Sullivan

In-Depth Coverage: Sullivan County Murder Trial Enters First Full Week with Crucial Testimonies

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The courtroom remained empty Sunday, but the trial is set to continue after a significant first week of testimonies in the high-profile murder case involving local resident Megan Boswell, charged with the murder of her toddler daughter, Evelyn Boswell. The case, which initially captured statewide and national attention in February 2020, revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Evelyn. The intensive search culminated in the heartbreaking discovery of her remains in a trash can located on property owned by the Boswell family. This discovery came weeks after the issuance of an Amber … Read more

Local Attorney Richard Huffsmith Seeks Judicial Seat in Wyoming and Sullivan Counties

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Tunkhannock, PA – After a distinguished career practicing law across the United States, Richard “Rick” Huffsmith is eyeing a judicial seat in his Wyoming County roots. Huffsmith has thrown his hat into the ring for a newly established position on the Court of Common Pleas, overseeing Wyoming and Sullivan counties. The addition of this seat was announced in December 2023 following the realization that there is a growing need for more judicial presence in the area. Since 2013, Huffsmith has operated his law practice in Tunkhannock, handling a variety of legal issues ranging from civil … Read more

Sullivan County Grand Jury Recommends Sweeping Changes to Child Protective Services Following Tragic Death of 16-Month-Old

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MONTICELLO, N.Y. – The tragic death of 16-month-old Akasha Luvert from a fentanyl overdose has not only shocked the small Sullivan County community of Liberty but has also ignited a dispute between former Acting District Attorney Brian Conaty and former County Attorney Michael McGuire. The disagreement centers around whether county officials could have done more to prevent the child’s death. Luvert’s parents, 26-year-old Lisa Keitt and 41-year-old Jimmy Luvert, were charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child following her death. The family was under the supervision of the county’s Child Protective Services … Read more