Franklin County, PA

West Virginia State

Kanawha County, WV

Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show.

West Virginia couple charged with trafficking their adopted Black children to be used as ‘slaves,’ authorities allege

Chambersburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

The Chambersburg Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance following a hit and run incident that occurred on June 25, 2024. The event took place in front of the Burger King at 1066 Lincoln Way East. According to the police report, the vehicle involved is a newer model...

Chambersburg Police Seek Information on Hit and Run Incident

Hagerstown, MD

A 38-year-old Hagerstown man and Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA) employee was arrested on Friday for allegedly threatening to bomb his workplace, police have reported. The suspect is facing charges of making a threat of mass violence and an arson threat. The threat came to light after fellow employees at the...

Hagerstown Man Arrested for Threatening to Bomb MVA Workplace

Healdsburg, CA

Mcconnellsburg, PA

John W. Mentzer, Jr, 93, of McConnellsburg, Pa. died peacefully at home in Healdsburg, CA. surrounded by family and friends. on June 8, 2024. Mr. Mentzer was born in Baltimore, MD to John Webster Mentzer Sr and Marguerite Paul Mentzer. He graduated from McConnellsburg High School in 1948, and upon...

John W. Mentzer Jr. 1930-2024

Mercersburg, PA

Lottie Deshong-Sheets, 81, of Mercersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Chambersburg. Born on August 4, 1942 in McConnellsburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Pleasant E. and Myrtle (Keefer) Deshong. Lottie attended Lemasters High School. She started working for Stanely Hawbaker & Sons and then...

Lottie Deshong-Sheets 1942-2024

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

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

Pennsylvania State Police have charged a Franklin County man in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday. Troopers responded to a shots-fired call in the 3700 block of Mountain Shadow Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered 33-year-old Lance Riely inside a red van that was parked in the middle of the street. Riely succumbed to a gunshot wound shortly thereafter.

Franklin County Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Shooting in Greene Township

Mr. Ronald L. “Sonny” Welsh, 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 28, 1941 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of Ambrose C. and Rethea M. (Moats) Welsh. He and his wife, Christine A. (Armstrong) Welsh, were married...

Ronald L. “Sonny” Welsh 1941-2024

A criminal mischief incident was reported in Chambersburg, prompting a response from the local police department. The event occurred on the 400 block of W Washington Street. The Chambersburg Police Department is currently seeking information related to the incident which took place on June 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm.

Criminal Mischief Reported in Chambersburg

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Maryland State

Essex, MD

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the indictment of 45-year-old Shanell Angelia West of Essex, Maryland, for her involvement in theft and insurance fraud across two separate cases. In the first case, West faces charges including theft scheme with a value between $1,500 and $25,000, counterfeiting, and misconduct in office....

Maryland Woman Indicted for Theft and Insurance Fraud

Woodbridge, VA

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The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

In a series of rapid response efforts, local emergency services managed multiple incidents as a fast-moving storm caused disruptions across the region yesterday afternoon. At 4:15 PM, Engine 45 was dispatched to the 900 block of LWW, where they discovered a power line obstructing the roadway. Fire Police from Station 4 were on the scene to divert traffic safely around the hazard.

Series of Incidents Handled Amid Fast Moving Storm

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

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
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Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Jacksonville, FL

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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Franklin County Senior Centers Update Activity and Lunch Schedules Online

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging has announced that monthly activity schedules and lunch menus for all eight...

Franklin County Senior Centers Update Activity and Lunch Schedules Online

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