UPDATE: Child Dies After Being Found in Pool
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Posted: 4:10 PM Aug 27, 2008
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UPDATE: Wednesday @ 4:04pm
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- The Johnson County Coroner tells WSAZ's sister station, WYMT, that the 4-year-old boy found floating in a pool Monday has died at a Huntington hospital.

No other details, including the child's name, are being released at this time.

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ORIGINAL STORY:
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- A 4-year-old Johnson County boy is fighting for his life after being found barely alive in a swimming pool.

It happened around 10:00 Monday morning on Stambaugh Branch Road in Sitka.

Emergency responders say the pool owners found the 4-year-old floating face down in their pool, and a 3-year-old boy getting ready to get in the water.

Investigators say the neighbors quickly got the two boys, called for help, and started CPR. The 4-year-old was flown to Cabell-Huntington Hospital. They don't know how long the boy was in the water.

Investigators say the two boys live a half mile down from the pool. Now they're trying to find out how the boys got so far from home.

The 3-year-old is now in the care of social services.

Authorities are not releasing any names at this time.

Sheriff's Deputies aren't sure how long their investigation will take or if it will lead to any charges.

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Posted by: viewer on Oct 2, 2008 at 05:02 PM
WYMT Please inform the viewers of a follow up with Social services,And the J.C.S.D PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..I think J.T. mattered and deserves not to be forgotten.
Posted by: anonymous on Sep 26, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Why is their no information or follow up on the news about the investigation into the death of this little boy.From my understanding the three year old was back home with his mother today. WYMT NEWS please inform the viewers
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 2, 2008 at 10:34 PM
does anyone know about the funeral arrangements? just wanting to pay my respects to the family. thanks
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 1, 2008 at 01:27 AM
The whole situation is bad, isn't it? For the family of the little boy who died, for the pool owners, and even for the first responders who came to the scene. Love your little ones!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008 at 11:38 PM
April, sorry for your families loss. I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. It would be horrible to bury someone so young.Thank god the homeowner got to the other little boy in time or it could have been a double tragedy. Best of luck to all.
Posted by: april on Aug 31, 2008 at 06:00 PM
you know what no i am not blaming the pool owners if you read my comments better then you could figure that out.. this was all in gods hands. but as for that. i was just tired of everyone saying that the parents are to blame when they don't know the situation. that was my nephew that we just buried today, and my heart is so heavy,
Posted by: dad of 3 boys on Aug 30, 2008 at 02:46 AM
yes, anonymous I think you have hit the nail on the head about the lawsuit. why not blame someone else when it could possibly shift the responsibility of a possible crime. And collect on the homeowners insurance.I don`t think the parents will remind themselves who saved their 3yr old son life,While they slept Monday morning.No matter what a work schedule is parents watches their children. Apparently this family did not adjust soon enough to the work schedule or the little boy would not be dead.And why did the father not just drive to work due to the shift he worked? It is for certain there where neighbors and phones just in case the mother had a problem.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:59 PM
april, it sounds as if you think the pool owner's are to blame with your question. "if the pool was locked then you tell me how a 4 year old and a 3 year old got into the pool" is that the case? Are you blaming them? The answer to your question They climb the fence.. Trust me 3 and 4 year olds climb that fence alot better than you may think. I have gotten my son off of our fence many times and it seemed like the older he got the faster he got. Now at five years old he can be up and over that fence in three steps and one big jump. Like I said before, I think I smell a lawsuit coming...no savings or life insurance...
Posted by: a perent on Aug 29, 2008 at 05:43 PM
has the parents question the fact they may go to jail? i assume they let the though cross their mind at the ER
Posted by: april on Aug 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
ok people for the ones who have expressed sympathy i just want to say thank you. and as far as everyone else. you can't believe everything that the news says. and as far as one comment that was left. no the parents are not pill heads. they are christian people. and both boys got out of the house while they were sleeping. the father is on night shift and there for so is the family. i know when my husband was on night shift my family got adjusted to night shift as well. and the boys had never gotten up that early, and i don't know why they did that morning except for maybe was happened was meant to happen and that all this is in God's hands and he wanted the child up there with him. so don't be so fast to pass your thoughts on things you have no idea about. i am the dads sister, and i love these kids, and if i thought for a minute that they were to blame i would be leaving comments worse then anyone i would be filled with hurt and anger toward them, but i am not. so please stop this.
