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- USThe Coshocton Tribune
After coal-fired power plant closes, Chilean city hopes to learn from Coshocton's success
Representatives from South America recently visited area to learn how to cope with shuttering of a coal-fired power plant.
3 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Man who sold fentanyl laced cocaine sentenced to prison
An Owensboro man who was charged with selling cocaine laced with fentanyl, which led to five overdoses, was sentenced to six years in prison earlier this week in Daviess Circuit Court. Jonathan Storm Martinez, 25, of the 100 block of Lakewood Drive, was charged earlier this month in connection with the April 8 incident, where five people were either transported by ambulance or driven ...
2 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
DCPS adds weather stations to schools
Daviess County Public Schools officials have added a new weather system to three of their schools, with the goal of adapting school events, such as sporting events and practices, to temperature and weather conditions. The district recently installed Perry Weather System stations at Daviess County High School, Apollo High School and Daviess County Middle School. Those weather stations will also ...
2 min read - BusinessTimes Herald-Record
New York gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in New York last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - OpinionThe Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville veteran: Kamala Harris answered veterans' call for help; Trump only lied
The PACT Act advocated for by President Biden and Vice President Harris helped veterans harmed by burn pits to receive benefits, including me.
3 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
'This whale wasn’t angry, it was hungry': Experts weigh in after whale crashes into boat
In the wake of whale breaching and landing on small fishing boat off Rye, NH, experts offer tips on how to stay safe around massive marine mammals.
6 min read - BusinessDelaware Online | The News Journal
The warnings are over: Speeding drivers in I-95/Rt. 896 work zone will start seeing fines
In the first week of a program to slow speeders driving through an I-95 work zone, state officials said 18,000 warnings were issued daily.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Fayetteville Observer
We asked Democratic and GOP delegates: What was your reaction to Biden dropping out?
We asked Cumberland County delegates for their reaction to Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden.
3 min read - BusinessWisconsin Rapids Tribune
Midwest region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Midwest region last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - BusinessThe Providence Journal
'This is the new normal': RI's median home price hits nearly a half-million dollars
The median cost of a house hit a new record high in June 2024 of $494,000, nearly double what it was in 2019.
7 min read - OpinionPalm Beach Post
Civics explainer: Why do presidential elections take so long?
The system we have today is a product of trial and error, along with occasional reforms and court decisions. So, it's long.
3 min read - USPalm Beach Post
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Hurricane season has all of Florida on edge each year, but it's a bigger fear in communities of color where history shows recovery is slow to come.
12 min read - LifestylePortsmouth Herald
Bubble tea craze hits York Beach with new shop Snow Tea
A sweet new addition to York Beach: Meet the owners of Snow Tea, which serves bubble tea, shaved ice cream, and more.
4 min read - USThe Bulletin
Case dismissed vs. Ellis Tech administrator who brought gun to school. What about his job?
An Ellis Tech assistant principal brought a gun to school in 2021, faced charges, and has been on leave since Feb. 2022. Where his job and case stand.
2 min read - USThe Burlington Free Press
UVM's state-of-the-art research vessel studies Lake Champlain health after recent flood
Researchers welcomed media aboard the Marcelle Melosira to learn about the health of Lake Champlain in the wake of heavy rains and flooding.
4 min read - LifestyleLancaster Eagle-Gazette
OSU Extension: Magnolia scale abounds
Magnolia scales are native soft scales. They are called soft scales because the females are hidden beneath a helmet-like soft leathery covering
8 min read - WorldThe Providence Journal
One of the largest solar projects in RI generates enough power for 700 homes. What to know.
A new solar project built atop a capped landfill in Bristol is the largest project of its kind in Rhode Island, generating power on undesirable land.
4 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Edison man sentenced to 5 years in prison for Piscataway crash that killed Carteret man
A 20-year-old Edison man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a 2023 Piscataway crash in which a Carteret man was killed.
1 min read - BusinessThe Marion Star
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Ohio last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - LifestyleKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How University of Tennessee students are scrambling to keep WUTK on air in 'hectic' times
With volunteers no longer allowed on WUTK, University of Tennessee students are picking up slack while many of their peers are home for the summer.
4 min read - USSalina Journal
City annexes 80 acres as Salina Airport industrial park continues to grow
As the Salina Airport Authority has exceeded available land for future development of its industrial park, the city is annexing 80 acres to help.
2 min read - BusinessThe Providence Journal
Their information was leaked in the Wyatt data breach. Now, there's a class action lawsuit.
More than 20,000 people were impacted and personal information, including Social Security numbers, were stolen and posted to the dark web.
4 min read - USThe Providence Journal
These big bamboo birds just landed at Blithewold. Here's how to see them.
The birds sculptures will be at Blithewold from July 27 to Aug. 11.
1 min read - USTaunton Daily Gazette
Taunton State Senate race: Joe Pacheco, a centrist Democrat not 'afraid to speak his mind'
Four candidates are vying for the Taunton State Senate seat Marc Pacheco has held for 32 years. Today we meet longtime Raynham Selectman Joe Pacheco.
7 min read - LifestyleFlorida Today
Ford's Garage is opening its first Brevard location this week. Here's where
Ford's Garage opens first location in Brevard and honors local leaders by naming burgers after them. Find out who has a burger named for them?
