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Sept. 15, 2025

A candlelight vigil will be held today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lions Park in Ontario. The vigil is for Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was murdered on Sept. 10 in Utah. Attendees are encouraged to bring extra candles. Kirk was 31 years old.

A 22-year old suspect was is in custody, according to Utah News Dispatch.

— Until next time,

Antonio J. Sunseri, Assistant Editor
Argus Observer / Independent-Enterprise

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