Posted by: april on Aug 29, 2008 at 03:08 PM
if the pool was locked then you tell me how a 4 year old and a 3 year old got into the pool. and yes there back door to the house was locked but only from the door lock. they never would have imagined that the little boy could have gotten out that door. yes they did everything they could to prevent that child from getting outside. but this happened and now they have to get through this just leave them alone.
Posted by: sadden on Aug 29, 2008 at 03:05 PM
my heart goes out to the little boy and his big sister.i hope the family will be supportive with each other during this horrific time.i pray that the investigation will produce correct answer into the 4 year old death and if their is fault of a caregiver or caregivers that the punishment will be asap. may god bless the children in this family so they can have a happy and full life.i pray that the neighbors will be blessed for their quick actions. this may be just a horrible tragedy.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:51 PM
THEY DO MAKE POOL ALARMS FOR ALL TYPES OF POOL!!!!
Posted by: Concerned on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM
My prayers will be with the family of the young boy and the ones that found them. Situations like this are horribly devistating to all that hear of them, but I couldn't imagine what anyone involved is feeling. God bless you all.
Posted by: carol on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:01 AM
thath i like to know is were was wsaz,tv news reporters atwhy they wasn t covering this story like they are drug bust, i thank this story should be check out i heart go out the family of thr child.as for the pool owner is itsn t he doing he try help the child were was there mom and dad at why was they so far from home god be them all
Posted by: debbie on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:22 AM
I really dont think anyone is to blame here! I feel for both parties! Lets not condem! Lets pray that God may bless each and everyone involved here.
Posted by: ruby on Aug 29, 2008 at 07:46 AM
there is a fence and the child house is in seeing distance from the pool how this happen i dont no but they are in my prayers
Posted by: Beth Ann on Aug 28, 2008 at 10:55 PM
You know what, All I got left to say is that my prayers go out to all involved. This story breaks my heart.
Posted by: anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Both parents were asleep at the time it happened. He got off his shift at 2:00 am and she went to get him. (they only have one car) They will be reminded of that for the rest of their lives. A lock on one door was changed recently because the boys got out, the other door was hard to open and they thought they were all right. Both doors were locked. They just moved to the new house recently to get away from a drug dealer in their neighborhood. These people have had problems in the past and are not perfect, but they do love their children and are hurting so badly right now. They are not bad people. The gravity of their situation has hit them, they will most likley loose the other two children and spend time in jail, all the time trying to plan the funural for their son with no savings or life insurance. How would you sleep at night with that weight on your shoulders? By the way, there is a gate around the pool and it was locked, the homeowners are great people. Pray for them.
