman 1942-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Carol Pianin Gottesman, a shining soul of love and an open heart of glowing light, transitioned through death at 7:15 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born March 30, 1942, to Harold Pianin and Esther Levy Pianin in Youngstown. Carol was a lifelong student of spiritual ...

Janice L. Hallock 1931-2026

LAKE MILTON — Janice L. Vogel Hallock, 94, passed away peacefully into eternal rest Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Newton Falls. She was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Gillespie Vogel. A lifetime area resident, Janice worked as a ...