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Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Lifelong friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were quite a team on The Andy Griffith Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Knotts left the series (to make big-screen movies), which later transitioned into Mayberry RFD, with Ken Berry taking over the lead from Griffith.

Andy Griffith was critical of Don Knotts and his portrayal of Mr. Furley on TV's 'Three's Company'

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Office of Homeless Youth announced on Wednesday it is paying young people to spearhead a new program for homeless and housing insecure youth. Teens and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness can join the program as paid consultants, the Department of Commerce reports further.

Young consultants wanted for homelessness pilot program

Pennsylvania State

Carlisle, PA

WUSL Power 99

Here's where you can find it, and why it is the best!

Pennsylvania Destination Named Among 'Best Small Towns To Visit' In The US

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Massachusetts State

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique cat named Inky, who is looking for his forever home. Inky's story is one of resilience and hope, and the shelter is seeking a cat-savvy owner who can provide the understanding and care he needs.

Meet Inky: A Former Street Cat With A Tough Past & A Bright Future

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Newark, OH

In Newark, Ohio, a swath of land spanning 2,880 acres contains the Octagon Earthworks, “interconnected geometric earth structures” built by Native Americans more than 1,600 years ago. The site charts the 18.6-year-long cycle of the moon, and was recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For many years,...

Newark, Ohio’s Octagon Earthworks will open to the public in 2025

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

Toledo, OH

In Toledo, Ohio, glass is king. In the 19th century, glass manufacturing companies moved to the city and earned it the nickname “the glass capital of the world.” A new public art installation, Field of Histories celebrates this rich heritage. Designed by Brooklyn-based artist Bryony Roberts for the Glass City Metropark, the installation encompasses 187 glowing glass orbs speckled along a walking path along the Maumee River.

Nearly 200 orbs designed by Bryony Roberts glow in Toledo’s Glass City Metropark

Morristown, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Honesdale, PA

Honesdale, PA — The rains that have been plaguing harness racing all over in the last couple of weeks made their way to the Wayne County Fair, in this Honesdale, Pa., on Thursday (Aug. 8), forcing cancellation of the 3-year-old Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes action and also a free-for-all trot. But Wednesday (Aug. 7) produced plenty of quality action from 2-year-olds, and a track record-equaling mile in the free-for-all pace.

Good action at Honesdale (Pa.) — before the rain

Olyphant, PA

Tri-County Independent


                        Note: Tuesday, July 30 marked the official start of the local high school football season as players and coaches from across the Lackawanna Football Conference gathered at the Regal Room for Media Day 2024. This is the fifth in a series of stories covering that event and previewing the upcoming campaign.
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Delaware Valley faces its most challenging football schedule in program history

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In this week’s installment of Homeless Hotel Diary, broken glass again leads the lineup. Someone smashed a window in the lobby of Fusion Studios, the Colorado Coalition for the homeless property where I live and pay a third of my income for rent. This same person shattered the door to the case manager’s office and threw rocks through the windshield and side windows of the community van. Multiple residents told me who did the damage – the same person allegedly committed all three crimes – and last I knew that person still was at large. I could not get any official reports from Coalition staff. They were not available to speak with me Friday.

Opinion: Homeless Hotel Diary: Busted door, windows at Fusion Studios in Denver, internet spotty

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The Palmer Museum, with architecture by Allied Works and a landscape by Reed Hilderbrand, opens at Penn State University

Art may not be among the first things that come to mind when you think of State College, Pennsylvania—but perhaps it should. University art museums are...

The Palmer Museum, with architecture by Allied Works and a landscape by Reed Hilderbrand, opens at Penn State University

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