Posted by: ann on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:27 PM
well theres no need to complaining about things because no one gets their ways. if your a parent kids should always come first. everyone has differnet stories here, well lets ask you this..WHAT IF THIS WAS YOUR CHILD, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? think about that. dont blame the parents por the pool owner....wait and let the police do the investigation and let the little boy rest in piece. god know hats really happened. so just pray for the family and let them try to live and dont give them no more worries. they already have toomuch right now,
Posted by: Cacie on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Things like this can be pre-vented, did the parents not miss these kids? We know that it took them awhile to walk the distance that they did. I guess we will never know what really happened. My heart goes out to all involved.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Read the Paintville Herald Newspaper. Both parents were home at the time. This is a terrible tragedy that could have been prevented. J.T. was the little boys name. He is in the arms of Jesus now.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:47 AM
To Misty, it does not matter if you have a fence with a lock on it, if something like this happens to you, they can sue your insurance co or you for that matter for wrongful death. If you have a dog and your property is fenced, posted with warning signs and no trespassing signs and your dog bites somebody in your yard, that is your baby. As rediculous as it sounds, it is your responsibility. I earlier commented on my desire to have a pool but I would not take the chance because of the neighbors kids running the neighborhood at will. I have came home and they would be in the yard playing in the fenced in part, the gate is locked. That means they climbed the fence.Kids should not be on your property when your not there, but if you have guardians that don't watch them this, sort of thing will happen.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Not the first time did I ever blame the pool owner. I think the persons that were providing care for the children are to blame. I am simply saying what is obvious, there is a loophole in pool ownership, dog ownership and etc. If someone is visiting your house and they slip, fall and break a leg, its your homeowners that will be responsible. Even if you try to use your health insurance, they will try to collect from the homeowners policy. Has anyone out there had an accident and the health insurance put the claim in a pending status until they get a letter of incident. My little boy came to me and told me that he needed some medicine and I asked him why and he told me that he has swallowed a quarter. I called his ped. and he wanted to have x-rays as a precaution to make sure it wasn't lodged somewhere. The insurance co sent me a letter needing to know what happened before they would pay the claim. I never said it was the pool owners fault, please read my comments again..
Posted by: JF on Aug 28, 2008 at 10:55 AM
I live here in Johnson County and so many people are affected by the death of this poor sweet angel.To the posts that are asking about the parents.I say to you,,EXACTLY,what were they doing? How does a 3 and 4 yr ols make it a half mile down the road alone?? The parents are negligent in this.I have a 3 yr old grandson,he is small and defensless.He could never walk a half a mile.The poor kids must have been used to keeping themselves busy.I pray for the children.I also pray for justice for this baby.I beleive if the children had been being tended to ,this tragedy never would have happened.
Posted by: JC on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I am very sorry for your loss. Let this child's death be a lesson for all of us to use extra precautions with a pool or when you are watching your children. We learn things that we may not have realized before when a person dies.
Posted by: Beth Ann on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Why is there no more information on this story? Who was supposed to be watching these poor kids? Also I can not believe some of you think the homeowners who have the pool are to blame, that is so not right. Who ever had these poor little kids that were not watching them are to blame and I hope they get charged and jailed. I just dont see why there is not more to this story. Come on WSAZ, we want to know how this happened.
Posted by: Thoughts and Prayers on Aug 28, 2008 at 07:14 AM
This little boy is no longer suffering. My he rest in Gods hands for eternity.
Posted by: Misty on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Im a pool owner and I was just wondering if they had a fence around the pool because I have a fence all around my inground pool but I still worry if someone could get through the gate. Anothere question Where were the PARENTS??? I dont think the poolowner should be responsible because he tried to help the child more than the mother. how long do you think a small child took to get a half a mile did she report her kids MISSING??? If the child got hit by a car instead of a pool it would be call a terrible accident. For the POOLOWNER it was a TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. For the mother WHERE WERE YOU???
Posted by: Lynn on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:06 AM
As I mentioned in a earlier post has it been said who was caring for the children??? Was it one parent? both parents? or was it a babysitter? All I hear here is blaming the parents. I would like to know myself whose care the children was in. The news story I read does not say who was caring for the children. Whoever it was is to blame for sure.
Posted by: saddened on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:04 AM
I THINK THE PARENTS SHOULD BE UNDER INVESTIGATION. PARENTS WAKE UP!!! YOU ARE RESPOSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILDRENS WELFARE. ALSO WONDER IF THESE PARENTS AND CHILDREN HAD EVER BEEN IN THE SYSTEM BEFORE. I WONDER IF THESE KIDS MIGHT HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY DSS BEFORE. IF SO MAYBE THE HONORABLE JUDGE WELLS PROBABLY SENT THEM BACK HOME. IF NOT I BET THE JUDGE SENDS THE OTHER CHILD BACK THERE. YOU KNOW PEOPLE SHE IS (FOR THE FAMILYS BEING WITH THERE CHILDREN) HAS ANYONE GOT ANY FEED BACK ABOUT OUR LOCAL FAMILY COURT. YOU KNOW DCBS CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH, THEN THE JUDGE HAS THE LAST SAY SO. I BET THE OTHER CHILD GETS RETURNED AND THE PARENTS GET A SLAP ON THE WRIST. GOD BE WITH EVERYONE INVOLVED.
