By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Mother of fentanyl overdose victim petitions for law
Placeholder Image
In February, Lisa Hicks prepared for a new life milestone with the approaching arrival of grandson Joseph Gabriel Patterson. “Six months ago, I was looking forward to being a grandma, and my life has significantly changed since then,” she said. The newborn came after the death of his 23-year-old father, Joseph Edward Patterson, from a fentanyl overdose that month.