On This Day In History: September 25th

Ben Ryan, Staff Writer

September 26, 2023

September 25, 1690

Publick Occurrences was the first multi-page newspaper published in colonial America. Richard Pierce printed the newspaper and hired Benjamin Harris as an editor. The newspaper was promptly shut down before the second issue was printed because Pierce did not have a license to publish the newspaper. Publick Occurrences would be the only newspaper until 1704.

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Ben Ryan, Staff Writer

Ben Ryan is a junior at Fillmore Central High School. At 16 years old, he does many events, such as tapestry, choir, jazz band, band, one act, speech, spring play, and trap shooting. He recently started pursuing photography using his sister’s photo camera. He also enjoys working on vehicles and his father's old motorcycle. After high school, he hopes to pursue a business degree and open up his own bakery in Colorado with one of his friends. Ben loves to spend time in the arts and help with tech at school events.

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