Posted by: pikeville on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I have a friend in Pikeville who was a pool owner and a child was found the same way as this child. Her insurance paid which made her literally uninsurable. Also, the mother was then inprisoned for the death of the child. Still she got awarded money.
Posted by: Jewell on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM
It amazes me just how ignorant some people can be.. How on God's earth can you blame the pool owners...
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Sorry if I offended anyone with saying that the homeowner is financially responsible. I only meant with the frivolous lawsuits in this state, it would not surprise me if the grandparents or other family seek monetary gain from the insurance co for wrongful death. You can ask your insurance agent about this...When you first get the homeowner policy they ask you if you have a dog. What kind? There are ten different dogs that homeowners will not cover. They ask you if you have a pool. They ask you how far to the closest fire hydrant. Things like that.. The guardians are the responsible party, the kids should never have been that far from home. I understand that kids dart off without thinking, but half a mile. The guardians should be charged with child neglect.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Well since you aren't planning the parents, we should blame the people really at fault...the water company! If they didn't provide water, this would have never happened & we could all neglect our kids without worries of them drowning...that makes as much sense as blaming the pool owners.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I love how people are blaming the people who own the pool for doing nothing more than owning a pool. People shouldn't even be thinking that, we should all be outraged that a 3 & 4 year old were away from their parents sight long enough to get 1/2 mile away from home. That's almost as bad as a robber breaking into a house & then trying to sue because he got hurt on the way through the window. The kids shouldn't have been unattended. That's the main fact here.
Posted by: Homeowner on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Such a horrible tragedy! A complete and utter accident BUT a totally preventable drowning. Yes, the parents are responsible for the welfare of their children and hopefully will be held accountable for their neglect. However, as a homeowner who used to own a pool, it is the homeowner's responsibility to maintain the integrity and safety of their pool at all times. There is a liability issue here. I feel for all those involved, from the precious children, to the homeowners, as I'm sure this was a complete accident... again, a preventable one! If the parents would have been taking appropriate care of their children, nothing would have happened to either of them. Wether it be a drowning, or being hit by a car or a kidnapping. Parents are mostly to blame, neglectful pool owners secondary. God be with the families of the little kids!
Posted by: Aj on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:49 PM
The pool owners are only responsible if they have a pool ordinance which states you have to have a pool if it is over a certain depth. The pool owners could fight it because where were the parents.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:38 PM
this is the parents fault! this is not the people fault with the pool. the parents should be with kids that are 3 and 4 yrs old. and they got that far away that tells u how responsible the parents are.
Posted by: cherie on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:11 PM
this is so sad. i cannot believe some of your comments about the pool owners being held responsible.the parents of the children are responsible for not paying attention to their children! that poor little baby, my heart breaks for him and his brother.my prayers are with everyone involved including the pool owners.may GOD bless you all...
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:08 PM
GOD WELL BE WITH HIM NOW.
Posted by: Lynn on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:53 PM
First of all my prayers are with all involved in this tragedy. I have a pool and a 6 foot fence trying to protect little ones. Maybe they had a fence and maybe not, but if not I am sure they are wishing they did now. But they are not to blame, the caretaker of the child is for letting a child be gone that long and not checking on them. Unless I missed the story that mentioned pparents you can not blame both parents without knowing the whole story. Maybe one parent was at work since it was of a day. Find out the whole story before pointing blame on anyone. I do not know the story but for sure either one parent, both parents,a babysitter, whoever the kids was suppose to be with is to blame for this. So before blaming anyone, find out who the kids was with before they walk to the pool. May god be with everyone hurting from this tragedy. You are in my prayers. Lynn
Posted by: mother & grandmother on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:44 PM
My sadness of this childs death brought out anger in me . I would like to add that prayers go out to all involved . And we do know this little boy is in God's hands now , there is no place safer for him.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I have raised my children and am now playing a part in raising my grandchildren. I do understand that children are quick and they can get away from you. This is very extreme. If you were outside with them and one took off , you would have the neighbor hood looking for them. If you were inside and fell asleep or taking a shower there is no reason for them to have gotten out. At this age, no matter how good of a parent you are , you need to have some kind of lock on the doors so if for some reason you are in another room they can't get out. Yes it is an extra work having to let family members in their own home , because you are locked up on the inside , but peace of mind is worth it. Even the old trick of the butter knife in the top of the door works .
