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Coroner Releases Names of Two Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 173 in Wadsworth. Authorities have identified Kelly Wooten, 51, and Jacklyn Bradley, 45, both from Stoughton, Wisconsin, as the two people killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning on Route 173 in Wadsworth. Investigators report that their sedan veered out of its lane and collided with a semi-truck, resulting in fatal blunt force injuries. The incident prompted an extended closure of Route 173 between Route 41 and North Kilbourne Road for several hours. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Township Fire Protection District responded to the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Wadsworth, IL
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Mets Defeat Cardinals 14-3 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The New York Mets powered past the St. Louis Cardinals 14-3, driven by standout performances from MJ Melendez and Andrew Ewing. Melendez went 2-for-3 with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 2 runs, while Ewing contributed a perfect 2-for-2 night with a homer, 2 RBIs, 3 runs, a walk, and a stolen base. The game drew 4,717 fans to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals
Blues Defeat Kraken 5-1 at Enterprise Center. St. Louis controlled the game on home ice, defeating Seattle 5-1 at Enterprise Center. The Blues built a comfortable lead and limited the Kraken to just one goal. The game drew a crowd of 18,096. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Seattle Kraken St. Louis Blues