Franklin County, PA

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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

Mississippi State

Gulfport, MS

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Philadelphia, PA

Waynesboro, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Jason Terhune, 40, was arrested in Waynesboro after police responded to a report of burglary at a fire-damaged apartment on Philadelphia Avenue. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when Terhune allegedly removed plywood covering the entrance to enter the building, which had been condemned after a fire in June. Police...

Man Arrested for Burglary in Fire-Damaged Building

Chambersburg, PA

Betty Kling Campbell, 87, who lived most of her life in Path Valley, entered peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior in Menno Haven, Chambersburg, on July 8, 2024. Prior to entering Menno Haven, she resided in Doylesburg with her late husband, Glenn, who died June 12, 2022.

Betty Kling Campbell 1936-2024

Fourteen people were hospitalized following an acid leak on Development Avenue in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, which occurred at 9:31 a.m. on Thursday. The incident took place at a facility leased to a private company outside the Letterkenny Army Depot. A shelter-in-place order was issued, and full personnel accountability is being conducted. Local police and fire departments are currently investigating the situation.

14 Hospitalized After Acid Leak at Franklin County Facility

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Chicago, IL

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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?

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Hagerstown, MD

Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello was sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 15 years following his conviction in a March 2022 incident in Frederick County, where he fired at a deputy. During a routine traffic stop, Bello, caught driving at 94 mph, fled and subsequently engaged in a shootout with Deputy First Class Christian Lucente. Bello, armed with a 9mm handgun, fired multiple shots, some hitting an apartment building. In return fire, Lucente wounded Bello, who was then apprehended and treated for injuries.

Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder and Firearms Charges

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Gettysburg, PA

Lance M. Ohler, 65, passed away on the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home. Born January 16, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Fern R. & Dorothy A. (Sanders) Ohler. He was a long time member of the Greenmount Fire Department, a...

Lance M. Ohler 1959-2024

Easton, PA

Shippensburg, PA

Richard Allen “Rich” Young, 80, of Shippensburg, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away the evening of Monday, July 8, 2024 at UPMC West Shore. He was born on Thursday, May 11, 1944 in Riegelsville, PA, Bucks County, a son of the late George Allen and Ethel May (Kinney) Young. He married Karen M. Scott on September 4, 1982.

Richard Allen “Rich” Young 1944-2024

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

In a shocking incident on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was targeted during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The assailant, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, fired at Trump, striking him in the ear. Secret Service agents swiftly intervened, shooting and killing Crooks at the scene.

Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

The Chambersburg Police Department has apprehended 59-year-old Susan Melissa Green on allegations of retail theft. Green was arrested on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, following a warrant issued on July 23, 2022, by authority 39-2-01. She is accused of stealing merchandise valued over $1,700 from Rural King, located at 1005 Wayne Ave, Chambersburg, PA.

Chambersburg Woman Arrested on Retail Theft Charges

A new state law, Act 33 of 2024, aims to provide enhanced protections for consumers affected by data breaches. Receiving unanimous support in both the House and Senate, this law mandates that impacted organizations must offer a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. Additionally, it strengthens notification requirements, compelling organizations to inform the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs within the state.

New State Law to Enhance Protections for Data Breach Victims

Allegheny County, PA

Luke Barkell, a 13-year-old with autism, is missing from Allegheny County, PA. He has a thin build, brown hair parted to the side, and dark blue eyes. Luke was last seen wearing a blue and red flannel button-up shirt and khaki pants. He left his home on Toura Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Community Alert: Help Locate Missing Luke Barkell

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Franklin County Honors Cody Eichelberger as June 2024 Employee of the Month

Cody Eichelberger was awarded the June 2024 Employee of the Month by the Franklin County Commissioners during their public meeting on July 10. Employed since January...

Franklin County Honors Cody Eichelberger as June 2024 Employee of the Month

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