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 05:25 PM
God bless this little boy.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 05:23 PM
that little boy was my 2nd cousin.i live ohio i wish i would have been there.i agree about the whole parents thing too.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 05:17 PM
maybe if parents would pay more attetion to their kids then drugs and stuff, accidents wouldnt happen
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 02:17 PM
my thoughts and prayers are with the little boy who has lost his life,to the little boy who has lost his brother and his home,in one quick instance,and to the person who found these children and tried to save them both and thankfully at least saved one praise god you were there....i will pray for you ...i also wonder who would let they're little kids out of their sight long enough walk half a mile away... that would take little ones a long time to walk that...i am sorry for your loss too,i am sure you are beating yourself up for it too..
Posted by: JG on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the little boy and the pool owners. Thank God they got there when they did and got to the smaller child before he got in the water. The parents of the two kids should be punished to the full extent of the law. Its inexcusable for two kids that age to be unsupervised wandering the neighborhood. I do NOT agree the homeowner is responsible for this in any way.
Posted by: Dee on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:31 AM
To Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:33 PM; are you supposed to be releasing this kind of information? Anonymous or not... it shouldn't be posted by you in a comment on the web.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:41 AM
THE ORIGINAL BOOGER Fence or no fence, the homeowner is financially responsible for the incident. I am almost willing to bet that someone will be trying to collect.
Posted by: Sarah on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:52 PM
We owned a family pool for 22 years and thankfully, without a single serious injury. I'm sure the people who own the pool in this story are sick, certainly devastated. Where were the parents? How do children this age get away, REALLY FAR AWAY, from caretakers/ parents for that long? As sad as it is, perhaps this little boy, if he died, will save the life of many other babies and young children through organ donation if the parents allow it. Hopefully they will make a good decision to make the best of a few bad ones.
Posted by: THE ORIGINAL BOOGER on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:57 PM
WAS THERE A FENCE AROUND THIS POOL, IF THERE WAS THIS MAY NOT HAVE HAPPENED. YES THE PARENTS ARE TRASH BUT IT IS UP TO EVERYONE TO MAKE THEIR OWN PLACES SAFE. BECAUSE WE NEVER KNOW WHEN SOME LOSER PARENTS ARE NOT WATCHING THEIR KIDS
Posted by: TO know the fam on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:39 PM
MAYBE YOU MISSED THE PART OF THE STORY THAT SAID THESE LITTLE BOYS WERE A HALF MILE FROM HOME. YES A HALF MILE...ARE YOU TELLING US YOUR KIDS HAVE GOTTEN AWAY FROM YOU LONG ENOUGH TO TRAVEL A HALF MILE AND YOU DIDN'T MISS THEM??
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:33 PM
The young man was pronounced dead at about 11am. They are looking for matches for his organs. It is a heartbreaking situation and the owners of the pool are devastated, they have children of their own. Please remember them all in your prayers.
Posted by: Renee on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:16 PM
My prayers are with this little boy, the lord was certainly watching over him and will continue to do so, parents need to keep better account of thier childern these days, it really upsets me anad makes me want to scream at these people these babies are our future and our lives, i have 3 childern myself and im very protective when it comes to thier welfare, please people get a grip and do the right thing with your childern, watch over them , protect them and most of all love them, thank you for all those people that take care of the communties and see to the sick and the wounded, i am forever in your debt, god bless this little boy may the lord hold his little body in his hands and comfort him and give him strength to pull through GOD BLESS OUR NATION AND OUR COMMUNTIES.
