New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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

Corpus Christi, TX

The US Sun

ON OCTOBER 5, 2012, six-year-old Taylor Syring lost his life while at the beach with his stepmother, Laura Day. Following an investigation into his untimely death, authorities found Taylor’s death wasn’t accidental. Who was Taylor Syring? Taylor Michael Syring was the six-year-old son of David and Kelly Syring, born on July 31, 2006, in Corpus […]

What happened to Taylor Syring?

New York Post

Restaurant pros are spilling the tea — on their rudest customers.

Surprisingly, how patrons treat waitstaff doesn’t top the list of bad behaviors — but rather, how guests behave towards the eatery’s host.

“I don’t expect people to have an in-depth knowledge of how a restaurant operates — and the host, the maître d’, is kind of like the conductor of a big symphony, and people aren’t privy to that,” Patrick Murphy, the director of hospitality and partner at Colorado restaurants Rootstalk and Radicato, told HuffPost.

Patrons often make the mistake of thinking the host as “the low man on the totem pole,” when really, they are orchestrate...

Restaurant workers call out  ‘rude’ customer behavior with surprising list of pet peeves: ‘We are people, too’

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

Pennsylvania State

POLICE are hunting for a 51-year-old man accused of orchestrating a dangerous self-checkout scam. Shawn Whiddon has been identified as the man accused of fraudulently purchasing a crossbow from Walmart. It is alleged that Whiddon used the barcode for a child’s crossbow, priced at just $25, to purchase an adult crossbow valued at $239 from […]

Walmart shopper wanted by cops after ‘crossbow’ self-checkout scam – he got item for $200 less with sneaky trick

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

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

Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced on Monday that he has fined Unite Health Share Ministries $300,000 for illegally selling insurance in Washington.

Unite Health Fined $300K for Unauthorized Insurance Sales

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – CA Lottery cautioned its 23,000 retail partners, June 18, that selling tickets to online lottery couriers is illegal. “Because these services are illegal, the California Lottery is prohibited from knowingly paying a prize on any ticket acquired through a digital service, and no retailer bonuses would be paid if the winning ticket was sold online,” said the news release.

CA Lottery won’t payout for winning tickets purchased through online websites or apps

Olympia, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

The Capital Lakefair festival in Olympia started today and runs through Sunday night. It’s a popular, long-running event that started in 1957 and is an important source of fundraising for non-profits and educational scholarships.

The Capital Lakefair Festival Has Started and it Runs All Weekend

A WALMART shopper explained what three-word response they use to avoid a controversial anti-theft measure. Daniel Robinson explained that although he would avoid receipt checks at the retailer, he would ensure his phrase was “civil.” The customer started his rant in response to a receipt check video with the caption: “Just show the damn receipt.” […]

Walmart shopper’s 3 word ‘civil’ response to receipt check that allows him to keep moving – ‘I’m not showing anything’

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

North Carolina State

Fayetteville, NC

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Peaceful mornings can often be disrupted by loud yard work. In Fayetteville, North Carolina, residents have specific regulations to follow regarding when they can legally start noisy yard work.

It’s Illegal To Do Big Yard Work At This Time In North Carolina

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Hoboken, NJ

Union City, NJ

NewsBreak

Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week

The website WalletHub has placed Jersey City at the bottom for recreation. WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 47 key metrics that speak to...

Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week

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