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Guelph students told to live with purpose at 2026 youth symposium

The 19th annual event saw around 300 Grade 8 students attend inspiring lectures at the University of Guelph. Jeff Martin wants youth to learn to live with purpose. A motivational speaker and former police officer, Martin believes there are two ways of living: with purpose, or on purpose. Living on purpose means showing up because […]

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‘One choice can change everything’: Somers students learn the cost of distracted driving

By Tom Walogorsky SOMERS, N.Y. – Students and families at Somers High School received a powerful and emotional lesson in the dangers of distracted driving during the annual “Hang Up and Drive” presentation on April 14. Organized by the Somers High School PTSA, the program brought together students from the Class of 2027 and Class

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Speaker sharing personal tragedy to promote safe driving across West Virginia

By Morgan PembertonMarch 24, 2026 – 10:50 pm  MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. –An award-winning speaker and advocate focused on traffic safety, risk-taking, and peer pressure has joined the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s “Drive to Save Lives Tour.” The tour began earlier this week with international speaker Cara Filler visiting high schools across West Virginia and in

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Drive to Save Lives Tour advocating road safety with West Virginia students

by: Christian Meffert Posted: Mar 20, 2026 / 05:43 PM EDT // Updated: Mar 20, 2026 / 05:43 PM EDT CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is going on tour across the Mountain State. The City of Huntington said in a release that the “Drive to Save Lives Tour” will visit several

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Speaker who lost sister in crash urges teens to make responsible decisions

By Andrew ColegrovePublished: Mar. 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM EDT  HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Teenagers spending their first months and years behind the wheel are often faced with scenarios that can lead to dangerous and even deadly outcomes. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with a speaker who’s sharing her sister’s tragic story at

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National Mental Health Speaker Sam Anthony Returns To Area

Sam Anthony Lucania brings message of hope and mental health strategies to Montgomery and Macoupin counties. Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:00am Nationally recognized keynote speaker and mental fitness coach Sam Anthony Lucania is set to return to the area the week of March 23-27, bringing a message of hope and proactive mental health strategies to Montgomery

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ORRHS Hosts Mattapoisett Police for ‘Sullivan’s Message’ Presentation

April 28, 2025 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that, thanks to a partnership with the Mattapoisett Police Department, a special presentation of “Sullivan Message” was held at Old Rochester Regional High School on Wednesday, April 16. The presentation, which focuses on the dangers of drug use, was funded

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Drive to Save Lives organization brings awareness to Watford City High School with a visit from speaker Steve Emt before prom.

Drive to Save Lives organization brings awareness to Watford City High School

April 15, 2025 Aidan PeltonGuest Columnist On Friday, March 28, Watford City High School welcomed Steve Emt, a speaker with the Drive to Save Lives organization, a group of speakers nationwide, sharing positive messages in schools and communities. Steve spoke with our high school students just one day before prom. He shared how his life

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National speaker Cara Filler presentation at Fargo High School in April 2025.

National speaker Cara Filler urges Fargo high schoolers to make safe choices as graduation nears

Motivational speaker Cara Filler told Fargo high schoolers how one reckless decision cost her twin sister her life. By Michael McGurran April 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM FARGO — A national speaker is delivering a powerful message to Fargo students as they approach the end of the school year: one bad decision can change everything. Motivational

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