Posted by: Dennis on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:46 PM
May God be with this little boy. I bet the parents are PILLHEADS.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:46 PM
This baby boy is so much in my prayers, I hope that he pulls through as for the parents they need to rot in jail!!! But I would also like to let everyone know how well Johnson Co comes together when there is a crisis. W.R. Castle Fire Dept, Johnson Co. Sheriff Deputies, Paintsville City Police, Paintville City Fire & EMS, 1st Response Ambulance Service, and P.B. Hall ER were perfectly in tuned. They worked just like a well oiled machine and if this baby boy pulls through and makes it then thank you Johnson Co Fire, EMS, Police, & ER!!!!!!!!
Posted by: know the fam on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:15 PM
I am certain the family never expected this to happen and besides, it doesn't matter how old your children are they can get away from you and you not know about it in the snap of a finger. I am a good mother and my kids have gotten away from me a few times. I think God that I never had this type of issue happen to me. It could happen to anyone, this don't make a bad parent, accidents do happen. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers and thoughts.
Posted by: wanda on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:07 PM
my prayers are with this poor little guy.yeah,where were the parents? this is terrible.GOD bless.
Posted by: Hank on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:13 PM
OH MY GOSH! Where were the parents at when this poor little fella went into the pool? If my partner and I COULD adopt, we would never let this happen to our child!
Posted by: Jenn on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:16 PM
My family is praying for this little boy to make it. I have a 4yr. old and this just makes me soooo sad. Kids are so innocent and precious and this is AWFUL:(
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:34 PM
This is sad. Where were the parents!? Do people not watch there kids anymore? I suspect not. My husband recently drove in the West Pea Ridge earlier this year, and actually found a small child actually walking in the middle of the road. The parents were outdoors in their driveway completely unaware of the situation speaking to neighbors and/or vistors either coming or going. This child was a good 150 feet from the house. When my husband inquired if the child was theirs, all they could say is "oh my God...I thought he/she was in the house!" I really do hope this little boy pulls through. I also hope the parents are charged with neglect. People, you need to think about your actions and the possible consequences. That is sure one good way of getting your children taken from you. As for the pool owners, I sure hope they aren't charged. It wasn't their fault. The kids were trespassing. More than anything, my thoughts are with the boy for a full recovery. Let this be a lesson for all.
Posted by: Beth Ann on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:38 AM
My prayers are with the 4 year old and hope he does make it, so sad. My prayers are also with the persons who found them. I am sure it is hard on them. I also pray for both kids that everything is going to turn out for the best for them. Nothing was said about their parents. I hope WSAZ keeps us updated on how the boys are doing.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:28 AM
I would love to have a pool but with my neighbors grandkids whom run the neighborhood make it impossible. I just know if I had one, it wouldn't matter if we had a lock on our fence, because they would climb the fence. The grandmother is over 70 years old and her son who is in his forties just drops the kids off stays for about an hour and then leaves. They get out of school at 2:30 by 3:30 on Friday's their at her house to run the neighborhood for the weekend. For summer that the same story just 7 days a week instead of 2..
Posted by: Thoughts & Prayers on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:44 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to these babies and the homeowners who found the the little guys. This is such a sad story. I hope the little guy makes a full recovery. Where were the parents of these babies. Find them and make them accountable on every charge you can.
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  • Posted By: drsenile: In the spirit of this joyous season, let us remember what it celebrates...the love and compassion for our fellow man. So, those of you who do NOT believe the way I do, get out of town! Sound like anyone you know? If you missed the sarcasm, may I suggest you also leave town.
  • Posted By: mooonie: I like the new layout , it is easier to find what you're looking for . I can't understand what others are complaining about . Great job !!
