Pasadena, CA

Altadena, CA

Columbus, OH

Boston, MA

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Vanishing Georgia

There’s little information to be found on the history of St. James C. M. E. Church, but the Boston town website notes that the congregation was established in 1896. I believe the present structure was built in the early 1900s. A 1909 broadside in the Hargrett Library in Athens advertises a gospel meeting for the […]

St. James C. M. E. Church, 1900s, Boston

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Nevada State

An animal shelter in Nevada took in almost 40 dogs from a puppy mill after it was discovered by police. But this only adds to the already overcrowded animal shelters in the state. So, what's the solution?

Shelter Rescues 40 Dogs from Puppy Mill Amidst Overcrowding Crisis

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Parade Pets

Senior Golden Retriever Meets New Litter of Ragdoll Kittens in Moment of Pure Sweetness

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

A 24-year-old man is currently in custody following an alleged physical altercation with his 16-year-old brother and threats to kill his stepfather. According to a copy of the Coffee County Sheriff's Office incident report, on June 25, a deputy responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Paul Cady Road.

Douglas Man in Custody After Altercation with Brother and Allegedly Threatening Stepfather

San Jacinto, CA

At the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus in San Jacinto, California, a litter of 9-week-old adorable puppies arrived. They came in as strays on June 3; no one showed up to claim them. So now, they all need loving homes or rescues. They all weigh about 11 pounds and are listed as pit bull mixes, but they look more like shepherd/ boxer mixes.

Litter of 9-week-old puppies in emergency need of rescue because no one came to help them

Denver, CO

When Jen Koscheka arrived for her shift that day at a Wild Animal Sanctuary in Denver, Colorado, she never expected to find three adorable kittens in a bear’s den. Among them was Ollie, an adorable blind white kitten whose heartwarming story I’m about to share with you!. According...

Denver Rescuer Discovers Three Kittens In A Bear’s Den But Something’s Wrong With One Of Them

German Shepherd puppies, or GSDs, are among the most popular breeds in the United States. These medium-sized puppies are strong and muscular with dark, almond-shaped eyes and a bushy tail. The variable coat of German Shepherd puppies can be double, plush, or longhaired and comes in colors of black and...

5 Essential Things to Know About German Shepherd Puppies

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

PetHelpful

Bringing home a new puppy is a fun time for a family. It's also a lot of work. Puppies need to be potty trained, learn basic commands, and settle into a routine. I know because we brought a puppy home in March! Penny is the cutest Shih-Tzu puppy you've ever seen, and her mom shared a video in ...Continue reading

Adorable Shih-Tzu Puppy Learning to Fetch Is Too Cute to Handle

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

A-Z-Animals

Right off the bat, German shepherds and pit bulls are pretty different. From physical features to their lineage, these two dog breeds would appeal to diverse owners. However, they do have a few similarities. But the million-dollar question is, why would you choose either of the dog breeds?  German shepherds have cemented their place as […]

German Shepherd Vs. Pit Bull: 6 Key Differences Explained

(MA) Cider Comfort is a Black Lab puppy who started his life as a stray on the streets of Puerto Rico. Apparently, he was found with his siblings by the side of a road in a "very dangerous area" when they were only 11 to 12 weeks old. Though he has spent the months since in safety, Cider is the last of his siblings still in rescue care. He is currently living with his foster mom in Massachusetts and is completely baffled as to why no one has adopted him yet. I don't get it either!

Black Labrador Retriever Is Last Of Rescued Siblings Still Searching For Love

The Pet Memorial donated $13,000 worth of food to the Sky Foundation. The Pet Memorial, a global monument to pets and animal rescue charity contributor, recently announced it will be delivering $13,000 worth of food to the Sky Foundation, an animal rescue organization based in Lasi, Romania.1. The donation will...

Animal rescue organization receives 14 tons of animal food from global pet memorial platform

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Pup rescued from Altadena structure fire is ready for adoption

Sparky, a loving energetic pup, is searching for a new forever home after surviving a structure fire in Altadena. After being rescued from the backyard of...

Pup rescued from Altadena structure fire is ready for adoption

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