Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga County, OH

Columbus, OH

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Property taxes are a significant expense for homeowners, often constituting a large portion of annual household costs. Given that property taxes are based on the assessed value of your home, it is crucial to ensure that this assessment is accurate. If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may have the opportunity to request a reduction in home taxes from your local county assessment office. This article will guide you through the process, providing valuable tips to help you successfully lower your property tax burden.

Tips to request a reduction in property taxes from your local county assessment

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

New York State

New York's first set of rebates are part of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, which is available to lower- and middle-income homeowners. A handful of states should soon use federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to offer homeowners rebates to make energy-efficiency upgrades to their properties, CNBC reported.

Several states set to provide millions in rebates to homeowners by September: 'A milestone'

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

The Motley Fool

A living trust might seem like something you don't need, but it could benefit you and your heirs in a number of surprising ways.

3 Reasons to Seriously Consider Using a Living Trust to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family

Seniors Guide

The post Laid Off Right Before Retirement?  appeared first on Seniors Guide.

Laid Off Right Before Retirement?

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Retirement Daily

Confused about estimated taxes? See how withholding can simplify your retirement.

Estimated Taxes vs. Withholding: What Retirees Need to Know

Spousal benefits are an important part of Social Security. Here are some nuances all couples need to be aware of.

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

Kansas State

Mississippi State

National Weather Force

Multiple rounds of severe storms are anticipated as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across portions of the central Plains and the Mississippi Valley from this afternoon through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing very large hail, destructive gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Damaging Winds, Very Large Hail & Tornadoes Possible; Central Plains/Mississippi Valley ; June 28th

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Travel + Leisure

Can You Lose Your Passport If You Don’t Pay Taxes?

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Lakewood, OH

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Independence, OH

Maple Heights, OH

Euclid, OH

Rocky River, OH

Bedford, OH

Broadview Heights, OH

Brecksville, OH

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Chagrin Falls, OH

Wickliffe, OH

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Berea, OH

Westlake, OH

Bay Village, OH

Northfield, OH

North Olmsted, OH

Cleveland.com

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More cops? Rainy day funds? How some communities spent property tax windfalls – and one county that didn’t take the money

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Local governments in Summit, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties saw significant increases in property tax revenues beginning last...

More cops? Rainy day funds? How some communities spent property tax windfalls – and one county that didn’t take the money

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