  • Posted By: drsenile: Well, I just attempted to submit a comment and it disappeared. And no, it wasn't my computer. My basic problem with this site...too much glitz, not enough substance; slow to load information; and, it appears none of the WSAZ staff ever read much of what's here and it might actually improve.
  • Posted By: drsenile: It is the season for honoring a man born 2000 years ago and to celebrate what he brought to all of us in the spirit of love and compassion for our fellow man. So, all of you who DO NOT BELIEVE as I do, get out of town! If you fall to see the sarcasm, by all means, find another planet.
  • Posted By: drsenile: I realize I live in the ultra-exclusive suburb of Milton, but I am curious as to the reason gas prices (for one) are consistently higher than our less fortunate neighbors (like Huntington). As of tonight, there is still a 16 cents per gallon differential between Milton and Huntington (and we are NOT lower). I guess we are helping to pay for improvements to the mayors pet projects.
  • Posted By: Paul: Your new web page is greate, Your local and national coverage is so much easier to surf. You will have critics out there, but any change that is new will not be accepted for a while, this is common for the region that we live in. Keep up the good work WSAZ. Please excuse some of my spelling)
  • Posted By: Taxpayer: At least one Senator has put a secret hold on the nomination of Neil Barofsky to be appointed Inspector General to oversee the $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). It is not clear why the lawmaker is holding up the nomination. Mr. Barofsky appears to be eminently qualified for the Inspector General position, and whether you support the bailout or not, all taxpayers have an interest in making sure every dime is spent appropriately and not subjected to waste, fraud or abuse. Please call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to connect with your Senator's office and find out whether they are responsible for holding up this nomination of the watchdog for the massive bailout package.
  • Posted By: Jennifer: To Volley Mom, yes that's true about life in general but we're talking about a web page, come on. It's not THAT important.
  • Posted By: L.: A little feedback on the site redesign; I like the layout, but it's very crowded and cluttered. I browse the site frequently on my iPhone and I have great difficulty doing that with the new layout - I can't scroll using the touchscreen because all of the columns are crowded together and when I try to scroll I end up clicking on something.
  • Posted By: : I DO NOT LIKE THE NEW PAGE. THE OLD PAGE WAS SO MUCH BETTER!!!
  • Posted By: Melinda: THE ONLY THING THAT NEEDS FIXED ON YOUR NEW WEB SITE IS THE VIEWING OF THE VIDEOS LIKE YOU HAVE GOING ON AROUND THE WORLD I HAVE A POP UP BLOCKER THAT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO VIEW IT AND BEFORE IT NEVER STOPPED ME.
  • Posted By: Melinda: I LIKE THE NEW WEB PAGE KEEP THIS ONE! ITS EASIER TO READ AND GET TO THINGS.
  • Posted By: Volley Mom: The only thing in life consistent is change. We all need change to keep life interesting. Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it. Learn to deal with things in life a little better. I happen to like the new site.
  • Posted By: Bling Bling: Like the new site, but like asked before why are you running the competitions headlines? Also another recommendation - somewhat croweded but hey it is the news so I will live with it
  • Posted By: Buckeye: I like the new site. Just get sick of seeing the shaking "classmate.com" advertisement. But, they pay a bill I'm sure.
  • Posted By: ann: I HATE THE NEW SIT IT WONT FIT ON MY SCREEN RIGHT ITS MESSED UP CHANGE IT BACK PLEASE HURRRY
  • Posted By: ann: love the new site
  • Posted By: Jennifer: I don't like the new page either, I know change is something you have to get used to but....just my opinion.
  • Posted By: IdiotsUAre: The United States of America was founded under God! The creator of this earth, the father of our Savior Jesus Christ. He is why we even have Christmas. So say Christmas an not holidays! If you want to say holidays then go to another county or even California it might as be its own.
  • Posted By: yuck: I don't like change, please go back to the other website.
  • Posted By: Bob: WSAZ, Why are you linking to WOWK headlines on your website? Even linking to the Daily Mail, Gazette, and H-D isn't smart - because in the online world, they're even more of a competitor to you.