3 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
Crisis of leadership? RSU 21 superintendent, School Board told 'teachers need a champion'
Teachers and stakeholders in RSU 21 are speaking up against what they consider to be a lack of respect and support from the district's administration.
7 min read - USAsheville Citizen-Times
Will Mark Robinson be governor? Here's what happens if Roy Cooper is Kamala Harris' VP pick
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper is being evaluated as a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris. If chosen, would Cooper be forced to resign? Here's what to know.
3 min read - LifestyleChillicothe Gazette
Let's Grow: Time to control invasive bermudagrass
Bermudagrass creeps along the ground, rooting wherever it touches the soil or mulch, forming a dense mat.
3 min read - USOcala Star Banner
Trash dumping in the Ocala National Forest is a big problem. The Scrub Crew aims to fix it
The Scrub Crew aims to keep the Ocala National Forest free of illegally dumped trash. Members were recently honored by the county commission.
4 min read - USStevens Point Journal
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional seat
Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson will face off in the Aug. 13 primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November election.
12 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday.
2 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Former Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation nutritionist faces federal theft charge
A former nutritionist with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is accused of using his position to embezzle at least $5,000 in federal grant money.
1 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Bloody Benders are among history's most notorious Kansans. Here are the rest.
These Kansans attracted headlines for their actions. Here are the state's most notorious residents in history.
8 min read - PoliticsPalm Beach Post
'Lab rats?' GOP's Project 2025 looks to have been test-marketed in Florida
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, seen as a guiding document for a second Donald Trump presidency, includes many ideas first tried in Florida.
6 min read - USStar News
From trees to transportation, Brunswick considers changes to rules on development
The county is examining potential amendments to better protect trees and highway areas from development. Here’s where things stand.
4 min read - USThe Herald-Mail
Washington County deed transfers for June 9-16, 2024
The following Washington County deed transfers for June 9-16, 2024 are public record in the Md. Department of Assessment and Taxation office.
4 min read - LifestyleAsheville Citizen-Times
7 NC towns great for vacation, bad for retirement: See where 3 Western NC towns rank
Some North Carolina towns are popular tourist destinations. TheTravel says retirement is a different story for many.
3 min read - USShreveport Times | The Times
11 homicides, 5 missing persons: Here's a list of Caddo Parish's cold cases
There are 11 homicide cold cases in Caddo Parish and five missing persons cold cases. Here's what we know.
4 min read - OpinionFlorida Today
Torres: Investigations into Lober and Tobia reveal poor choices and no prosecutions
Torres: Hard words from the state attorney ring hollow when not followed up by any action.
5 min read - USStar News
This historic Wilmington neighborhood could see apartments and retail. Here's what to know
Conceptual plans for a mixed-use development outline a potential neighborhood expansion.
3 min read - LifestyleIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Where's the best place to raise a family? Indiana city makes national Fortune Well list
What U.S. cities are best for families? Consider these locations, one of which is in the Hoosier state.
1 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Old Bridge couple sentenced separately for sexual assaults, illegally practicing medicine
Sibaja-Bolanos was sentenced to an aggregate term of 10 years in the custody of the state Department of Corrections and serve 85% of his sentence
2 min read - USThe Gainesville Sun
Are you an SFC student that needs a ride? The college and Uber may have you covered.
Eligible students will be identified by college staff on a case-by-case basis; there is no request or application process.
2 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Who is Sonya Massey? What to know about the woman shot by police in her Springfield home
A 36 year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home in Illinois by an officer responding to her 911 call.
3 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Why a Kansas court order is blocking trans student protections at more US schools
Why schools nationwide could be affect by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach's lawsuit challenging Title IX changes protecting transgender students.
5 min read - USPalm Beach Post
Palm Beach County housing crisis squeezing blue-collar workers out of two Hispanic cities
A key to Palm Beach County's blue-collar workforce are recent Hispanic immigrants. Housing costs may make many move from Greenacres and Palm Springs.
5 min read - PoliticsPolitico
How California Democrats learned to stop worrying and love Kamala Harris
The vice president has united her home state's political class behind her and, for now, silenced the doubters.
10 min read - USNC Newsline
DHHS finds “serious deficiencies” in performance of nonprofit led by wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson
As a “sponsoring organization,” Balanced Nutrition Inc., a nonprofit led by Yolanda Hill, the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, for several years helped childcare providers apply for and receive federal funding for kids’ meals under the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is overseen by the North Carolina Department of Health and […] The post DHHS finds “serious deficiencies” in performance of nonprofit led by wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson appeared first on NC Newsline.
5 min read - USPolitico
Nevada man accused of leveling death threats at judges in DC, NY
Prosecutors say the “far-right extremist” left intimidating messages for officials, some of whom handled Trump cases.
5 min read - LifestyleOrlando Sentinel
Gravity Taproom’s got pizza and wings you’ll fall for | Review
When the plans for Gravity Taproom began to coalesce, Brad Barrett and his partners, Ray Witkins and Boyd Perry, had a conversation right off the bat: To brew or not to brew? That was the question. In the end, when its doors opened in Orlando’s North Quarter back in January, they had a lot of good pours to showcase — offerings from hyperlocal operations, Florida-wide favorites and craft pros ...
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