New York City, NY

Berkshire County, MA

Georgia State

Burlington, VT

Fifty-three years after a private plane carrying five men disappeared on a snowy Vermont night, experts believe they have found the wreckage of the long lost jet in Lake Champlain. The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, Rhode Island, on Jan. 27, 1971. Those aboard...

A jet missing since 1971 has been found at the bottom of Vermont's Lake Champlain

Boston, MA

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Vanishing Georgia

I haven’t been able to locate a history for this congregation, but the church building, stuccoed and restored in 2009, is in its original form. Boston Historic District, National Register of Historic Places.

St. John A. M. E. Church, Boston

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

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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

Massachusetts State

Norfolk County, MA

New York Post

A Massachusetts State Police investigator who came under fire for sending inappropriate texts about Karen Read — including calling her “wack job c–t” — was “relieved of his duties” Monday after a mistrial was declared in the case. 

Trooper Michael Proctor was formally transferred out of the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office State Police Detective’s Unit after prosecutors failed to secure a conviction against Read, who was on trial for allegedly running over and killing her Boston police beau John O’Keefe in January 2022.

State police Colonel John Mawn said in a statement the “immediate action” against Proctor comes after the...

Karen Read investigator under fire for inappropriate texts ‘relieved of his duties’ from Mass. State Police

Lake George, NY

Lake Placid, NY

Property of the Week: This $28.5m mansion sits on a 70-acre estate in Upstate New York's Lake Placid. When the hustle and the bustle of the city gets too much, there’s only one place that New Yorkers turn to to get some much-needed fresh air: Upstate. We’re far from the first ones to think so. In the mid to late 1800s, families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts came to the areas like Lake Placid to build lavish retreats, said to have been nicknamed their own “great camps”.

The Extravagant Woodland Estate Built by an Olympian

Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for plotting to have her husband killed in 1990, accepted full responsibility for his death for the first time.

Pamela Smart, serving life, accepts responsibility for her husband’s 1990 killing for the first time

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Houston, TX

Dianna Carney

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Thomas County, GA

Friendship Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist congregation in Thomas County, established near the Florida line a few miles south of present-day Metcalfe. Its first congregants met in a log structure at least as early as the late 1830s. The earliest burial I can find in the cemetery located adjacent to the original church dates […]

Friendship Baptist Church, 1888, Metcalfe

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

Kingston, MA

A local business has announced a convenient way to find unique and handmade gifts! 4GoodVibes Gift Shop & Boutique, whose Kingston location prides itself in being the largest handmade gift shop in Massachusetts, has announced they're hosting a virtual craft market. This virtual event is perfect for those looking to get their shopping done without leaving the house, while also supporting local creators and makers.

Largest Handmade Gift Shop in Massachusetts Announces Virtual Craft Market

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Summer in a small town brings with it a unique charm. The slower pace, friendly locals, and idyllic landscapes create an atmosphere that invites relaxation and exploration. Smithsonian Magazine recently named Scituate, Massachusetts as one of the best small towns to celebrate summer. This selection is due in part to its beautiful seaside views and historic landmarks, such as the Old Scituate Light - one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States.

Smithsonian Magazine Names This Massachusetts Small Town Among Best Places To Celebrate Summer

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

California State

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CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

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Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation head Peter Taylor to step down by the end of the year

The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation was originally founded as an affiliate of the New York Community Trust in 1987 before establishing itself as an independent entity...

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation head Peter Taylor to step down by the end of the year

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