  • Posted By: Bob: Someone could be shopping for Hanukkah gifts. Read a book other than just the Bible.
  • Posted By: BibleThumpers: It's actually a pagan festival for the Winter Solstice. The Christians adopted it as Christ's birthday later on and even adopted many of the pagan items, such as putting up a tree and having a great feast.
  • Posted By: g: it is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, to be offended by the word "Holiday", this all comes from you bible thumpers that all want to tell other people how to think and what to say. You offend me! This is the Holidays! Even 50 years ago before all this ridiculous crap started, cards said Happy Holidays, because it covered Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, it is the Holiday Season! So Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays Y'all!
  • Posted By: to Lady A:: The "holiday" season also encompasses Hanukkah, a major holiday for those of us who follow the Jewish faith. We also give gifts and do "holiday" shopping this season; thankfully WSAZ is less ignorant than you are and recognizes that their viewership reflects more than one faith.
  • Posted By: to Lady A: FYI, Hanukah is also coming up and we of the jewish faith also exchange gifts during this HOLIDAY season. I, for one, am thankful that WSAZ considers all of their viewers. Your comment was incredibly ignorant.
  • Posted By: What the heck: I agree with Pat, I'm not liking the new page AT ALL.
  • Posted By: Christian not offended: Ok there Lady A, just slow down a minute. Huntingtonian made a good point. Have you ever heard of Hanukah? Some people shop for Hanukah. Jesus was Jewish, so don't tell me that being a Jew is a sin, & Christmas is THE ONLY HOLIDAY this time of year. Yes, I too love to hear MERRY CHRISTMAS, but I refuse to become upset when someone says happy holidays. How do you know if when you say MERRY CHRISTMAS to someone, your not saying it to a Jewish person? Do you ever hear them make a big fat stink about it? NO!!!, you don't. So I think you should just be happy that God has given you another day on this Earth. So that you have the time to celebrate, with your family, whatever holiday you choose. I've decided to say HAPPY MERRY KWANZ~MA~KA that way I've covered them all.
  • Posted By: Pat: Much like New Coke and the new Marco I think you've made a mistake with the new web pagedesign. I don't use Yahoo because the site is too cluttered and I feel the same about your new page. More is not necessarily better!
  • Posted By: Ari: It is CHRISTMAS it is the time we celebrate Christ being born, not Kwanzza or Hanukah. Kwanzza is racist anyways it's a celebration of being black. I have no problem with people saying Happy whatever it is but I am NOT going to watch what i say and not say Marry Christmas becasue it might offend people
  • Posted By: LadyA`: The question was, Did you do any Holiday shopping over the weekend? The shopping they were referring was Christmas shopping. What other holiday shopping would we be doing? Thanksgiving was over. It offended me like many others. It is the Christmas season and I want to see the word Christmas used, not holiday or xmas.
  • Posted By: Huntingtonian: I agree with Anonymous!! It is the "holiday season" and by definition, it encompasses all of the holidays that are coming, not just Christmas. I also am a christian and see something inherintly wrong with pigeon holing this time of year to simply "Merry Christmas." What I find really offensive is those of you who believe that it is ok to say "Christmas" but would be outraged if "Happy Kwanza" or "Happy Hanukah" appeared anywhere. So, that being said: HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a JOYOUS NEW YEAR to all!!
  • Posted By: : Holiday is in referance to ALL holidays this time of year. I have been saying Happy Holidays since I was a kid, growing up during the 80's. Christmas is not the only holiday this time of year. We did just celebrate Thanksgiving, remember. I am a Christian, that is not offended by the phrase HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
  • Posted By: ann: I agree with ladyA its CHRISTMAS
  • Posted By: LadyA: WSAZ- Could you please change the word Holiday to Christmas on your question? The word Holiday offends me.
  • Posted By: mad: To the doofus deer hunter who knocked my mailbox over on gritt rd if you cant drive any better than that you shouldnt have a GUN and thanks for letting us know you smashed the mailbox. MERRY CHRISTMAS DOOFUS
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