Ethan
Coverage of Ethan in the Nexus archive.
- Walk for Lives brings families together in Springfield to honor fentanyl victims and demand change
Families in Springfield gathered for Walk for Lives to honor victims of fentanyl toxicity and advocate for awareness. Lori Browning and Crystal Van Devender shared stories of their loved ones, Ethan and Jonathan Mabbitt, who died from fentanyl exposure. The event highlighted the risks of fentanyl-laced substances and emphasized the need for public education.
- Senate bill would prioritize CPS complaints coming from Michigan schools
A Michigan Senate bill proposes prioritizing Child Protective Services (CPS) complaints from school officials after eight reports from a Pontiac school failed to protect two boys allegedly starved and beaten. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Jeremy Moss, aims to escalate complaints from educators, who are mandatory reporters, following CPS closures of all eight complaints over three years.
- Children left behind as deportations rise in South Florida
Rising deportations in South Florida, linked to the 287-G program, have left children without parental care as families separate. The Guatemalan-Maya Center organizes flights to reunite children with relatives in Guatemala, Colombia, and El Salvador, covering costs through donations.
- I banned smartphones for my 4 kids. They became obsessed with Walkmans instead.
Ali Hynek, a Utah mom of four, banned smartphones for her children and provided analog devices like a Walkman and boom box. Her 10-year-old son, Ethan, became particularly interested in the Walkman after seeing it in a movie, and the family created mixtapes using the old-school equipment.