Vestal, NY

Columbus, OH

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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh's head coach Fran Troyan has announced the addition of five talented newcomers to the Mountain Hawks softball team for the 2025 season. This incoming class includes a pitcher, a catcher, two outfielders, and a versatile utility player, hailing from Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. These athletes will fill the gaps left by six graduating players after a successful 2024 season that concluded with a 32-20 record and an impressive 17-game winning streak. Each newcomer brings a strong background, with players crossing various competitive levels. The program aims to build on last year's successes with this promising group.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Sign 5 Talented New Players for 2025

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

Wyoming State

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A Virginia man is demanding a political action committee stop using his photograph to promote a Wyoming legislative candidate of the same name — or face legal action. Make Liberty Win, a Virginia-based PAC , has been sending text messages and mailers to Wyoming voters, and knocking on doors in support of various legislative candidates, but has failed to provide accurate information. Many of the candidates the PAC is supporting are either members of, or ideologically aligned with, the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Cease and desist: Virginia man threatens legal action after group uses his photo to portray Wyoming candidate

Winston-salem, NC

The Parkland Mustangs will host the Alexander Central Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Parkland is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Montgomery Central on Wednesday. Parkland fell just short of Montgomery Central by a score of 3-2.

Soccer Game Preview: Parkland Plays at Home

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Declutterbuzz

It is a natural thing for me to declutter and get organized four times a year in accordance with the seasons. Maybe it is a New England thing because the seasonal change is a noticeable transitional period.

Fall Decluttering Is The Best Time To Get Organized!

Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course.

State superintendent backtracks, says AP African American History class can be funded

Flowery Branch, GA

Ringgold, GA

The Ringgold Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cherokee Bluff Bears at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ringgold is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak. On Wednesday, Ringgold came up short against North Cobb Christian and fell 8-4. Emorie Coles spent all...

Softball Game Preview: Ringgold Plays at Home

Pittsburgh, PA

Elmont, NY

New York Islanders on The Hockey News

In a series for The Hockey News, we are looking at how the New York Islanders compare to the other seven teams in the Metropolitan Division heading into the 2024-25 season. Up next is the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Islanders Have Leg Up On Penguins Heading Into 2024-25

Based on every preseason conversation, prediction, and projection, the New York Islanders enter 2024-25 as a borderline playoff team. This means that if everything goes well, they will sneak into the playoffs as a wild-card team. Can they go on a deep playoff run? It’s doubtful. The past two seasons have proved that, and the offseason didn’t change much for the Islanders, either.

Islanders Must Make 5 Changes to Become an Elite Team

Los Angeles, CA

The UCLA Men's Water Polo team has announced its 2024 schedule, featuring a series of key matchups against MPSF rivals. The Bruins will host Stanford on October 4, California on October 6, and USC on November 16 in conference play, while also facing these teams on the road later in the season. The schedule includes two regular-season tournaments: the Triton Invitational and the MPSF Invitational. The season opener is set for September 7 at UC San Diego, leading into other critical non-conference and conference games throughout the fall. The Bruins will conclude their regular season with a home game against USC on "Senior Day."

UCLA Announces 2024 Men’s Water Polo Schedule

Buffalo, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo Women's Volleyball Head Coach Scott Smith announced the addition of Julia Kurowski to his staff as the program's third assistant coach on Tuesday. Kurowski joins the UB coaching staff after playing internationally in France and Sweden. The Colgate graduate played for the Raiders for five seasons where she helped the Raiders to an 88-41 (.682) overall record. Colgate appeared in three postseason tournaments including two NCAA Tournaments in 2021 and 2022. In 2019, the Raiders reached the Quarterfinals in the NIVC. A Lancaster, N.Y. native, she earned many honors with the Raiders. Kurowski was...

Women’s Volleyball Adds Lancaster Native Julia Kurowski as Assistant Coach

Durham, NC

Caleb Foster, a former four-star recruit, missed the Duke Blue Devils’ Elite Eight run after suffering a stress fracture on his ankle. He played his last game of the season on Feb. 24. The 6-foot-5 PG started in 15 of 27 games last season, taking over the ball-handling duties when Tryese Proctor was injured or off the court. He averaged 7.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG and 2.1 APG last season, showcasing his potential as a second-year breakout candidate on a roster littered with guards.

NCAA Basketball: Analyzing 10 sophomore breakout candidates entering 2024-25 season

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Turnover and Defense, A Preseason Preview of the Binghamton University Women's Soccer Team

The Binghamton University women's soccer team has been the school's best program...

Turnover and Defense, A Preseason Preview of the Binghamton University Women's Soccer Team

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