Good morning, Preble County. Digital danger lurks in Miami University inboxes, with students facing up to 4,000 phishing attempts daily. Sophomore Paige Sandy learned this harsh lesson firsthand after falling for two scams, including a fake research opportunity that promised $300 weekly but delivered only heartache. The university has now launched "The Phish Bowl" website to help students identify and avoid these increasingly sophisticated traps, reminding everyone to "stop, validate and delete" rather than clicking suspicious links.
On a far more tragic note, the search for 20-year-old kayaker Garrett LaRue has ended with the recovery of his body from a private lake near New Paris after his craft capsized. As the community processes this heartbreaking news, civic engagement continues with Miami University's upcoming Meet the Candidates Night on October 28, offering township trustee candidates from Liberty and West Chester a platform to connect with voters at the Voice of America Learning Center.
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🎣 Phishing scams lure Miami University students with fake jobs and money. Sophomore Paige Sandy fell victim to two scams, including a fake research opportunity supposedly offering $300 weekly. Miami now faces up to 4,000 phishing attacks daily, prompting the creation of "The Phish Bowl" website to alert students about recent scam attempts. University officials advise students to "stop, validate and delete" suspicious emails rather than clicking links. Students who are uncertain can forward questionable emails to infosec@miamioh.edu for verification.
🗳️ Democracy in action at Miami University's Meet the Candidates Night. The event, co-sponsored by the Menard Family Center for Democracy and West Chester-Liberty Chamber Alliance, will feature township trustee candidates from Liberty and West Chester. Scheduled for October 28 at the Voice of America Learning Center, the forum will be moderated by John Forren and include candidate introductions followed by a Q&A session. The public event begins at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m., and West Chester TV will record it for later broadcast.
💔 Indiana man found dead in lake after kayak overturned. Garrett LaRue, 20, was recovered from a private lake near New Paris after a week-long search. According to the Preble County Sheriff's Office, LaRue had chased a floating kayak when his own kayak capsized. A witness attempted to find him but was unsuccessful after searching for nearly 30 minutes. Multiple agencies, including law enforcement, fire and EMS, and dive teams participated in the search efforts before recovering his body on October 19.
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