Alert Featured Top Story This Week in History This Week in History JUSTIN EPLEY Sports editor Apr 23, 2024 Apr 23, 2024 Updated May 28, 2025 0 1 of 5 Abby Jeffers is held by her father, Brian, during a Make-a-Wish Foundation trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. File photoS, The News Herald Abby and Brian enjoy the day at Disney. File photo, The News Herald Abby is kissed by her mother, Susan, and her father, Brian, at the hotel swimming pool. 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