The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

On January 2nd, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals were playing a big Monday night football game in Cincinnati. Both teams are having a great season and have the opportunity to play themselves into the Super Bowl. About nine minutes into the game Bills’ Safety Demar Hamlin made a tackle on Bengal receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins rammed into Hamlin’s chest and both players hit the ground. Hamlin stood up and took two steps before dropping to the field.

The Bills’ trainers and team doctor immediately knew something was wrong. They started CPR and then EMTs arrived along with the...