FRANKLIN — As their father watched television in another room, a young brother and sister apparently playing hide-and-seek Sunday night slipped into an old hope chest, a relative said.

Two young children tragically died Monday morning after being found Sunday night locked in a hope chest. Lexi ... thing,’ he told the Globe. 'The kids are great. It’s just terribly painful.’ ...

A petite girl, Massarella had been in her room with her door locked, music playing loudly, her mother said. Mary Massarella said she had no idea about the recall of the hope chests at the time.

has “bargains and great finds” at its Hope Chest thrift store. Located at 26 Prospect St. in Westfield, the Hope Chest is filled with housewares, collectibles, accessories, jewelry and more.

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The 2024 Holiday Hope Chest (HHC) event brought hope and relief to over 900 families in Chester County, marking another successful year for this long-standing community tradition.